The Builders of Chinese Drama The History of Chinese Drama, Volume 2

This book provides a comprehensive overview of influential and popular Chinese drama actors and actresses, innovative directors, and emerging playwrights. It also offers insights into the features of Chinese stage design and the most prominent theatres in China, highlighting their role in the development of Chinese drama. Additionally, it provides a detailed description of Chinese audiences and their interactions with theatres. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive overview of the major debates and discussions within the critical community surrounding Chinese drama.

Part I. Actors.- 1. Important Actors.- 2. Important Actresses.- Part II. Playwrights.- 3. Cao Yu.- 4. Other Early Playwrights.- 5. Contemporary Playwrights.- Part III. Directors.- 6. Jiao Juyin.- 7. Huang Zuolin.- 8. Younger Directors.- Part IV. Stage Art.- 9. Stage Art in China.- Part V. Theatres.- 10. Beijing People’s Art Theatre.- 11. The National Theatre of China.- 12. Shanghai Drama Arts Centre.- 13. Liaoning People’s Art Theatre.- 14. Tianjin People’s Art Theatre.- Part VI. The Audience.- 15. The Audience.- Part VII. Drama Criticism and Media Coverage.- 16. Drama Criticism and Media Coverage.

Ronghua Wang is an advisor to the International Confucius Association and a member of Council of the Diplomatic Pen. He is a guest professor of the University of Jinan. He was a distinguished professor at the School of Chinese Language and Literature, University of International Business and Economics. He is a former Chinese Ambassador to Iceland.