The Progress and Phasal Characteristics of Performing Arts in Taiwanese “O-pei-la”
Date Issued
2009
Date
2009
Author(s)
Chen, Yu-Hsing
Abstract
Taiwanese “O-pei-la”is an unique type of performance in Taiwanese opera, showing vitality through its hybrid forms, popular themes, and innovation. It not only adapts from Chinese opera, Jidaugeki (Japanese historical drama), New drama, as well as western films, but also embodies the local spirit of Taiwanese Opera. This thesis tries to sort out the diachronic development of Taiwanese O-pei-la, and also make synchronic comparison through its several transformations. With its progress and phasal characteristics, the concept of “O-pei-la” is no longer vague; instead, it can be seen as an unique performing type with great variety. Besides the archive and field work, the historical points of view is emphasized in this thesis, so as to open up a broader horizon and to see the transformation of the cultural fields behind the hierarchy of art. In this way, we can try to figure out the meaning of Taiwanese “O-pei-la”, and what its hybrid performance can bring to the new plays, as well as how these new plays will contribute to the development of Taiwanese Opera.
Subjects
Taiwanese “O-pei-la”
Taiwanese Opera
the Japanese Colonial Period
Commercial theatre
Outdoor Taiwanese Opera
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