Liyuanxi - Chinese 'Pear Garden Theatre' (Hardcover)

List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Liyuanxi in the Family of Chinese Theatres Quanzhou and Hokkien Culture and Identity Origin of the Genre Name and Role of Marshal Tian Three Tendencies of Liyuanxi 1. Liyuanxi History Early History and Textual Heritage Liyuanxi in the Modern Era The Troupe in Society Diasporic Liyuanxi 2. Performance Foundations and Style Aesthetics and Technique Stage Motion Role Types Liyuanxi Speech, Music and Prosody Make-up, Costumes, Stages 3. Repertoire Overview Traditional Romantic Play: Chen San and Wuniang Zhu Wen and the Lucky Coins: Traditional Ghost Play Traditional Humorous Play: Zhu Maichen Contemporary Tragic Play: The Chaste Woman's Lament Contemporary Humorous Play: Scholar Dong and Madam Li Revising for Gender: The Imperial Stele Conclusions Endnotes Bibliography Index