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[Special Article] TNT Theater Group has an appointment with the International w88 casino to talk about the inside and outside of the show

Published: November 16, 2009 Editor:

w88 casino News Network (ReporterWang Xuewei PhotographyXu Guangzi)11month13Sunday evening,By the w88 casino youth league committee,Hosted by the w88 casino Art Center in the UKTNTTheatre"Romeo and Juliet"The second performance of the drama was wonderfully presented in the audio-visual center of w88 casino.That night, six actors enthusiastically accepted interviews with reporters from the news network and talked about their artistic lives on and off the screen.

Loyal to the original and challenging the classics

TNTThe version of "Romeo and Juliet" is the version closest to the original work,NataliaIntroduced to reporters that in order to follow the dramatic style of the Victorian period where Shakespeare lived, the director did not delete the comedy elements when creating the script, and replaced the complicated electronic sound effects with a human chorus. This is alsoTNTThe troupe’s consistent performance style.NataliaPlaying the roles of Juliet’s wet nurse and the prince in the play, when asked how he can transition freely between two such contrasting roles,NataliaSaid with a smile that she will play each role to the right and highlight the character's most distinctive personality. It may be difficult to jump out of one character in time during the first rehearsal, but after many rehearsals, she gradually became familiar with the personality characteristics of the two characters and was able to switch roles more freely.

Natalia, who plays Nurse Juliet and the Prince, acceptsReporter interview

TNTAnother highlight of the troupe is the smooth and comfortable interplay between men and women.Richard CroughanandDavid ChittendenTell reporters that during the period when Shakespeare wrote his plays, women were not allowed to be actors, so even the role of the heroine Juliet was played by men. This rule has been passed down as a kind of traditional humor to this day. It is worth mentioning that the two actors also mentioned that in Chinese operas, men also play female roles, which is very similar to traditional British operas.

Richard Croughan (left)andDavid Chittenden (right) being interviewed by reporters

In performance,TNTThe six actors of the troupe played nearly15roles, onlyRichard CroughanPlayed the three roles of Mercutio (Romeo's friend), Countess Capulet, and Count Paris. When asked which role he prefers,Richard thinksThe role of the countess played by him is more challenging. The countess is caught between Count Capulet and Juliet. She has rich emotions in the play and deserves careful consideration and wonderful interpretation.

When it comes to the play Romeo and Juliet,Richard Edebelieves that this classic play is very popular when it is performed around the world. One of the important reasons is that the content presented in this play, such as love and family, is not obscure or condescending. People of any class and age need love and will encounter family problems. The content conveyed in "Romeo and Juliet" is closely related to everyone, so the audience is more willing to accept it and can better understand the connotation of the plot.

Break through the shackles and bravely pursue love

Big eyesGehaneResurrect the innocent but brave Juliet on the stage. Regarding her understanding of the role of Juliet, she talked with reporters about her views. Juliet will not regard the other party's social status and economic status as the exchange conditions for marriage. She bravely breaks through the constraints of family and traditional values ​​and chooses to marry for love. in16Century, doing this is not simple. There is nothing wrong with love, why can't people in love be together? Why is there a family feud getting in the way? Juliet uses her actions to fight against society. In love, she is brave and loyal.

Gehane as Juliet

GehaneAlso admitted that she herself agreed with Juliet's attitude towards love. She believes that love exists widely, regardless of where you come from, what you believe in, religion, or skin color. No matter how obstructed by external factors, true love will pass on forever after centuries of precipitation.

“He is me, and I am him.”

The actor who plays RomeoDanielTell reporters,TNTThe theater company will take this "Romeo and Juliet" for a period of time22Months of world tour without any holidays in between. Exhaustion is inevitable, but everyone involved deeply loves this show. In every performance, all actors maintain full energy and passion, showing their best to the audience.

Daniel, the actor who plays Romeo, had a pleasant conversation with the reporter

“Every character is full of emotions and explosive power,” one audience member said of the performance that night. When a reporter asked whether such a immersive performance would lead to being too deeply involved in the play and making it impossible for the actor to step out of the role,DanielI think I do feel this way. He has played Romeo so many times that the character has become deeply ingrained in his blood. A sentence "He is me, and I am him” is enough to express an actor’s full enthusiasm for the role.

Chinese plot Huiyuan impression

On November 12thTNTTheatreCome to w88 casino before performing,TNTThe troupe has performed three times at the National Center for the Performing Arts. Talking about the difference between performing in a university and a major theater,DanielandRichard EdeIt is said that compared to the audience at the National Center for the Performing Arts, the students in the w88 casino really want to watch the performance and are willing to enjoy the performance from the heart. The w88 casino's performance venue is small, which makes it easier for the audience to get involved with the characters in the play, and their emotions change with the plot.

Richarded Ede is pleased to be interviewed by reporters

TNT TheaterThe version of "Romeo and Juliet" is performed in pure British English. Will this affect the communication with the Chinese audience?Richarded Edetold reporters that language will not be a barrier to understanding. The English proficiency of Chinese college students exceeded their expectations. The audience paid more attention to the performance rather than the subtitles.

Love travelingGehaneThis is the first time she came to China. She is full of curiosity about Chinese Tai Chi. She feels that compared to the common hip-hop and rap in the West, Tai Chi looks gentlemanly, slow and magical. The trip to China brought her many wonderful feelings. When talking about the things that impressed her the most, she winked playfully and said that the thing that impressed her the most was Chinese food. When she came to China, she tasted dishes she had never tasted before and thought they were very delicious.

They are all fascinated by Chinese language and traditional culture. Although several actors had British accents, they generously "showed off" their Chinese to reporters. "Thank you", "Goodbye", and "I love you" were just a few simple daily expressions, but they made the interview atmosphere more relaxed and harmonious.

Elegant art comes to campus

Later, the reporter interviewed the person in chargeTNTThe troupe’s China tourLiuMs. She said that this timeTNTTheatre’s China tour covers seven cities, including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and second-tier cities such as Xi’an and Hangzhou where he has performed before, so that more Chinese audiences can enjoy itWonderful performance by TNT Theater Company. This timeTNTThe troupe comes againChina, not only performs in major theaters, but also enters major universities, so that Shakespeare's famous plays can reach college students and improve their humanistic qualities and English proficiency.

Ms. Liu, who is in charge of the British TNT theater company's China tour, was interviewed by reporters

After finishing the China tour,TNTThe troupe will perform in the Philippines, Germany, and the United Kingdom, best wishesTNTThe troupe has a more exciting performance.

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