The original play Awakening tells the story of ZHANG Wentian between the ages of 17 and 25. With poetic language, it recreates the journey of young people a century ago, who, during the "Awakening Era," were filled with ideals of saving the nation and great ambitions. They persistently sought truth and pursued faith, searching for a path to light for China amidst the fog. This journey ultimately led to their growth into resolute communist fighters. The play highlights the noble character of revolutionary pioneers and reflects the "red" revolutionary spirit deeply rooted in the city of Shanghai.
On the night before the gun ban officially takes effect, the herder SU Ludu disappeared with his lifelong beloved hunting rifle. In the vast grasslands, he encountered an old wolf with whom he had a lifelong confrontation. Now, the wolf is also old and frail. Their standoff unfolds into a story about humanity and wolves, revenge and balance, gradually revealing itself across the expansive prairie.
This drama tells the story of a doctor, a scholar, and a three-person family in a small, ordinary Southern town, intertwining memories, delusions, and dreams. Amidst the changes and upheavals of the times, the characters inner worlds traverse between life and death, reality and illusion. The work pays homage to LU Xuns collection of short stories, A Call to Arms, by revisiting the classic from a unique perspective. Through multi-layered narrative and immersive performance, it allows the audience to experience the profound power of theatrical art in the echoes of history.