Mo Yan's new play arrives in Chengdu; Zhao Wenxuan, Mo Hong and Bai Kainan unlock "Crocodile"
2024-08-14
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Cover News reporter Wu Deyu and trainee reporter Lei Yunhan took photos
In Shan Wudan's mansion, everyone has their own ulterior motives and desires, either for fame or for profit. The crocodile is not only Shan Wudan's desire, but also the desire of everyone in the house. Mo Yan's new work, the drama "Crocodile", which took him ten years to conceive, will be staged at Chengdu City Concert Hall from August 16 to 17. On the afternoon of August 14, the leading actors of the drama "Crocodile", Zhao Wenxuan, Mo Hong, and Bai Kainan, appeared in Chengdu to unlock the secrets of "Crocodile" in advance.
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Winston Chao: From one comfort zone to another
When it comes to Zhao Wenxuan, everyone's memory is always Xue Shao in "The Story of the Palace of Eternal Life". "Crocodile", produced by China National Theatre, is Zhao Wenxuan's first attempt at a drama performance, and he faces many challenges. According to Zhang Tongdao, a professor at Beijing Normal University and a documentary director, Zhao Wenxuan copied the 50,000-word script in regular script in order to better fit in the role. In this regard, Zhao Wenxuan humbly said that he is also in a learning process.
Winston Chao
Regarding the difference between film and television performances and stage performances, Zhao Wenxuan said with a smile that now people emphasize jumping from a comfort zone to another field to gain experience, and he himself went from one comfort zone to another. The whole play lasted 200 minutes, but he felt that time passed very quickly because he was fully committed to the role, so he felt happy and tireless when acting.
Mo Hong and Bai Kainan: Rehearsal is very hard, looking forward to meeting the Chengdu audience
At this meeting, Mo Hong, vice president of the National Opera House and a national first-class actor, acted as the host, which made the atmosphere very lively. Mo Hong said that the crew rehearsed in the coldest winter in Beijing, so the costumes of the crew were all the thickest clothes. Although it is already past summer, it is still hot, and the actors have to perform in thick clothes. Although it is very hard, Mo Hong said that as long as she can present the best effect to the audience, that is the greatest happiness for the actors.
From the stage of drama to the stage of theater, Bai Kainan also said that he has accumulated experience in one performance after another, and has a better understanding of acting. "Sometimes when I am removing my makeup after a performance, if I suddenly have a new idea, I will not even wash my hands and quickly send a message to Zhao Wenxuan, the uncle in the play, and we will discuss it together."
The main creators of the drama "Crocodile" are Mo Hong, Zhao Wenxuan, and Bai Kainan
Mo Hong and Bai Kainan both agreed that Winston Chao, as the male lead, had the most difficult part and the most arduous task. Bai Kainan said that every time he bowed, he would signal the audience to give applause to "uncle" Winston Chao and "aunt" Kelly first.
Winston Chao
As for the fact that "Crocodile" will be "landing" in Chengdu, Mo Hong specially recommended the Chengdu audience to Zhao Wenxuan and Bai Kainan: "The Chengdu audience is very enthusiastic. When the opera I performed at Jincheng Art Palace came to an end, the Chengdu audience shouted: 'Mo Hong, I love you!'" Everyone is looking forward to the Chengdu audience's feedback on "Crocodile".
