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- Publisher
- University of Hawai'I Press
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2008 The University of Hawai'i Press.
- ISSN
- 1527-2109
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Abstract
Reviews formable, with notes on more obscure mythological characters included on the character page to aid production. Incorporated at the end of the play are Gao's notes on staging, providing guidance for the production team. Mabel Lee's Song of the Night translation reflects the sense of sparseness and musicality of the play. The specific and evocative use of stage directions to clarify the playwright's intention gives performers subtle indications of character without restricting interpretation. Prefacing each play are three paintings by the playwright, adding a spirited visual element to his work. The lack of captions on the actual images leaves interested readers curious as to the relation between the paintings and the dramas and how they fit with the autobiographical and thematic introduction. Mabel Lee and Gilbert C. F. Fong have provided modern translations of two wonderful plays by Gao Xingjian with an introduction that points to two enduring themes in Gao's oeuvre. The book provides an accessible way for undergraduates, artists, and readers of any level to discover Gao's works. Whit Emerson Indiana University CHINESE OPERA: THE ACTOR'S CRAFT. By Wang-Ngai Siu with Peter Lovrick. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2014. 228 pp., 227 color images.
Journal
Asian Theatre Journal – University of Hawai'I Press
Published: Mar 11, 2016