The Performing Arts of Taiwanese Opera Clown Chen Sheng-Zai

• Main Authors: Hui-Fang Chen, 陳慧芳
• Other Authors: 簡秀珍
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2012
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/yrtbr3

碩士 === 國立臺北藝術大學 === 建築與文化資產研究所 === 100 === The Performing Arts is a form of art which set “people” within the artwork. Even with the audiovisual recording technique, the presence and atmosphere of live performance are still irreplaceable. The success of actors and actresses usually depend on the preference of the audience, and become a “Star Art”. This thesis is mainly observing Chen Sheng-Zai, who is called “the best clown in Taiwan”, his flexible and way-out performance style and comradery interaction with the audience. These kinds of performance styles allow him to become a popular actor and stand out contrarily against the mainstream of Taiwanese opera which kun-sheng usually is the core of the play. Except taking an important spot in Taiwanese opera, he also crossed the field performing in the drama and has been well-liked. This research will extend in three perspectives: how Chen Sheng-Zai’s background and personalities influence his performance, description and analysis of his performance skills, and the reasons of his excellent performance. Through personal interview and support of the reference, I have a better understanding of his background, family education, personalities and strength. Accompany with the observation of his live performance and audiovisual material, there is a routine and performance type for him to let audience roar with laughter on the stage. The tips include the body posture, such as the way he walks, stands, moves and feminine characteristics, and basic martial are movements and animated performance style. His performance skills point out the keys of how emotions, tempo and breathe can control the atmosphere in the theatre. This research will also discuss Chen Sheng-Zai’s art-creating philosophy through analyze his arts, interpretation, process of art creation and how he put these into practice.