Tuesday, February 25, 2014, 8:00 PM
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012
An all female ensemble transform two classic Ibsen plays into lyrical adventures, supported by a distinctive musical nature and theatrical stylization that are the strengths of one of the most popular traditional opera styles of China.
Performed throughout China and Europe, Hangzhou Yue Opera Company’s contemporary opera adaptations have been well-received across the globe. Two of their celebrated works will be presented, with one classic Ibsen tale performed each night. The pieces have been adapted to be set in China and their costumes, makeup, symbols, and staging reflect a distinctive Chinese sensibility. Hedda (based on Hedda Gabler) focuses on a highly intelligent woman, recently wed for practicality rather than love, whose jealousy leads her down a path to tragedy.
Q&A
February 25, post-performance
Zhan Min, Director & Vice-President of Hangzhou Yue Opera Company
Hedda Performers & Playwrights
For more information about the Chinese Opera, please visit:
http://nyuskirball.org/calendar/hedda