Kuo Hsiao-chuang's Resounding Ya Yin
translated by Chen Tiao-juen
No.
Title
Author
Preface 1
Brief Biodata of Kuo Hsiao-chuang
Chen Tiao-juen
Preface 2
Creating New Voice in Rainbow Costume and Refined Tune
Chiang Yen-shih
Preface 3
Kuo Hsiao-chuang and Ya Yin Ensemble
Ch' in Hsiao-i
Preface 4
Delighted to see "Kuo Hsiao-chuang's Resounding Ya Yin" published
Ch' u Sung-ch' iu
Preface 5
Introducing Novel Feature for Chinese Opera
TsengYung-i
Preface 6
Prime Mover of Chinese Opera Modernization
Lu Chih-tzu
Preface 7
Success seems easy yet hard earned
Kung Min
Preface 8
Kuo Hsiao-chuang's setting off again
Ch' iu K' un-liang
Preface 9
Predestined relationship hard to come by
Wang An-ch' i
Preface 10
Looking back on the road trodden
Kuo Hsiao-chuang
Preface 11
Author's Statement
Liu T' ian-i
Chapter 1
New Sapling in the Flower Bed of Chinese Opera. Entering Ta P' eng at Eight Years Old.
Chapter 2
Determined to Learn Unique Art. "Horseback Romance" Displayed Talents For The First Time.
Chapter 3
She Is An"Actress". "Hu Manor" Stuns Opera Circle.
Chapter 4
Walk One's Own Path. Unforgettable Teacher Yu Ta-kang.
Chapter 5
Entering Movie and TV Fields. Classy New Acting and New Productions.
Chapter 6
Founding Ya Yin Assembly. Chang Ta-ch' ien Personally Naming It.
Chapter 7
Starting Trend of Innovation. Intrepid of Thunder Storms.
Chapter 8
Tragedy Turned Into Comedy. Tou O's Earthshaking Grievance.
Chapter 9
Romantic "Butterfly Lovers". Introducing New Chinese Music Accompaniment.
Chapter 10
The Juilliard School of Music. Studying Western Performing.
Chapter 11
New York Metropolis. Meditations on Broadway Stage.
Chapter 12
Stanislavsky's Actor Cultivation.
Chapter 13
Character Creation and "Madam Han"
Chapter 14
Ya Yin Builds Brand Name. Taking Pains For a Good Show.
Chapter 15
Hsi Shih Is Pregnant. "Return to Yueh"'s New Image.
Chapter 16
The Social View of Choice of Roles and Playing Positive Characters.
Chapter 17
Touring Overseas. Peking Opera of Both Shores Meet In Hong Kong For the First Time.
Chapter 18
Ya Yin's Direction of Innovation and Its Effects.
Chapter 19
Behind Success. How Much Suffering? How Much Sacrifice?
Chapter 20
The Future Road. Passing on The Torch of Heritage that Will Never Go Out.
Appendix
Chronological Table of Kuo Hsiao-chuang's drama performances.