ABSTRACT

First published in 1957.
Besides tracing the history and development of the Peking Theatre, this volume explains acting techniques, stage costume and symbolism, musical forms and the various types of plays.

chapter I|13 pages

Introduction

chapter II|13 pages

A Short Historical Survey

chapter III|17 pages

The Music Of The Ching Hsi Theatre

chapter IV|34 pages

The Actor and His Roles

chapter V|93 pages

The Technique Of The Actor

chapter VI|34 pages

The Plays of the Chinghsi

chapter VII|6 pages

The Playhouse