By this time, all kinds of different theatrical styles were practiced around the country, though none predominated in the way the zaju and chuangi had.
To make the combat scenes more engaging both technically and artistically, Yin integrated a variety of elements from Chinese martial arts and traditional opera.
One standout contestant, Chen Lijun, a young Yueju Opera actress, skillfully combined operatic singing with sword dancing, showcasing the bold and elegant demeanor of Chinese women.
Chuan-qi plays are lively and eventful, but eventually they got so long and so elaborate, and the language becomes so formal, that they can't be performed anymore.
Wang has been studying traditional Chinese opera since he was young and officially joined the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre in 2012, accumulating 11 years of experience in Kunqu Opera.
The debut episodes featured 36 participants from various countries, presenting a spectacular array of performances ranging from traditional Chinese operas to folk music, fan dances, and traditional Chinese choreography.
The most famous chuan-qi play is " The Peony Pavilion, " a fifty five-act play about a girl who falls in love with a man she's only seen in her dreams.
On Friday morning I went to an exhibition of Chinese opera costumes at the Met Costume Institute and spent an hour admiring the intricately embroidered, brightly colored robes, the mirrored sheen of the silks.
In 2019, Wang formed a rock band called " Xian Ke" with two other students from the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, Yao Jiahan and Wen Haoyuan, where he serves as the lead singer and guitarist.