Source: Othello
Group: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Premiere: 1978
Place: Taipei
Venue: National Taiwan Arts Education Center [Guoli Taiwan yishu jiaoyu guan]
Director: Hung, Simon Shan-chun; Lin, Stanley
Crew: Chang, Chi-yun (presenter); Pan, Wei-ho (presenter); Li, Shyh-fen (producer); Wang, Sun-Shine (producer); Yang, Jin-bang (producer); Chien, Yen-ching (stage design); Inn, Tina (stage manager); Shieh, Huoy-wu (house manager); Hu, Cheh-min (artistic director); Bao, Jun (technical director); Yeh, Wei-shin (lyrics); Wu, Wen-tung (composer); Feng, Pin-de (cover design); Chen, Loco (production assistant); Yu, Duncan (production assistant); Shiah, S. L. (set crew); Zhu, Jian-hua (set crew); Yuan, Rover (set crew); Yang, Deng-fa (set crew); Chen, Yun (publicity); Fung, Amy (publicity); Kao, Tina (publicity); Deng, Paula (publicity); Kao, Cliff (large props); Zhang, Hong-xi (large props); Wu, Wen-Hsiung (large props); Zhuang, Zhen-kun (hand props); Juhn, M. S. (hand props); Deng, Paula (hand props); Hung, Betty Yuh-ching (hand props); Zhan, Chong-sheng (costumes); Chen, Gina (costumes); Chao, Lily (costumes); Chen, Chang-i (lighting); Lin, Chih-cheng (lighting); Lai, Kenny (sound effect); Chen, Jian-zhi (sound effect); Wang, Lily (makeup); Yuan, G. G. (makeup); Loong, C. F. (box office); Lee, Levtannia (box office); Chang, David (budget); Peng, Qi-yuan (photographer); Yang, Jia-long (continuity supervisor); Lou, Ricky (continuity supervisor); Chen, Yun (playbill); Deng, Paula (playbill); Lu, Hong-yao (publicity advisor)
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Cast: Juhn, M. S. (Duke of Venico); Yu, Duncan (Brabantio); Shu, Bin (Gratiano); Ho, S. G. (Lodovico); Chang, David (Othello); Loong, C. F. (Cassio); Shiah, S. L. (Iago); Kao, Cliff (Roderigo); Yuan, Rover (Montano); Chiiang, W. H. (Fool); Chao, Lily (Desdemona); Lou, Ricky (Emilia); Yeh, W. W. (Bianca); Kung, F. W. (Senator); Wang, C. H. (Senator); Zheng, Jun-bin (Senator); Chou, C. T. (Senator); Cheng, C. C. (Messenger); Kung, S. K. (Messenger); Chen, Shu-ling (Maid); Zheng, Shu-ren (Maid); Dong, Xi-qin (Messenger); Zou, Jian-hua (Herald); Shi, Zhi-jian (Gentleman); Xu, Li-huan (Gentleman); Su, Jun-lu (Gentleman); Wan, Ci-long (Soldier); Huang, Wu-dong (Soldier); Zhang, Wen, yi (Soldier); Wu, Zhe-wen (Soldier); Chen, Jin-cheng (Soldier); Zhang, Rong-gui (Soldier); Yang, Deng-nan (Soldier); Hong, Guo-hua (Soldier); Luo, Yu-shi (Torch); Kung, S. K. (Torch); Su, Jun-lu (Torch); Xiao, Wen-cong (Torch); Meng, Fan-hong (Torch); Chiiang, W. H. (Torch); Chen, Mei-ji (People); Zhang, Wen-yi (People); Huang, Yu-xiang (People); Zheng, Jun-bin (People); Peng, Li-hua (People); Luo, Yu-shi (People); Huang, Yu-xia (People); Chou, C. T. (People); Dai, Yan-ping (People); Chen, Hong-an (People); Chen, Hui-ling (People); Cheng, C. C. (People); Liang, Shu-ping (People); Liu, Yu-ren (People); Li, Jin-hua (People); Dong, Xi-qin (People); Yang, Deng-nan (People); Zheng, Shao-mei (People)
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Language: Mandarin
Genre: drama
Rights: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Othello [Aosailuo]
FILES  
Introduction; 
production background (6); 
program (1); 
photo (1); 
news (3); 
review (1)
This is the production by the twelfth graduating class. The stage design uses movable blocks to create different scenes and makes a breakthrough. Another innovation is a theme song, added to enhance the tragic atmosphere.
1.
Data Type: production background
Author: Hu, Cheh-min
Source: Othello Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1978/5/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The advisor recounts his memories of the Othello performance 10 years ago while he was still a student in this college.
2.
Data Type: production background
Author: Hung, Simon Shan-chun
Source: Othello Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1978/5/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director points out that in directing and rehearsing this play he emphasizes the equal importance of art and discipline: art is the driving force that gives theatre life, and discipline is the crucial element that expresses life.
3.
Data Type: production background
Author: Deng, Sui-ning
Source: Othello Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1978/5/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The advisor agrees that Shakespeare’s Othello is the play with the most complete tragedy structure. It needs no redundant compliments to add up to its greatness. Meanwhile, what he wants to address is the play’s educational value; that is, caution against jealousy and punishment upon wrongdoing.
4.
Data Type: production background
Author: Chen, Chang-i Lin, Chih-cheng
Source: Othello Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1978/5/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The lighting designers point out that with the increase of scenes in this year’s performance, their challenge also increases. There are four major elements for this performance’s lighting design: environment, beauty, people, and symbolic connotation.
5.
Data Type: production background
Author: Fang, Guang-luo
Source: Othello Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1978/5/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The advisor dwells much upon the theme of love in Othello. In his view, Othello is the most miserable lover since he kills his most beloved due to Iago's jealous manoever.
6.
Data Type: production background
Author: Li, Shyh-fen
Source: Othello Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1978/5/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The producer looks back on the origin of the college’s annual performances in May. Efforts have been unrelentingly made to promote research, introduction, and performance of drama regardless of the public’s decreasing interest due to the popularity of television. It is hoped that the participants' contribution to this performance could be recognized.
1.
Data Type: program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1978/5/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The program includes a list of cast and crew, an introduction, and notes from the director, the lighting and stage designers, some articles and photos.
1.
Data Type: photo
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture College, Department of Theatre Arts [Zhongguo wenhua xueyuan xiju xi]
Date: 1978/5/5
Abstract: 39 photos
1.
Data Type: news
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1978/4/26
Language: Chinese
Abstract: This new story lists all past Shakespearean productions by the department and commends the students' courage to take on this challenge.
2.
Data Type: news
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1978/5/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: performance information
3.
Data Type: news
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1978/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: performance information
1.
Data Type: review
Author: Chiang, Lung-chao
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1978/5/12
Language: Chinese
Abstract: This review covers the aspects of script, design, acting, and commends the young director's remarkable job.