Background screen for a stage

A background screen in accordance with this invention creates an illusion of a predetermined background at the rear of an entertainment stage by using three-dimensional background elements and projected images. In one embodiment, a background element includes projectionable material suitable to receive a detailed image and image replacement material to correct any loss of image detail. In another embodiment, image replacement material covers the entire background element. A two-dimensional display screen is also mounted on a frame of the background screen to display additional elements and details not in the background elements. The background screen is positioned on a stage in a theater, between a proscenium and a projector. The projector projects images on the background screen which add details to a background element and/or details and elements to the display screen such that when the front side of the background screen is viewed by a person in one of the seats of the audience area, a realistic three dimensional illusion of the predetermined background is formed in the person's mind. A process to fabricate the background screen is also described.