Source: Hamlet
Group: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Premiere: 1990
Place: Taipei
Venue: National Theater [Guojia xijuyuan]
Director: Wu, Hsing-kuo
Crew: Wang, An-chi (script); Lin, Hsiu-wei (producer); Chen, Li-hua (associate director); Wei, Hai-min (assistant director); Nie, Guang-yan (set design); Lin, Ching-ju (costume design); Shi, Jie-yong (music composer); BCC Chinese Orchestra (music performance); Gu, Feng-yu (conductor); Li, Guangbo (vocal music arrangement); Taipei Folk Dance Theatre (dance performance); Lin, Hsiu-wei (choreographer); Liu, Guang-tong (rehearsal director); Ma, Bao-shan (rehearsal director); Wu, Lu-yu (string leader); Zhou, Rong (string); Shen, Rui-sheng (string); Liu, Da-peng (percussion leader); Zhang, Yi-ren (percussion); Shen, Bo-shan (percussion); Cai, Yong-qing (percussion); Jian, Yong-bin (multimedia photography); Lu, Tian-de (multimedia photography); Chen, Hui-long (art advisor); Liu, Pei-neng (stage manager); Wang, Meng-chao (technical director); Xie, Yin-long (lighting director); Zhang, Yi-cheng (scene painting); Wang, Jin-fu (mask design); Liu, Pei-neng (mask design); Zou, Zhen-hua (costume assistant); Zhang, Yi-gui (wardrobe); Li, Hai-xiong (wardrobe); Hu, Zhan-qiang (wardrobe); Chen, Xiu-juan (makeup); Li, Yun-hua (makeup); Li, Zu-xing (production assistant); Zhan, Hui-deng (production manager); Zhao, Kun-xiu (administration manager); Lin, Ming-long (administration assistant); Yi, Xiao-ling (editor); Qi Yi Li Costume Company (costume production); Theatre Production Co., Ltd. (scene production)
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Cast: Wei, Hai-min (Murong, Feng / Gertrude); Wu, Hsing-kuo (Gongsun, Yu / Hamlet); He, Guo-dong (Gongsun, Huashu / Claudius); Zhu, Sheng-li (Xiao, Xiang / Ophelia); Yin, Qing-qun (King Anding / Ghost of Old Hamlet); Liu, Fu-xue (Xiao, Prime Minister / Polonius); Ma, Bao-shan (Xiao, Yi / Laertes); Wang, Sheng-guang (Qiu, Rong / Fortinbras); Ding, Zhong-bao (Narrator); Wang, Guan-qiang (Huo, Xu Guang / Horatio); Zhang, Hai-shun (Jia, Xing / Rosencrantz); Li, Sheng-ping (Pei, Li / Guildenstern); Hao, Yu-tang (Gravedigger); Ding, Zhong-bao (Gravedigger); Huang, Zhi-sheng (Messenger); Qiu, Hai-xun (Courtier); Liu, Guang-tong (Courtier); Tan, Guang-qi (Courtier); Zhang, Fu-you (Eunuch); Jiang, Guang-yue (Eunuch); Guo, Su-zhen (Maid of Honor); Ma, Shu-juan (Maid of Honor); Zhang, Guang-ming (Soldier); Zhu, Qing-zhao (Soldier); Huang, Li-guo (Soldier); Chen, Li-chang (Soldier); Huang, Zhi-sheng (Soldier); Li, Zu-xing (Soldier); Zhang, Qing-yun (Soldier); Hao, Yu-tang (Soldier); Zhang, Tian-rui (Soldier); Zhuang, Yan-ming (Soldier); Dong, Yong-fei (Soldier); Sun, Xue-wen (Soldier); Shao, Chang-sen (Soldier); Ma, Xue-wen (Soldier); Jiang, Jian-yuan (Soldier); Na, Da-ke (Soldier); Zhang, Bao-yun (Dancer); Xiao, Jun-ling (Dancer); Cai, Ya-yun (Dancer); Wu, Hui-juan (Dancer); Wu, Xiao-hui (Dancer); Cao, Qian-wen (Dancer); Wang, Shu-hua (Dancer); Zhang, Guang-ming (Dancer); Huang, Zhi-sheng (Dancer)
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Language: Mandarin
Genre: jingju (Beijing opera, Peking opera)
Year of Recording: 1990
Rights: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
War and Eternity [Wangzi fuchou ji]
FILES  
Introduction; 
video (1); 
production background (10); 
program (1); 
photo (1); 
publicity (3); 
news (36); 
review (2); 
essay (3); 
bio (26)
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Another grand production by the Contemporary Legend Theatre after The Kingdom of Desire, the play features large-scale battle scenes and groundbreaking music and stage techniques, and the trio scene is a classic. The playwright adds the Queen's background to further complicate the Prince's psychology. The Prince's martial, heroic guise differs from Hamlet's image as a melancholy scholar. To fit the operatic genre, many of Shakespeare's famous lines are cut, a practice that generates criticism.
1.
Data Type: video
Title: War and Eternity Performance Video
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/3
1.
Data Type: production background
Title: About BCC Chinese Orchestra
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 20
Language: Chinese
Abstract: introduction of the orchestra
2.
Data Type: production background
Title: About Taipei Folk Dance Theatre
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 21
Language: Chinese
Abstract: introduction of the dance performance group
3.
Data Type: production background
Title: About the Contemporary Legend Theatre
Source: Program of the Premiere of War and Eternity in 1990
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 2
Language: Chinese
Abstract: an account of the background of the group, their debut The Kingdom of Desire, and their creative objectives
4.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wei, Hai-min
Title: Actor's Notes [Yanchu de hua]
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 14
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The female lead recalls her experience in role-creating for The Kingdom of Desire. Tradition and creation work hand in hand. Her new role (the Queen) has complex psychology.
5.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wu, Hsing-kuo
Title: Director's Notes: Chinese Hamlet: Morality as Self-Redemption [Daoyan de hua: Shi Zhongguo de Hamuleite--Lunli zhong de ziwo jiushu]
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 13
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director's mission is not only to preserve jingju but also to liberate it. Using a foreign play is merely a process and a strategy in exploring forms of jingju. The protagonist faces more serious moral conflict due to Chinese culture's emphasis on human relations. The stage presents effects similar to movies.
6.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wang, An-chi
Title: Playwright's Notes: Anticipating the Advent of New Theatrical Genre [Bianju de hua: Qidai xin juzheng de lailin]
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 11-12
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The playwright claims ignorance about Western drama but still accepts the challenge, hoping to provide jingju more materials and depth. Though the result may not be satisfactory, it is an experiments of preserving tradition and creating and the same time. Borrowing from the West is but a strategy--the ultimate concern is still Chinese.
7.
Data Type: production background
Author: Lin, Hsiu-wei
Title: Producer's Notes: About War and Eternity [Zhizuoren de hua guanyu Wangzi fuchou ji]
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The Contemporary Legend Theatre's debut The Kingdom of Desire generated controversy but also gave the group confidence. This is a new production after three years of preparation. Wu Hsing-kuo thinks Shakespeare's structure helps him to enhance the performance style and depth of Chinese opera. Though it is difficult, they received much help from others.
8.
Data Type: production background
Title: War and Eternity Synopsis [Wangzi fuchou ji gushi dagang]
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 3-4
Language: Chinese
9.
Data Type: production background
Title: War and Eternity Synopsis
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 4-5
Language: English
10.
Data Type: production background
Title: War and Eternity and Hamlet Scene Breakdown
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 6-7
Language: Chinese
1.
Data Type: program
Title: War and Eternity Premiere Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The program includes an introduction to the group, a synopsis, bios for cast and crew, and notes from the creative team.
1.
Data Type: photo
Title: Performance Photos
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3
Abstract: 15 photos
1.
Data Type: publicity
Title: Introduction of War and Eternity
Source: The Contemporary Theatre Legend: 1986~1993
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1993
Language: English; Chinese
Abstract: an introduction of the production with photographs
2.
Data Type: publicity
Title: Introduction of War and Eternity
Source: The Contemporary Theatre Legend: Ten Year's Review [Chuanqi shinian]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1996
Language: English; Chinese
Abstract: an introduction of the production with photographs
3.
Data Type: publicity
Title: War and Eternity Flyer
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: an introduction of the production with photographs
1.
Data Type: news
Author: Zheng, Yu-wen
Title: Beyond The Kingdom of Desire: Comtemporary Legend Theatre Presents War and Eternity This Spring
Source: China Times [Zhongguo shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/1/4
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author previews the play's stage and costume design and attends to the script. The author commends the team's courage to make a breakthrough by adapting a Western play.
2.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: Bridging Tradition and Modern Opera: Wei Hai-min Breaks Ground in Performance and Wins Applause
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/3/17
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Wei Hai-min's performance in The Kingdom of Desire and War and Eternity is groundbreaking.
3.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhong, Bao-shan
Title: Brilliant Script, Set, Lighting, Costumes, and Actors: War and Eternity Exhibits the Charm of National Opera [Chusede juben wutai dengguang fuzhuang yanyuan Wangzi fuchou ji zhanxian guoju juchang meili]
Source: China Times [Zhongguo shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/3/6
URL: http://twclt.com/legend-DramaReport.aspx
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author praises War and Eternity and disapproves Peter Brook's remarks that traditional Chinese opera is dying.
4.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu; Zhang, Bo-shun
Title: The CKS Cultural Center's Two Traumas, Burning Fireflies and Naked Prince: Angry Liu Fengxue Investigates Faulted Accountants [Liangtingyuan liang da lishi de shangkou shanghui Yinghuo wei xi zhehui Wangzi mei yifu chuan kuaiji cuo hui dabi Liu F
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/2/26
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The administrative and accounting departments of the CKS Cultural Center continue to create problems, endangering the performance of War and Eternity and enraging its director, who vows to investigate.
5.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Meng-rui
Title: Comtemporary Legend Theatre Presents War and Eternity in March, Adapted from Shakespeare's Play [Dangdai chuanqi juchang banyan Shawong mingju Wangzi fuchou ji sanyue jiang gongwan]
Source: People's Livelihood News [Min sheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/1/4
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=104614047&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-01-04
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The news story introduces the cast and crew, with special attention to the playwright's ideas and to the play's unique treatment of the play-within-the-play in an attempt to be both traditional and avant-garde.
6.
Data Type: news
Author: Wang, Ya-ling
Title: Contemporary Legend Theatre Grows Mature in Theatrical Work [Dangdai chuanqi juchang xin shoufa geng zhen yuanshou]
Source: Evening Independent [Zili wan bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/3/6
URL: http://twclt.com/showreport.aspx?number=B000001
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author praises War and Eternity as surpassing The Kingdom of Desire in maturity, creativity, and neatness. Li Guangbo's vocal composition is especially a plus.
7.
Data Type: news
Author: Ou, Yin-chuan
Title: Contemporary Legend Theatre Invites International Critics to Promote War and Eternity onto World Stage [Ba Zhongguo xiju tuixiang guoju wutai Wangzi yaoqing guowai jupingjia]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1989/11/22
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=104623814&udndbid=udndata&date=1989-11-22
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The news story reports the progress of War and Eternity and the troupe's future plans.
8.
Data Type: news
Title: Creating Theatre Style of Modern Ideal: Hamletas Touchstone [Chuangzao xiandai lixiang de juchang fengge Hamuleite shi shijinshi]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1988/7/10
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=101174338&udndbid=udndata&date=1988-07-10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The news story briefly introduces Hamlet and promotes War and Eternity.
9.
Data Type: news
Title: Culture Construction Suffocated by Accounting System [Wenhua zhidu shou e yu kuaiji zhidu]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Date: 1990/3/4
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The government's bureaucratic accounting system creates enormous difficulty for artists.
10.
Data Type: news
Title: Designer Refuses to Comply with Costume Budget Cut: War and Eternity in Crisis [Fuzhuang bujing yijia kan shijijia tieqian buyi Wangzi fuchou mei yi chuan liangtingyuan daxi gaoji]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Date: 1990/2/25
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The CKS Cultural Center violates a signed contract and cuts costume budget abruptly, putting the production in crisis.
11.
Data Type: news
Author: Ji, Hui-ling
Title: A Fierce Debate between Traditional and Modern Theatres over War and Eternity, Praise Mingled with Critique [Guojujie juchangjie jibian Wangzi fuchou ji hui yu can ban]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/3/15
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=104598942&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-03-15
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The news story records a discussion on the production, at which the script is criticized by Ma Sen, John Hu, Hwang Mei-shu, and Wang Mo-lin, though they approve of the creators' dedication.
12.
Data Type: news
Author: Guo, Xing-zhong
Title: Great Plays Are Starting! [Hao xi kai luo la]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/3/4
Language: Chinese
Abstract: An introduction of upcoming theatre productions, including the Contemporary Legend Theatre's War and Eternity and Evergreen's King Lear.
13.
Data Type: news
Title: Grievance of War and Eternity to Be Vent by Legislator [Wangzi fuchou duoshao yuanqu jue qing liwei shenzhang]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/3/4
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The cultural circle asks Legislator Chen Kui-miao to inquire after the costume problem of War and Eternity.
14.
Data Type: news
Author: Ji, Hui-ling
Title: Hamlet? Or Shamlet! Tragic War and Eternity vs. Comic Shamlet [Hamulei Hamuleite haishi Shamuleite Wangzi fuchou ji beitong Shamuleite baoxiao]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2006/9/14
URL: http://blog.roodo.com/ecus2005/archives/2145290.html
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author compares War and Eternity by the Contemporary Legend Theatre and Shamlet by Ping-Fong Acting Troupe.
15.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: Hong Kong in Love with Prince Too: Zhang Yu Plans to Invites the Play over to Rival with Troupes from China [Xianggangren ye aishang Wangzi Zhang Yu ni tichu yaoqing yu dalu xiqu tongtai jiaojing]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/3/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: A Hong Kong agent is interested in inviting War and Eternity over.
16.
Data Type: news
Author: CAN
Title: Li Baochun Rivals Wu Hsing-kuo, Theatrical Exchange across the Strait: The Two Circles Different in Style Yet Equally Enthusiastic [Li Bochun Wu Xingguo tongdang jiaoji liangan juyi jiaoliu xian gaochao juma fenggu sui butong liangan guojujie gong xiang
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/3/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Li Baochun, trained in China, performs traditional opera while Wu Hsing-kuo stages War and Eternity.
17.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: Lin Jing-ru, Costume Designer of War and Eternity Fights for Her Rights and Prompts the CKS Cultural Center to Revise Logistics, an Act Supported by the Cultual Circle [Wangzi fuchou yuanxiao chousan Lin Jingru ju wei chuanyi zheng dao di duncu lian
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/2/27
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=101038107&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-02-27
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The CKS Cultural Center violates a signed contract and cuts costume budget abruptly, causing the designer's protest.
18.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: Messing with the Rules of the Game? Cultural Environmental Group Fights with Ju Tzong-Ching over War and Eternity as Artists Sincerely Call for Respect [Gao budong youxi guize Zhu Zhongqing yanci fanbo wenhua huanbao xiaozu zao pengji Wangzi fuchou
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/3/14
Language: Chinese
Abstract: For the costume problem of War and Eternity, the Cultural Environmental Group's attacks Ju Tzong-ching, the CKS Cultural Center's Consultant, who fights back.
19.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Meng-rui
Title: Overworked, Wu Hsing-kuo Faints Backstage, Last-Minute Replacement for Chuncao Braves the Court [Mangzhe fuchou xinli jiaocui Wu Xingguo hundao houtai daida shangzhen Chuncao chuang tang xing wei kai tianchuang
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/1/21
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=104610113&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-01-21
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Overworked for the production of War and Eternity, Wu Hsing-kuo faints backstage before Lu Kwang's performance of Chuncao Braves the Court.
20.
Data Type: news
Author: Ji, Hui-ling; Zhang, Meng-rui
Title: Premiere of War and Eternity Enthusiastically Received: Innovative National Opera Climaxing on the Play-within-the-Play [Wangzi fuchou ji shouyan bode mantangcai chuangxin guoju xizhongxi gaochao dieqi]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/3/7
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=104600725&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-03-07
Language: Chinese
Abstract: a coverage on the premiere, citing positive feedback from audience members
21.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: Quality Is Irreplaceable! [Pinzhi shi wu ke tidai de]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/3/15
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=101033610&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-03-15
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The news story records a discussion, citing Ma Shu-li, John Hu, Hwang Mei-shu, and Guo Hsiao-chuang. Most agree that a play's quality is more important than its generic labeling. Wu Hsing-kuo is confused by critique from the traditional theatre circle and applaud from the cultural circle, and is frustrated with the theatrical environment.
22.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: To Have It or Not, That Is the Question: War and Eternity Stuck with Costume Problem Yet Sells Exceptionally Well, Causing the CKS Cultural Center to Worry [Yao huo buyao dique shi da wenti Wangzi zhizhuang fei xianru jiangju yushou piaofang chuqi de
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/2/28
Language: Chinese
Abstract: 80% of the tickets for War and Eternity have been sold but the costume designer refuses to comply with a disadvantageous contract, causing the CKS Cultural Center to worry.
23.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: Traditional Opera's Performance Plus Western Theatre's Content Plus Modern Theatre's Form: War and Eternity Creates a New Chinese Genre [Chuantong xiqu biaoxian tixi jia xifang xiju neihan jia xiandai juchang xingshi Wangzi fuchou ji kaichuang Zhongg
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/1/4
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The Contemporary Legend Theatre takes risks in creating a new theatrical genre.
24.
Data Type: news
Author: Ou, Yin-chuan
Title: Wei Hai-min Wonders between East and West as War and Eternity Creates a New Genre [Wei Haimin youyou zai dong xi zhijian Wangzi fuchou ji chuangzao xin juzhong]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Date: 1990/2/28
Language: Chinese
Abstract: In War and Eternity Wei Hai-min has two guises and complex psychology.
25.
Data Type: news
Author: Ou, Yin-chuan
Title: With Wu Hsing-kuo and Wei Hai-min Leading, War and Eternity, Adapted from Shakespeae's Hamlet, Rehearse with Music Yesterday [Wu Xingguo Wei Haimin tiaoliang gaibian zi Shawong mingju Hamuleite Wangzi fuchou ji zuo xiangpai]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/2/14
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=104605659&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-02-14
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The play involves many actors and employs cinematic effect to add drama to the performance. Agents from the US and Japan are invited to the rehearsal.
26.
27.
Data Type: news
Author: Li, Yu-ling
Title: news article with no title
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2005/2/18
URL: http://twclt.com/showreport.aspx?number=A000006
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The news story reports the troupe's plan to celebrate its 20th anniversary with 4 Shakespearean productions, though to remount War and Eternity entails remaking all sets, costumes, etc.
28.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: War and Eternity Carefully Seeks Consistency in Costume Design to Portray Characters' Psychology with Colors and Shapes [Wangzi fuchou ji ru lu bo bing Dangdai chuanqi juchang wutai xunqiu zhengti fengge yizhuo secai xiantiao xixi diaozho renwu xinli
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/1/24
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=101045940&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-01-24 2012/2/24
Language: Chinese
Abstract: After many efforts, the Contemporary Legend Theatre takes their costume photos and finds a great cast. Wu Hsing-kuo believes that actors can expand their vision with this experience.
29.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: War and Eternity Costume Problem Solved: Liu Fengxue Meets Lin Jing-ru and Agrees to Revise Contract [Wangzi fuzhuang wenti xian zhuanji Liu Fengxue zuo yu Lin Jingru goutong jieshou xiugai heyue yijian]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/3/1
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The CKS Cultural Center is willing to increase budget to solve War and Eternity's costume problem.
30.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: War and Eternity Costumes Done: The CKS Cultural Center Revises Contract [Wangzi zhizhuang ruyuan yi chang liangtingyuan shoudu xiugai bupingdeng tiaoyue]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/3/2
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The CKS Cultural Center revises contract to solve War and Eternity's costume problem.
31.
Data Type: news
Author: Ji, Hui-ling
Title: War and Eternity Crisis Solved [Wangzi fuchou weiji jiechu]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Date: 1990/2/27
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The CKS Cultural Center decides to increase costume budget to enable the performance of War and Eternity.
32.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: War and Eternity Forthcoming in March: A Match of the Best across the Taiwan Strait, with Li Guangbo's Superb Vocal Composition [Wangzi fuchou ji| huandiao jiqiang daojin juzhong hun sanyu daxi liangan dingjian dapei Li Guangpo bianxie changqiang you
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/2/18
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=101040494&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-02-18
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Li Guangbo is invited to compose vocal music and percussion music for the play. He neatly portrays the characters' personality and emotions, and links the opera band with the Chinese traditional orchestra. The most exciting singing scene is a trio by the prince, the queen, and the dead king's ghost.
33.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Meng-rui
Title: War and Eternity Premieres Last Night, Winning Applause
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Date: 1990/3/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: War and Eternity has a successful premiere.
34.
Data Type: news
Author: Ji, Hui-ling
Title: War and Eternity on Its Way to Hong Kong [Fuchou ji you mingtang Xianggang xing you miaotou]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Date: 1990/3/8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: A Hong Kong agent is interested in inviting War and Eternity over.
35.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhang, Bi-yu
Title: War and Eternity on Modern Stage: Creative Directing and Set, Yet Imperfect in Detail [Wangzi fuchou ji yuedeng xiandai juchang tangao daoyan wutai sheji yuanchangxing qiang xibu chuli rengyou shushi zhi chu]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/3/6
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=101036136&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-03-06
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The news story on the premiere recognizes the originality of the production, the uniqueness of costume design, arias and music. Although there is room for improvement, the show provides a new visual experience for traditional opera.
36.
Data Type: news
Author: Ou, Yin-chuan
Title: War and Eternity's Costumes Are Both Classic and Modern, with an Eastern-Looking Prince [Wangzi fuchou ji dingzhuang gudian you xiandai wangzi yishen hen dongfang]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 1990/1/24
URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=104609414&udndbid=udndata&date=1990-01-24
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The costume designer Lin Jing-ru keeps jingju's symbolism in makeup but uses fabric textures, colors, and shapes to create characters' psychological development. The general visual experience is both classical and modern, in Eastern spirit.
1.
Data Type: review
Author: Qi, Yu
Title: "Cultural Utopia: Drama" Forum: Fashionable National Opera is Not an Improvement--Multimedia and Technology Can Work against a Production If Inappropriately Used [Dajia tan wenhua lixiangguo xiju pian xinchao guoju bingfei gailiang guoju shengguo keji gu
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Date: 1990/3/10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Inappropriate use of multimedia and technology decreases a play's dramatic power and the audience's experience.
2.
Data Type: review
Author: Gong, Min
Title: Review of War and Eternity: Innovative Transplantation of a Classic, Yet Unable to Shake off Old Burden [Wangzi fuchou ji juping qi ming weixin yixhi jingdianzuo baituo jiu baofu qi xing wei jian]
Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao]
Date: 1990/3/9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author appreciates the troupe's efforts yet finds War and Eternity to be too physical, masculine and loud to be truly Shakespearean.
1.
Data Type: essay
Author: Wu, Hsing-kuo
Title: Shaping New Chinese Opera [Jingguan xingsu xin Zhongguo xiqu]
Source: Twenty-First Century Bimonthly [Ershiyi shiji shuangyuekan]
Place: Hong Kong
Volume, Number: 112
Date: 2009/4
Pages: 90-96
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Wu Hsing-kuo recalls his pilgrim's progress in reforming jingju, with special attention to King Lear, The Tempest, and Waiting for Godot. He hopes to reshape the aesthetics of jingju after liberating it.
2.
Data Type: essay
Author: Wang, You-hui
Title: A Sketch of Wang An-chi, Winner of the 9th National Award of Culture and Arts [Di jiu jie guojia wenyijiang dezhu yishujia sumiao Wang Anqi]
Source: Official Website of the National Cultural and Arts Foundation
Date: 2005
URL: http://www.ncafroc.org.tw/Content/award-prize.asp?ser_no=44&Prize_year=2005&Prize_no=九&prize_file=Prize_Desc
Language: Chinese
Abstract: An extensive account of Wang An-chi, including personal background and professional experience.
3.
Data Type: essay
Author: Chen, Fang
Title: Transfigurations: Hamlet in Chinese Opera [Hamulei de xiqu bianxiang]
Source: Journal of Theater Studies [Xiju yanjiu]
Volume, Number: 3
Date: 2009/1
Pages: 147-192
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author discusses three adaptations of Hamlet in Chinese opera from 1990 to 2005 in a cross-cultural context.
1.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Hui-long
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 26
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the graphic designer
2.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Li-hua
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 16
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the assistant director
3.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Ding Zhong-bao
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 25
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
4.
Data Type: bio
Title: About He Guo-dong
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
5.
Data Type: bio
Title: About JianYong-bin
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 26
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the multimedia designer
6.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Li Sheng-ping
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 25
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
7.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Lin Hsiu-wei
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 15
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the producer
8.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Lin Jing-ru
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3
Pages: 18
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the costume designer
9.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Liu Da-peng
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the leader of percussions
10.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Liu Fu-xue
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 24
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
11.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Liu Guang-tong
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 25
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
12.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Liu Pei-neng
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the stage manager
13.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Luo Daier
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
14.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Ma Bao-shan
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 24
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
15.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Nie Guang-yan
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3
Pages: 17
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the set designer
16.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Shi Jie-yong
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 18
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the music composer
17.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wang Guan-qiang
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 25
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
18.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wang Sheng-guang
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 24
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
19.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wang, An-qi
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 17
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the playwright
20.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wei Hai-min
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 22
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the female lead
21.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wu Hsing-kuo
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 16
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the director
22.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wu Lu-yu
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the leader of strings
23.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Yin Qing-qun
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 24
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
24.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zhan Hui-deng
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 26
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the production manager
25.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zhang Hai-shun
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 25
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
26.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zhu Sheng-li
Source: War and Eternity Premier Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 1990/3/6
Pages: 23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio