Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Group: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Premiere: 1966
Place: Taipei
Venue: National Taiwan Arts Education Center [Guoli Taiwan yishu jiaoyu guan]
Director: Wang, Wei-cheng
Crew: Chang, Chi-yun (presenter); Wang, Chih-ku (presenter); Li, Man-Kuei (producer); Wang, Sun-Shine (producer); Nieh, Kuang-yen (scene designer); Kuo, Yung (stage manager); Wang, Ming-hsin (technical director); Lin, Chiu-ku (production assistant); Chen, Hsing-sheng (production assistant); Wang, Nien-hsiung (production assistant); Chiang, Kuo-cheng (set crew); Liu, Jui (set crew); Hsing, Ju-hsuan (set crew); Ma, Tien-kuei (set crew); Ching, Tien-kuang (set crew); Liu, Hsiao-peng (set crew); Chien, Yen-ching (set crew); Chang, Shou-hui (set crew); Lee, Hsi-jin (set crew); Chen, Hai-lung (set crew); Li, Kuang-ming (lighting); Chang, Chia-hsiang (lighting); Huang, Kuo-hsien (lighting); Yu, I-chiang (lighting); Chen, Wen-lung (lighting); Chen, Yiao-ching (music); Li, Chi-Chung (makeup); Chen, Heng-Hsing (makeup); Chang, Chang-yen (costumes); Chen, Mei-yuan (costumes); Wang, Nien-hsiung (curtain); Sun, Lo-yu (large props); Chen, Lieh (hand props); Lin, Teh-ching (effects); Sun, Lo-yu (box office); Chou, Wu-hsiung (publicity); Yeh, Chih-chun (publicity); Chen, Lieh (publicity); Fang, Hsi-chang (publicity); Hsiao, Chih-chung (publicity); Wang, Hsin-ching (publicity); Chen, Yiao-ching (publicity); Chen, Heng-hsing (publicity); Wang, Hsiao-ling (publicity); Yang, Shih-chi (publicity); Chang, Chang-yen (publicity); Tsai, Ho-Hsiung (apprentice director); Chen, Lieh (apprentice director); Hou, Cheng-Hsiung (apprentice director); Chen, Hsing-Sheng (apprentice director); Chen, Yiao-ching (apprentice director); Shih, Ching (apprentice director); Lin, Teh-chin (apprentice director)
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Cast: Shih, Ching (Theseus); Huang, Chun-fu (Egeus); Hsiao, Chih-chung (Lysander); Yeh, Wen-chung (Demetrius); Lin, Chiu-ku (Philostrate); Wang, Kai-yuan (Quince); Tsai, Ho-hsiung (Snug); Sun, Lo-yu (Bottom); Chen, Hsing-sheng (Flute); Chen, Heng-hsing (Snout); Yang, Shih-Chi (Starveling); Chu, Ning-chih (Hippolyta); Wang, Hsin-ching (Hermia); Wang, Hsiao-ling (Helena); Yeh, Chih-chun (Oberon); Chen, Hsiao-Ling (Titania); Chen, Lieh (Puck); Chen, Mei-chu (Peaseblossom); Lin, Tai-liang (Cobweb); Yu, Shen-Ju (Moth); Hsieh, Yen-ming (Mustardseed); Li, Chi-chung (Fairy); Chen, Cheng-hsiu (Fairy); Huang, Chung-tse (Fairy); Chen, Hai-lung (Fairy); Liu, Hsiao-Peng (Fairy); Ching, Tien-kuang (Attendant); Hsing, Ju-hsuan (Attendant); Ma, Tien-kuei (Attendant); Liu, Jui (Attendant)
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Language: Mandarin
Genre: drama
Rights: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
A Midsummer Night's Dream [Zhongxiaye zhi meng]
FILES  
Introduction; 
production background (6); 
program (1); 
photo (1); 
publicity (4); 
news (20); 
review (3)
This is the first graduating class's junior production. It follows the practice of the Political Warfare College. Presenting Shakespeare as audience-friendly, the director chooses a comedy and modifies the language to make it more colloquial. With this show the college starts a series of Shakespearean productions.
1.
Data Type: production background
Author: Nieh, Kuang-yen
Title: Design for A Midsummer Night's Dream [Zhongxiaye zhi meng de sheji]
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program [Zhongxiaye zhi meng jiemuce]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The set design of A Midsummer Night’s Dream transcends realism and aims at providing a visual background that is compatible with the play's sentiment.
2.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wang, Wei-cheng
Title: Director's Notes: How I Work with Shakespearean Drama [Daoyan de hua wo zeyang chuli Shawong de xiju]
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program [Zhongxiaye zhi meng jiemuce]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director of A Midsummer Night’s Dream modifies Shakespeare's language with colloquialism. The play is a beautiful fairy tale that can appeals to all. Performance is slightly exxagerated but he insists on pyschological realism.
3.
Data Type: production background
Title: Outline of A Midsummer Night's Dream [Zhongxiaye zhi meng yanchu chengxu]
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program [Zhongxiaye zhi meng jiemuce]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: performance rundown
4.
Data Type: production background
Author: Li, Man-gui
Title: Shakespeare and the Performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream [Shashibiya yu Zhongxiaye zhi meng de yanchu]
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program [Zhongxiaye zhi meng jiemuce]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chair of Chinese Culture College's Department of Theatre Arts and producer of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the author celebrates Shakespeare's greatness and apologizes for the imperfection of this student production.
5.
Data Type: production background
Title: Synopsis [Juqing jianjie]
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program [Zhongxiaye zhi meng jiemuce]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: synopsis
6.
Data Type: production background
Author: Li, Man-gui
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream and Shakespeare [Shashibiya yu Zhongxiaye zhi meng]
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The department chair briefly introduces A Midsummer Night's Dream and several important productions in the West. Shakespearean drama has inherent values which will not be eliminated by students' imperfect performance.
1.
Data Type: program
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program [Zhongxiaye zhi meng jiemuce]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1966/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The program includes a synopsis, a list of cast and crew, and articles by the director, the lighting designer, and the producers.
1.
Data Type: photo
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Photos
Date: 1966/5
Abstract: 5 photos.
1.
Data Type: publicity
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Newspaper Advertisement
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: A Midsummer Night's Dream newspaper advertisement
2.
Data Type: publicity
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: A Midsummer Night's Dream newspaper advertisement
3.
Data Type: publicity
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: A Midsummer Night's Dream newspaper advertisement
4.
Data Type: publicity
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Taiwan Shin Sheng Daily News [Taiwan xingsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: A Midsummer Night's Dream newspaper advertisement
1.
Data Type: news
Author: Kong, Cheng-xian
Title: Another Bold Attempt:: Chinese Culture College's A Midsummer Night's Dream [Zhongxiaye zhi meng Wenhua xueyuan yici dadan changshi]
Source: Young Warrior's News [Qingnian zhanshi bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/12
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director Want Wei-cheng successfully modernizes Shakespeare's A Midsimmer Night's Dream and gives it a new life. Actors are first-rate. The students' bold attempt should be encourged and supported.
2.
Data Type: news
Title: Chinese Culture College Performs Tomorrow [Wenhua xueyuan ming gongyan]
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The Department of Theatre Arts of Chinese Culture College is to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the National Taiwan Arts Education Center.
3.
Data Type: news
Title: Chinese Culture College Presents Shakespeare's Classics [Wenhua xueyuan gongyan mingju]
Source: Taiwan Tribune
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/13
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chinese Culture College's performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream was well received.
4.
Data Type: news
Title: Chinese Culture College Presents Shakespeare's Classics [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan gongyan Shashibiya mingju]
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Information about the performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
5.
Data Type: news
Title: Chinese Culture College Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan yan Zhongxiaye zhi meng]
Source: Independent Evening News [Zili wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chinese Culture College's Department of Theatre Arts performed A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the National Taiwan Arts Education Center with great success.
6.
Data Type: news
Title: Chinese Culture College Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream [Zhongxiaye zhi meng mingwan qi gongyan]
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Information about A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to be performed by theatre majors of Chinese Culture College. The play's 2 previews on campus were well received.
7.
Data Type: news
Title: Chinese Culture College's Theatre Arts Stages A Midsummer Night's Dream [Wenhua xueyuan xijuxi gongyan Zhongxiaye zhi meng]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Information about the performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
8.
Data Type: news
Title: Last Night's A Midsummer Night's Dream Is a Big Success [Zhongxiaye zhi meng zuo yanchu chengggong]
Source: Taiwan Shin Sheng Daily News [Taiwan xingsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chinese Culture College's Department of Theatre Arts performed A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the National Taiwan Arts Education Center with great success.
9.
Data Type: news
Title: Photo Caption of A Midsummer Night's Dream
Source: The China Post
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/13
Language: English
Abstract: photo caption of A Midsummer Night's Dream
10.
Data Type: news
Title: Premier Yen Chia-kan Watch the Play A Midsummer Night's Dream [Yan yuanzhang guanshang Zhongxiaye zhi meng]
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: CAN
Date: 1966/5/12
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Yen Chia-kan, Premier of Executive Yuan, watched and praised A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed by the drama majors of Chinese Culture College.
11.
Data Type: news
Author: Wang, Sheng-shan
Title: Written before the Performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream [Xiezai Zhongxiaye zhi meng yanchu shi]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author (producer) talks about A Midsummer Night’s Dream before its premiere, saying that he cannot help but feels both excitied and nervous.
12.
Data Type: news
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Attracts Student Audiences [Zhongxiaye zhi meng xuesheng guanzhong duo]
Source: Taiwan Shin Sheng Daily News [Taiwan xingsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chinese Culture College's A Midsummer Night's Dream is popular among young student spectators.
13.
Data Type: news
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Is a Hit [Zhongxiaye zhi meng yanchu chengggong]
Source: Credit Newspaper [Zhengxin xinwen bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The Department of Theatre Arts of Chinese Culture College is to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the National Taiwan Arts Education Center.
14.
Data Type: news
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Is a Hit [Zhongxiaye zhi meng yanchu ji chengggong]
Source: Young Warrior's News [Qingnian zhanshi bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chinese Culture College's Department of Theatre Arts performed A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the National Taiwan Arts Education Center with great success.
15.
Data Type: news
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Information
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Information about the performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
16.
Data Type: news
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance News Story
Source: Independent Evening News [Zili wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/13
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Yen Chia-kan, Premier of Executive Yuan, and other government officials watched Chinese Culture College's performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
17.
Data Type: news
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance News Story
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/13
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Yen Chia-kan, Premier of Executive Yuan, watched Chinese Culture College's performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
18.
Data Type: news
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Starts Tomorrow Night [Zhongxiaye zhi meng mingwan qi gongyan]
Source: Taiwan Shin Sheng Daily News [Taiwan xingsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Information about the performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
19.
Data Type: news
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Well Received [Zhongxiaye zhi meng yanchu huo haoping]
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chinese Culture College's performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream was well received.
20.
Data Type: news
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Well Received [Zhongxiaye zhi meng yanchu huo jiaping]
Source: China Daily News [Zhonghua ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chinese Culture College's Department of Theatre Arts performed A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the National Taiwan Arts Education Center with great success.
1.
Data Type: review
Author: Zhang, Ling-ling
Title: On A Midsummer Night's Dream [Kan Zhongxiaye zhi meng yanchu]
Source: China Daily News [Zhonghua ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Although Shakespeare is 400 years old, his drama is revelant to modern audiences. A Midsummer Night's Dream by Chinese Culture College is well-adapted and well acted.
2.
Data Type: review
Author: Xu, Tian-rong
Title: Review of A Midsummer Night's Dream [Ping Zhongxiaye zhi meng]
Source: Taiwan Shin Sheng Daily News [Taiwan xingsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author comments on the directing, acting, and design of Chinese Culture College's A Midsummer Night’s Dream. By in large it is a successful production.
3.
Data Type: review
Author: Ju, Lin
Title: Review of A Midsummer Night's Dream [Tan Zhongxiaye zhi meng de yanchu]
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1966/5/15
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Performing Shakespeare is a big challenge. Although the production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is not flawless, it has many merits .