Source: The Tempest
Group: National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue]
Premiere: 2012
Place: Hong Kong
Venue: Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, the Chinese University of Hong Kong [Xianggang zhongwen daxue shaoyifu tang]
Director: Wang, Anita Ying-Jeng
Crew: Kao, Wei-Chung (lighting design); Tsai, Hans Bing-heng (music design); Tsai, Beth Chiao-Ning (costumes); Chang, Chih-I (costumes); Kao, Yu-Han (costumes); Tsai, Beth Chiao-Ning (makeup design); Chang, Chih-I (makeup design); Kao, Yu-Han (makeup design)
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Cast: Chang, Mendy Yun-Chen (Prospero); Chuang, Eva Ya-Wen (Caliban); Liu, Eric Hang-Yu (Ariel); Chuang, Eva Ya-Wen (King Alonso); Liu, Eric Hang-Yu (Antonio)
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Language: English
Genre: drama
Year of Recording: 2012
Rights: National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue]
The Tempest
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Introduction; 
video (1); 
program (1); 
photo (7); 
publicity (1); 
news (1); 
review (3)
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A condensed production that revolves around Prospero, Caliban, and Ariel, the play explores the problem of power and features strong emotion, intense theatricality, and imaginative use of props (bamboo sticks). Ariel, played by a dancer, exhibits impressive physical movement combining ballet and gymnastics. The production wins 1st runner-up and best director at the 8th Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival.
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Data Type: video
Source: Videos of the 8th Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival Performance Finals
Place: Hong Kong
Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong [Xianggang zhongwen daxue]
Date: 2012/5/28
Language: English
1.
Data Type: program
Author: Wang, Anita Ying-Jeng
Source: Program of the 8th Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival
Place: Hong Kong
Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong [Xianggang zhongwen daxue]
Date: 2012/5/28
Language: English
Abstract: The document contains an introduction to National Taiwan University, the participants, the production, and acknowledgements. The adapter and director talks about the theme of the play and her motivation to centralize the play on Prospero's interaction with Caliban and Ariel.
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Data Type: photo
Place: Hong Kong
Date: 2012/5
Abstract: 4 photos
2.
Data Type: photo
Place: Hong Kong
Date: 2012/5
Abstract: 1 photo
3.
Data Type: photo
Date: 2011/11
Abstract: 2 photos taken with Master Class instructor Ms. Elizabeth O'Connor
4.
Data Type: photo
Place: Hong Kong
Date: 2012/5/28
Abstract: 7 photos arranged in chronological order with annotations
5.
Data Type: photo
Author: Wang, Anita Ying-Jeng
Place: Taipei
Date: 2012/1
Abstract: 6 photos
6.
Data Type: photo
Place: Hong Kong
Date: 2012/5/28
Abstract: 2 photos
7.
Data Type: photo
Place: Hong Kong
Date: 2012/5/27
Abstract: 1 photo
1.
Data Type: publicity
Source: 8th Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival
Place: Hong Kong
Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong [Xianggang zhongwen daxue]
Date: 2012/5
Language: English; Chinese
1.
Data Type: news
Source: National Taiwan University Newsletter [Taida xiaoxun]
Place: Taipei
Publisher: National Taiwan University [Guoli Taiwan daxue]
Volume, Number: 1099
Date: 2012/7/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The article summarizes the festival event and the NTU team's accomplishments.
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Data Type: review
Author: Borny, Geoffrey
Date: 2012/7
Language: English
Abstract: This is an excellent presentation, though it needs to balance the visual with the vocal.
2.
Data Type: review
Author: Gilles, John
Date: 2012/7
Language: English
Abstract: The production is very inventive, especially its use of the bamboo rods for multiple purposes. It exemplifies how simple prop use can achieve great effects.
3.
Data Type: review
Author: Holbrook, Peter
Date: 2012/7
Language: English
Abstract: The production is bold and intellectually ambitious. A very inventive feature was the use of bamboo sticks.