| Golden Bough Theatre - the
first modern troupe with its unique charm of locality that gains
inspiration from daily life in Taiwan - was founded in 1993.
With most rooted simplicity and passion to move the public, regain
the joy in theater. A different vision of unusual fusion of diverse
elements, a play of folk, simplicity, and intense emotions, Golden
Bough's shining characteristics are different from those of western
theaters.
Founded in 1993, Golden Bough Theatre's work combines
modern theatrical concept with popular culture and powerful energy
- looking sometimes like kitsch while empowering with subversive
strength - in search of an original Taiwanese theatre art form.
Inspired by life experience, its work often charms the audience
with local savor, which typifies colorful, raffish and flashy style.
Golden Bough.
Mr. Wang Rong-yu, the founder of Golden Bough Theatre,
was raised in a family that traveled around to perform Taiwanese
Operas. Then he received Grotowski's body and mind training, and
Taichi-Dowing and worked as a guest artist in Cloud Gate Dance Theatre.
His personal background has led him to dedicate himself to fusing
the different ideas of modern and traditional theatrical art. His
works has earned him a great reputation internationally.
Basing its theatrical ideal on practice, Golden
Bough Theatre with such believes it persists to work and learn from
native land.
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