Stephen Ellis at Keene Church in Keene, TX created this intimate design for a Jadon Lavik concert at the church. Since it was for a one-time event the stage elements needed to be cost effective and very portable. Continue Reading…
Tag Archive - shoji screens 
Are You a Warrior?
Mike Gerrells and his team of volunteers at Crosspointe Church in Duluth, Georgia constructed this cool set for an Easter series. Continue Reading…
A Child’s Dream
This stage design takes me back to a simpler time…age six. I slyly escape from my parents’ watch and hop all over that stage…weaving in and out of the columns…crawling under the drum riser. A six year-old’s mischievous dream… Continue Reading…
The Orient Express
Lisa Masteller put this series backdrop together based around a cool area rug she found at Lowes. Shoji screens were arranged on both sides of the stage from top to bottom…then the area rug hung in the middle as the main visual. Continue Reading…
Shoji…Oh, Gee!
Sometimes you want a really cool backdrop but don’t have a lot of stage depth to play with. Japanese shoji screens are a great way to add some life and texture to a stage without taking up a lot of space. You can buy them around $50 if you know where to look (like Hobby Lobby or Target), or you can spend a bit more depending on what types of shoji screens you’re looking for. They come in colors, patterns, or in plain white (my favorite). The thin translucent paper is perfect for both front or backlighting. Continue Reading…
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