Source: As You Like It
Group: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Premiere: 1976
Place: Taipei
Venue: National Taiwan Arts Education Center [Guoli Taiwan yishu jiaoyu guan]
Director: Wang, Sun-Shine; Yang, Jin-bang
Crew: Chang, Chi-yun (presenter); Guo, Rong-zhao (presenter); Li, Shyh-fen (producer); Wang, Sun-Shine (producer); Su, Zi (advisor); Chien, Yen-ching (set design); Yu, Ray-shing (stage manager); Shieh, Huoy-wu (stage manager); Inn, Tina (stage manager); Hu, Cheh-min (artistic director); Wang, Shyue-kang (costume director); Li, Kang-nian (associate director); Tao, Jim (associate director); Chan, Huei-teng (associate director); Chan, Huei-teng (production assistant); Li, Kang-nian (production assistant); Chen, Qing-hua (lighting); Chen, An-ding (lighting); Yin, Tiao (costumes); Qin, Christie (costumes); Chen, Yu-ci (set crew); Xin, Yuan-he (set crew); Liang, Ricky (large props); Fan, Canady (large props); Yang, Shui-mu (hand props); Huang, Ying-dong (hand props); Guo, Zheng-zheng (makeup); Chan, Huei-teng (sound effect); Huang, Zhong-xian (general affairs); Ho, Wyne (box office manager); Chen, Su-man (continuity supervisor); Jiang, Mei-li (continuity supervisor); Tao, Jim (photographer); Chen, Qing-hua (photographer); Peng, Ming-zhe (publicity); Tao, Jim (publicity); Tao, Jim (playbill editor); Cai, Bi-ren (poster design)
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Cast: Qin, Chrstie (Rosalind); Liu, Xing-bei (Orlando); Jin, Ping-ping (Celia); Yang, Shui-mu (Touchstone); Fan, Canady (Jaques); Wu, Miao-miao (Phebe); Ho, Wyne (Duke Senior); Chen, Yu-ci (Duke Frederick); Xin, Yuan-he (Amiens); Zhao, Shun (Le Beau); Zhong, Jian-hua (Charles); Li, Kang-nian (Oliver de Bois); Li, Bing-quan (Jacques de Bois); Wu, Xue-yi (Adam); Tan, Zhong-yuan (Dennis); Chen, Bor Jeng (Sir Oliver Martext); Li, Bing-quan (Corin); Huang, Ying-dong (Silvius); Zhong, Jian-hua (William); Zhao, Shun (Hymen); Xie, Bao-lan (Audrey); Ji, Hong-ming (Attendant); Zheng, Chong-ming (Attendant); Chen, Sheng-xiang (Attendant); Liu, Ying-jie (Attendant); Su, Guo-chuan (Attendant); Xie, Yi-can (Attendant); Lan, Jia-qing (Attendant); Huang, Sheng-zhong (Attendant); Lin, Guo-xiong (Attendant); Li, Ming-zhang (Attendant); Zeng, Guo-jing (Attendant); Xie, Ri-huang (Attendant); Liu, Hui-ren (Attendant); Lin, Deng-yan (Attendant); Huang, Li-ren (Attendant); Xie, Bao-lan (Attendant); Lin, Qing-yun (Attendant); Zhou, Ting-ting (Attendant); Guo, Ji-qing (Page); Tan, Zhong-yuan (Page); Chen, Ming-hui (Page); Xie, Xi-ming (Page); Zhou, Meng-yi (Page); Chen, Qi-cheng (Page); Wen, Zhao-feng (Page); Chen, Ying-xian (Page); Chen, Mao-huan (Page); Liu, Zhu-long (Page); Lai, Yao-shen (Page); Li, Rui-he (Page)
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Language: Mandarin
Genre: drama
Rights: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
As You Like It [Jie da huanxi]
FILES  
Introduction; 
production background (4); 
program (1); 
photo (2); 
design (1); 
publicity (2); 
news (22); 
essay (3); 
internal document (1)
This is the production by the tenth graduating class. Due to its finale in "grand reunion" and its pastoral lyricism, As You Like It is said to appeal to the taste of Chinese audience.
1.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wang, Sheng-shan
Title: Director's Notes: On the Performance of As You Like It [Yanchu de hua]
Source: As You Like It Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Shakespeare’s As You Like It was chosen as the graduation production of the Department of Theatre Arts. The Chinese play The History of Han Palace by the late Professor Man-gui Li will be performed not only as a contrast to Shakespeare but also in commemoration to Professor Li, the founder of the Department, for her contributions to Chinese theater movement.
2.
Data Type: production background
Author: Chen, Qing-hua
Title: Lighting Designer's Notes: The Lighting Design of This Play [Ben ju de dengguang sheji]
Source: As You Like It Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The lighting designer uses lively colors to create a cheerful atmosphere.
3.
Data Type: production background
Author: Hu, Ze-min
Title: Poster Supervisor's Notes: The Poster Design for As You Like It [Wo yu Jie da huanxi de haibao sheji]
Source: As You Like It Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Designed by art major Bi-ren Cai, the poster for As You Like It features a simplistic style with a large orange background that adds a touch of comedy. The font is designed by Yongtai Ou-Yang, also a student.
4.
Data Type: production background
Title: As You Like It Synopsis
Source: As You Like It Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: synopsis
1.
Data Type: program
Title: As You Like It Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The program contains a list of cast and crew, a synopsis, notes from the director, the lighting designer and the poster supervisor, and two essays.
1.
Data Type: photo
Title: As You Like It Performance Photos
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Abstract: 22 photos
2.
Data Type: photo
Title: As You Like It Performance Photos
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Abstract: 50 photos
1.
Data Type: design
Author: Yan, Qing
Title: As You Like It Set Design
Source: As You Like It Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Abstract: 2 pictures
1.
Data Type: publicity
Title: Newspaper Advertisement for As You Like It
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As You Like It newspaper advertisement
2.
Data Type: publicity
Title: As You Like It Invitation
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: invitation
1.
Data Type: news
Author: Wu, Hui-mei
Title: Don't Miss Shakespeare's As You Like It! [Shaweng mingju Jie da huanxi yanchu jiangcai wu shi liangji]
Source: Chinese News [Huaxia dao bao]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan]
Date: 1976/5/21
Language: Chinese
Abstract: performance information on As You Like It with introduction to lead actors and characters
2.
Data Type: news
Title: Free Performances of The History of Han Palace [Hangong chunchiu bu shou menpiao]
Source: Chinese News [Huaxia dao bao]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan]
Date: 1976/5/25
Language: Chinese
Abstract: After the performance of As You Like It, the Department of Theatre Arts will present the late Professor Man-gui Li’s historical play The History of Han Palace.
3.
Data Type: news
Title: A Generous Donation Follows the Success of As You Like It [Jie ju yuanman jieshu Suzi kaizeng liangwan yuan]
Source: Chinese News [Huaxia dao bao]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan]
Date: 1976/5/24
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chairperson of the Center for Chinese Theatrical Arts Mr. Zi Su denoted NT$20,000 to the Department of Theatre Arts after watching As You Like It.
4.
Data Type: news
Title: Hwa Kang Arts Festival Opens Today [Huagang yizhan jin jiekai xumu]
Source: Young Warrior's News [Qingnian zhanshi bao]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Political Warfare Bureau, Ministry of National Defense [Guofangbu zhengzhi zuozhan ju]
Date: 1976/5/19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The Department of Theatre Arts has performed Shakespeare’s four great tragedies and several histories. This year, they choose the pastoral comedy As You Like It to experiment on a different style.
5.
Data Type: news
Title: Hwa Kang Arts Festival Opens Today [Huagang yizhan jin qi xumu]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As You Like It performance information
6.
Data Type: news
Title: Hwa Kang Arts Festival Opens Today with Shakespeare Comedy [Huagang yizhan dengchang jin yan Shaweng xiju]
Source: China Daily News [Zhonghua ribao]
Place: Tainan
Date: 1976/5/19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As You Like It performance information
7.
Data Type: news
Title: Hwa Kang Arts Festival Opens Today with As You Like It by Department of Theatre Arts [Huagang yizhan jin jie xumu you xijuxi yanchu shaju Jie da huanxi]
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: information on the Hwa Kang Arts Festival and As You Like It
8.
Data Type: news
Title: Hwa Kang Arts Festival Opens in Taipei [Taibei liang daxue ban yizhan juzhan]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/20
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As You Like It performance information
9.
Data Type: news
Title: Hwa Kang Arts Festival Opens with As You Like It [Huagang yizhan hao xi liantai Jie da hunaxi jiekai xumu]
Source: Chinese News [Huaxia dao bao]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan]
Date: 1976/5/19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The Department of Theatre Arts presents As You Like It as the graduation production, which is the play’s premiere in Taiwan.
10.
Data Type: news
Title: Hwa Kang Arts Festival Opens with As You Like It [Huagang yizhan jiemu yan Jie da huanxi]
Source: Independent Evening News [Zili wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As You Like It performance information
11.
Data Type: news
Author: Song, Jing-yi
Title: Hwa Kang Arts Festival Presents As You Like It [Huagang yizhan yanchu Jie da huanxi]
Source: Dawa News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/21
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author lists the Shakespearean plays that the Chinese Culture College has staged and introduces the background to As You Like It.
12.
Data Type: news
Title: Press Conference of the 7th Hwa Kang Arts Festival Held Today [Di qi jie huagang yizhan jin wu zhaokai jizhehui]
Source: Chinese News [Huaxia dao bao]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan]
Date: 1976/5/18
Language: Chinese
Abstract: information on the press conference and As You Like It
13.
Data Type: news
Title: Shakespeare's Play Performed at Arts Education Center Tonight [Guoyiguan jinwan you Shaweng huaju gongyan]
Source: Dawa News [Dahua wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As You Like It performance information
14.
Data Type: news
Title: Students to Perform Shakespeare Comedy
Source: China Post [Zhongguo youbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/19
Language: English
Abstract: As You Like It performance information
15.
Data Type: news
Title: Students to Perform The History of Han Palace [Huagang xiju xuexi yanchu Hangong chunchiu]
Source: China Daily News [Zhonghua ribao]
Place: Tainan
Date: 1976/5/24
Language: Chinese
Abstract: After the performance of As You Like It by the graduates of Theatre Arts, the junior class will stage The History of Han Palace written by the late Professor Man-gui Li.
16.
Data Type: news
Title: As You Like It Closes Tomorrow [Jie da huanxi yanchu jin ming zuihou liang chang]
Source: Chinese News [Huaxia dao bao]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan]
Date: 1976/5/22
Language: Chinese
Abstract: a reminder of the last two performances of As You Like It
17.
Data Type: news
Title: As You Like It Is a Hit [Shaweng mingzhu Jie da huanxi yanchu chenggong zuowan jieshu]
Source: Independent Evening News [Zili wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/24
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Chinese Culture College’s Department of Theatre Arts has dedicated 13 years to performing Shakespearean plays, including this year’s well-received As You Like It.
18.
Data Type: news
Title: As You Like It Performance Information
Source: China Times [Zhongguo shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/21
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As You Like It performance information
19.
Data Type: news
Title: As You Like It Performance Information
Source: Young Warrior's News [Qingnian zhanshi bao]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Political Warfare Bureau, Ministry of National Defense [Guofangbu zhengzhi zuozhan ju]
Date: 1976/5/21
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As You Like It performance information
20.
Data Type: news
Title: As You Like It Performed Today at Hwa Kang Arts Festival [Huagang yizhan jin yan Jie da huanxi]
Source: Min Tsu Evening News [Minzu wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As You Like It performance information
21.
Data Type: news
Title: As You Like It Well Received [Shaju Jie da huanxi yanchu huo haoping]
Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ribao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/22
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As You Like It performance information
22.
Data Type: news
Title: The History of Han Palace to Be Staged Tomorrow [Huagang juzhan di er chu xi mingwan yanchu Hangong chunchiu]
Source: Chinese News [Huaxia dao bao]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan]
Date: 1976/5/24
Language: Chinese
Abstract: After the performance of As You Like It, the Hwa Kang Arts Festival will present the second play The History of Han Palace tomorrow.
1.
Data Type: essay
Author: Chen, Le-cheng
Title: About As You Like It [Guanyu Jie da huanxi]
Source: As You Like It Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author analyzes As You Like It in terms of the plot, the characters, the romances and the pastoral style and enumerates several famous productions in history.
2.
Data Type: essay
Author: Shi, Ming
Title: Shakespeare Is a Lucky Man [Shaweng shi ge xingyunzhe]
Source: Independent Evening News [Zili wanbao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/6/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author argues that Shakespeare’s status as an icon in the West as well as around the world is a result of the political power of the British Empire, in addition to his literary and theatrical merit.
3.
Data Type: essay
Author: Xing, Guang-zu
Title: Written Before the Performance of As You Like It [Xie zai Jie da huanxi yanchu zhiqian]
Source: As You Like It Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Theatre Arts, Chinese Culture College [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1976/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author points out the historical background and sources of Shakespeare’s As You Like It as well as the reasons why it is suitable for the Chinese audience (being a comedy, dramatic poetry and pastoral drama). A thorough comparison is made between this play and The Peony Pavilion by Xianzu Tang, a Chinese playwright contemporary with Shakespeare.
1.
Data Type: internal document
Author: Wang, Sheng-shan
Title: As You Like It News Clips Presented to University President
Place: Taipei
Date: 1976/5/27
Language: Chinese
Abstract: signed by Wang Sheng-shan and Chang Chi-yun