The Washington Chu Shan Chinese Opera Institute's Executive Director, Mr. Zhu Chu Shan, a renowned Peking Opera playwright and director originally from Shanghai, China, has invigorated the practice of the Chinese performing arts in the Washington, DC metro area over the past 20 years through the outstanding Chinese opera education and performances. Mr. Zhu endeavors to present Chinese opera to new and diverse audiences, innovating old genres to make Chinese opera accessible and enjoyable to people of all backgrounds.

From the director who brought you the beloved "Monkey King", a classic Chinese opera show Hamlet will be presented to you for the first time on Maryland stages in December 2013.