cover news reporter Su Yu
html On February 28, a media meeting for the spy war-themed stage play "Nightcrawler" was held at the Beijing People's Art Theater Juyin Theater. The play is written by Tang Xiawa and directed by Zhao Miao. Actor Li Naiwen returns to the drama stage after an absence of 20 years, partnering Tang Xu again. The two interpret stories about ideals, friendship, growth, passion and struggle under a special historical background, and pay tribute to the 25th anniversary of Macau's return to the motherland. The play will premiere at Beijing People's Art Capital Theater on April 4, and will then embark on a nationwide tour.
Media meeting for the spy drama "Nightcrawler". Picture provided by the organizer
strives to create localized original works
focusing on depicting the spirit of the revolutionaries of the times
Lin Libin, representative of the producer, president of Beijing Dongcheng Shouzheng Cultural Innovation Research Institute and chief planner of the show, said that "Night Walker" is a collaboration between Fanzhang Entertainment and The third work launched by Santuoqi Theater Company after "The Corridor Pavilion Murders" and "The Life of the Disliked Matsuko". "The first two works were adaptations of well-known IPs. This time we intend to make a local original work. . I hope to lead the communication with innovation and carry forward the feelings of home and country." Wu Di, general manager of
Macau Contemporary International Theater Arts Co., Ltd., said: "The creation of this work originated from an affectionate review and tribute to the historical moment of Macau's return. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Macau's return to the motherland. I hope that through this work, the audience can once again feel the changes of that era and appreciate the hardships and sacrifices made by our ancestors who fought heroically for the interests of the country and the nation."
"Nightcrawler" "The plot spans 18 years. Director Zhao Miao said that as a stage play with a spy war theme, "Nightcrawler" not only focuses on telling the story, but also focuses on describing and shaping the spiritual outlook of the revolutionaries of the era. The play also includes freehand brushwork. It is a symbolic and symbolic expression, intended to show the huge contradictory tension between people's inner emotions and the real environment in the ultimate conflict.
A 15-minute fight scene was performed on the stage
Li Naiwen and Tang Xu, "old partners", enjoyed self-breakthrough
Li Naiwen and Tang Xu, who are both partners and old classmates of the Central Academy of Drama, shared their journey of returning to the drama stage after 20 years and the rehearsal process. Li Naiwen said, "I haven't been on a drama stage in 20 years. I actually feel a little nervous, but because of these worries, I will work harder to rehearse. The biggest feeling after returning this time is that the stage has undergone earth-shaking changes. It is different from before. This It is the progress and change of Chinese drama."
actor Li Naiwen. Photo provided by the organizer
From "Rhinoceros in Love" to "Nightcrawler", Li Naiwen and Tang Xu have developed a tacit understanding as partners for many years. "We all have a tacit understanding of each other, including our new understanding of the stage. We give each other strength, and even 'find faults' with each other. We all enjoy constantly breaking through ourselves." said actor Tang Xu.
actor Tang Xu. Photo provided by the organizer
Regarding the challenge of this drama, Li Naiwen said, "The intensity of this rehearsal is very high, which is a big challenge for us. I 'love and hate' the requirements of the physical and martial arts teachers. , but the results are really exciting. For example, the 15-minute fight scene was rare on the drama stage in the past." Tang Xu also said, "Not only do we have to keep up with the rehearsal physically, but we also have to keep up with the director mentally. With the ever-changing imagination, this play has a lot of reversals."
The stage presents "a beam of light in the darkness"
Creates a black and white "film movie" texture
High-frequency dramatic rhythm, touching brotherly emotions, and a dizzying plot In reverse, "Nightcrawler" aims to create a new stage texture. The actors will use their limited bodies to create an infinite atmosphere, skillfully use the overlap of time and space to trace back the lives of two people, combine traditional and modern body language, and expressively present the sincere and touching feelings of home and country.
"At the beginning of the design, we have been looking for the spiritual core, and 'a beam of light in the darkness' interprets the theme of the whole play particularly well. The overall stage visual design this time will revolve around 'a glimmer of light leads the way, a spark starts a prairie fire'." The stage image is simple and poetic, combined with multimedia to create the texture of a black and white 'film movie'."said stage designer Cao Lu.
"Nightcrawler" will premiere at the Capital Theater in early April, and will then tour in Baoding, Lianyungang, Suzhou and other places, and return to Beijing from June 21st to 23rd to stage at the National Center for the Performing Arts.
