文章大意:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了越剧改编作品《新龙门客栈》抓住了新一代人的兴趣,并将古老的艺术形式带回了当代生活方式。文章旨在引导学生关注传统文化,推动传统文化创新。
The groundbreaking Shaoxing Opera adaptation, New Dragon Gate Inn, captures the interest of a new generation and brings the ancient art form for contemporary lifestyles back to life.
Unlike the traditional framed stage, the theater is designed as an inn, with the audience becoming guests. They sit close to the performers, engaging with them, and immersing themselves in a unique and fascinating viewing experience. “This places new demands on our performers,” said Xu Yena, who acts in the show as the A cast of Jin Xiangyu, the landlady of the inn. “We need to abandon many of the stylized movements from traditional Shaoxing Opera and learn from drama and film performances, adopting a more natural, authentic, and subtle acting style.”
Upon leaving the theater, these audience members feel a sense of satisfaction that prompts them to willingly share short clips of the performance online. The fragmented (零碎的) content of performance has generated many streams and clicks, leading to high demand for show tickets, especially among young audiences. “Now, the ticket competition has become fierce and only those with fast internet access can get them,” said Chen Lijun, who plays the important supporting role of Jia Ting.
As both Xiaobaihua (a Shaoxing Opera troupe (剧团)) and Japan’s renowned Takarazuka Revue are all-female troupes, some internet users have drawn parallels between the two, likening Chen to “China’s Amami Yuki”, a former acclaimed male-role actress in the Japanese troupe.
In response, Chen said, “All good performances are worth learning from. Our two troupes share many similarities, but there are also fundamental differences, rooted in the cultural heritage of our respective theatrical traditions.”
A report by Xinhua News Agency states that Generation Z makes up 74 percent of consumers of guochao goods or China-chic goods last year. As a cultural product, New Dragon Gate Inn has successfully won the hearts of the young generation due to the contemporary nature of the show.
“Shaoxing Opera once borrowed and learned from Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera. Today, we draw inspiration from a broader range of artistic forms and expression techniques,” Xu said.
“New Dragon Gate Inn has successfully drawn many nontraditional theatergoers, particularly young people. Seeking novelty has always been what Shaoxing Opera has been doing.”
8. Who became a new challenge for the performers while they were acting in Shaoxing Opera?
A.The internet users making comparison online. |
B.The other troupe performing more natural and authentic. |
C.The audience positioned right next to the performers. |
D.The guests immersing themselves on the central stage. |
9. How did Chen respond to her nickname “China’s Amami Yuki”?
A.By joyfully accepting it. | B.By objectively clarifying it. |
C.By politely denying it. | D.By respectfully using it. |
10. According to Xu Yena, Shaoxing Opera has made a positive step in regaining its popularity, mainly depending on__________.
A.Adaptation and advertisement. | B.Specially designed theater. |
C.Actresses’ popularity online. | D.Integration and innovation. |
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Generation Z Dominates The Market of Guocao. |
B.New Dragon Gate Inn Returns to Live Stage. |
C.Shaoxing Opera’s Modern Twist Wows Youth. |
D.Nontraditional Theatergoers Flood into Theater. |