청대말기 당회(堂會) 공연 연구 - 희제조(戲提調)의 역할을 중심으로

Abstract

This paper explores the origins and characteristics of Tanghui performances, which flourished in the late Qing Dynasty. It examines Xitidiao's qualifications and key duties, which were crucial to successful Tanghui performances. This process facilitates an understanding of the following social and cultural impacts of Tanghui performances: First, Tanghui performances provided professional troupes and actors with more opportunities to enhance their economic status. This promoted the specialization and commercialization of the traditional Chinese theater industry. Tanghui performances allowed actors and directors to hone their skills and build reputations. Ultimately, this improved the quality of performances and the lives of traditional theater actors. Second, through the role of Xitidiao, the planning and management of traditional theater performances ensured the continuous and systematic operation and quality improvement of Tanghui performances. This provided a foundation for traditional Chinese theater professionalization and standardization. Third, Tanghui performances provided a platform for the performance of various genres and forms of traditional Chinese theater. This encouraged the diversification of content and forms in traditional Chinese theater, leading to an artistic revitalization of the Chinese theater performance market from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China. In conclusion, the Tanghui performances that flourished in the late Qing Dynasty were more than just entertainment; they drove traditional Chinese theater's artistic, industrial, and social development. Ultimately, they laid the foundation for traditional Chinese theater to evolve into a popular culture.