Preview
Production Season
Fall 2006
Production Staff
Adapted from the folk tale by Wang Yan. New English translation by Sherry Mou. Directed by Tim Good and Sherry Mou
Recommended Citation
Theatre, DePauw, "The Orphan of Chao" (2006). Past DePauw Theatre Seasons. 12, Scholarly and Creative Work from DePauw University.
https://scholarship.depauw.edu/commtheatre_past/12
Keywords
undergraduate theatre
Play Summary
The laws of heaven ultimately win in this ancient Chinese story of power and revenge. When the evil General Tu-An Ku has the entire Chao clan slaughtered, several give up their own lives to assist with the rescue of the lone survivor, the title character, in the hopes that he will grow up to avenge Tu-An Ku's ruthless political persecution and clan cleansing. Produced in conjunction with ArtsFest 2006: Art and The Silk Road, the production is highlighted by performances in the traditional Peking Opera style.