Taiwan Bangzi Opera Company to stage ‘Ax the Coffin’ in June

2024-05-08

Taiwan Bangzi Opera Company was founded in 1953. Over seven decades of history, it’s explored repertoires ranging from Shakespeare’s plays to historical folklore. FTV reporter Stephany Yang gives us a preview of their latest production, which will be staged in June.

Three actors take the stage with a Bangzi opera performance. This is Taiwan Bangzi Opera Company’s latest production “Ax the Coffin.” It was written by renowned playwright Hsu Fen, and is based on the novel “Cutting the Coffin.”

The show examines the trials of marriage and feudalism. After its first showing 20 years ago, the troupe will stage a recreated version in June.

Wang Hai-ling
Artistic director
We recreated the costumes, the backdrops, and even the acting. The previous version created a sense of distance, and we have changed the performance to be more realistic. During this rehearsal, because of the inner conflict of the characters, it was even more necessary to bring a more realistic performance.

Liu Jian-hua
Performer
I was in Taiwan Bangzi Opera Company’s performance 20 years ago. Twenty years later, I’m playing the role of Chu Wang-sun. I am really happy.

Sheng Jian
Performer
It’s like learning another language. My goal is to sing Bangzi and remember its characteristics as much as possible when singing.

The troupe is now in its 71st year. Over its history, it has explored various repertoires ranging from folklore to Shakespeare’s plays.

Tsou Chiu-chiang
National Center for Traditional Arts
In the early days, it was based on Henan’s Bangzi Opera. With the passage of time, besides performing traditional and classic Henan Bangzi Opera, we’ve also hoped to incorporate special opera elements and add more modern production concepts. For example, adding modern elements to the stage, lighting, and sound effects. In addition to traditional plays, we also stage Western operas.

The troupe’s newest production “Ax the Coffin” will be staged in Taipei on June 1 and 2, and in Kaohsiung on June 15 and 16. The group hopes to continue to produce innovative plays while still retaining the elements of Bangzi Opera.

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20年後再現經典臺灣豫劇團推出《劈棺驚夢》

2024-05-08

臺灣豫劇團成立於1953年，已有七十年歷史，劇涵蓋莎士比亞戲劇、歷史民間傳說等。臺灣豫劇團推出年度大戲《劈棺驚夢》將在6月演出。

舞台上，三位演員表演著梆子戲，這是臺灣豫劇團推出年度大戲《劈棺驚夢》。本劇由知名劇作家徐棻編劇，依據戲曲故事《大劈棺》為本，融舊新製。

該劇探討封建制度下婚姻的考驗。首次演出20年後，劇團將於6月推出新編版本，重現風采。

[[豫劇團藝術總監王海玲]]
"重新製作，不管是服裝，甚至於布景以及表演方面。在以往比較疏離感，我們表演變成比較寫實的表演。這次排練的時候，因為描寫的角色內心的衝突，更需要借用寫實的表演"

[[演員劉建華]]
"這個戲20年前，我是第一次參與豫劇團的年度大戲，20年後居然可以演到楚王孫的角色，我真的很高興"

[[演員盛鑑]]
"好像學另外一個語言一樣。自己的期許是希望，既然唱梆子，在唱腔上面是能夠，盡量的汲取他們的特色"

該劇團已成立71週年，從民間傳說到莎士比亞戲劇的各種劇目，涉略廣泛。

[[國立傳統藝術中心副主任鄒求強]]
"早期是以河南梆子戲為基礎，隨著時代，我們希望除了表演傳統的、經典的河南梆子戲，也希望把特殊的戲曲元素，加入比較現代的製作觀念，譬如舞台、燈光、音響效果，都會做一個比較現代的改良。除了傳統戲，也有唱歌西方歌劇的戲 "

臺灣豫劇團推出年度大戲《劈棺驚夢》將於6月1日至2日在台北上演，6月15日至16日在高雄上演。

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