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Making the Stage Echo Infinitely - Analysing the Additions to the Original Work Brought by the Theatre of Fayuan Temple in Beijing Directed by Tian Qinxin
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Abstract
The adaptation of a dramatic work is both an innovative and demanding endeavor. By building upon the original text, a skillful reimagining can imbue the characters with more dynamic portrayals and distinctive linguistic styles. Meticulous management of the narrative structure and rhythm can create a story arc that is both tumultuous and captivating, ensuring that the audience's emotional engagement remains consistently heightened. And multiple use of stage art, such as wonderful sets, lighting and sound effects, etc., adds rich layers and strong artistic infectivity to the whole theatre, thus bringing significant additive effects and allowing the theatre to show a more splendid charm. Some people see the silent tablets in the temple, while others can hear the deafening echoes of history and see blood splattered in the market place. The text is adapted to the stage, so that the other world can slowly reappear. This paper will examine the original rendition of Fayuan Temple in Beijing by Mr. Li Ao alongside the theatrical adaptation directed by Tian Qinxin. The analysis will concentrate on three key aspects: the transformation of the text, the management of the plot and pacing, and the diverse stage artistry. The aim is to evaluate the cumulative impact of dramatic adaptation in relation to the source material
Keywords
Drama adaptation process, Text transformation, Plot and rhythm control, Multiple stage art, Additive effects of adaptation
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Cite this article
Zhuang,Y. (2025). Making the Stage Echo Infinitely - Analysing the Additions to the Original Work Brought by the Theatre of Fayuan Temple in Beijing Directed by Tian Qinxin. Communications in Humanities Research,65,10-15.
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