[Global Network Reporter An Qi] From August 24th to 25th, the immersive environmental theater "Troublemaker" from Macau performed four performances at the National Theater in Beijing, marking a successful conclusion to its national tour this year. This work, carefully produced by

[Global Network Reporter An Qi] From August 24th to 25th, the immersive environmental theater "Troublemaker" from Macau performed four performances at the National Theater in Beijing, marking a successful conclusion to its national tour this year. This work, carefully produced by the Macao Frost Ice and Snow Creative Experimental Theater Company, is based on children's daily learning life. With its unique physical performance art style, unconstrained creative plot and profound educational implications, it vividly expresses the naughty and active nature of children. Tian Xing not only weaved bursts of laughter at the performance site, but also deeply touched the hearts of the audience.

A still from the Beijing station of "Trick or Treat Nursery Class" (Photo provided by Macau Frost Ice and Snow Creative Experimental Theater)

The play was created in 2023. It represented Macao in the 8th Xi'an International Children's Drama Festival and was re-performed twice in Macao. This year, the play is supported by the Macao Special Administrative Region Cultural Development Fund. Since the national tour started in the summer, it has been performed in six cities, Dongguan, Shenzhen, Huizhou, Zhuhai, Chengdu and Beijing, for a total of 12 performances. Every stop along the way. All received enthusiastic love from local audiences.

In this Beijing performance, Macau Idea Media Co., Ltd., the organizer of the show, innovatively added technological elements. Through projected animations, technology bracelets, and AR experience areas, from entering the theater to watching the performance to post-performance interaction, it was interesting "Immersive" experience creates a unique theater viewing experience for children of all ages. On the

stage, the bold and innovative sections are full of fun. The young audience members in the audience were fully immersed in the performance. They waved their arms along with the plot, and their bracelets flashed with colorful light effects, as if echoing the fantasy world on the stage. Parents and viewers also regained their childlike innocence while laughing.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland. As a youth art theater troupe from the Macao SAR, this children's drama beyond imagination undoubtedly presents a fresh and unique artistic style with Macao characteristics, enriching the cultural and entertainment life of children in the mainland, and also promoting the cultural and entertainment life of mainland children. Cultural exchange and integration. After the performance in Beijing, all the main creators of "Troublemaker" accepted an exclusive interview with the cultural reporter of Global Network to share the creation story of this work and the tour experience.

Stills of "Tricky or Treat Daycare" (photo courtesy of Macau Frost and Snow Creative and Experimental Theater)

The delivery of love arouses the resonance of parents and children

"Naughty or Treat Daycare" is the first children's drama created and produced by Macao's Frost and Ice Creative and Experimental Theater. Talking about the creation of the play, producer and star Gao Yongshi told the cultural reporter of Global Network that the idea of ​​the play originated from the idea of ​​the theater's artistic director Chen Guanzhong, aiming to create a parent-child drama that adults and children can understand, resonate with, and enjoy watching. . Therefore, the troupe chose education as the starting point of its creation, focusing on the growth problems that every generation will encounter, exploring the relationship between parents and children, and the relationship between teachers and students from an artistic perspective, conveying that "children can solve problems by themselves, and I hope that adults can solve problems on their own." The theme concept of "some companionship and patience".

"Every child has his naughty side." Gao Yongshi said, "Looking back on his own growth experience, in fact, adults may be more naughty than their own children when they were young. But he will receive guidance from caring teachers. , grow up, and then have their own children and become parents. We hope to pass on this love and explore the meaning of education and growth with the audience. "

In the play, some children enjoy it in their daily lives. Role-playing - becoming the superhero in their hearts, traveling between fantasy and reality, and other scenarios are artistically presented on the stage. This scene not only makes people laugh, but also touches the deep resonance of every audience member with the innocence and beauty of childhood. Gao Yongshi said: "As adults, we may have forgotten that we also have curiosity. I hope that through this work, adults can feel their rich imagination again.""

Stills of "Troublemaker" Beijing Station (photo provided by Macau Frost Ice and Snow Creative Experimental Theater)

Body language Interpretation of children's interesting stories

In the atmosphere of constant laughter throughout the performance, the play has become a bridge connecting two generations, allowing adults to It reminds them of their childhood and allows children to thrive in love and care.

What is worth noting is that the performance of "Troublemaker" uses body language to skillfully weave the threads of the story into each child's role. The performance was so vivid that the audience almost thought that what was dancing on the stage was a group of innocent children.

When asked how to interpret children's characters realistically, actor Wu Ziying said that they would try to look back on the innocent feelings of their childhood. , while referring to the children’s expressions and movements, especially observing their unique way of thinking, and constantly exploring and integrating them into the characters.

“We deliberately cut down on redundant language. In fact, through specific tone and body movements, children can understand what it means," Gao Yongshi said. Reducing the direct intervention of language can stimulate children's broader imagination space. This kind of performance method not only makes the work closer to children's The spiritual world also provides adults with a window to re-examine and understand the world of children

Interaction after the performance in Dongguan Station (Photo provided by Macau Frost Ice and Snow Creative Experimental Theater)

After the performance, during the interaction between the actors and the audience, when When asking the children whether they liked the show, a young audience member shouted "Yes" very loudly!

Many parents and viewers left messages for the show on the Internet: "The performance is wonderful, the children like it very much! “Even after the second brush, you can still see new details. Their expressions are extremely delicate and their eyes are shining. Some viewers wrote a long comment: "It is precisely because of the hard work and devotion of the cast and crew that the children laughed for an hour and a half tonight, as well as the parents' reflection and inspiration on their children's education methods." . "

" We were deeply touched by the care many parents showed for their children after watching the show. Actor Li Zhe said that after the performance, she could feel the change in the eyes of many parents when they looked at their children, "Because every parent was once a child, and they know how important the care from their parents is to growth." sex. This is the important message we hope to convey to every audience through this play. "

Stills of "Troublemaker" Beijing station (photo provided by Macau Frost Ice and Snow Creative Experimental Theater)

Art shows the vitality of Macau youth

Talking about the experience of this national tour, actor Cai Ziyan said: "From the Greater Bay Area to Chengdu, and then to In Beijing, at every stop of the tour, we will discover new things in different cities, feel the local cultural characteristics, and communicate with peers and audiences. "As a new member of the team and a college student, Liu Yongyu, who went to the mainland for the first time to perform with the group, deeply felt the great attention and support from all over the world for the performances of the youth in the SAR. These warm forces became the driving force for them to keep moving forward.

" The city of Beijing has special meaning to us. We also particularly felt the enthusiasm of the Beijing audience. "The main creative actors all said that as a group of young people and art teams in the special zone, they deliberately chose the capital Beijing as the finale of the tour. This was also the team's original intention for the tour.

Five years ago, this group of fledgling young actors carried The drama "The End of Hardship", which depicts the story of the previous generation, appeared on the stage in Beijing for the first time, touching people's hearts with the sentiment of "I am old, and I am old". Now, they are bringing a children's play "Tricky Nursery School" that reflects the perspective of the new generation. , adhering to the creative concept of "I am young, and people are young", I visited again, hoping to find more inspiration in the emotional resonance between this generation and the next generation.

Wu Ziying believes that five years have witnessed their growth. Their growth and transformation also made them aware of the responsibility they shoulder as young people in Macao - to let more people know about Macao theater troupes through their plays and experience Macao's ever-changing development.

"I hope to take on the role of a cultural communicator and share more of the works and ideas of the SAR youth with compatriots. Other Macao youth should also come and take a look." Wu Ziying said.

"The Beijing tour is not the end, but a new starting point." Gao Yongshi revealed that "Troublemaker" will soon appear at the 10th Silk Road International Arts Festival, and they look forward to more opportunities to bring Macau dramas to life. Characteristics, artistic development, and urban culture are brought to different places in the motherland, and with the blessings of compatriots, they continue to contribute to the inheritance and development of Chinese culture.(End)