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The Chinese Opera Institute presents in cooperation with the National Museum of Singapore, will present Traditional Theatre, Modern Manifestation 2008
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on the 7th - 9th March 2008 |
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The Chinese Opera Institute, in cooperation with the National Museum of Singapore, will present Traditional Theatre, Modern Manifestation 2008 on the 7-9 th March 2008. The weekend aims to create awareness, and increase the understanding of and appreciation for Chinese Opera and other traditional theatre in Asia . The event is supported by the National Arts Council.
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| Guest of Honour is Ms Grace Fu, Minister of State, Ministry of National Development. |
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| Chinese opera is an important legacy in Singapore theatre as it is an art form that took root in the 19 th century when the itinerary Chinese opera troupes form Southern China traveled to Southeast Asia for the earlier immigrant community from China. Chinese opera, like Kathakali and Kabuki, are vibrant theatrical tradition that has long history and lasting dynamism in the modern world. These forms have however, facing constant challenges of the changing world. Lifestyles, social and cultural environments of the peoples have experienced dramatic transformation and cultural heritage in many places become so alien to the new generation. The conference will discuss wide-ranging issues in aesthetics, creative process, directing and acting as well as choreography of Chinese opera. A session on comparative traditional theatre will also be included. |
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| While the International Conference on the 9 th of March is the core event, Traditional Theatre, Modern Manifestation 2008, will also include workshops for veteran professional artistes as well as amateur practitioners and students on the 7 th March. It will also include a colloquium for the street opera groups on the 8 th March. The discussions will center on the strengths, weaknesses of the street opera groups and their recommendations for the future of street opera groups on a national scale. This component hopes to establish a network of street opera groups of the country. |
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| The conference will discuss wide-ranging issues in aesthetics, creative process, directing and acting as well as choreography of Chinese opera. A session on comparative traditional theatre will also be included. |
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| March 7th Workshops at various location ( $19 per session ) |
| 3.00p.m. – 5.00p.m.
| Ding Fan
| Nan Chiau
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| Lin Xian Yuan
| Xinmin
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| Lin Hong
| Pei Qing
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| Shuai Xiao Yan
| Singapore Chinese Girls School
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| 7.30p.m. – 9.30p.m.
| Shuai Xiao Yan
| Chinese Opera Institute
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| Lin Xian Yuan
| Tampines East Community Club
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| Cai Bi Xia
| Paya Lebar Community Club
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| Ding Fan
| Eunos Community Club |
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March 8th: Colloquium at the National Museum |
| 9.00 a.m
| Registration ( free )
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| 9.30 a.m.
| Opening Remark
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| 10.00 a.m.
| colloquium
| Representatives of street opera groups
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| 12.00
| Closing Remark
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March 9th: Conference at the National Museum |
Registration for the 9th March Event at the museum is $28/- |
9.00 a.m
| Registration ( $28 for the whole day )
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9.30 a.m.
| Opening Remark
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10. 15 a..m.
| Tea Break
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10. 30 a.m.
| How Do You Become A Good Actor: Internal experiences and their physical expression must be united if one wants to convince the audience what an actor does on stage is believable.
| Ding Fan
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11. 1 5 a.m.
| Hua Dan is the female role in Chinese opera. She is supposed to be coquettish and coy in character. Lin Xian Yuan will talk about his unique experience in playing the female roles
| Lin Xian Yuan
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12.00 a.m
| Screening of Hokkien Opera Film: Xin Sai Feng
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1. 0 0 p.m
| Lunch
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1.30 p.m.
| Innovation in Traditional Theatre
Chinese Opera, Kabuki and Kathakali
| Prof Yasushi Nagata
Dr Chua Soo Pong
K.P. Bhaskar
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3.30p.m
| Tea Break
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4.00p.m.
| Opera Showcase ( $18 )
| Ding Fan, Zhang Li, Lin Xian Yuan
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5.00p.m.
| Closing Remark
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