The Screw Flew Off  Stage Design




























Introduction


The Screw Flew Off is an original stage design created for Tsinghua University Drama Club’s theatrical production. Centered on the idealistic story of Russell, a ground crew member who steals an airplane to chase his dreams, the design translates narrative emotion into spatial experience.

The production unfolds through a sequence of distinct yet interconnected scenes: a secret childhood hideout, a sandy beach, a mountain cabin, and a warm home — each representing a fragment of Russell’s inner world and aspirations. As the story progresses, the world begins to crumble, culminating in the physical and symbolic dismantling of the stage itself.

Responding to the project’s creative and budgetary constraints, the design emphasizes flexible, low-cost, and easily assembled structures. Abstract spatial elements and modular components allow quick scene transitions while maintaining a coherent aesthetic language. The overall design balances simplicity with expressive power, enabling each setting to evoke place and mood without relying on literal representation.

Through abstraction, adaptability, and narrative resonance, this stage design supports the play’s emotional arc from nostalgic innocence to inevitable destruction.


Digital Model



The ending chapter
The mountain cabin
The secret childhood hideout .
The sandy beach
The warm home


Performance Documents




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