Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Group: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Premiere: 2013
Place: Chiayi
Venue: Experimental Theatre [Shiyan juchang], Chiayi Performing Arts Center [Jiayixian biaoyan yishu zhongxin]
Director: Chen, Xin-ling
Crew: Wang, Yo-hwei (artistic advisor); Kd Art Culture Industry Innovation Incubation Center (administration advisor); Wang, Jhao-cian (artistic director); Wang, Jhao-cian (producer); Lin, Lamok (associate producer); Tsai, Kai-ting (associate producer); Wang, Jun-hao (associate producer's assistant); Wu, Ming-lun (adaptation); Lu, Zhi-jie (Taiwanese advisor); Feng, Qi-jun (stage manager); Zheng, Xuan-xun (set design); Gao, Zhi-qian (technical director); Wu, Bo-kuan (lighting design); Xu, Jing-wen (costume design); Ji, Ni (music design); Li, Ming-chen (graphic design); Chen, Yun-shan (publicity images); Cai, Kun-long (photographer); Huang, Jiong-zhe (photographer); Li, Meng-huan (director's assistant); Zhu, Zheng-zhong (director's assistant); Chen, Yi-an (musician); Lin, Da-yu (musician)
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Cast: Wang, Jun-hao (Chen Jin-shui / Egeus); Yu, Pen-Chieh (Helen / Helena); Yu, Pen-Chieh (Mrs. Yu); Li, Ji-lin (God of Mountain / Oberon); Li, Ji-lin (Lin-lin); Gao, Wei-zhe (Ho Ya / Puck); Chen, Yan-da (Temple Steward / Bottom); Chen, In-Ta (Deimi / Demetrius); Chen, In-Ta (Younger Brother); Chen, Wan-ting (Goddess of Sea / Titania); Chen, Wan-ting (Grandmother); Chang, Shih-Fen (Shui-shui); Peng, Hao-qin (Lansan / Lysander); Peng, Hao-qin (Older Brother); Zhan, Fu-xuan (A-mei / Hermia); Zhan, Fu-xuan (Xuanxuan)
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Language: Minnan
Genre: drama
Year of Recording: 2013
Rights: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
A Midsummer Night's Dream [Retian hanmian]
FILES  
Introduction; 
video (1); 
production background (3); 
program (1); 
photo (2); 
publicity (1); 
review (2); 
bio (30)
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This is Shakespeare comedy thoroughly and cleverly localized. The fairy world is now inhabited by deities from popular religions, to whom the mortals pray for help. The two parallel universes thus become more closely connected. The performance showcases southern Taiwan's grassroots culure, including religious practices, superstitious beliefs, legends, slang, and popular songs, and is infused with numerous self-referential jokes on Shakespeare, acting, the troupe itself, and Taiwan's theatre circle.
1.
Data Type: video
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Video
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Video
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Minnan Taiwanese
1.
Data Type: production background
Title: About Our Theater [Guanyu ruan jutuan]
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The theatre group was established in 2003. The theatre's name "Ruan" means "us" in Minnan Taiwanese, representing the group's dedication to serving local people.
2.
Data Type: production background
Author: Chen, Xin-ling
Title: Director's Notes [Daoyan de hua]
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Staged in Chiayi and performed in Minnan Taiwanese, this production is much transfigured and localized.
3.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wang, Jhao-cian
Title: Producer's Notes: About A Midsummer Night's Dream [Guanyu Retian hanmian zhizuoren dehua]　
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The producer expresses gratitude to the audience and those who participate in the making of the production.
1.
Data Type: program
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The program includes the producer and director's notes, bios of the cast and crew and an introduction of the theater.
1.
Data Type: photo
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Photos
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Abstract: 9 photos
2.
Data Type: photo
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Promotional Photos
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Abstract: 9 photos
1.
Data Type: publicity
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Flyer
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: flyer
1.
Data Type: review
Author: Chang, Chi-feng
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Is Full of Smell of Youth [Qingchun de qiwei sijie manman shi Retian hanmian]
Source: Performing Arts Review [PAR biaoyan yishu]
Publisher: National Culture and Arts Foundation [Caituan faren guojia wenhua yishu jijinhui]
Date: 2013/11/9
URL: http://pareviews.ncafroc.org.tw/?p=8441
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The best of the play is its language. Wu Ming-lun and the Taiwanese advisor Lu Zhi-jie are in great command of Taiwanese’s sounds, logic and culture. Lines are rhymed yet faithful to the original, showing the younger generation’s skillful, confident and innovative use of the language. The essay also mentions the artful arrangement of music and room for improvement.
2.
Data Type: review
Author: Chang, Hui-hui
Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream in South Taiwan [Nantaiwan de xiaye kuangxiang Retian hanmian]
Source: Performing Arts Review [PAR biaoyan yishu]
Publisher: National Culture and Arts Foundation [Caituan faren guojia wenhua yishu jijinhui]
Date: 2013/11/9
URL: http://pareviews.ncafroc.org.tw/?p=8428
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The adaptation is commended for its fluent transfiguration of Shakespeare's characters and story through Taiwanese grassroots culture. Actors contribute to the play's success with their hyperbolic yet natural acting. The production develops two narratives, exposing the unreal nature of dreams. But the two parallel narraive lines are not well connected.
1.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Cai Kun-long
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of photographer of publicity photos
2.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chang Shih-Fen
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
3.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen In-Ta
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
4.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Wan-ting
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
5.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Xin-ling
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: director bio
6.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Yan-da
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
7.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Yi-an
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: musician bio
8.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Chen Yun-shan
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of publicity graphic designer
9.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Feng Qi-jun
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: stage manager bio
10.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Gao Wei-zhe
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
11.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Gao Zhi-qian
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of stage technology director
12.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Huan Jiong-zhe
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of photographer of performance photos
13.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Ji Ni
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: music designer bio
14.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Lamok Lin
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: associate producer bio
15.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Li Ji-lin
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
16.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Li Meng-huan
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of director's assistant
17.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Lin Da-yu
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: musician bio
18.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Lu Zh-jie
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Taiwanese advisor bio
19.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Peng Hao-qin
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
20.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Tsai Kai-ting
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: associate producer bio
21.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wang Jhao-cian
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of artistic director and producer
22.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wang Jun-hao
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of actor / associate producer's assistant
23.
Data Type: bio
Title: About William Shakespeare
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Shakespeare bio
24.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wu Bo-kuan
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of lighting designer
25.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Wu Ming-lun
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: playwright bio
26.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Xu Jing-wen
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of costume designer
27.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Yu Pen-Chieh
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
28.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zhan Fu-xuan
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
29.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zheng Xuan-xun
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of set designer
30.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zhu zheng-zhong
Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance Program
Place: Chiayi
Publisher: Our Theatre [Ruan jutuan]
Date: 2013/11
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of director's assistant