Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Group: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Premiere: 2007
Place: New Taipei
Venue: Little White House [Xiao baigong]
Director: Shi, Dong-lin
Crew: Shi, Dong-lin (director); Shi, Dong-lin (adaptation); Liu, Shu-juan (assistant director); Liu, Xiu-ting (script collaborator); Lin, Sheng-feng (musician); Zeng, Qian-rong (musician); Liu, Shu-juan (choreographer); Shi, Dong-lin (fire-eating coach); Lin, Sheng-feng (rehearsal assistant); Wang, Rong-yu (artistic director); Zheng, Jie-ren (music design); Wu, Juan-ran (music collaborator); Wu, Geng-zhen (set design); Au, Yan-gu (lighting design); Guo, Feng-ren (costume design); Lai, Xuan-wu (costume design); Hong, Xiang-han (makeup); Li, Hong-mei (stage manager); Li, Yun-zhong (music execution); Lin, Fo-an (technical execution); Ye, Zuo-zhuan (technical execution); Cai, Wen-zhe (technical execution); Sobright Lighting (hardware coordination); You, Hui-fen (producer); Zeng, Rui-lan (associate producer); Wang, Jia-huang (production assistant); Zhu, Jia-di (project assistant); Hu Die Jie (photographer); Zhuang, Kun-ru (photographer); Kawase, Takashi (graphic design); Laio, Jun-kai (graphic design); Li, Guo-xiu (artistic consultant); Xie, Yue-xia (dramatic consultant); Li, Jun-yang (creative director); Ou, Yan-gu (technical director); Shi, Dong-lin (rehearsal director); You, Hui-fen (administrative director); Zeng, Rui-lan (troupe manager)
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Cast: Shi, Dong-lin (A-Gui / Puck); Shi, Dong-lin (Narrator); Liu, Shu-juan (A-Nan / Hermia); Liu, Xiu-ting (Fairy Queen / Titania); Liu, Xiu-ting (Mrs. Zhang); Ye, Bi-li (Fairy King / Oberon); Ye, Bi-li (Mr. Zhang); Yan, Kun-qi (A-Kun / Lysander); Gao, Ming-qian (Zhang, Zhen-bang / Demetris); Zeng, Hua-xuan (A-Qing / Helena); Ye, Zi-hua (Troupe Leader / Egeus)
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Language: Mandarin; Minnan
Genre: drama
Year of Recording: 2007
Rights: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
A Midsummer Night's Dream [Zhongxiaye meng]
FILES  
Introduction; 
video (1); 
script (1); 
production background (4); 
program (1); 
design (2); 
publicity (2); 
news (3); 
essay (1); 
bio (23)
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001-Bilingual Subtitles
002-Bilingual Subtitles
While the rough plotline of Shakespeare's original is preserved, the adapter presents a novel interpretation of love and adds enormous local coloring, resulting in a distinct, stylish, and creative piece. Performed outdoor, the play contains xiqu and various spectacles. In line with the troupe's usual opera style, it presents a pastiche in language, music, and visuals.
1.
Data Type: video
Title: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Performance Video
Place: Taipei
Date: 2007/9
Language: Mandarin; Minnan Taiwanese
Abstract: performance video
1.
Data Type: script
Title: Script of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Language: Chinese
1.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wang, Rong-yu
Title: Dream a Good Dream with These Performers [Yu zhe ban xizi zuo chang haomeng]
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 4
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The artistic director speaks of how passion for art is the same around the world, and surveys the background of the director.
2.
Data Type: production background
Author: You, Hui-fen
Title: Golden Bough's Environmental Theater [Jinzhi de huanjing juchang]
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 1-2
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The producer speaks of the meaning and the difficulty of performing in an natural "environmental theatre."
3.
Data Type: production background
Author: Shi, Dong-lin
Title: Just a Dream, Just a Game [Yichang youxi yichang meng]
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 8-9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director speaks of theatre as a dream, through its fiction the truth can be reached.
4.
Data Type: production background
Title: Synopsis [Guzhi tiyao]
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 5
Language: Chinese
Abstract: synopsis
1.
Data Type: program
Title: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
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: design
Author: Shi, Dong-lin (lyrics); Zheng Jie-ren (lyrics); Zheng, Jie-ren (music)
Title: Song of the Goddess of Desire [Yuwang nushen zhi ge]
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: lyrics of a song in the play
2.
Data Type: design
Author: Shi, Dong-lin (lyrics); Zheng Jie-ren (lyrics); Zheng, Jie-ren (music)
Title: What Is Love? [Ai shi shiami]
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: lyrics of the theme song of the play
1.
Data Type: publicity
Title: Flyer of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Language: Chinese
2.
Data Type: publicity
Title: Flyer of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Language: Chinese
1.
Data Type: news
Author: Chen, Shu-ying
Title: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Performs outside Tamsui Customs Officer's Residence (Little White House) under the Stars [Xiao baigong wai kan Zhongxiaye meng xingguangchang]
Source: China Times [Zhongguo shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2007/9/7
Language: Chinese
Abstract: A Midsummer Night’s Dream performance information
2.
Data Type: news
Author: Chen, Shu-ying
Title: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Postponed Due to Puddles on the Lawn [Caoping jishui Zhongxiaye meng yanhou yanchu]
Source: China Times [Zhongguo shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2007/6/20
Language: Chinese
Abstract: A Midsummer Night’s Dream postponement notice
3.
Data Type: news
Author: Li, Yu-ling
Title: A Midsummer Night’s Dream [Zhongxiaye meng]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2007/6/9
Language: Chinese
Abstract: A Midsummer Night’s Dream performance information
1.
Data Type: essay
Author: Chen, Jin-wan
Title: Little Theatre's Big Endeavor: Taiwanese Shakespeare in Fashion [Xiaojuchang dadan changshi Taiyu Shaju huohong]
Source: New Taiwan Weekly [Xin Taiwan xinwen zhoukan]
Volume, Number: No. 602
Date: 2007/10/4
URL: http://www.newtaiwan.com.tw/bulletinview.jsp?bulletinid=72756
Language: Chinese
Abstract: There are 2 recent Shakespearean productions performed in Taiwanese: Tainaner Ensemble's Shakespeare Unplugged: Macbeth and Golden Bough Theatre's A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Both try to demonstrate the beauty and capacity of the Taiwanese language.
1.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Gao Ming-qian
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
2.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Guo Feng-ren
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 14
Language: Chinese
Abstract: costume designer bio
3.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Hong Xiang-han
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 14
Language: Chinese
Abstract: makeup director bio
4.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Lai Xuan-wu
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 14
Language: Chinese
Abstract: costume designer bio
5.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Li Hong-mei
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 15
Language: Chinese
Abstract: stage manager bio
6.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Lin Sheng-feng
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: musician/rehearsal assistant bio
7.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Liu Shu-juan
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: assistant director/choreographer/actor bio
8.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Liu Xiu-ting
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: script collaborator/actor bio
9.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Ou Yan-gu
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 13
Language: Chinese
Abstract: lighting designer bio
10.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Shi Dong-lin
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 8
Language: Chinese
Abstract: director/playwright/actor bio
11.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wang Jia-huang
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 15
Language: Chinese
Abstract: assistant producer bio
12.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wang Rong-yu
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 12
Language: Chinese
Abstract: artistic director bio
13.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wu Geng-zhen
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 13
Language: Chinese
Abstract: set designer bio
14.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wu Juan-ran
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 13
Language: Chinese
Abstract: music collaborator design
15.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Yan Kun-qi
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
16.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Ye Bi-li
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 10
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
17.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Ye Zi-hua
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
18.
Data Type: bio
Title: About You Hui-fen
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 12
Language: Chinese
Abstract: producer bio
19.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zeng Hua-xuan
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
20.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zeng Qian-rong
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: musician bio
21.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zeng Rui-lan
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 15
Language: Chinese
Abstract: associate producer bio
22.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zheng Jie-ren
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 13
Language: Chinese
Abstract: music designer bio
23.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zhu Jia-di
Source: Performance Program of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Golden Bough Theatre [Jinzhi yanshe]
Date: 2007/9
Pages: 15
Language: Chinese
Abstract: project assistant bio