Stage lifts play a variety of important roles in stage performances, mainly including the following aspects:
Quickly change scenery: The main lift arranged in the main performance area of the stage is mainly used for quick scenery change. In the typical "品"-shaped arrangement of the song and dance theater stage, the lift, side car platform and rear car turntable are used together to quickly change the whole stage or part of the scene. This arrangement allows the rapid change of three full scenery.
Meet the needs of stage process layout: Auxiliary lifts are often arranged in front, back, left and right of the main stage lift. The side and rear auxiliary lifts are used for the smooth opening of the side car platform and the rear car turntable, and the front auxiliary lift is used to place the rear car turntable closest to the stage entrance. The leveling lift can level the table surface after the side car platform or the rear car turntable is opened, so that there is no height difference on the entire table surface, ensuring the safety of the performers.
Adapt to the needs of stage design and repertoire directors: In different repertoires, according to the requirements of stage design and directors, the different height changes of the lifting platform can be used to change the shape of the stage, adapt to the requirements of the plot for the scenery or venue, and save manpower and material resources consumed in setting up the scenery. In addition, the tilting device of the lifting platform can form an inclined table surface to better highlight the perspective effect in various performances.
Create a special atmosphere and effect: Stage machinery often participates in performance activities, and creates some unexpected atmospheres and effects according to the needs of the plot. For example, the low-speed descent of the lifting platform can be used to show the sunken ship in the sea, and the valves on the lifting platform and the actor lifting platform can be used to show the sudden disappearance and appearance of people.
Change the stage form: The lifting platform can be used to change the form of the stage. For example, the orchestra pit lifting platform can be used to combine the proscenium stage with the large stage lip or even the extended stage. In the experimental theater, the use of the lifting platform can make the theater have a variety of forms such as end stage, extended stage, island stage, middle stage, T-shaped stage or hall.
Storage and transportation of goods: In some theaters, soft scenery warehouse lifts are often installed at appropriate locations on the stage to store stage carpets, soft scenery films, etc. In addition, scenery container transport lifts are installed at the rear of the main stage or at the end of the side stage to vertically transport items from the ground to a designated location or even the stage plane.
These functions make stage lifts play a vital role in stage performances, which not only improves the performance effect and the audience's viewing experience, but also greatly improves the efficiency of stage layout and scene transition.