Entertainment Designer: Some of the most innovative live show design today is happening in Asia. One show in particular is being recognized this year as an outstanding example of the latest in storytelling, cinematic effects, and overall presentation. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) recognized Wings of Time with a THEA Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Event Spectacular category. The THEA judges described the show as a “visual and theatrical experience creation on a very high level.”
4 comments:
This show is the definition of collaboration. I admire shows like this one that take many different technological vectors of art (light, tech design, sound, music, scenic) and create a spectacle that is unworldly blowing audiences minds. But the most important part of this project, which I cannot confirm because I have never seen it, is it's strong and moving through line. this is not just a visually stimulating and exciting production, but the heart and magic of the story behind the technology is thrilling and touching without the technology. the integration of technology in theater is dangerous because it has the potential to take away or even devalue a shows true heart or center, but when it enhances and parallels the stroies heart it can be a very moving experience. In many cases, I think technology has done just that! I love the use of modern technology in theater when it supports the story.
This show seems incredible. I would love to see it one day, but I do not know if that will happen. There are many different reasons of why this show is so successful and has won so many awards. Most successful shows either have a great story or really cool and innovative technology. It is rare to see both of those features together. Water is one of the most difficult things to work with especially in a very high technology setting. Everything needs to be water proof and able to withstand the pressure of the water. Having the show in the ocean makes everything even harder because salt water crusts onto things and can ruin equipment. The ocean is also very unpredictable which increases the risks of the show getting canceled or destroyed. There could be a big storm and the whole show could be destroyed and there is not that much that anyone can do. Nature is very tricky to deal with in theatre and entertainment. I commend the creators for making a show with a great story and mind blowing technology in a very risky environment.
First off, this is a difficult kind of show to do in general. I’m sure the sheer amount of programming of cues was a feat in of itself. Plus during tech getting all of the systems to line up, this is probably one hell of a show to program. Besides that, putting that amount of technology on a beach is also incredibly difficult. I’m sure a large part of the budget goes into replacing technology which has been destroyed by the environment on the beach. I’m wondering how they succeeded in having that many lights and water jets without destroying all of the lighting instruments. Part of me wishes that we could use water on our stages because it is such an impressive feat to use, but then again I also see why it isn’t used as often. I know that we have made it rain on stage before, but it creates such a huge budget that it is often inconvenient.
Asia most certainly likes to go big when it goes to live entertainment, but just by looking at a few pictures of the show, they pull whatever strings they can to bring the best out of entertainment. To create a show that is set in the open ocean, and have it be a permanent installation makes it sound that much better. It almost seems like it’s a glorified version of the Bellagio hotel with its watershow. But this tells a story with quite the presentation involved to make it all happen. While most shows that are done in the states probably don’t get that extravagant, or at least I haven’t seen a show like that. The design of the show, with the lights, various water effects that use water jets, mist machines, and geysers, it throws the full mix into everything involved. I’ve always enjoyed extravagant shows where you can see the different effects be used, but while there is plenty to talk about with the design, it would be nice to see what the story is.
Post a Comment