Elements, Specifications and Functions of Technical Design of  Special Effects in the Musical Theatre Performances

Hafshizan Hashim; Mohd Kamil Zulkepeli; Khairul Aidil Azlin Abd Rahman

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI9.4303

Authors

Hafshizan Hashim Performing Arts Studies, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Mohd Kamil Zulkepeli Performing Arts Studies, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Khairul Aidil Azlin Abd Rahman Industrial Design Department, Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI9.4303

Keywords:

Technical Theatre, Scenography, Stage Design, Stage Effects

Abstract

Musical theatre performance is a complex work in contrast to the other theatre medium that requires a more dominant combination of acting, singing, music, and choreography. Similarly, the support of the technical special effects design should also be given more attention, especially during its production. This paper reviews the elements of technical special effects on the selected case studies to specify their design needs and purposes. The outcome indicates the effectiveness of the overall musical theatre performance, which features customization specifications and functions in producing technical design of special effects.

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