Chinanews.com, Beijing, April 24 (Reporter Gao Kai) On the evening of the 23rd, Beijing Renyi comedy "Raisins in the Sun" re-appeared on the stage of the Capital Theater. Director Yingda and the original cast members Wang Qianhua, Jin Han, Xu Jingyao and Xu Cen Zi, Zhang Fuyuan, Wang Ning, Chen Hongxu, Anan, and Wang Kun are back. This new work, created last year, has ushered in the second round of polishing.

　　"Raisins in the Sun" was written by the African-American playwright Loren Hansbury and was performed on Broadway in 1959 with great success.

Later, Yingda's mother, Beijing Renyi actor and translator Wu Shiliang, discovered this work and translated it into Chinese.

　　The work describes contemporary Chicago, where a family of African-American poor people received a large insurance payment for their mother after the death of their old father.

This huge sum of money that can make a turn for the better in life has made every member of the family have different expectations, so conflicts, contradictions and external discriminations from within the family arise from this... Although the background of the story, the plot and the The Chinese audience is a bit distant, but the humanity and realistic dilemma shown in the work can resonate with the audience.

After watching it, many viewers compared it to the "post-biography" of the famous drama "Death of a Salesman"-what will happen to the family after receiving insurance money.

　　In spite of his rich creative experience, Yingda admits that the creation and arrangement of this comedy is still an uncomfortable challenge for him. “This work is difficult because the humor is not on the surface, but in the meaning of the language. , In the character of the characters. We not only need to tell the story clearly, but we also need to act out each process clearly so that the audience can understand the plot and the characters in order to laugh sincerely."

　　Through the stage practice of the first round of performances, the director and actors made new attempts and adjustments during the rehearsal process, adding a lot of performance details.

"Comedy needs to be constantly polished, and I promise that the comedy effects of the audience will continue to be shown." Yingda said.

　　Yingda did not use the accent and makeup of foreign dramas in its performances, and presented more of a life-like atmosphere.

Whether it is the mother played by Wang Qianhua, the son played by Jin Han, the daughter-in-law played by Xu Jingyao, the daughter played by Xu Cenzi, etc., the actors in the play have created roles for audiences who are familiar with their stage image to see a performance creation and breakthrough.

　　It is reported that this round of performances will last until May 9. In conjunction with this performance, a book of the same name containing the script of "Raisins in the Sun" is also on sale at the Capital Theater. Yingda said that editing and publishing this work and appearing on the stage of human art can be said to be the wish of the translator who completed this work-mother Wu Shiliang, "In addition to the script, the book also contains comments about the work and Some precious pictures. I will sign for the audience in the lobby of the Capital Theater. I hope the audience will walk into the theater and have a dialogue with us in the play and in the book.” (End)