Drama Review (Volume 3)

Name: Drama Review (Volume 3)
ISBN: 9787576041941

上海戏剧学院中国话剧研究中心East China Normal University Press · ChinaJul 2024

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ISBN: 9787576041941

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Summary

Drama Review (Vol. 3) is a collection of drama criticism founded by the Center for Modern Chinese Drama Studies at Shanghai Theatre Academy and published by East China Normal University Press. The journal aims to publish high-level drama criticism, emphasizes the academic rigor and theoretical inquiry of drama criticism, stresses the diversity and cutting-edge nature of criticism, strengthens ties and exchange among drama critics at home and abroad, and provides a platform for scholars, experts, and young and middle-aged critics devoted to drama criticism.

Published one to two times a year, the journal covers production reviews, criticism of trends, masters on drama, and foreign drama criticism, among other topics. It values the academic rigor and theoretical framework of criticism, emphasizes its diversity and cutting-edge nature, and gives close attention to building a梯队 of young and middle-aged drama critics. The founding of the journal is meaningful for advancing the "drama criticism" specialization of the Center for Modern Chinese Drama Studies at Shanghai Theatre Academy and for building a platform for drama criticism. This is Volume 3.

Editor's review

Edited by the Center for the Study of Chinese Drama at Shanghai Theatre Academy, Drama Review (Vol. 3) carries on the series' commitment to scholarly depth and cutting-edge perspectives. It is not a conventional history of theater or a single-topic monograph but a collection of essays centered on contemporary theatrical practice and theoretical inquiry. It brings together contributions by scholars, critics, and practitioners, covering playwriting, directing, performance aesthetics, methodologies of theater criticism, and comparative cross-cultural theater. As a scholarly serial, its value lies in capturing and reflecting on key issues in the current theatrical landscape—such as the contemporary reinvention of realist theater, the boundary-testing of experimental theater, and the interplay between theater education and the profession. Many essays are grounded in close analysis of specific productions or observation of current phenomena, supported by solid historical research and sharp critical thinking, offering readers an important window into the trajectory and internal tensions of contemporary Chinese drama. For specialists, it is a reference for keeping abreast of the field; for theater lovers, it deepens the viewing experience and provides theoretical tools. The writing is rigorous yet readable, reflecting the constructive stance of academic criticism.

Who it's for

A good fit for

University faculty, students, and researchers in theater studies, literary theory, and related fields
Professionals engaged in playwriting, directing, and production planning
Dedicated theater enthusiasts with a strong interest in contemporary theater theory and criticism
Cultural observers seeking a systematic understanding of the current state and key issues of contemporary Chinese drama

Not a good fit for

General readers looking for light, entertaining stories or a single play script
Complete beginners with no prior knowledge of theater seeking an introductory primer

Reading tips

Start by browsing the table of contents and read selectively according to personal interest or research needs; there is no need to follow the order
While reading, consult the specific productions or theatrical phenomena mentioned in the book for extended viewing or further research
Read this volume alongside earlier volumes in the Drama Review series to trace the continuity and evolution of the issues discussed

About the publisher

East China Normal University Press China · Founded in 1957

Adhering to the publishing purpose of "broad education," East China Normal University Press extends beyond its three main areas of textbooks, academic works and general-interest books, and its catalogue clearly reflects a vision that bridges Chinese and foreign humanities and social sciences. In foreign literature it offers classics such as Yasunari Kawabata's Snow Country and The Old Capital (translated by Chen Dewen), Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and Rilke's annotated edition of The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge (translated by Chen Zao); in architecture, Chen Congzhou's two-volume Appreciation Dictionary of Chinese Gardens; in social psychology, The Social Animal: 12th Edition; and it also includes philosophy titles, traditional-culture works such as the six-volume Paintings for the Protection of Life, and education books. Its authors include renowned Chinese and foreign writers and skilled translators, showing a publishing profile that balances classic translation, scholarly accumulation and public reading. Public information is limited; the above is based only on the books in the catalogue.

版权信息
《戏剧评论》编委
圆桌会议
意味无穷的笑——喜剧《驚夢》观摩研讨会在沪召开
经典剧目的当代排演——上海戏剧学院举办2019级导演系毕业大戏《培尔·金特》创作教学研讨会
话剧评论
简洁又丰富的《培尔·金特》——上戏导演系2019级毕业演出观后感
镜子影像与魔幻式表演——评李建军导演的舞台剧《大师与玛格丽特》
中国人经验和人类图景——华语文学经典的舞台剧改编实践
细巧的、明白而又有点糊涂的梦——观北京人艺话剧《正红旗下》
现象观察
繁荣之下
自身与他者——也谈话剧和戏曲的关系
吟唱旷世奇才的心灵之歌——音乐剧《苏东坡》
肢体戏剧的“形体之旅”与道家审美品质
音乐剧评论
主持人语
以懦弱改写懦弱——音乐剧《人间失格》
中文音乐剧的香港启示——从香港话剧团原创音乐剧《大状王》说开去
剧评人专栏
《小城之春》：中式思想气韵的舞台新生
戏剧不该拘泥于“表面的中国”
2021—2022年度中国戏剧盘点：一场一路向前的旅程
对戏剧评论“元意义”的持久追寻：奚牧凉的戏剧评论实践
名家谈戏
“小说是戏剧的翅膀”——剧作家曹路生访谈
导演阐述
《培尔·金特》导演札记
流动的盛宴——舞台剧《繁花》（第二季）导演构想
新锐评论
新媒体与戏剧评论
生于斯，长于斯，逝于斯——评话剧《红高粱家族》

FAQ

Is this book a collection of plays or a work of theory?

It is not a collection of plays but a scholarly essay collection, primarily featuring reviews, research, and theoretical discussions of contemporary theatre.

Do I need a strong background in theatre theory to understand it?

The book is academically substantive and is best suited to readers with some experience of watching theatre or basic knowledge of the field. Some essays engage with specialized concepts, but most begin from specific works or phenomena and are clearly argued; theatre enthusiasts with a high school education or above can benefit from patient reading.

How is this book different from other theatre criticism on the market?

Its defining feature is that it is compiled by an authoritative academic institution and focuses on "contemporaneity" and "problem awareness," combining the immediacy of criticism with academic rigor. Compared with personal essay collections, it has a more concentrated set of themes and more diverse perspectives, and it reflects cutting-edge thinking in current theatre scholarship.

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上海戏剧学院中国话剧研究中心 Author

The China Drama Research Center of the Shanghai Theatre Academy is an academic research institution established under the Shanghai Theatre Academy, focusing on the history, theory, and criticism of Chinese drama. The Center attends to the actual conditions of dramatic creation and performance, and works to connect theatre criticism with academic research. Judging from the two works held in the collection, Drama Criticism, Volume Two and Drama Criticism (Volume Three), its editing and publishing efforts center on compiling serial volumes of theatre criticism, gathering research findings and critical essays through sustained publication and offering reference material for drama researchers and theatre enthusiasts. Public information is limited, and the Center's specific members, founding date, and detailed history cannot presently be verified. Based on the available works, its editorial work reflects a long-term commitment to the field of drama criticism, with some connection to the related categories of folk literature and film and television.