America's Got Talent on NBC: Meet MPLUSPLUS, a collective that calls themselves stage technologists

Prepare for a brand-new season of "America's Got Talent," which will feature everything from music to magic. According to the season's summary, "The return of "America's Got Talent" for its 17th season features a fresh batch of ambitious performers vying for the top $1 million prizes. With renowned actress and worldwide fashion icon Sofia Vergara, adored comedian Howie Mandel, and executive producer Simon Cowell, the judging panel is once again filled with A-list celebrities. As host, Terry Crews, who is dynamic, is back. The wildest acts to ever perform on the "AGT" stage are expected to appear this season."

Who is MPLUSPLUS?

Stage technologists as a group go by the name of MPLUSPLUS. According to their YouTube bio, "Stage Technologists is who we are. We provide unique stage experiences with unique merchandise and technology for all STAGES, including artist residencies, exhibitions, sporting events, and international festivals throughout the globe." The team creates visual acts using light and led technology.

According to the collective's CEO and lightning choreographer, Minoru Fujimoto,  "Our technology is called “special effects” like fireworks blowing up in live performances. We want to provide “special effects” that will surprise the audience and keep them entertained so that even in remote live performances, the people watching on the screen can get excited together with the artists in the live venue,"  he stated.