Performing the Socialist State

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Focusing on the evolution of Chinese theater, Xiaomei Chen explores the connections between the Republican, high socialist, and postsocialist periods. She highlights the continuities in theatrical practices and the common aspirations for the social role of performance throughout the twentieth century, challenging the notion that these periods are entirely separate. This fresh perspective sheds light on the enduring legacies and trends that have shaped modern Chinese theater.