Frontiers in Art Research, 2023, 5(12); doi: 10.25236/FAR.2023.051203.
Jinming Zhang1,2
1The Central Academy of Drama, Beijing, 100710, China
2Wimbledon College of Arts, University of the Arts London, London, SW19 3QA, England
This study delves into integrating new media technologies in contemporary theatre stage design and their consequent effects on the audience's perception. Incorporating virtual reality, projection mapping, advanced screen displays, and artificial intelligence has redefined conventional stage design paradigms and broadened the horizons of performative spaces. By examining works like Cinematique (2015), multiple renditions of The Magic Flute (1995, 2012, 2019), Heaven Gaia (2021 Chinese New Year Edition), and An Imperial Banquet in the TANG Dynasty (2021 Henan TV Spring Festival Edition), this paper elucidates both the augmentative and detrimental potentialities of new media in theatre. While adept incorporation of these technologies can yield immersive and interactive experiences, overindulgence may detract from the intrinsic artistic narrative. Thus, designers are tasked with judiciously harnessing new media avenues to complement, rather than eclipse, the core performance.
Contemporary Theatre, New Media Technology, Stage Design, Audience Engagement
Jinming Zhang. Digital Media Technology on the Theatre Stage. Frontiers in Art Research (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 12: 13-18. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2023.051203.
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