Alternative Title: Metamorphic Version
Source: Romeo and Juliet
Group: National Taiwan University, Department of Drama and Theatre [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Premiere: 2008
Place: Taipei
Venue: University Theatre [Taida juchang], National Taiwan University[Guoli Taiwan daxue]
Director: Wang, Chia-ming
Crew: Chi, Wei-jan (producer); Lin, Ho-yi (associate producer); Liu, Darlurn (set design); Liu, Jack (lighting design); Wang, Yi-mei (costume design); Liao, Min-ci (stage manager); Zhang, Jun-han (director's assistant); Feng, Bo-di (director's assistant); Lin, Meng-huan (stage manager's assistant); Xie, Xuan-guang (rehearsal assistant); Gao, Pin-yi (costume assistant); Chen, Zi-fang (costume assistant); Wang, Shi-han (costume assistant); Huang, Yuan-jie (costume assistant); Wang, Wei-jie (costume assistant); Li, Meng-jia (costume assistant); Liu, En-chi (costume crew); Huang, Si-pin (costume crew); Wang, Yi-fan (costume crew); Cai, Wan-zhen (costume crew); Chen, Hui (set design assistant); Chen, You-xin (set design assistant); Huang, Ai-guo (set design assistant); Xie, Jia-xuan (technical assistant); Lei, Ting-ting (technical assistant); Zhang, Jun-chuan (stage crew); Liu, Guan-zhu (stage crew); Shen, Yan-ning (stage crew); Liu, Yun-zhu (stage crew); Kang, Bang-yun (stage crew); Yin, Hao (stage crew); Cai, Yun-jung (stage crew); Cai, Mei-jiuan (stage crew); Chen, Liang-yan (lighting assistant); Mou, Ren-jie (lighting assistant); Liu, Wei-shen (lighting assistant); Feng, Qi-yu (lighting assistant); Song, Hui-ying (lighting assistant); Huang, Ding-jun (lighting crew); Lin, You-ting (lighting crew); Jian, Jing-xuan (lighting crew); Zhang, Wan-ting (lighting crew); Liu, Jia-ying (lighting crew); Huang, Zi-jie (lighting crew); Liao, Ruo-han (lighting crew); Lai, Ying-ying (sound effect design); Zhu, Qie-nong (sound effect design); Ke, Qiao-ling (associate producer's assistant); Kuang, Jie-wen (associate producer's assistant); Zheng, Wen-xuan (associate producer's assistant); Li, Ling (associate producer's assistant); Li, Hong-lin (administration); Wang, Yi-qing (administration); Chen, Yu-ling (administration); Chen, You-jin (administration)
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Cast: Zheng, Yun (Gregory); Ye, Shan (Capulet); Bao, Yi-an (Romeo); Shi, Xuan-hui (Benvolio); Wu, Li-xiang (Montague); Wu, Li-xiang (Guest); Wu, Li-xiang (Apothecary); Chen, Yan-bin (Mercutio); Gao, Tian-yi (Paris); Li, Chi-yu (Abraham); Li, Chi-yu (Musician); Li, Chi-yu (Police Officer); Lai, Jun-wei (Father Laurence); Lai, Jun-wei (Guest); Chen, Han-yu (Prince) ; Chen, Han-yu (Guests); Lu, Yuan-yuan (Nurse); Li, Kui-mu (Peter); Zhou, Yi-cheng (Balthar); Zhao, Yi-zhu (Father John); Zhao, Yi-zhu (Citizen); Zhao, Yi-zhu (Guest); Zhao, Yi-zhu (Servant); Zhao, Yi-zhu (Police Officer); Xu, Wei-ting (Tybalt); Li, Shu-qiao (Citizen); Li, Shu-qiao (Servant); Li, shu-qiao (Guest); LI, Shu-qiao (Paris’s Servant); Lin, Wen-yi (Juliet); Wu, Cai-pin (Lady Montague); Wu, Cai-pin (Guest); Wu, Cai-pin (Musician); Zhong, Han (Capulet); Huang, Shi-xun (Sampson); Huang, Shi-xun (Musician); Huang, Shi-xun (Police Officer)
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Language: Mandarin
Genre: drama
Year of Recording: 2008
Rights: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Taiwan daxue xiju xi]
Romeo and Juliet [Luomiou yu Zhuliye shou ban]
FILES  
Introduction; 
video (1); 
script (1); 
production background (6); 
program (1); 
photo (1); 
interview (2); 
publicity (1); 
news (3); 
review (2); 
essay (1); 
bio (4)
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With the tagline "Youth is a mysterious beast," the "Metaphoric Version" of Romeo and Juliet emphasizes animal-like energy, with the Capulets and the Montagues in costumes with fowl and beast motifs and moving about crouching and crawling. The script features fluid language and painstakingly communicates Shakespeare's bawdy jokes.
1.
Data Type: video
Title: Performance Video of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5
Language: Mandarin
1.
Data Type: script
Title: Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version Script
Language: Chinese
1.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wang, Yi-mei
Title: Costume Designer's Notes [Fuzhuang sheji]
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The play is characterized by young, animal-like energy and dualistic contention. The costume design thus has the fowl-style Capulets and beast-style Montagues.
2.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wang, Chia-ming
Title: Director's Notes
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Youthful, animal-like energy characterizes Romeo and Juliet. The director expounds the meaning of "theatrical metamorphosis" and his reason for staging Shakespeare, who opens up all possibilities.
3.
Data Type: production background
Author: Chi, Wei-jan
Title: Fresh Up [Lai dian xin de]
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The play is both tragic and comic, and is absurd. The author looks forward to innovative interpretation.
4.
Data Type: production background
Author: Lin, Ho-yi
Title: The Fun of Complexity [Fuza jingran keyi hen haowan]
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director Wang Chia-ming is known as a " mischievous boy" who constantly challenges established theatre conventions and the limit of our imagination. This makes him young and his theatre fun.
5.
Data Type: production background
Author: Perng , Ching-Hsi
Title: Love without Regret: Romeo and Juliet [You yuan wuhui de ai qianjie Shaju Luomiou yu Zhuliye ]
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: an introduction of Romeo and Juliet
6.
Data Type: production background
Title: Metaphoric Version
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: an introduction of Ovid's Metamorphoses
1.
Data Type: program
Title: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The program contains a synopsis, introduction of Shakespeare and his play, and notes from the creative team.
1.
Data Type: photo
Title: Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version Performance Photos
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5
Abstract: 20 photos
1.
Data Type: interview
Author: Lu, Xin-ying; Zhang, Debbie
Title: Interview with Wang Chia-Ming
Place: Shakespeare’s Wild Sisters Group [Shashibiya de meimeimen de jutuan], Taipei
Date: 2012/10/25
Language: English
Abstract: The director speaks of Romeo and Juliet as "educational theatre" and "a work in progress." He emphasizes language and pushes students' physical limits.
2.
Data Type: interview
Author: Lu, Xin-ying; Zhang, Debbie
Title: Interview with Wang Chia-Ming
Place: Shakespeare’s Wild Sisters Group [Shashibiya de meimeimen de jutuan], Taipei
Date: 2012/10/25
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director speaks of Romeo and Juliet as "educational theatre" and "a work in progress." He emphasizes language and pushes students' physical limits.
1.
Data Type: publicity
Title: Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version Flyer
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5
Language: Chinese
1.
Data Type: news
Author: Chen, Shu-ying
Title:  Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version: Metamorphoses in Wang's Style [Luomiou yu Zhuliye shouban Wangshi bianxing]
Source: China Times [zhongguo shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2008/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director expounds why and how he uses animals to portray youth.
2.
Data Type: news
Author: Chen, Shu-ying
Title: Wang Chia-ming: Theatre Urchin Exploring Body and Voice [Juchang wantong Wang Jiaming shengshen tansuo buxi]
Source: China Times [Zhongguo shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2008/5/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director pays minute attention to language and preserves many of Shakespeare's bawdy jokes.
3.
Data Type: news
Author: Chen, Shu-ying
Title: Life of Love: Cheating as Instinct [Aiqing shenghuo pitui shi rouyu benneng]
Source: China Times [zhongguo shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The news story juxtaposes several plays thematizing young love, including Romeo and Juliet.
1.
Data Type: review
Author: Liao, Zong-fu
Title: Guide to Romeo and Juliet [Luozhu guanzhan zhinan]
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author provides various possible angles to discuss the play.
2.
Data Type: review
Author: Choga
Title: Review of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version [Luomiou yu Zhuliye shouban]
Source: Forced to Prostitution [Bi liang wei chang], Blog on Pix Net
Date: 2008/5/24
URL: http://choga.pixnet.net/blog/post/17966148
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author highly commends the play's mise-en-scène and appreciates the script and some actors' performance, but finds the second half to be anti-climatic.
1.
Data Type: essay
Author: Lu, Xin-ying; Zhang, Debbie
Title: Wang Chia-Ming's Shakespeare
Date: 2012/12/3
Language: English
Abstract: a summary of the director's ideas based on the authors' interview
1.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Liu Dalun
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: set designer bio
2.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Liu Quanfu
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: lighting designer bio
3.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wang Chia-ming
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: director bio
4.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wang Yimei
Source: Performance Program of Romeo and Juliet: Metamorphic Version
Place: Taipei
Publisher: Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue xiju xuexi]
Date: 2008/5/23
Language: Chinese
Abstract: costume designer bio