Center for 17th & 18th Century Studies

Organized by Yinghui Wu (University of California, Los Angeles) and Kunqu Opera Society USA Co-sponsored by UCLA Asia Pacific Center and Center for Chinese StudiesLocation Kunqu Opera, with over 600 years of history, is one of the world’s oldest theatrical traditions, alongside Greek drama and Indian Sanskrit theatre. This lecture features two distinguished experts: a first-class national actor known for his xiaosheng roles and an associate professor at Chinese Culture University in Taiwan, specializing in chou roles. They will explore Kunqu Opera’s unique performance conventions and the artistry of chou roles through a blend of explanation and demonstration. Additionally, actors from the Kunqu Opera Society...