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Don't miss out! Bring your children to this very special Chinese Cultural Event at
Worldways Children's
Museum. Presented by the Chu Shan Chinese Opera Institute based in Washington, D. C. Sponsored by Worldways Children's Museum. Two workshops only: Friday, May 17, 2002, 10:00 AM and 7:00PM
Ticket Price: $5.00 per person (Space is limited for each workshop. Tickets are non-refundable.)
Monkey King is a popular mythological character in China - a favorite of children and adults alike. Monkey King can transform himself into seventy-two different things, from a fly to a temple. With one somersault over the clouds, Monkey King can travel 18,000 miles. His Golden Rod can stretch to Heaven or collapse to the size of a toothpick to be easily hidden behind his ear. The adventures of Monkey King are recounted in the Journey to the West, the tale of a Buddhist monk who made the long and hazardous journey to India to bring Buddhist scripture back to China. Journey to the West is considered one of the four classics of Chinese literature
Come to our workshops to find out why Chinese all love Monkey King, and you'll probably come to consider him as your friend, too. The Wonder of Chinese Opera - The Monkey King Workshop provides a perfect introduction to Chinese Peking Opera and a fascinating interactive program from pre-performance preparations to on-stage action.
Watch this amazing character come to life before your eyes through face painting and costuming. Learn Monkey King's special stage movements and facial expressions. The workshop will conclude with a short performance portraying how Monkey King disrupts a party in the Heavenly Palace. Children will be invited to participate in the performance.
Monkey King will be portrayed by Mr. Chu Shan Zhu, founder and executive director of WCSCOI, which is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. Mr. Zhu comes from a family that has been involved in Peking Opera performances for four generations. He began his own performing life at 12 years old in the School of Performing Arts in Shanghai. With over 1,000 stage appearances, he has played the leading actor in more than 30 popular Peking Operas in China. Mr. Zhu is also an award-winning scriptwriter and director. He has performed at more than 150 schools, introducing 60,000 school children to the art of Chinese Opera.
The Big Giant will be portrayed by Zheng Qin Huang, a renowned master of Chinese traditional arts. Winner of the prestigious Golden Award of East China, Master Huang is an outstanding performer with a long list of acting credits in Chinese film and opera. Currently, he is a Teacher, Performer, and Primary Artistic Consultant for WCSOI. He also participates in the public outreach program to schools in the Washington D.C. area.
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