Beijing News (Reporter Liu Zhen) The atmosphere is full of a sense of the times, with authentic elements of Beijing flavor. As the stage moves, the curtain of a period drama opens. On May 1st, Beijing People's Performing Arts' annual original Beijing-style drama "Yongdingmenli" appeared on the stage of the Capital Theater. It takes the audience to watch the ups and downs of fate without regrets, and to appreciate the brilliance of humanity in perseverance and watchfulness. It is reported that the performance will cover the entire May Day holiday and last until May 12.
Renyi's new drama "Yongdingmenli" premiered. Photography by Li Chunguang
"Yongdingmenli" is the first original drama produced by Beijing People's Art Theater this year. It was put on stage after more than ten years of preparation. The play was created by Jin Yun, the former director and screenwriter of Beijing People's Art Theatre, and directed by Tang Ye, director of Beijing People's Art Theater who has directed works on various themes both at home and abroad, both ancient and modern. "The screenwriter gives his heart to the characters, and then the characters give it to the audience." Screenwriter Jin Yun put his understanding and thinking about the changes of the times and belief in human nature into solid character creation, using the two male protagonists who have been together for more than thirty years. The competition and competition will tell the audience why the policeman Xiao Dali can always persevere; why the "teacher" Feng Jingbo completes his transformation, thus keeping the power of faith throughout. "What this work most wants to express is the changes in society and people in the changing times." Director Tang Ye said. Uncovering the ideological essence from the screenwriter's script with profound literary skills and enriching the romantic linear narrative into a complete stage performance is the focus of this creation, allowing the audience to see the distinctive characteristics of the times and rich characters.
The creation of Beijing-style children's play is not only the dominant tradition of Beijing People's Art, but also a new direction of exploration and practice in recent years. In this newly created work, there are not only Beijing dialects, Beijing streets, Beijing customs and other Beijing-style elements, but also more innovative expressions of Beijing-style children's play style. "This time there are new explorations in the way of character creation and stage scheduling." Director Tang Ye said that the actors not only tell stories in a realistic way, but also jump out at any time on the stage to engage in a spiritual process. communication on. From Beijing-style language to Beijing-style life, from real space to psychological space, the actors realized their exploration and enrichment of the characters on stage.
The two male protagonists persistently watch the glory of human nature.
In this work, there are many lively characters in the same line as the works of Beijing Renyi Jingwei'er. Let the actors work hard on shaping the characters, which is the purpose of Beijing People's Art Theater to use a group of young actors to play the leading roles. On the stage, the portrayal of the two male protagonists shines into the depths of people's souls from two aspects - Xiao Dali, played by Yang Mingxin, spends his life implementing his beliefs, resolutely guarding the eternal peace of the country no matter the cost. It's touching; Feng Jingbo, played by Miao Chi, was inspired by the new regime, influenced by the surrounding environment, and especially under the watchful eye of his opponent Xiao Dali, who struggled to revise his choices and finally completed his transformation. Yan Xueyan, played by Yuan Yu, interprets the style and righteousness of a generation of famous actresses in a soul-stirring way, making people feel the broadness of human nature. Xiao Dali’s mother played by Meng Xiu, a drama school employee played by He Jing, Xiao Dali’s wife Liu Yaqin played by Zhou Jiayu, and Feng Jingbo’s wife Liu Meimei played by Li Xuege, these characters let the audience silently experience Beijing through the actors’ real and simple performances. The development of the city and the changes in life.
The turntable that flows at any time, the gentle, deep and rich narrative music played by the violin, and the costumes with the characteristics of the era make the whole performance realize the flow of time and space-time in the smooth scene transition, and the thirty years of It's like a picture scroll slowly unfolding on the stage. Although the use of turntables is not uncommon on the stage of Beijing People's Art Theatre, the use of double-layer turntables throughout the venue and the completion of all scene changes in the flow is a major feature of this work in terms of stage presentation. The stage design of the play is innovative in terms of layering and structural aesthetics, breaking the traditional courtyard form that the audience is familiar with. It not only embodies the courtyard elements, but also completes the opening and extension of the stage space through the combination of virtual and real, connecting in the interweaving of light and shadow. Reality and imagination, past and present.
editor, Huang Jialing
proofreader, Chen Diyan
