Teahouse (Chaguan, 1957)---Written by Lao She (1899-1966), This three-act modern drama is set in a typical old Beijing teahouse where people from all walks of life gather. By portraying the rise and decline of the teahouse and the plights and successes of an array of characters, the play offers a cross-sectional view of Chinese society during the period between 1898 , at the end of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), to 1948, the eve of the fall of the Kuomintang. The play was premiered by the Beijing People's Art Theater in 1958. The Theater has since staged the play in a number of foreign countries in Europe, Asia and North America. It is one of the most representative works in the Theater's repertory. Playwright: Lao She; Director: Jiao Juyin and Xia Chun.
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