Chinese Stories, Chinese Opera, and World Theater: 'Journey to the West :Tears of Barren Hill' Lecture with Danny Yung

Activity Type: 
Cultural Event
Lecture
Date: 
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 20:00
Location: 
Public Health Auditorium, Parran Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Contact Person: 
Dr. Katherine Carlitz
Contact Email: 
kcarlitz@pitt.edu
Cost: 
Free

Hong Kong-based intercultural theater specialist Danny Yung, winner of numerous international awards and founder of the performance group Zuni Icosahedron, will visit the University of Pittsburgh on September 20-22, 2010 accompanied by rising Chinese kunqu opera star Xiao Xiangping. They will present a public lecture on Chinese opera and intercultural theater on the evening of Wednesday, September 22, 8-10 p.m. in the Graduate School of Public Health Auditorium in Parran Hall, with clips of performances that Yung has directed worldwide.

UCIS Unit: 
Asian Studies Center
Non-University Sponsors: 
Department of Music