论角儿制

The Star System and the Peking Opera

角儿制在近代取代脚色制,成为京班最主要的组织形式。角儿制推动了名角儿的独创性,促成了近代京剧艺术的繁荣。但是,如果各脚色间得不到有效的协调平衡,容易使戏剧艺术流为“技艺”的卖弄。1949年后,角儿制基本上被导演制替代了,但其基本精神得以保留。

The start systee replaced the role system to become the structural norm for the Peking opera troupe in modem times. R encouraged the originality of putstanding actors, which helped to bring about the prosperity of the Peking Opera. However, the lack of coordination between different roles could easily lead to the degradation of the form into a star vehicle for the display mere tricks. After the founding of the People＇ s Republic, the leading role of the star was taken over by the director, however the influence of the star system has persisted.