PEKING OPERA MALE DAN ACTORS: THE NEW SITUATION OF INHERITANCE IN MAINLAND CHINA
Abstract
In the realm of Chinese Peking Opera performance art, male "dan" actors play an indispensable and influential role in shaping the performance system and artistic genres of Peking Opera. This article focuses on the current status of the inheritance of male "dan" actors in contemporary mainland China and the underlying issues associated with this phenomenon. In mainland China, debates persist regarding the necessity of continuing the tradition of male "dan" actors in Peking Opera. However, it is undeniable that over the course of more than 200 years, from the inception of Peking Opera to the present day, male "dan" actors have consistently garnered attention and passed down their artistic legacy. Furthermore, this tradition of inheritance has evolved in response to contemporary circumstances. This article explores this inheritance within the context of its historical background, the communities involved, and the content being transmitted. Finally, taking into account the imperative of preserving Peking Opera's "dan" roles and the changing aesthetic preferences of modern audiences, this article offers insights and recommendations regarding the new dynamics of inheriting the tradition of male "dan" actors in contemporary mainland China.
Keyword : Inheritance; New situation; Peking Opera Male Dan actors; Mainland China
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