| dc.description.abstract | This dissertation starts with scriptwriting and adaptation, considering the impact of historical, political, and social changes on the industry, and aims to place Peking Opera creation and adaptation within the practical contexts of production and dissemination. The study reveals that the development of Peking Opera in Taiwan after the Republic of China′s relocation was essentially a product of industrial restructuring and political influence, shaped by various expectations. Initially, in response to the confrontation with the Chinese Communist Party, Peking Opera was used as a tool for national morale and cultural diplomacy, heavily supported by the government. This led to diverse experiments and growth in performance venues and promotional concepts, though it also caused fluctuations in performance styles.
After the lifting of martial law in Taiwan, cross-strait exchanges gradually resumed, and Peking Opera became a window for enthusiasts to observe the styles and celebrities from the other side of the strait. Throughout the history of Peking Opera in Taiwan, while the government utilized Peking Opera for policy purposes, troupes and performers sought its authentic form. Thus, playwrights, actors, and aficionados successively engaged in the art, sometimes even taking risks to introduce then-prohibited works from the mainland in pursuit of renowned performers.
However, reviewing the actors and troupe organizations of the time, their diverse backgrounds and origins led to differing pursuits in Peking Opera, resulting in varied principles for script selection rather than total acceptance. From the perspective of dissemination, radio, film, and publications reflected different production units, audiences, purposes, and eras, providing another corroboration of the choices in creation, adaptation, and traditional repertoires in the history of Peking Opera′s development.
Overall, the times shaped policy intentions, while political, social, and industrial factors subtly nurtured the creative awareness of the performers. Although many works from that period have been abandoned by the media and even disappeared from the stage, it is perhaps through these repeated experiments that the inclusive and vibrant nature of today′s Peking Opera in Taiwan has been forged. | en_US |