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Chapter 59 2000 "Rhino in Love"

Genre: Drama Author: Liao Yimei About the author: Liao Yimei is a screenwriter and writer who has attracted much attention in China in recent years.Graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, he is currently a screenwriter for the National Theater of China.The play she created in 1999 (premiered by the Central Experimental Theater in 1999, rehearsed by the National Theater of China in 2003 and 2004) is one of the most popular works in the history of Chinese small theater dramas.The plays written by her (premiered by Beijing Children's Art Co., Ltd. in 2005) and Aventure (premiered by the National Theater of China in 2007) are all popular works. In March 2005, the multimedia musical drama written by her premiered at the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and then toured in Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and other places, becoming a flagship work in the Asian theater circle.The film "Life and Death" written by her won the Gold Award for Best Film at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, USA; the film "Flying Like a Chicken Feather" won the Hong Kong International Film Festival FIPRESCI Film Critics Award, Locarno International Film Festival Youth Jury Special Award; the film "A Song of Tenderness" won the Gold Award at the American Women's Film Festival.He is the author of novels, script collections "Amber + Rhinoceros in Love".

In the summer of 1999, a frenzy of small theater dramas was set off in Beijing, known as the "Love Bible of the Young Generation". In 2004, 100 performances created a miracle of contemporary Chinese experimental drama; in 2008, a brand new beehive theater appeared in Beijing because of the new version, and the performance started from the 101st performance; in 2009, Valentine's Day On this occasion, the 140th birthday of the fourth edition of "Rhino" was ushered in at the National Center for the Performing Arts; on January 27, 2010, "Rhino" was "stationed" for the first time in the small theater of the Grand Theater for 12 consecutive performances.

The moment a sexy and mysterious girl appeared in front of the young man Ma Lu, Ma Lu's life changed completely.Obviously has an incredible hard heart, no matter whether it is flowers, vows, or physical intimacy, Ma Lu has done everything he can.An unexpected huge prize seems to be able to win him Mingming, but it only makes him fall into deeper despair.The salesman "Toothbrush" scurrying around finds young girls Hong Hong and Lili for Ma Lu, and directs another absurd farce.Ma Lu's madness completely collapsed the love instructor's theory.On a night of howling rhinos, Ma Lu kidnapped Mingming in the name of love...

Since its debut in 1999, it has been called "the love bible of the younger generation" by critics.The roles of Ma Lu and Mingming have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and many viewers are familiar with the lines of Ma Lu and Mingming in the play-"Dusk is the time when my eyesight is the worst in a day. Looking around, the streets are full of beauties, tall buildings and The street has also changed its usual shape, like in a movie... You are standing at the corner of the stairs, with a certain fragrance, a bit wet, and a strange smell. When passing by, I know you I was crying, and things happened at that time." A "Rhinoceros" fan said: "The reason why it is classic is largely due to these pure, beautiful and energetic lines." She is very familiar with the lines in the play, Such as "You are my warm gloves, cold beer, shirt with sunshine, day after day dream." "Forgetting is the only thing most people can do, but I decided not to forget her." She told reporters , These poetic language vividly portray the cruelty and beauty of love. "'There are two birds in the tree, a cow bird, which needs two shots to kill; a stupid bird, which can be killed by one shot. The hunter shot twice, why are they both dead?' wonder For the answer, let’s watch the new version of Rhino in Love!” This is the Weibo post by director Meng Jinghui after the premiere of the 2012 version of “Rhino”. surprise.

In addition to the classic lines, Meng Jinghui, the "veteran director" of the show for 12 years, said about the new version of the leading role: "The leading role in each version cannot be copied. We have been seeking breakthroughs in the performance mode. The new version of Rhino will let you see More surprises." These young and fresh blood will make the new edition continue to be full of enthusiasm and vitality, infecting generations of young people.The latest version is starring young actors Liu Chang and Huang Xiangli. According to incomplete statistics, the play has been rehearsed nearly 2,000 times by more than 300 colleges and universities in more than 100 cities across the country during more than ten years.Many viewers choose to watch it once a year. It is like a fresh-keeping box of love along the way. Every time it is opened, the fresh, persistent and fearless love will rush to the face, which will once again stimulate the buds of youth and enthusiasm. The yearning for ideals in the play It can make people stick to the best things to the end.This is also the significance of being continuously staged across the country.

Classic lines: Dusk is the time when my eyesight is the worst of the day. At a glance, the streets are full of beautiful women, and the tall buildings and streets have changed their usual shapes, like in a movie... You are standing at the corner of the stairs, with a certain fragrance Smell, kind of wet, strange breath.Only when I passed by did I realize that you were crying.And that's when it happened. You are my warm glove, cold beer, A shirt with a sun-kissed feel, a day-to-day dream. You never know, you are the sunny day I long for, You never know, you are my unbearable hunger,

You never know, you're the air I breathe You are different, unique, soft, clean, same as the sky, You are pure, innocent, glassy, You are pure, innocent, like water, Nothing changes, nothing pollutes, The sun passes through you, but changes its direction. My love, my love, my love...
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