China News Service, Beijing, February 23 (Reporter Gao Kai) This year marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mr. Lao She. From February 22 to March 3, Beijing People's Art Theater once again staged the classic drama "Teahouse", using "the treasure of the town" To commemorate this great playwright, and to experience the charm of drama across time and space in the classics with the audience.
Beijing People's Art "Teahouse" "opens" again.
Photo by Li Chunguang
Since its premiere at the Capital Theater in 1958, "Teahouse" has been performed on the stage of Beijing People's Art Theater for more than 60 years. "A teahouse is half the history of the development of Chinese drama" and "a miracle on the Oriental stage". These evaluations It is enough to prove the status of "Teahouse" in the drama world.
The classic has an appointment with the audience every year, but every time it is performed, there is a phenomenon of "hard to get a ticket". This year, in order to meet the needs of more audiences, Beijing People's Performing Arts also adopted a real-name system for the first time in "Teahouse" Ticket sales and performances.
""Teahouse" is the collective wisdom of old artists. It is a well-deserved treasure of Beijing People's Art Theater and a treasure of Chinese drama." Feng Yuanzheng, president of Beijing People's Art Theater and actor of Song Erye, said, "This generation's "Teahouse" "Teahouse" inherits the artistic spirit and creative attitude of the old artist." For the cast and crew who have accompanied this work for more than 20 years, they are more "treasured" in their hearts when performing now.
This year "Tea House" was performed as scheduled. Even for such a classic play, the crew still invested in rehearsals early to rediscover the endless connotations of the classic play.
Beijing People's Art "Teahouse" "opens" again.
Photo by Li Chunguang
The story of "Teahouse" is a household name in China. The play uses the old Yutai Teahouse as the background and spans nearly half a century in three acts to tell the story of the changes of the times.
It has been performed for more than 700 times so far. Mr. Lao She's text laid a classic foundation for the work. Two generations of "Teahouse" directors have put it on the stage, using vivid characters and stage presentations to entertain generations of audiences. Presenting a unique drama classic.
Beijing People's Art "Teahouse" "opens" again.
Photo by Li Chunguang
Liang Guanhua, who once again played the role of Wang Lifa this year and has played more than 300 performances, still feels that there is infinite things to explore in performance. "Playing in "Teahouse" is still stressful." He started preparing for this round of performances early. Prepare.
If there is any special significance to this performance, it is that "performing every scene well is the best memorial to Mr. Lao She." Pu Cunxin, who has accompanied Mr. Chang for more than 20 years, also feels that every scene in "Teahouse" Every scene is new, and this "newness" is the devotion every day and the communication with the audience.
"This play has an aura. Everyone gives and accepts each other and supports each other. This is the spirit of 'a dish'." On the one hand, he is the actor who plays Mr. Qin, and on the other hand, he is the artistic director of the revival. Yang Lixin is in charge of himself Called "Convener", "The space on the drama stage is too big, we have to be better in every round."
The characters on the stage have their own characteristics and interpret the various expressions of living beings; the artists off the stage cooperate with each other and pass it on from generation to generation. This is the endless vitality of "Teahouse".
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