Source: King Lear
Group: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Premiere: 1968
Place: Taipei
Venue: National Taiwan Arts Education Center [Guoli Taiwan yishu jiaoyu guan]
Director: Wang, Sun-Shine
Crew: Chang, Chi-yun (presenter); Yang, Hsi-chen (presenter); Nieh, Kuang-yen (scene designer); Nieh, Kuang-yen (costume designer); Lee, Chorng-chorng (costume designer); Wang, Ming-hsin (stage manager); Liu Jing (stage manager); Wang, Ming-hsin (technical director); Lin, Tsi-hsiung (house manager); Chang, Ren-ciu (music director); Shih, Tsui-feng (graphic director); Shiy, Der Chin (graphic designer); Ko, Hsing-ting (makeup director); Chiao, Pao-tai (advisor); Lei, Yu-qi (advisor); Wang, Shi-yi (advisor); Luo, Jing-zhi (advisor); Wang, Hsin-ching (advisor); Niou, Chuan-hai (production assistant); Whang, I-gong (production assistant); Huang, Hai-lung (production assistant); Yu, I-chiang (production assistant); Chang, Soo-hui (set crew); Chang, Boo-lian (set crew); Whang, Gwo-shian (set crew); Yu, I-chiang (lighting); Chien, Yien-ching (lighting); Liu, Hsiao-peng (lighting); Cheng, Wen-shiu (lighting); Huang, Hai-lung (music design); Chanh, Shinn-mor (music design); Lee, Wu-haw (costumes); Whang, Hu-wen (costumes); Wang, Da-fu (makeup design); Yang, Cheng-fa (effects); Cheng, Wen-hsiung (effects); Liaw, Cheng-dea (large props); Lu, Bin-cheng (large props); Juang, Ruey-jyj (hand props); Cheng, Shu-chuh (hand props); Huang, Hai-lung (box office); Liang, Quang-min (publicity); Yea, Hwai-men (publicity); Fan, Chorng-lung (publicity); Chen, Jin-hui (receptionist); Jan, Cur-churng (receptionist); Wu, Qian-hua (playbill cover design)
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Cast: Whang, I-gon (Earl of Kent); Wang, John (Earl of Gloucester); Goo, Shyue-rang (Edmund); Shun, Pon-wan (King Lear); Chyan, Cheng-tai (Duke of Cornwall); Wang, Hwai-aun (Duke of Albany); Chang, Shiuan-ling (Goneril); Wang, Shwu-hua (Regan); Wang, Yun-kwen (Cordelia); Lu, Bin-cheng (King of France); Lee, Shyun-nan (Duke of Burgandy); Lu, Sen-hua (Edgar); Yan, Shu-chuh (Oswald); Shun, Gwo-shiuh (Fool); Wang, Jih-yeh (Attendant); Cheng, Shu-chuh (Gentleman); Whang, Hu-wen (Doctor); Ho, Shye-ho (Trumpeteer); Wang, Da-fu (Trumpeteer); Liaw, Quang-chi (Trumpeteer); Lee, Min-ren (Trumpeteer); Hon, Gen-liang (Officer); Yeh, Jwu-ching (Officer); Liu, Wen-yu (Officer); Liao, Shun-pyng (Officer); Yang, Cheng-hua (Knight); Chen, Jin-tzong (Knight); Kuo, Fen-nian (Knight); Liu, Ho-lung (Knight); Deng, Tze-shing (Courtier); Yuan, Shyu-sen (Courtier); Liu, Yinn-chung (Courtier); Ho, Hua-yuh (Courtier); Jou, Jing (Lady); Chou, Shiah-fen (Lady); Lih, Sheau-gun (Lady); Hu, Jih-pyng (Lady); Chou, Jian (Attendant); Shiau, Fu-tsai (Soldier)
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Language: Mandarin
Genre: drama
Rights: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
King Lear [Lier wang]
FILES  
Introduction; 
production background (5); 
program (1); 
photo (1); 
publicity (36); 
news (17); 
review (3); 
ticket (1); 
internal document (1)
The second graduating class remounts a production staged on campus in the previous year. The geometric stage platforms and lighting design create separating acting areas and a sense of modernity. The play is said to teach Confucian ethics, especially filial piety, and thus corresponds to the spirit of ongoing Chinese Cultural Renaissance.
1.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wang, Sun-Shine
Title: Director's Notes [Wo daoyan Lier wang]
Source: King Lear Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director points out that the greatness of King Lear is revealed by Cordelia's and Lear's tragically unfulfilled life. He argues that interpreting King Lear should not be confined to specific historical background, and he breaks the fourth wall to bring illusion of life on stage.
2.
Data Type: production background
Author: Nieh, Kuang-yen
Title: Scene Designer's Notes of King Lear [Lier wang de she ji]
Source: King Lear Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The scene desinger describes his creative process and explains that he combines the Elizabethan stage and abstract color blocks to present the story in modern time.
3.
Data Type: production background
Author: Liang, Shih-chiu
Title: A Study of King Lear [Lier wang de yanjiu]
Source: King Lear Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: This article is a reprint of the introduction of Liang's translation of King Lear, covering textual analysis, source study, and literary criticism. Liang also indicates the structural shortage of King Lear.
4.
Data Type: production background
Author:  Jiang, Jin
Title: Themes of King Lear [Lier wang de zhuti]
Source: King Lear Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: This articles points out that paternity, sight and nature are crucial themes in King Lear. These themes along with the character Lear are great challenges for student actors.
5.
Data Type: production background
Author: Hu, Pinching
Title: King Lear at the Arts Center [Lier wang zai yishuguan]
Source: King Lear Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Prof. Hu indicates that humanity, ethics and poetry in King Lear are universal and timeless. She praises the acting style of main actors and points out that filial piety is important for modern Chinese society.
1.
Data Type: program
Title: King Lear Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The program includes a list of cast and crew, an introduction, and notes from the director, the stage designer, some articles and photos.
1.
Data Type: photo
Title: King Lear Performance Photos
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1968/3/1
Abstract: 26 photos
1.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
2.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
3.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
4.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
5.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
6.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
7.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
8.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
9.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
10.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
11.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/2
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
12.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
13.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
14.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/2
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
15.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/2
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
16.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
17.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
18.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
19.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
20.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/4
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
21.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
22.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
23.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/4
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
24.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/4
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
25.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
26.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/4
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
27.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
28.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
29.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
30.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
31.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
32.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
33.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
34.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
35.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Ta Hwa Evening News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
36.
Data Type: publicity
Title: King Lear Newspaper Advertisement
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear advertisement
1.
Data Type: news
Title: CCC and TKU Present Dramas [Wenhua danjiang yanchu huaju]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/2/26
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear and Julius Caesar performance information. Julius Caesar's production crew will be interviewed by TTV station.
2.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Jing-tao
Title: Celebrating University Anniversary, Department of Theatre Arts Remounts King Lear and Premieres Julius Caesar [Xijuxi xiaoqing gongyan Lier wang zaidu yanchu Gaisha di shouci dengchang]
Source: Culture Weekly [Wen hua yi zhou]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author indicates the director's creativity of breaking the fourth wall. He also describes that the CCC president and the audience have empathy with King Lear.
3.
Data Type: news
Title: Chinese Culture College Presents Shakespeare's Play [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan gongyan shaweng mingju]
Source: Taiwan Shin Sheng Daily News [Taiwan xingsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: To celebrate the sixth anniversary of Chinese Culture College, the Department of Theatre Arts is to present King Learand Julius Ceaser.
4.
Data Type: news
Title: Chinese Culture College Presents Shakespeare's Play [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan jiangyan shashi mingju]
Source: Credit Newspaper [Zhengxin xinwen bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/2/26
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The news story covers information about King Lear and Julius Caesar, and about the production team to be interviewed by TTV.
5.
Data Type: news
Author: Huang, Shan
Title: Chinese Culture College Presents Shakespeare's King Lear [Shaweng mingju banshang wutai Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan jiangyan Lier wang]
Source: Credit Newspaper [Zhengxin xinwen bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/2/28
Language: Chinese
Abstract: In this article, the author introduces the plot of King Lear and praises actors' excellent performance.
6.
Data Type: news
Title: Chinese Culture College Presents King Lear [Wenhua xueyuan jinyan shaweng mingju]
Source: Young Warrior's News [Qingnian zhanshi bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear performance information
7.
Data Type: news
Title: Chinese Culture College Presents King Lear [Wenhua xueyuan yan Lier wang]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear performance information
8.
Data Type: news
Author: Liu, Qing
Title: Fresh Troops in Movement of Drama [Kaituo juyun de shenglijun]
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/2
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The article covers performance information of King Lea and some backstage stories.
9.
Data Type: news
Title: A Long Queue for King Lear [Mingju Lier wang guanzong dapai changlong]
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: On the last day of the performance the audience queues for tickets.
10.
Data Type: news
Author: Chen, Xi-long
Title: Shakespeare's King Lear and Julius Caesa Premiere Today [Shaweng liangda mingju Lier wang Gaisha dadi jinqi jia yishuguan shengda yanchu]
Source: Hwa Kang Alumni News [Huagang tongxun]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: performance information of King Lear, including a synopsis
11.
Data Type: news
Title: King Lear Is a Hit [Lier wang maizuo risheng]
Source: Young Warrior's News [Qingnian zhanshi bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: 400 researchers from the National Defence Institute go to King Lear and they praise the actors' great performances.
12.
Data Type: news
Title: King Lear Remains Popular [Lier wang huaju guanzong reng yongyue]
Source: Credit Newspaper [Zhengxin xinwen bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Professor Liang Shih-chiu and the Taiwanese writer, Wang Lan, acknowledge the performance of King Lear.
13.
Data Type: news
Title: King Lear Well Received [Huaju Lier wang yanchu huo haoping]
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lear is well received and attracts a diverse elite.
14.
Data Type: news
Title: King Lear Well Received [Mingju Lier wang yanchu huo jiaping]
Source: Young Warrior's News [Qingnian zhanshi bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lea is well-received.
15.
Data Type: news
Title: King Lear Well Received [Mingju Lier wang yanchu huo jiaping]
Source: Credit Newspaper [Zhengxin xinwen bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lea is well-received.
16.
Data Type: news
Title: King Lear Well Received [Mingju Lier wang yanchu huo jiaping]
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: King Lea is well-received.
17.
Data Type: news
Title: King Lear [Lier wang]
Source: China Post
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: English
Abstract: performance information of King Lear and the upcoming Julius Ceaser
1.
Data Type: review
Author: Wu, Qing-ping
Title: Review of King Lear [Jiuxi lunxi tan Lier wang]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Reviewing King Lear, the author praises its set design and actors' performance.
2.
Data Type: review
Author: Liu, Hsiao-Peng
Title: Review of King Lear [Ping huaju Lier wang de yanchu]
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Reviewing King Lear, the author praises its mise en scene and actors' performance and considers it a successful "modern" rendition.
3.
Data Type: review
Author: Wang, Yi-mei
Title: They are Buds of Art [Tamen shi yishu de beilei]
Source: China Weekly [Zhong guo yi zhou]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968/3/25
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author recognizes the director's creative use of lighting and his attempt to break the fourth wall. The novelty of scene design and the overall performance merit credit. King Lear's moral lessons are especially important during this time of Chinese Cultural Renaissance Movement.
1.
Data Type: ticket
Title: Tickets of King Lear
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1968/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: 2 designs
1.
Data Type: internal document
Title: Press Conference of King Lear [Lier wang jizhe zhaodaihui]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1968
Language: Chinese
Abstract: This internal file includes a brief account of the press conference, photos taken at the press conference, and signatures of attending journalists.