In the Drum Tower West Theater in Beijing, Ding Yiteng was watching his new play, The New Romance of the West Chamber. The play brought his unique1, shaped by his experiences, to the audience. Ding understands the Western view of art, and he loves Chinese culture, so he wishes to2 them.
During his early education in the U.S., Ding3 a lot for not being able to understand people around him.
4 , when he returned to China after the sixth grade, he went through a second5 experience since he was not accepted by his classmates in his own culture.
The6 motivated his desire for self-expression. He found his place on the stage and devoted himself to 7 ever since. His hard work8. He became the only Asian actor in a famous international theater group in Denmark.
His deep love for Beijing Opera 9 as he saw a picture of Mei Lanfang, the most famous Peking Opera star, in the Danish theater. "I felt this urgent need for the10 of my country," Ding said. After that, Ding dedicated himself to studying Chinese dramas and reinterpreting(重新诠释)11 plays as a director.
In The New Romance Of The West Chamber, Ding rewrote the story to give each12 a modern identity. He explored the topic of13 and left a question-whether the couple can free themselves from the limits of family and society. The play doesn't give any14.
"As a director, I need to find15 from the traditional stories but keep a contemporary view as well," Ding said.
