An actor puts on makeup before a Sichuan opera show at a local theater in Chengdu. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/China Daily]

 

"When times were bad I insisted, despite all the aches and pains, that I would continue, "Yu said, displaying the spirit that has helped the art form turn the corner and enjoy a new era of success. "I'm glad I stuck it out and didn't give up, as the good times eventually came."

The institute is going to the US in October to perform in several cities, including Washington and New York.

"Besides performances, a seminar will also be held to further promote opera culture, "Lei said. "The audience will enjoy operas performed by top-class actors and actresses but we also want to facilitate more people-to-people exchanges especially to promote youth programs between China and the US."

To make sure the US audience better understand the context of the opera, slight refinements have been made and the work of a great US writer will be performed.

Contact the writer at zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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US PERFORMANCES VENUES AND DATES

Where: F.Scott Fitzgerald Theater, Rockville Civic Center Park, Washington

When: 7:30 pm, Oct 24

Where: Gerald W.Lynch Theater, New York

When: 7:30 pm, Oct 25

Where: Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts, Scranton, Pennsylvania

When: 7:30 pm, Oct 28

Where: Johnson Theater, South Carolina

When: 7:30 pm, Oct 30

Where: Rich Theater, Woodruff Art Center, Atlanta

When: 7:30 pm, Nov 1

 

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