Ding Yiteng received his early education in America where his mother was doing her medical research. At first, he couldn't1others at school and had few friends there. What's worse, when he and his2returned to China after the sixth grade, Ding couldn't be accepted by kids in China, either.
Difficulties shaped(塑造) Ding's 3 to communicate with others, and loneliness caused his wish to express himself. In college, Ding became4 in theatre and spent most of his time acting. His5 for Chinese opera became stronger while acting in Denmark in 2015. A picture of Peking Opera performer Mei Lanfang on the wall of the Danish theatre company made him feel 6.
"I felt great need for Chinese culture and its greatness," Ding said. And then Ding7all his time and energy studying Chinese dramas and showing traditional plays, like Tou 0 Yuan, in a new way.
"I understand the Western perspective (视角) of art and beauty, and I love Chinese culture, "said Ding. "So8can't I be the one who integrates (融合) different cultures?"
He9a new method of theatre acting and expression "The Modern Format". It integrates traditional Chinese cultural elements with contemporary performance techniques (现代表演技巧).
10, because of his hard work, he became the winner of the "New Prominent Chinese Director "award in 2018 with Tou O Yuan.
