China News Service, Beijing, October 15th. Nine years since its 2011 premiere, Beijing Renyi has once again ushered in the return of "Home" on the stage of Beijing Renyi. This is also one of the blockbuster performances of the Beijing People's Arts commemorating the 110th anniversary of Cao Yu's birth.
"Home" stills.
Photo by Li Chunguang
The original work of Ba Jin, adapted from Cao Yu, directed by Li Liuyi, and a super lineup composed of four generations of actors and actresses from Lantianye, old, middle and young people from Beijing, the weight of this work is really exciting.
Director Li Liuyi introduced: "Nine years ago, our row was relatively solid, but this time it was another leap."
"Home" is called Cao Yu's fifth classic. From Ba Jin's novels to Cao Yu's plays, this adaptation has made "Home" a classic status in the history of drama.
The film was performed on the 110th anniversary of Cao Yu's birth, and director Li Liuyi thought it was very meaningful.
He believes that Mr. Cao Yu made a qualitative leap from literature to drama in "Home".
"Home" stills.
Photo by Li Chunguang
"The literary nature of literature is in the imagination of readers, and the literary nature of drama occurs on the spot. This is a kind of creativity of Mr. Cao Yu and is unique. It is difficult to surpass in modern literary adaptation." Li Liuyi said, Based on the profound literary foundation laid by Ba Jin and Cao Yu, this edition of "Home" has completed the return of "people".
"Ba Jin and Cao Yu provided real people. To return to the real is to return to the spiritual and emotional world of people." Excavating people, showing humanity, and showing beauty are the theatrical experiences that "Home" hopes to bring to the audience.
Director Li Liuyi said that rehearsing "Home" nine years later is not a repetition, but a new perception and breakthrough.
In this stage presentation, not only did the actors perform more delicately, but there were also obvious changes in some big scenes. The scheduling of actors and the adjustment of stage styles represented a new interpretation. "These changes make the audience more imaginative. Space."
"Home" stills.
Photo by Li Chunguang
The 93-year-old veteran artist Lantian Yee joined hands with Mi Tiezeng, Jing Hao, Lu Fang, Zhang Pei, Miao Chi, Yuan Yu, Lei Jia, Zou Jian, Wu Yu and other four generations of performers on stage. This is the inheritance of four generations. It is rare to see it on the stage of drama. Li Liuyi believes that this is not only the content needs of literature and drama, but also the needs of Chinese drama and Beijing People's Arts. The continuation of culture needs to be realized by people. Through the creation of generations, the inheritance of this culture is completed.
The foundation of the lineup nine years ago, coupled with the addition of some new actors, makes the crew of "Home" truly look like a big family.
The blue sky, who plays the villain Feng Leshan, will appear on the stage again at the age of 93 nine years later. It is also called a stage miracle.
He portrayed the face of the "hypocrisy" so as to make the audience accustomed to his benevolent image momentarily fearful.
"Home" stills.
Photo by Li Chunguang
Mi Tiezeng “upgraded” from the fifth uncle of the Gao family to play the role of the old man. He showed the limitations and loving heart of the feudal parents to the audience, which made people look at and sympathize with this old-style parent.
Compared with nine years ago, Jing Hao, who plays Juexin, and Lu Fang, who plays Ruijue, have grown into the backbone of the stage. The two have not only a better understanding of each other, but also a more delicate experience of the roles.
Zhang Pei just finished Fanyi's performance in "Thunderstorm". She used a more calm and restrained performance to highlight the beauty of cousin Mei.
And Miao Chi, who plays Juehui, and Yuan Yu, who plays Mingfeng, have also been "upgraded" to parents in the past nine years, which makes their performances richer...In addition, Lei Jia, who is new to the crew, plays Juemin. , Zou Jian, who was "upgraded" from the previous version of Juemin to the third uncle, etc., each actor brought his own insights to reshape the role.
In the words of the director, "Nine years have passed, and the actor's life experience has become richer. These feelings are added to make the character more textured."
According to reports, this round of performances will last until October 25.
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