Alternative Title: SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas [Dudang yimian]
Source: Romeo and Juliet
Group: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Premiere: 2004
Place: Taipei
Venue: Novel Hall for Performing Arts [Xin wutai]
Director: Wu, Hsing-kuo
Crew: Wu, Jing-jyi (artistic consultant); Chung, Ming-der (artistic consultant); Wang, An-chi (dramatic consultant); Lee, Li-heng (dramatic consultant); Wu, Hsing-kuo (artistic director); Yung, Danny (artistic director); Lin, Hsiu-wei (producer); Chang, Ho-chin (art director); Hsu, Wu-chen (stage manager); Huang, Tsu-yan (lighting); Wu, Ching-yuan (sound effects); Hi-Tech Workshop (technical execution); Alen Chang Studio (graphic design); Chan, Ho-fung (administration); Wong, Yue-wai (administration); Pun, Tak-shu (administration); Ou-Yang, Mina (executive producer); Wei, Shih-Ching (publicity); Shih, Agathe (publicity); Lin, Mego (box office); Chi, Ching-yu (production assistant); Chine, Yu-ju (production assistant); Wu, Kuan-lin (production assistant); Chuang, Shu-chi (note taking); Sun, A-the (makeup); Wang, Yin-li (makeup)
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Cast: Huang, Hsiang-Lian (Juliet); Huang, Hsiang-Lian (Romeo)
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Language: Minnan
Genre: gezaixi (Taiwanese opera)
Year of Recording: 2004
Rights: Contemporary Legend Theatre
Romeo and Juliet [Luomiou yu Zhuliye]
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Introduction; 
video (1); 
production background (6); 
program (1); 
photo (1); 
publicity (1); 
news (5); 
essay (3); 
bio (1)
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This solo performance centers around the balcony scene. Huang Hsiang-Lian, who specializes in male roles, plays both Romeo and Juliet, with quick costume change behind a screen on stage. The eclectic style, mixing classical poetry and colloquialism, quasi-Victorian-style costumes and body movement from xiqu traditions, creates a comic atmosphere despite the tragic theme.
1.
Data Type: video
Title: Romeo and Juliet Performance Video
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 2004/3
Language: Minnan Taiwanese
1.
Data Type: production background
Title: About Zuni Icosahedron
Source: "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 2004/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: organizer information
2.
Data Type: production background
Title: About Zuni Icosahedron
Source: "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 2004/3
Language: English
Abstract: organizer information
3.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wu, Hsing-kuo
Title: Artistic Director's Notes
Source: "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 2004/3
Language: English
Abstract: The second “SOLO” event, following the first one held in Hong Kong, invites seven Chinese opera superstars from different regions and schools. The artists will display the essence and characteristics of their specialized genres in both traditional and contemporary operas combining Chinese and Western elements.
4.
Data Type: production background
Author: Yung, Danny
Title: Artistic Director's Notes
Source: "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 2004/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As a continuation of Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas in Hong Kong, 2002, the current event will provide further discussion on how artists can pass down and renovate traditional Chinese operas alongside the fascinating program of traditional and innovative operas.
5.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wu, Hsing-kuo
Title: Artistic Director's Notes: Crossing the Borders of Genres, Cultures and Times [Juzhong wenhua yu shidai de kuayue]
Source: "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 2004/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" is a series of solo performances by accomplished actors and actresses from China and Taiwan in seven different genres of traditional Chinese opera. Every performer will present a traditional skit and a new one, each lasting 15 minutes. This festival of Chinese operas also includes post-performance talks, workshops and academic conferences.
6.
Data Type: production background
Author: Huang, Hsiang-Lian
Title: Performance Notes
Source: "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 2004/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Hsiang-Lian Huang juxtaposes a famous Chinese love tragedy The Butterfly Lovers and her creative Taiwanese opera Romeo and Juliet.
1.
Data Type: program
Title: "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 2004/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The program contains notes from the artistic directors, the performance schedule, a list of the production team, bios of the seven performers, performance summaries, information on the conferences and the organizers.
1.
Data Type: photo
Title: Romeo and Juliet Performance Photos
Place: Taipei
Date: 2004
Abstract: performance photos
1.
Data Type: publicity
Title: Booklet for "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" Featuring Hsiang-Lian Huang
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 2004
Abstract: Hsiang-Lian Huang, performer of xiaosheng (young male role) in Taiwanese opera
1.
Data Type: news
Author: Chen, Wan-hong
Title: Hong Hong Invited to Perform at "SOLO" [Honghong yingyao Dudang yimian yanchu]
Source: Wen Wei Po [Wenhuibao]
Date: 2004/2/24
URL: http://paper.wenweipo.com/2004/02/24/EN0402240012.htm
Language: Chinese
Abstract: news report on "Solo" emphasizing Hong Hong from Hong Kong
2.
Data Type: news
Author: Lai, Ting-heng
Title: Hsiang-Lian Huang Performs Taiwanese Opera Version of Romeo and Juliet [Huang Xianglian gezixi chang Luomiou yu Zhuliye]
Source: China Times [Zhongguo shibao]
Date: 2004/3/5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: information on "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" and description of Romeo and Juliet by Hsiang-Lian Huang
3.
Data Type: news
Author: Wang, Ling-li
Title: Hsiang-Lian Huang Plays Romeo and Juliet in a Solo Performance of Taiwanese Opera [Ban Luomiou you yan Zhuliye Huang Xianglian chang gezidiao dudang yimian]
Source: Liberty Times [Ziyou xinwenwang]
Place: Taiepi
Date: 2004/3/5
URL: http://www.ltn.com.tw/2004/new/mar/5/life/art-2.htm
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Taiwanese opera xiansheng star Hsiang-Lian Huang will present a solo performance of Romeo and Juliet.
4.
Data Type: news
Title: Resplendent Chinese Operas: SOLO [Cuican de zhonghua xiqu Dudang yimian]
Source: Lihpao Daily [Taiwan libao]
Date: 2004/2/25
URL: http://www.lihpao.com/?action-viewnews-itemid-69579
Language: Chinese
Abstract: “SOLO” invites eight performers of different Chinese opera genres. The event includes performances, workshops and conferences.
5.
Data Type: news
Author: Zeng, Jia
Title: [Liangan xiqu mingjue jiang zai Taibei lianshou shangyan chuangxin shiyanju]
Source: China News
Date: 2004/3/12
URL: http://www.chinanews.com/n/2004-03-12/26/412476.html
Language: Chinese
Abstract: news report on "Solo" emphasizing the participation of artists from Mainland China
1.
Data Type: essay
Author: Liao, Zou-han
Title: Camp Aesthetics and Nostalgia in Postcolonial Taiwan: A Study of Huang Xianglian's Solo Romeo and Juliet and the Golden Bough Theatre's Romeo and Juliet
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Graduate Institute of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju yanjiusuo]
Date: 2012
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The master thesis analyzes Hsiang-Lian Huang’s solo performance of Romeo and Juliet and the Golden Bough Theater’s Romeo and Juliet with camp aesthetics, nostalgia and post-colonial Taiwan as the frameworks.
2.
Data Type: essay
Author: Wang, Rou-fang
Title: A Study on the Performing Arts of Taiwanese Opera Xiaosheng Performer Hsiang-Lian Huang [Taiwan gezixi xiaosheng Huang Xianglian biaoyan yishu yanjiu] (master's thesis)
Place: Kaohsiung
Publisher: Department of Chinese, National Kaohsiung Normal University [Guoli gaoxiong shifan daxue guowen xuexi]
Date: 2012/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: In section 7.2 of the thesis, the author reviews Hsiang-Lian Huang’s solo performance of Romeo and Juliet as an experimental Taiwanese opera crossing the boundaries of cultures and genres. The acting and body movements are exaggerated and different from the ones in traditional Taiwanese opera.
3.
Data Type: essay
Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice
Title: “Thou Orphans’ Father Art”: Shakespeare in Taiwanese and Yue Operas
Source: Shakespeare and Asia: Shakespeare Yearbook 17
Place: Lewiston
Publisher: The Edwin Mellen Press
Volume, Number: 17
Date: 2010
Pages: 199-232
Language: English
Abstract: The author reviews the development of Taiwanese and Yue operas and investigates how Shakespeare is manipulated to serve the unique needs of each theatre by analyzing two versions of Romeo and Juliet in Taiwanese opera and two versions of Hamlet in Yue opera.
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Data Type: bio
Title: About Huang Xiang-Lian
Source: "SOLO: Experimenting Traditional Chinese Operas" Performance Program
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Contemporary Legend Theatre [Dangdai chuanqi juchang]
Date: 2004/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio