"The inexhaustible Cao Yu, the inexhaustible "Thunderstorm"." From the role upgrade of the young master Zhou Ping to the old master Zhou Puyuan, and then to the new attempt of the role of drama director, his sincerity and dedication to drama are as always. The new row of "Thunderstorm" pays tribute to the classic innovative interpretation, and the new and old faces are interpreted together, how will he protect and inherit theatrical culture? Guided and planned by the Organization Department of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and produced by Beijing Radio and Television Station, the country's first documentary program focusing on talents, "Cheers for You", this Thursday (October 28) at 21:53, takes you closer to the inheritance and guardian of drama - Pu Cunxin.
The new row of "Thunderstorm" debuted at the Cao Yu Theater to seek innovative breakthroughs
The Beijing People's Art Theater, located at 22 Wangfujing Street, was born behind a new cultural landmark, the Beijing International Theater Center. It not only focuses on theatrical exploration and innovative practice, but also serves as an exchange and performance platform for high-level theatrical works at home and abroad; among them, the completion of cao yu theater is also a tribute to Mr. Cao Yu, the first director of Beijing Renyi and a playwright, and it is here that the new row of drama "Thunderstorm" appears and performs.
"Thunderstorm", a classic work that has been performed on the stage of human art for 67 years, is a reserved play of major theaters across the country, and is also the object of local dramas and film and television remakes, and it is also a compulsory course for students majoring in acting in drama colleges. As a well-known classic, it has once again been put on the stage, which is another journey to find the roots of Beijing Renyi.
Pu Cunxin, a national first-class actor at the Beijing People's Art Theatre, is one of the directors of the new "Thunderstorm" repertoire, and it is also a new attempt for him as a director and actor. At the beginning of the creation, how to innovate on the basis of the old version of "Thunderstorm" was the biggest difficulty in front of Renyi and Pu Cunxin.
Deeply exploring the spirit of the work, the new row of "Thunderstorm" is revitalized
Through the excavation of the original intention of the play and the restoration of the details of the script, the new row of "Thunderstorm" emphasizes the poetic expression on the stage. The family scene of the Zhou Mansion is presented with real props, whether it is music, set or even the entire stage, it presents a "poetic" mood. This is a cross-era tribute by Pu Cunxin and his team to Mr. Cao Yu and to the classic work "Thunderstorm".
At the same time, the new row of "Thunderstorm" has also made a new attempt in the cast, Pu Cunxin, who once played the great young master Zhou Ping, was upgraded to the old master Zhou Puyuan this time, and at the same time of the inheritance of the new and old, it also constantly collided with new sparks, interpreting the profound spiritual core of the new row of "Thunderstorm".
Mr. Cao Yu is a master of writing characters, and he is good at placing characters in sharp dramatic conflicts. And Pu Cunxin's interpretation of the direction also focuses more on deconstructing the characters. The human insight and artistic grasp accumulated over the decades of practice have enabled Pu Cunxin to achieve a kind of spiritual resonance with Mr. Cao Yu to some extent, and to experience the deeper meaning of "Thunderstorm".
Persistently adhere to the heart of drama and guard the spirit of the stage of human art
Speaking of the origin of Pu Cunxin and "Thunderstorm", we must start from his father, who and his father Su Min have played the great young master Zhou Ping in the play. Mr. Su Min is the first generation of actors and directors at the beginning of the establishment of Beijing Renyi, because of the influence of his father, Pu Cunxin has been in indirect contact with the stage since he was a child, and the roots of drama have penetrated into his blood very early. Starting from life and following his inner feelings, Pu Cunxin's classic characters and his life seem to have established a special relationship long ago, and these cheers brought by the role are also the best way to know him.
To be a good actor and a qualified drama director, this new row of "Thunderstorm" is an important proposition for Pu Cunxin. On September 24, 2021, the anniversary of Cao Yu's birth, "Thunderstorm" was premiered, and after nearly three hours of exhilaration, the people on and off the stage were in unison, and jointly completed this classic artistic expression of extraordinary significance. For Pu Cunxin, behind the role upgrade is full of the depth and tolerance of life experience, and the inheritance belief of being a "human artist".
"Thunderstorm" is a play that has been performed for a long time, spanning centuries and still inspiring people who bravely explore and discover, Pu Cunxin wrote a solemn landmark symbol for this period, which runs poetic romance through art and gives deep affection to life. Endless poetry, endless words of life. Pu Cunxin and those who adhere to the dream of drama are still busy and poetic as a bridge between the audience and the stage. This Thursday (October 28) at 21:53, we will take you closer to the inheritance and guardian of the drama - Pu Cunxin.