Washington Chu Shan Chinese Opera Institute


2012 Performances

Monkey King and the Red Boy
This show has been serving children in Washington DC Metropolitan area for over 20 years. We will bring the performance to your home, school or organization by appointment.

The Tragedy of Hamlet
An adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet to Chinese opera. This show is directed by Mr. Chu Shan Zhu and is scheduled to stage in Rockville, MD in December, 2012.

The Yan Man Gateway
A classic action Chinese opera show.
December, 2012
Rockville, Maryland
Director: Chu Shan Zhu


2011 Performances

King David and Bathsheba
December, 2011
New York City
Director: Chu Shan Zhu
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Capture and Release the General Cao
December, 2011
New York City
Director: Chu Shan Zhu
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Past Performances
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The Washington Chu Shan Chinese Opera Institute
presents
2012 Chinese Opera Show

The Yan Men Gateway
(Yan Men Guan)

A full-length Chinese opera show featuring Chinese opera acrobatic acting, singing, dance and sumptuous costumes.

December, 2012
Rockville High School
2100 Baltimore Rd
Rockville MD, 20851


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 The Yan Men Gateway will be presented to you for the first time on Maryland stages in December 2012.