Alternative Title: Shakespeare Unplugged 4 [Shashibiya buchadian si]
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Group: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Premiere: 2009
Place: Taipei
Venue: National Experimental Theater [Guojia xijuyuan shiyan juchang]
Director: Wang, Hong-yuan
Crew: Lu, Po-Shen (artistic director); Li, Wei-mu (producer); Lu, Po-Shen (producer); Li, Wei-mu (technical director); Ruan, Kun (translation); Guo, Shu-ling (stage manager); Jiang, Yan-de (associate producer); Chen, Hui (set design); Liao, Wei-di (sound effect); Wei, Li-ting (lighting design); Peng, Yi-feng (public relations); Peng, Yi-feng (box office); Zhu, Jia-yi (costume design); Cai, Yi-chun (photographer); Li, Jun-sheng (photographer); Wang, Zheng-yi (music design); Zhao, Qi-yun (publicity); Zou, Yue-lin (makeup); Kun Shan University Design Center (flyer design); Yang, Feng-ming (flyer design); Dong, Shu-zhen (movement coach); Gao, Cheng-xian (movement coach); Yang, Ming-zhi (director's assistant); Gao, Qian-feng (director's assistant); Lin, You-ting (set painting assistant); Huang, Zhi-xian (set painting assistant); Chen, Wei-zhen (costume design assistant)
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Cast: Wang, Hong-yuan (Valentine); Li, Shao-jie (Silvia); Zhang, Mian-mian (Julia); Zhang, Jia-zhen (Proteus); Hong, Yun-pin (Sebastian); Huang, Yi-lin (Principal); Lin, Xiao-han (Rosetta); Lin, Xiao-han (Lance); Jian, Hong-gen (Thurio); Jian, Hong-gen (Antonio)
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Language: Mandarin
Genre: drama
Year of Recording: 2009
Rights: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Two Gentlemen of Verona [Weiluona er shenshi]
FILES  
Introduction; 
video (1); 
script (1); 
production background (14); 
program (1); 
photo (1); 
design (1); 
publicity (3); 
news (6); 
review (7); 
bio (22); 
essay  (2)
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A teen production, the play presents the lovers in uniforms, as students of a private high school "Verona" where Silvia's mother is the principal. The play features colloquialism, contemporary jokes, live music, a centered stage with audience on all four sides, actor-audience interaction, and a real dog.
1.
Data Type: video
Title: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Video
Date: 2009
1.
Data Type: script
Title: Two Gentlemen of Verona Script
Date: 2009
Language: Chinese
1.
Data Type: production background
Title: About Shakespeare and His Works [Shashibiya de an shang bi xia]
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: an introduction of Shakespeare's life and works
2.
Data Type: production background
Title: About Tainaner Ensemble
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: troupe introduction
3.
Data Type: production background
Author: Zhu, Jia-yi
Title: Costume Designer's Notes
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: costume designer's notes
4.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wang, Hong-yuan
Title: Director's Notes [Daoyan changzuo linian]
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The director tries to bring Shakespeare "back" to popular taste.
5.
Data Type: production background
Author: Monkey
Title: February 7, First Dance Lesson [Ling er ling qi diyici xuewu]
Source: Tainaner Ensemble Official Website
Date: 2009
URL: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/shakev2/31794031
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona rehearsal diary
6.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wei, Li-ting
Title: Lighting Designer's Notes
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: lighting designer's notes
7.
Data Type: production background
Author: Lu, Po-Shen
Title: Make Shakespeare Forever Young [Rang Shashibiya qingchun yongzhu]
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Tainaner's artistic director produces the "Shakespeare Unplugged" series primarily to make the Bard accessible to younger audiences.
8.
Data Type: production background
Author: Zou, Yue-lin
Title: Makeup Designer's Notes
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: makeup designer's notes
9.
Data Type: production background
Author: Wang, Zheng-yi
Title: Music Designer's Notes
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: music designer's notes
10.
Data Type: production background
Author: Chen, Hui
Title: Set Designer's Notes
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: set designer's notes
11.
Data Type: production background
Author: Peng, Zhi-ting
Title: Shakespeare's New Clothes [Shashibiya de xinyi]
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Shakespeare is given a makeover with this modern, youthful, and light-hearted adaptation.
12.
Data Type: production background
Title: Synopsis [Juqing jianjie]
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: synopsis
13.
Data Type: production background
Author: Zhi Zhi
Title: Verona Rehearsal Diary, February 9 [Weiluona pailian biji ling er ling jiu]
Source: Tainaner Ensemble Official Website
Date: 2009
URL: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/shakev2/31820133
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona rehearsal diary
14.
Data Type: production background
Author: Zhi Zhi
Title: Verona Rehearsal Diary, January 22 [Weiluona pailian biji yi yue er shi er ri]
Source: Tainaner Ensemble Official Website
Date: 2009
URL: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/shakev2/31760995
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona rehearsal diary
1.
Data Type: program
Title: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Date: 2009
1.
Data Type: photo
Title: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Photos
Date: 2009
1.
Data Type: design
Author: Wang, Hong-yuan (lyrics); Wang, Liu (music)
Title: Sappy Love Song [Lan qingge]
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: lysircs of a song from the play
1.
Data Type: publicity
Title: Q&A about "Shakespeare Unplugged" [Shashibiya buchadian de why why why]
Source: Tainaner Ensemble Official Website
Date: 2009
URL: http://shakev2.blogspot.tw/2009/02/whywhywhy.html
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona performance information
2.
Data Type: publicity
Title: The Show Is On! [Benzhou shangyan]
Source: Tainaner Ensemble Official Website
Date: 2009
URL: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/shakev2/31964000
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona performance information
3.
Data Type: publicity
Title: Two Gentlemen of Verona Flyer
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009
Language: Chinese
1.
Data Type: news
Author: Hong, Rui-qin
Title: Dog Actor in Tainaner Ensemble's New Production [Tainanren jutuan tui xinju gou yanyuan shangtai tongle]
Source: Liberty Times [Ziyou shibao]
Place: Tainan
Date: 2009/3/12
URL: http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2009/new/mar/12/today-art10.htm
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona performance information
2.
Data Type: news
Author: Zhou, Ming-xun
Title: Old Play Newly Staged: Tainaner Ensemble Performs New Play in March [Guxi xinyan Tainanren jutuan xinxi sanyue dengchang]
Source: Epoch Times [Da jiyuan shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2009/2/16
URL: http://www.epochtw.com/9/2/16/105529.htm
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona performance information
3.
Data Type: news
Author: Hong, Rui-qin
Title: Tainaner Ensemble Holds Audition for Dog Actor [Tainanren jutuan wei xinju zheng gou yanyuan]
Source: Liberty Times [Ziyou shibao]
Place: Tainan
Date: 2008/11/13
URL: http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2008/new/nov/13/today-art5.htm
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona audition notice
4.
Data Type: news
Author: Wang, Yi-ru
Title: Tainaner Ensemble's Spicy and Spectacular Shakespeare [Tainanren jutuan de Shaju qiangla haokan]
Source: China Times [Zhongguo shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2009/3/6
URL: http://news.chinatimes.com/Chinatimes/Philology/Philology-artnews/0,3409,112009030600406+110513+20090306+news,00.html
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona performance information
5.
Data Type: news
Author: Li, Jian-guang; Zhang, Ling-da
Title: Tainaner Ensemble's Two Gentlemen of Verona Premieres Tomorrow [Tainanren jutuan yan Shaju Weiluona er shenshi ming shouyan]
Source: Epoch Times [Da jiyuan shibao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2009/3/3
URL: http://tw.epochtimes.com/b5/9/3/4/n2450414.htm
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona performance information
6.
Data Type: news
Title: Shakespeare Unplugged 4: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Source: Lihpao Daily [Taiwan libao]
Date: 2010/6/29
URL: http://www.lihpao.com/?action-viewnews-itemid-30503
Language: Chinese
Abstract: Two Gentlemen of Verona performance information
1.
Data Type: review
Author: Lin, Lun-jing
Title: An Account of Youth in the Name of Love: On Two Gentlemen of Verona [Yi ai zhi ming de qingchun jishi ping Weiluona er shenshi]
Source: Taiwan Arts Review Platform [Taiwan yiwen pinglun yiping tai]
Date: 2009/3/13
URL: http://artcriticism.ncafroc.org.tw/article.php?ItemType=browse&no=581
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The production juvenizes and simplifies Shakespeare, featuring popular cultural references and cartoon-like exaggeration.
2.
Data Type: review
Author: Enzoe
Title: Review of Two Gentlemen of Verona [Guanxi xinde Weiluona er shenshi]
Source: Enzoe's Blog on Wretch [Wuming xiaozhan]
Date: 2009/3/6
URL: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/Enzoe/13187981
Language: Chinese
Abstract: a very favorable review, with special attention to the play's youthful and popular approach
3.
Data Type: review
Author: freebach
Title: Review of Two Gentlemen of Verona [Guanxi xinde Weiluona er shenshi]
Source: Shakev2 on Wretch [Wuming xiaozhan]
Date: 2009/3/7
URL: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/shakev2/32049209
Language: Chinese
Abstract: a very favorable review
4.
Data Type: review
Author: Fu, Yuhui
Title: Shakespeare's Pretty New Dress [Shangxinyuemu de Shaju xinzhuang]
Source: Performing Arts Review [Biaoyan yishu]
Place: Taipei
Volume, Number: No. 196
Date: 2009/4
Pages: 33
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The review endorses Tainaner's light-hearted approach to Shakespeare in creating a youthful, fun, and spectacular production.
5.
Data Type: review
Author: Jimmy Blanca
Title: Tainaner Ensemble's Shakespeare Unplugged 4, Two Gentlemen of Verona [Tainanren jutuan Shashibiya buchadian si Weiluona er shen shi]
Source: La Casa de Jimmy Blanca
Date: 2009/3/14
URL: http://jimmyblanca.blogspot.tw/2009/03/4.html
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author commends the stage, actors, and costumes, but finds the mixture of colloquial language and poetry to be odd.
6.
Data Type: review
Author: Huang, A-miao
Title: A Youthful and Romantic Comedy Two Gentlemen of Verona [Qingchun langman aiqing xiju Weiluona er shenshi]
Source: Miao's House [Miaozai jian] on Pixnet [Pikebang]
Date: 2009/3/7
URL: http://ascorpio1979.pixnet.net/blog/post/23345440
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author points out some difficulty but by in large presents a favorable review.
7.
Data Type: review
Author: Makespeare
Title: Two Gentlemen of Verona by Tainaner Ensemble [Weiluona er shenshi Tainanren jutuan]
Source: Makespeare's Blog
Date: 2009/3/6
URL: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/makespeare/26093227
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The author reviews the perofmance in three major areas: actors, adaptation, and language.
1.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Associate Producer / Publicity Jiang Yan-de
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: associate producer / publicity bio
2.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Director's Assistant Gao Qian-feng
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: director's assistant bio
3.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Director's Assistant Yang Ming-zhi
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: director's assistant bio
4.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Hong Yun-pin
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
5.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Huang Yi-lin
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
6.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Jian Hong-gen
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
7.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Li Shao-jie
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
8.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Lin Xiao-han
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
9.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Movement Coach Dong Shu-zhen
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: movement coach bio
10.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Movement Coach Gao Cheng-xian
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: movement coach bio
11.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Public Relations / Box Office Peng Yi-fen
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: public relations / box office bio
12.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zhang Jia-zhen
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
13.
Data Type: bio
Title: About Zhang Mian-mian
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: actor bio
14.
Data Type: bio
Title: About the Artistic Director / Producer Lu Po-Shen
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: artistic director / producer bio
15.
Data Type: bio
Title: About the Costume Designer Zhu Jia-yi
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: costume designer bio
16.
Data Type: bio
Title: About the Director / Adapter Wang Hong-yuan
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: director / adapter bio
17.
Data Type: bio
Title: About the Lighting Designer Wei Li-ting
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: lighting designer bio
18.
Data Type: bio
Title: About the Makeup Designer Zou Yue-lin
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: makeup designer bio
19.
Data Type: bio
Title: About the Music Designer Wang Zheng-yi
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: music designer bio
20.
Data Type: bio
Title: About the Producer / Technical Director Li Wei-mu
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: producer / technical director bio
21.
Data Type: bio
Title: About the Set Designer Chen Hui
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: set designer bio
22.
Data Type: bio
Title: About the Stage Manager Guo Shu-ling
Source: Two Gentlemen of Verona Performance Program
Place: Tainan
Publisher: Tainaner Ensemble [Tainanren jutuan]
Date: 2009/3
Language: Chinese
Abstract: stage manager bio
1.
Data Type: essay
Author: Fu, Yuhui
Title: A Survey of Taiwan Theatre [Taiwan xiju gailun]
Source: The Almanac of Taiwan Literature 2009 [Taiwan wenxue nianjian]
Place: Tainan
Publisher: National Museum of Taiwan Literature [Guoli Taiwan wenxue guan]
Date: 2010
Pages: 43-48
Language: Chinese
Abstract: a survey of Taiwan's theatre productions in 2009
2.
Data Type: essay
Author: Hung Hung
Title: Youth and Vision: Tainaner Ensemble's Two Gentlemen of Verona [Qingchun youyu guandian shizu Tainanren jutuan Weiluona er shenshi]
Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao]
Place: Taipei
Date: 2009/3/13
Language: Chinese
Abstract: The productio successfully modernizies and popularizes Shakespeare without making him superficial.