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Macbeth: A Political Allegory FILES Introduction; video (1); program (1); photo (4); design (9); publicity (2); review (3) 1. | Data Type: video Source: Videos of the 7th Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival Performance Finals Place: Hong Kong Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong Date: 2011/5/25 Language: English Abstract: In less than 20 minutes and with 3 actors only--the pre-requisites of the Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival--the production presents a condensed Macbeth focusing on the political aspect of the play. |
1. | Data Type: program Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Source: Program of the 7th Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival Place: Hong Kong Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong Date: 2011/5 Pages: 18 Language: English Abstract: The document contains an introduction of National Taiwan University, the participants, the production, and acknowledgements. The adapter and director talks about her modernized Macbeth as a political allegory as ambition and corruption have been ubiquitous, then and now, and this is what makes Shakespeare not of an age but for all time. |
1. | Data Type: photo Date: 2011/5/25 Abstract: The trophies and certificates of the four awards: 1st Runner Up, Most Original Production, Outstanding Actor, and Best Ensemble Work. | 2. | Data Type: photo Date: 2011/5 Abstract: Photo taken at the Opening Ceremony with David Parker. From the left: David Ta-Wei Ting, Umy Yi-Hsuan Chang, Michelle Chun-Han Hsu, Bi-qi Beatrice Lei, David Parker, Anita Ying-Jeng Wang, and Yin Chung-Min. | 3. | Data Type: photo Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Date: 2011/5 Abstract: Cast photos of David Ta-wei Ting (as Macbeth), Anita Ying-Jeng Wang (as Lady Macbeth), and Umy Yi-Hsuan Chang (as Collaborator). | 4. | Data Type: photo Date: 2011/5/25 Abstract: 83 photos arranged in chronological order and with annotations. |
1. | Data Type: design Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Date: 2011/5 Abstract: A gunshot is heard, followed by the siren of ambulance. Piano sound in discord imitates the agitation of the people. The song that follows is a elegy. | 2. | Data Type: design Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Date: 2011/5 Abstract: A variation of "O Horror" by panflute. | 3. | Data Type: design Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Date: 2011/5 Abstract: A variation of "Fair Is Foul" as played by a marching band. | 4. | Data Type: design Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Date: 2011/5 Abstract: The refrain from "Tomorrow" by Charles Strouse. | 5. | Data Type: design Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Date: 2011/5 Abstract: Background music of the song "Tomorrow." | 6. | Data Type: design Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Date: 2011/5 Abstract: "Fair is Foul" is sung in three parts, to the accompaniment of percussion music. | 7. | Data Type: design Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Date: 2011/5 Abstract: "O Horror" is sung in two parts, to the accompaniment of piano. The lyrics are taken from several characters from several scenes in Shakespeare's original. | 8. | Data Type: design Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Date: 2011/5 Abstract: "Tomorrow" is sung in three parts, to the accompaniment of crystal glass and cello. The first two measures are taken from "Tomorrow," a song from the musical Annie by Charles Strouse. | 9. | Data Type: design Author: Hsu, Michelle Chun-Han Date: 2011/5 Abstract: Imitating election campaign signs, the image, printed on a canvas 3 meters high and 4 meters wide, remains on center stage through the penultimate scene. |
1. | Data Type: publicity Source: 7th Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival Place: Hong Kong Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong Date: 2011/5 Language: English; Chinese | 2. | Data Type: publicity Author: Lei, Bi-qi Beatrice Date: 2011/5 Language: English Abstract: The article summarizes the festival event and the NTU's team's accomplishment. It argues for Shakespeare's relevance to contemporary politics, and analyzes the production's features of live music and quick scene and costume changes. The author also introduces each actor and crew member and acknowledges help from NTU's drama faculty. |
1. | Data Type: review Author: Borny, Geoffrey Date: 2011/5 Language: English Abstract: A most inventive production, the play presents a showcase for fine performing skills. The music, lighting and sound also contribute to powerful theatrical effect. Acting is good, and directing is creative. Yet, it is not really Shakespeare's Macbeth. This presentation fragments the original too much for any character development. | 2. | Data Type: review Author: Gilles, John Date: 2011/5 Language: English Abstract: This article summarizes the action of each scene with comments. The author concludes that this is "a radical and intelligent piece of stage interpretation, of adaptation and of theatre." The play references to contemporary politics and takes some big risks. | 3. | Data Type: review Author: Holbrook, Peter Date: 2011/5 Language: English Abstract: The production is "the most inventive and unorthodox" among all, "an intelligent, clever and striking production, played with great energy." This is not a strict performance of Shakespeare, and language is secondary to spectacle. |
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