This year marks the 90th anniversary of the publication of Cao Yu's classic work "Thunderstorm". Beijing People's Art Theater will soon hold the "2024 'Friends of People's Art and Art Day' and a series of activities to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the publication of the script of "Thunderstorm"." From May 17th to 19th, Shanghai Baoshan Opera Troupe's innovative work - the dialect drama "Thunderstorm" will be first performed at the Caoyu Theater, and will compete with Beijing People's Art Theater's classic version of "Thunderstorm" and Tianjin People's Art Theater's drama "Thunderstorm" , and Shandong Provincial Theater Theater’s complete version of “Thunderstorm” to discuss together. According to reports, only one week after the ticket opening, more than half of the tickets for the three performances have been sold.
Hua Wen, the artistic director of Baoshan Hu Opera Troupe and the lead actor of the play, was surprised and surprised when she received the invitation: "This is the first time Baoshan Hu Opera Troupe has tried a dialect drama. Unexpectedly, it has been recognized by the audience and the market." In her opinion, Shanghai Opera also Well, regardless of the dialect drama, spreading the voice of Shanghai and inheriting the Shanghai dialect is always the unswerving responsibility of Shanghai opera people. "Being able to stand on the stage of Beijing People's Art Theater and perform "Thunderstorm" in Shanghai dialect is an affirmation and an honor in itself. ."
"The dialect is the flavor of the city, and the Shanghai dialect is unique, romantic, Shanghai-style and inclusive. This edition of "Thunderstorm" is invited to go north, hoping that more people can unlock the charm of Shanghai culture." express.
The dialect drama "Thunderstorm" was created and arranged in early 2022. The Shanghai Opera Troupe went to arrange a dialect drama. This decision initially encountered considerable resistance and controversy, but Hua Wen insisted on exploring it. The main creators had the mentality of giving it a try, but the work brought unexpected surprises. The first eight performances were a hit at the box office, and in just one year, the show performed more than 20 times throughout the Yangtze River Delta. At the same time, the crew also visited East China Normal University, where "Fanyi" and "Lu Gui" showed up to teach college students how to pronounce the "sharp pronunciation" accurately and speak authentic Shanghainese.
The dialect drama "Thunderstorm" produced with a low cost uses every penny wisely. The stage set is different from the real stage with a traditional hall structure. The visual presentation is a combination of reality and reality. Seven or eight giant carved window lattice spans the stage as the background. The main colors are black and white and gray. The young stage designer Wang Yu bought peacock green sofas, Furniture in walnut wood. On the stage, Fanyi made her debut, wearing a lake blue velvet cheongsam with pleated tulle on both sides. As she slowly descended the spiral staircase, her skirt swayed lightly with her steps, giving her a unique charm. All the leading actors in the play, including "Fanyi", had only one new costume. Young director Wu Wenchong said: "The story takes place in one day, so it makes sense to dress up to the end. In order to match the actors' emotional changes, the same costumes will reflect different luster under different lighting changes, echoing the whole play's transition from dull thunder, thunder to thunder. "
" Author: Wang Xiaoli
Text: Wang Xiaoli Pictures: Pictures provided by the performer Editor: Xuan Jing Editor: Xing Xiaofang
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