Source: Cardenio
Group: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue Zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Premiere: 2013
Place: Taipei
Venue: Cement Hall [Shiminting], Taiwan Cement Building [Taini dalou]
Director: Li, Bao-chun
Crew: Jhang, Jing-hu (presenter); Wu, Wan-yi (presenter); Chen, Lan-yu (producer); Liu, Hui-fen (producer); Perng, Ching-Hsi (co-playwright); Chen, Fang (co-playwright); Perng, Ching-Hsi (script translation); Li, Bao-chun (script editor for this performance); Chou, I-chien (music composer); Hung, Shuo-han (percussion leader); Wang, Chi-san (set designer); Ou, Yen-ku (lighting designer); Ciou, Sheng-fong (costume designer); Pan, Jui-ying (choreographer); Ye, En-ni (stage manager); Shi-Chi Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd (theme creators); Sobright Lighting (production team); Liu, Yan-ting (lighting designer); Cai, Wun-jhe (lighting designer); Chen, Wei-an (lighting designer); Huang, Chiao-hu (sound designer); Geelong Company (video team); Pien, Cheng-chang (video director); Li, Wan-ru (assistant to the director); Chen, Li-yen (rehearsal assistant); Tsai, Yi-hsien (dance assistant); Li, Yu-ying (dresser); Huang, Yu-jhen (makeup artist); Huang, Yu-jhen (makeup artist); Jhang, Syue-gong (makeup artist); Chao, Lu-chia (orchestra leader); Chao, Lu-chia (erhu); Huang, Yu-huei (lute); Huang, Shu-jing (Chinese flute); Syu, Yu-tian (guzheng); Guo, Jhen-yu (dulcimer); Siao, Shih-wei (keyboard); Liou, Jing-yi (cello); Li, Hsin-ting (music recording project); Hung, Shuo-han (percussion leader); Hung, Shuo-han (drum); Syu, Jia-ming (gongs); Yu, Ji-wei (nao); Chen, Chia-pin (administrative director); Liu, Cheng-en (liaison officer); Pan, Szu-ting (production coordinator); Chen, Fa-yun (graphic designer); Chen, Fa-yun (photography); Wu, Siao-long (photography); Wu, Nien-chen (ticketing); Chen, Wan-Jo (ticketing); Yeh, Kuan-ting (subtitles); Tong, Bo-shou (receptionist); Wang, Zih-rong (receptionist); Shen, Fang-ning (receptionist); Chen, Wan-rou (receptionist); Jhang, Tai-yi (receptionist); Huang, Ku-ling (receptionist); Chen, Chia-pei (receptionist); Chen, Yi-han (receptionist); Lou, Jie-yuan (receptionist); Hu, Jhih-yuan (receptionist); Chen, Chiao-yun (receptionist); Lin, Guan-wun (receptionist); Liou, Ya-ting (receptionist); Chen, Jia-yun (receptionist); Wu, Xiny-an (receptionist); Huang, Jiex-xuan (receptionist)
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Cast: Chen, Chang-yen (Yixiang); Huang, Sheng-ya (Yixiang); Li, Yu-Hsuan (Xingyuan); Chen, Chih-yu (Princess); Hung, Ya-wen (Princess); Liu, Cheng-en (Shiyuan); Yang, Chieh-an (Shiyuan); Kao, Chia-hung (Shiyuan); Chu, Chin-jung (Old Man); Yu, Hsuan-yi (Nanny Qiao); Lin, Che-yu (Prince of Jingnan); Wu, Shang-hua (Huamei); Chen, Yin-yu (Huamei); Wen, Ching-yu (General Ke); Han, Bao-yi (Deputy General); Chang, Wei-kang (Dog); Chang, Yi-wen (Chorus); Kao, Yu-chiao (Chorus); Chang, Hsin-tzu (Chorus); Chiu, Yi-wei (Chorus); Wu, Hsiang-lin (Maidservant); Li, Wan-ru (Maidservant); Chen, Chin-yi (Maidservant); Lai, Yu-chun (Maidservant); Lai, Tzu-yang (Guard); Sung, Meng-han (Guard); Liao, Shao-en (Guard); Hsieh, Yi-chen (Guard); Tsai, Yi-Hsien (Guard); Fang, Tzu-yi (Guard); Chung, Yu-chen (Guard); Liu, Yu-Hsing (Guard); Pan, Jui-ying (Maid); Chen, Wan-ting (Maid); Tsai, Yi-hsien (Maid); Fang, Pei-yu (Maid); Wu, Shang-hua (Maid); Chen, Yin-yu (Maid); Fang, Tzu-yi (Maid); Chung, Yu-chen (Maid); Liu, Yu-hsing (Maid); Pan, Jui-ying (Tree); Chen, Wan-ting (Tree); Tsai, Yi-hsien (Tree); Fang, Pei-yu (Tree); Fang, Tzu-yi (Tree); Chung , Yu-chen (Tree); Liu, Yu-hsing (Tree); Sung, Meng-han (Tree); Liao, Shao-en (Tree); Hsieh, Yi-chen (Tree)
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Language: Mandarin
Genre: xiqu (Chinese opera)
Year of Recording: 2013
Rights: Chinese Culture University [Zhongguo wenhua daxue], Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Betrayal [Beipan]
FILES  
Introduction; 
video (1); 
production background (10); 
program (1); 
photo (2); 
publicity (1); 
essay (3); 
internal document (1); 
bio (18)
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As part of "The Cardenio Project," Betrayal is adapted from the American modern comedy Cardenio co-written by Stephen Greenblatt and Charles Mee, itself based on a lost play by Shakespeare. Immensely different from its multiple sources and in the style of xiqu, Betrayal features live music, aria singing, choreographed movement, martial arts, and fantastical elements. Young people's pursuit of love is complicated by their duties to higher authorities, but crisis is resolved with a happy ending. Thematically the play reiterates Confucian ethics of filial piety, loyalty, fraternity, and fidelity.
1.
Data Type: video
Title: Betrayal Performance Video
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Mandarin
1.
Data Type: production background
Title: About the Department of Chinese Drama
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: department introduction
2.
Data Type: production background
Title: About the Department of Chinese Drama
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: English
Abstract: department introduction
3.
Data Type: production background
Author: Perng, Ching-hsi; Chen, Fang
Title: From the Playwrights: “Wond' rous Faithful” [Feiguan beipan]
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The two playwrights redefine "betrayal," arguing that it can be a form of truthfulness to one's ideal. The protagonist's rebellion is no less a loyal act. Moreover, this production seems like a departure from Greenblatt and Mee's Cardenio but in fact it is the playwrights' fidelity to their vision of their own culture.
4.
Data Type: production background
Author: Perng, Ching-hsi; Chen, Fang
Title: From the Playwrights: “Wond' rous Faithful”
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: English
Abstract: The two playwrights redefine "betrayal," arguing that it can be a form of truthfulness to one's ideal. The protagonist's rebellion is no less a loyal act. Moreover, this production seems like a departure from Greenblatt and Mee's Cardenio but in fact it is the playwrights' fidelity to their vision of their own culture.
5.
Data Type: production background
Author: Liu, Hui-Fen
Title: Producer's Notes [Zhizuoren de hua]
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The producer is indebted to Perng Ching-hsi and Chen Fang and considers it a privilege for the department to be commissioned to make this production. Cardenio has been made into different versions in 11 countries, in different languages and forms. This time it is staged in an experimental style of opera.
6.
Data Type: production background
Title: A Selection of Opera Songs
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: lyrics
7.
Data Type: production background
Title: Betrayal Synopsis
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: synopsis
8.
Data Type: production background
Title: Betrayal Synopsis
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: English
Abstract: synopsis
9.
Data Type: production background
Author: Greenblatt, Stephen
Title: The Cardenio Project
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: English
Abstract: An account of Stephen Greenblatt and Charles Mee's collaboration from its inception, process, exploration and achievement.
10.
Data Type: production background
Author: Greenblatt, Stephen; Chen, Fang (translator)
Title: The Cardenio Project
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: An account of Stephen Greenblatt and Charles Mee's collaboration from its inception, process, exploration and achievement.
1.
Data Type: program
Title: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese; English
Abstract: It contains notes from the producer, the playwrights, synopsis, an account of the Cardenio project, a list of cast and crew, bios of cast and crew and a selection of lyrics.
1.
Data Type: photo
Title: Rehearsal Photos
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Abstract: rehearsal photos
2.
Data Type: photo
Title: Betrayal Performance Photos
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Abstract: performance photos
1.
Data Type: publicity
Title: Betrayal Flyer
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: flyer
1.
Data Type: essay
Author: 陳芳
Title: Betrayal and Loyalty: The Textual Reconstruction of Betrayal [Beipan yu zhongshi lun Beipan de wenben chonggou]
Source: Journal of Yunnan Arts Institute [Yunnan yishu xueyuan xuebao]
Place: Kunming
Volume, Number: 2014.4
Date: 2014
Pages: 36-45
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Cardenio is based on a "lost play" by Shakespeare, which came from Don Quixote de la Mancha. The play has been adapted in 12 countries, including Betrayal in Chinese xiqu. Shakespearean drama, modern American theatre, and xiqu differ immensely, and "target culture" dictates changes. This essay applies Linda Hutcheon's theory of adaptation, discussing the intertextuality between Betraysl and its source, and how the play re-constructs the text in the framework of Chinese culture.
2.
Data Type: essay
Author: 陳芳
Title: The Glocalization of Cardenio [Quanqiu zaidihua de Kadanniu]
Source: News Report of Shakespeare Study in China [Zhongguo Shashibiya yanjiu tongxun]
Volume, Number: 4.1
Date: 2014/12
Pages: 17-23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Cardenio is based on a "lost play" by Shakespeare, which came from Don Quixote de la Mancha. The play has been adapted in 12 countries, including Betrayal in Chinese xiqu. From the perspective of cultural mobility, this essay discusses how Cardenio and its adaptations are formed to the feature of glocalization by the influence of the target culture.
3.
Data Type: essay
Author: Greenblatt, Stephen; Perng, Ching-Hsi (translator)
Title: A Lost Play by Shakespeare
Source: United Daily News [lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2013/7/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author exposes the history, source, and evolution of the play Cardenio.
1.
Data Type: internal document
Title: Betrayal Project Report
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: An internal report that covers a list of cast and crew, the audience's response, photos with captions and news release.
1.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Chang-yen / Yixiang
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
2.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Chia-pin / Administrative Director
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: administrative director bio
3.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Fang / Playwright
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: English
Abstract: playwright bio
4.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Fang / Playwright
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: playwright bio
5.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Li-yen / Rehearsal Assistant
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: rehearsal assistant bio
6.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chou I-chien / Music Composer
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: music composer bio
7.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chu Chin-jung / Old Man
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
8.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Ciou Sheng-fong / Costume Designer
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: costume designer bio
9.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Hung Shuo-han / Percussion Leader
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: percussion leader bio
10.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Li Bao-Chun / Director
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: director bio
11.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Li Yu-hsuan / Xingyuan
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
12.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Liu Cheng-en / Shiyuan / School Administration
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
13.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Ou Yen-ku / Lighting Designer
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: lighting designer bio
14.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Pan Jui-ying / Choreographer, Maid, Tree
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: choreographer bio
15.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Pan Szu-ting / Production Coordinator
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: production coordinator bio
16.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Perng Ching-hsi / Playwright and Translator
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: playwright / translator bio
17.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Perng Ching-hsi / Playwright and Translator
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: English
Abstract: playwright / translator bio
18.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wang Chi-san / Set Designer
Source: Betrayal Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Chinese Culture University, Department of Chinese Drama [Zhongguo wenhua daxue zhongguo xiju xuexi]
Date: 2013
Language: Chinese
Abstract: set designer bio