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Peking geek-out
Did I really spend yesterday afternoon at the Museum of Natural History, attending a Peking Opera version of Little Red Riding Hood? Well, yes, I did.
It was great, too. Written for Chinese Theater Works to introduce Chinese opera to English-speaking audiences, it was performed in English by well-trained, talented and energetic actors -- two of whom actually don't speak English, but learned their dialogue, including some seriously subtle delivery, for this show. The performance involved all the Chinese opera elements -- singing, dance, acrobatics, sword fights, martial arts, comedy, inspirational verse. (Grandmother, after she bops the wolf over the head: "Life is full of uncertainty/So always keep a broomstick handy." Words to live by.) The music was live, a traditional three-man percussion band of wood blocks and gongs, who, watching the actors, grinned all through the show.
little red riding hood
the hunter
the big bad wolf
grandmother
Afterwards I took a stroll through Central Park.
I watched the sun start to set (it was only 3:30!)
and checked out these guys.
Then I ran into this fellow on the A train on the way home. I would, wouldn't I?
It was great, too. Written for Chinese Theater Works to introduce Chinese opera to English-speaking audiences, it was performed in English by well-trained, talented and energetic actors -- two of whom actually don't speak English, but learned their dialogue, including some seriously subtle delivery, for this show. The performance involved all the Chinese opera elements -- singing, dance, acrobatics, sword fights, martial arts, comedy, inspirational verse. (Grandmother, after she bops the wolf over the head: "Life is full of uncertainty/So always keep a broomstick handy." Words to live by.) The music was live, a traditional three-man percussion band of wood blocks and gongs, who, watching the actors, grinned all through the show.
little red riding hood
the hunter
the big bad wolf
grandmother
Afterwards I took a stroll through Central Park.
I watched the sun start to set (it was only 3:30!)
and checked out these guys.
Then I ran into this fellow on the A train on the way home. I would, wouldn't I?
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