ICS Workshop: Dongshin Chang and Min Cheng, Traditional Chinese Theatre in Performance: An Introductory Hands-On Workshop

October 19, 2022

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Denney 253

Add to Calendar 2022-10-19 18:30:00 2022-10-19 20:00:00 ICS Workshop: Dongshin Chang and Min Cheng, Traditional Chinese Theatre in Performance: An Introductory Hands-On Workshop The Institute for Chinese Studies presents: Traditional Chinese Theatre in Performance: An Introductory Hands-On Workshop Dongshin Chang Hunter College, City University of New York and Min Cheng Kunqu Society of New York Abstract: On stage, how does pre-modern, traditional Chinese theatre bring texts to life? Through this hands-on workshop, participants will learn some foundational basic acting training exercises, including those for warm-up, movement, speaking, and singing. The participants will then learn how to apply the techniques learned from the exercises to actual performance through a short segment from the scene of “The Interrupted Dream” from The Peony Pavilion, an iconic play for both reading and stage performance. Through actual practice, the workshop aims to create first-hand, embodied experiences for the participants in order to bring better understanding of traditional Chinese theatre. Comfortable wear (sweat shirt and pants) recommended for participating in the workshop. Our presenters will join us via Zoom, but the workshop will be held in Denney Hall, room 253. Download the PDF flyer here. Dongshin Chang, Ph.D. in Performance Studies, New York University, is currently Chair of the Department of Theatre, Hunter College, City University of New York. Mr. Chang joined the Kunqu Society in New York City in 1997 as a Kunqu Workshop student. He has been studying the role types of xiaosheng (Young Male) and laosheng (Mature Male) and performing in the society’s public programs. In addition, Mr. Chang has provided administrative guidance and assistance for the society’s public programs and general operation in his role as President of the society. Min Cheng is a top-ranked performer nationally in China and a graduate of the Jiangsu Performing Arts Institute, Mr. Min Cheng specializes in the role types of young male and state officials. He studied with Kunqu master Zhou Chuanying, Cai Zhengren, Gao Jirong and Dong Jihao, and had been one of the leading actors of the Jiangsu Kunqu Institute for many years. He was known for his portrayals of the leading male characters in Kunqu classics such as: “Princess Floret,” “The Broken Bridge,” “The Horse Trader,” “Weeping to the Statue,” and “Kneeling by the Pond.” He was, among many awards, the winner of the Orchid Award for Outstanding Young Kunqu Artists. Mr. Cheng is the Artistic Director and a Resident Artist of the Kunqu Society and a teacher of the Kunqu Workshop. Denney 253 OSU ASC Drupal 8 ascwebservices@osu.edu America/New_York public

2022-10-19 18:30:00 2022-10-19 20:00:00 ICS Workshop: Dongshin Chang and Min Cheng, Traditional Chinese Theatre in Performance: An Introductory Hands-On Workshop The Institute for Chinese Studies presents: Traditional Chinese Theatre in Performance: An Introductory Hands-On Workshop Dongshin Chang Hunter College, City University of New York and Min Cheng Kunqu Society of New York Abstract: On stage, how does pre-modern, traditional Chinese theatre bring texts to life? Through this hands-on workshop, participants will learn some foundational basic acting training exercises, including those for warm-up, movement, speaking, and singing. The participants will then learn how to apply the techniques learned from the exercises to actual performance through a short segment from the scene of “The Interrupted Dream” from The Peony Pavilion, an iconic play for both reading and stage performance. Through actual practice, the workshop aims to create first-hand, embodied experiences for the participants in order to bring better understanding of traditional Chinese theatre. Comfortable wear (sweat shirt and pants) recommended for participating in the workshop. Our presenters will join us via Zoom, but the workshop will be held in Denney Hall, room 253. Download the PDF flyer here. Dongshin Chang, Ph.D. in Performance Studies, New York University, is currently Chair of the Department of Theatre, Hunter College, City University of New York. Mr. Chang joined the Kunqu Society in New York City in 1997 as a Kunqu Workshop student. He has been studying the role types of xiaosheng (Young Male) and laosheng (Mature Male) and performing in the society’s public programs. In addition, Mr. Chang has provided administrative guidance and assistance for the society’s public programs and general operation in his role as President of the society. Min Cheng is a top-ranked performer nationally in China and a graduate of the Jiangsu Performing Arts Institute, Mr. Min Cheng specializes in the role types of young male and state officials. He studied with Kunqu master Zhou Chuanying, Cai Zhengren, Gao Jirong and Dong Jihao, and had been one of the leading actors of the Jiangsu Kunqu Institute for many years. He was known for his portrayals of the leading male characters in Kunqu classics such as: “Princess Floret,” “The Broken Bridge,” “The Horse Trader,” “Weeping to the Statue,” and “Kneeling by the Pond.” He was, among many awards, the winner of the Orchid Award for Outstanding Young Kunqu Artists. Mr. Cheng is the Artistic Director and a Resident Artist of the Kunqu Society and a teacher of the Kunqu Workshop. Denney 253 America/New_York public

The Institute for Chinese Studies presents:

Traditional Chinese Theatre in Performance: An Introductory Hands-On Workshop

Dongshin Chang
Hunter College, City University of New York

and

Min Cheng
Kunqu Society of New York

Abstract: On stage, how does pre-modern, traditional Chinese theatre bring texts to life? Through this hands-on workshop, participants will learn some foundational basic acting training exercises, including those for warm-up, movement, speaking, and singing. The participants will then learn how to apply the techniques learned from the exercises to actual performance through a short segment from the scene of “The Interrupted Dream” from The Peony Pavilion, an iconic play for both reading and stage performance. Through actual practice, the workshop aims to create first-hand, embodied experiences for the participants in order to bring better understanding of traditional Chinese theatre. Comfortable wear (sweat shirt and pants) recommended for participating in the workshop. Our presenters will join us via Zoom, but the workshop will be held in Denney Hall, room 253. Download the PDF flyer here.

Dongshin Chang, Ph.D. in Performance Studies, New York University, is currently Chair of the Department of Theatre, Hunter College, City University of New York. Mr. Chang joined the Kunqu Society in New York City in 1997 as a Kunqu Workshop student. He has been studying the role types of xiaosheng (Young Male) and laosheng (Mature Male) and performing in the society’s public programs. In addition, Mr. Chang has provided administrative guidance and assistance for the society’s public programs and general operation in his role as President of the society.

Min Cheng is a top-ranked performer nationally in China and a graduate of the Jiangsu Performing Arts Institute, Mr. Min Cheng specializes in the role types of young male and state officials. He studied with Kunqu master Zhou Chuanying, Cai Zhengren, Gao Jirong and Dong Jihao, and had been one of the leading actors of the Jiangsu Kunqu Institute for many years. He was known for his portrayals of the leading male characters in Kunqu classics such as: “Princess Floret,” “The Broken Bridge,” “The Horse Trader,” “Weeping to the Statue,” and “Kneeling by the Pond.” He was, among many awards, the winner of the Orchid Award for Outstanding Young Kunqu Artists. Mr. Cheng is the Artistic Director and a Resident Artist of the Kunqu Society and a teacher of the Kunqu Workshop.