Project02: Stage Design
In our stage design, we wanted to incorporate the juxtaposition of the 'old' and the 'new' to represent Parramatta's historical context and symbolise the conflict of the Sharks and the Jets in 'West Side Story'.
The 'runway-like' entrance that gradually opens up to the main stage, imitates the laneways created by Parramatta's old and new architecture, as well as caters for the street fight scenes between the two gangs that play out numerous times throughout the musical. The false perspective and the subtle descent to the main stage from the 'runway' brings focus to the stage centre and introduces more dynamism to the set design.
The undulating roof shape was incorporated to improve acoustics as well as create a sense of grandeur and theatricality within the architecture itself. The design was influenced by the Parramatta River.
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| Concept model 1 |
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| Concept model 2 |
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| Concept model 3 |
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| Final stage plan and section |
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| Old and New stage design |
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| Final stage design |
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