1. Prepare the shadow play: You need to prepare the shadow play characters and background. Shadow play is usually made of paper or cloth, cut with scissors and then pasted on bamboo sticks. Each shadow play role represents a role.

2. Prepare lighting: Shadow play needs to project the shadow of shadow play on the white curtain through lighting. Prepare a lampshade with high transparency and put it on the prepared lampholder. You can adjust the position and angle of light to get the best projection effect.

3. Find a suitable position: hang the prepared white curtain in a suitable position to ensure that there is no light source interference behind it. At the same time, make sure that the audience can see the shadow on the curtain.

4. Performance: Now, you can start performing shadow play. People who manipulate shadow play, usually called shadow play actors, stand behind the lights and manipulate the movements of shadow play with their hands. By moving hands and fingers, shadows are projected on the curtains, showing the movements and conversations of the characters.

5. Add sound and music: During the performance, you can add sound and music to enhance the dramatic effect. The sound system can be used to play background music or soundtrack, and performers can also use sound effects to produce sound effects.

Matters needing attention

1. Safety: Pay attention to safety when using lights to avoid dangerous situations such as fire or electric shock. At the same time, you need to be careful when using scissors and glue.

2. Experience and skills: Shadow play needs certain experience and skills, and needs constant practice and exploration. Beginners can start with simple drama stories and gradually improve their performance level.

3. Pay attention to the audience's line of sight: the audience needs to clearly see the shadow of the shadow characters on the curtain, so they need to choose the appropriate position and distance, and be careful not to be blocked by debris.

4, pay attention to the use of sound effects: sound effects can enhance the dramatic effect, but you need to pay attention to the proper use. Too loud or too small can affect performance.

5. Pay attention to etiquette and culture: Shadow Play is the traditional cultural heritage of China, so it is necessary to pay attention to etiquette and cultural inheritance. When performing shadow play, we should respect the traditional opera, pay attention to the beauty of form and content, and must not have vulgar or vulgar language and behavior.