Alternative Title: Shakespeare Unplugged 2 [Shashibiya buchadian er]
Source: Hamlet
Group: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Premiere: 2005
Place: Tainan
Venue: Space of Theatre Mechanics (STM) [Tainaren xi gongchang]
Director: Lu, Po-Shen
Crew: Li, Wei-mu (producer); Li, Wei-mu (set design); Li, Wei-mu (technical director); Lan, Jian-hong (dramaturg); Lin, Heng-zheng (costume design); Jack (lighting design); Fang, Jia-hui (composer); Guo, Ren-hao (motion graphic design); Chen, Zhao-yin (makeup); Zhou, Ding-bang (Minnan translation); Bi, Lu (movement coach); Yang, Wen-xin (singing coach); Wu, Dai-yan (singing coach); Luo, Wen-jin (choreographer); Chen, Rong-hua (motion graphic advisor); Zhang, Bo-zhi (motion graphic advisor); Penghu Sao’s Costume Shop (costumes); Fang, Jia-hui (musician); Li, Li-heng (musician); Huang, Jun-bin (musician); Guo, Shu-ling (associate producer); Guo, Shu-ling (stage manager); Du, Pei-ci (rehearsal assistant); Du, Pei-ci (motion graphic execution); Ye, Jia-yi (lighting execution); Lai, Ming-xian (lighting execution); Lin, Yu-ru (sound effects execution); Lin, Hong-da (stage); Ye, Hao-wei (stage); Cai, Yi-chun (publicity); Cai, Yi-chun (box office); Lin, Yi-rui (publicity); Lin, Yi-rui (box office); Yang, Ming-qi (publicity); Yang, Ming-qi (box office); Zhao, Qi-yun (publicity)
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Cast: Tsai, Pao-chang (Hamlet); Huang, Yi-lin (Gertrude); Huang, Yi-lin (Player); Shen, Huei-xiong (Claudis); Wu, Bo-fu (Horatio); Wu, Bo-fu (Rosencrantz); Wu, Bo-fu (Gravedigger); Wu, Bo-fu (Priest); Ju, Zi-yang (Polonius); Ju, Zi-yang (Guildenstern); Ju, Zi-yang (Laertus); Yang, Huei-min (Ophelia); Yang, Huei-min (Player); Yang, Huei-min (Osric); Wu, Huan-wen (Old Hamlet, images and sound)
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Language: Mandarin; Minnan
Genre: drama
Year of Recording: 2005
Rights: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainan ren jutuan]
Hamlet [Hamulei]
FILES  
Introduction; 
video (1); 
production background (19); 
program (2); 
photo (1); 
publicity (1); 
review (9); 
news  (1); 
bio (27)
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001-Bilingual Subtitles
002-Bilingual Subtitles
This is an adaptation infused with modernity. On a simple stage, 7 actors enact all the roles. The show heavily relies on visual images―Hamlet holds a digital video recorder and the Ghost also appears in videos. Jazz and Blues, as well as singing and dancing, are employed to appeal to young audiences. The play-within-the-play is performed in Minnan.
1.
Data Type: video
Date: 2005/6
Language: Mandarin; Minnan Taiwanese
1.
Data Type: production background
Author: Shakespeare (text); Perng, Ching-Hsi (translator)
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: text by Shakespeare, translation by Ching-Hsi Perng, music by Jia-hui Fang
2.
Data Type: production background
Author: Shakespeare (text); Perng, Ching-Hsi (translator)
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: text by Shakespeare, translation by Ching-Hsi Perng, music by Jia-hui Fang
3.
Data Type: production background
Author: Shakespeare (text); Perng, Ching-Hsi (translator)
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: text by Shakespeare, translation by Ching-Hsi Perng, music by Jia-hui Fang
4.
Data Type: production background
Author: Shakespeare (text); Perng, Ching-Hsi (translator)
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: text by Shakespeare, translation by Ching-Hsi Perng, music by Jia-hui Fang
5.
Data Type: production background
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: introduction to the group with future plans
6.
Data Type: production background
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The music of this production includes Jazz and Blues. The alternation of live performance and pre-recorded videos displays the reality and the unreal perceived by Hamlet.
7.
Data Type: production background
Source: Performance Program (2) of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: This production, by use of visual medial tools such as the digital camera, portrays Hamlet's perception of two worlds – the external world and the inner world of his imagination. The set design is made simple to focus the performance on the actors. The theatricality of stage performance is manifested with only a small number of actors.
8.
Data Type: production background
Author: Fang, Jia-hui
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The music of this play includes jazz and classical music. Via mixing modern commercial music and classical music, the composer aims to bring the audience closer to the play.
9.
Data Type: production background
Author: Lin, Heng-zheng
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The character's personality is manifested by the costume design.
10.
Data Type: production background
Author: Lu, Po-Shen
Source: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan], official website
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The play focuses on the actors' vocal performance. Via the juxtaposition of the visual effects and the stage, the production shows in detail the character's struggle between the external world and his mental state. Inclusion of the hip-hop culture is an attempt made to connect with young audience.
11.
Data Type: production background
Author: Lu, Po-Shen
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director talks about three theatre directors that he admires as well as their experimental attitude towards the essence of performativity. For the performance in this production, the director tells actors not to use excessive emotion to guide the acting but instead simply let the power of Shakespeare’s language lead their performance.
12.
Data Type: production background
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author sees the play as a game of chess between Hamlet and Claudius, who are at times chess players and at other times chessmen. The author uses light and shadow to capture the alternation between the chessmen, which symbolize reality, and the chess players, which represent the unreal, inner world.
13.
Data Type: production background
Author: Chen, Zhao-yin
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: As most of the actors play multiple parts, the makeup designer adopts a neutral style.
14.
Data Type: production background
Author: Guo, Ren-hao
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The manipulation of digital technological images creates various emotions and blurs the boundary between the stage edge and the audience.
15.
Data Type: production background
Author: Li, Wei-mu
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: producer's notes
16.
Data Type: production background
Author: Lan, Jian-hong
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author provides different perspectives for understanding Hamlet.
17.
Data Type: production background
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: synopsis
18.
Data Type: production background
Author: Shakespeare (text); Perng, Ching-Hsi (translator)
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: text by Shakespeare, translation by Ching-Hsi Perng, music by Jia-hui Fang
19.
Data Type: production background
Source: Shakespeare Unplugged 4: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, official blog
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/2/19
Language: Chinese
Abstract: an introduction in the form of Q and A to the "Shakespeare Unplugged" series, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth and The Two Gentlemen of Verona
1.
Data Type: program
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: This program contains a list of cast and crew, introduction to the play and audience responses.
2.
Data Type: program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: This program contains a list of cast and crew, bios of cast and crew, a synopsis, introduction to the group, lyrics, and notes from the production team.
1.
Data Type: photo
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Abstract: 13 photos
1.
Data Type: publicity
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
1.
Data Type: review
Author: Liao, Yu-ru
Source: Performance Program (2) of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The show is good in general, although the actors are somewhat unevenly matched.
2.
Data Type: review
Author: Wang, Mo-lin
Source: Performance Program (2) of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author complements the way the director portrays conflicts.
3.
Data Type: review
Author: Wu, Zheng-han
Source: Performance Program (2) of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director makes his own interpretations while keeping the structure of the original play.
4.
Data Type: review
Author: Yang, Mei-ying
Source: Performance Program (2) of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author appreciates the juxtaposition of pre-recorded videos and live performance.
5.
Data Type: review
Author: onlyminako
Source: Tsai Pao-chang's Blog
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The play is good as a whole, but some actors' vocal performance leaves something to be desired.
6.
Data Type: review
Author: Zheng, Si-yin
Source: Tsai Pao-chang's Blog
Date: 2005
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author reviews the play’s stage, costumes, script, translation, music and actors. The overall comment is positive, although there is still room for improvement for actors.
7.
Data Type: review
Author: fic
Source: Tsai Pao-chang's Blog
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author comments on the excessive use of images, and thinks that actors’ performance needs improvement.
8.
Data Type: review
Author: Yang, Mei-ying
Source: People's Livelihood News [Min sheng bao]
Date: 2005/6/15
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The emotional authenticity between the characters is overriden by aesthetic forms.
9.
Data Type: review
Author: tuee
Source: Tsai Pao-chang's Blog
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The reviewer appreciates the music design, the set design and the actors.
1.
Data Type: news
Author: Wang, Ling-li
Source: Liberty Times [Ziyou shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2005/6/15
Language: Chinese
Abstract: introduction and performance information
1.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Bi Lu
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the movement coach
2.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the publicity and box office crew
3.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the makeup designer
4.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the rehearsal assistant and motion graphic operator
5.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the composer and musician
6.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the motion graphic designer
7.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the associate producer and stage manager
8.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: musician bio
9.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
10.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Jack
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: lighting designer bio
11.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: dramaturg's notes
12.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: musician bio
13.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the producer, set designer, and technical director
14.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the publicity and box office crew
15.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: costume designer bio
16.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: director bio
17.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the choreographer
18.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: translator bio
19.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
20.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
21.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
22.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the singing coach
23.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
24.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
25.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the publicity and box office crew
26.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: bio of the singing coach
27.
Data Type: bio
Source: Performance Program of Shakespeare Unplugged 2: Hamlet
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2005/6
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio