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== History ==
== History ==
U Theatre is a Taiwan-based performing arts group founded in 1988 by Liu Ruo-Yu on Mount Laochuan in the Muzha District of Taipei. Huang Chih-Chun joined the group as the percussion director in 1993. <ref name=":0" />The group emphasizes “meditation as a foundation before drumming” and integrates multiple elements into their performances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U-Theatre |url=https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_241_77297.html |access-date=2015-09-21 |website=Ministry of Culture}}</ref> These include the drawing on theatre director Jerzy Grotowski’s inspiration, traditional martial arts, drumming, Tai Chi, Chinese opera, religious rituals, and Jing Zuo (sitting meditation). This unique approach has resulted in a distinct performance style known as the “Contemporary Physical Training Method” a method of meditation, martial arts, and drumming combining a holistic approach.<ref name=":1" />
U Theatre is a Taiwan-based performing arts group founded in 1988 by Liu Ruo-Yu on Mount Laochuan in the Muzha District of Taipei. Huang Chih-Chun joined the group as the percussion director in 1993. <ref name=":0" />The group emphasizes “meditation as a foundation before drumming” and integrates multiple elements into their performances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U-Theatre |url=https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_241_77297.html |access-date=2015-09-21 |website=Ministry of Culture}}</ref> These include the drawing on theatre director Jerzy Grotowski’s inspiration, traditional martial arts, drumming, Tai Chi, Chinese opera, religious rituals, and Jing Zuo (sitting meditation). This unique approach has resulted in a distinct performance style known as the “Contemporary Physical Training Method” a method of meditation, martial arts, and drumming combining a holistic approach.<ref name=":1" />




The group has been practicing “Yun-Jiao” since 1996 to pursue self-improvement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=雲腳 |url=https://www.utheatre.org.tw/u-intro/u-skywalk |website=U Theatre |language=zh-tw}}</ref> Founder Liu Ruo-Yu coined this term to describe a training method that combines walking and mindfulness to calm the performers’ minds.<ref>{{Cite web |author=黃馨儀 |title=優人神鼓創辦人劉若瑀：與環境共生，雲腳貓空 |url=https://www.verse.com.tw/article/verse-books-maokongian02 |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=VERSE}}</ref> The concept is to “walk a day’s journey, drum a performance.” By 2016, they had walked over 13,000 kilometers, spreading their art from Taiwan to various parts of the world.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Yang |first=Ling-yuan |title=U-Theatre: Purifying Minds Through Drumming |url=http://www.taiwan-panorama.com/Articles/Details?Guid=35e90e0f-9451-4ef8-a731-ba492f7ad366&CatId=8&postname=%E5%9C%A8%E8%87%AA%E5%B7%B1%E7%9A%84%E5%AF%A7%E9%9D%9C%E4%B8%AD%E6%93%8A%E9%BC%93%EF%BC%9A%E5%84%AA%E4%BA%BA%E7%A5%9E%E9%BC%93 |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=Taiwan Panorama |language=en}}</ref>
The group has been practicing “Yun-Jiao” since 1996 to pursue self-improvement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=雲腳 |url=https://www.utheatre.org.tw/u-intro/u-skywalk |website=U Theatre |language=zh-tw}}</ref> Founder Liu Ruo-Yu coined this term to describe a training method that combines walking and mindfulness to calm the performers’ minds.<ref>{{Cite web |author=黃馨儀 |title=優人神鼓創辦人劉若瑀：與環境共生，雲腳貓空 |url=https://www.verse.com.tw/article/verse-books-maokongian02 |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=VERSE}}</ref> The concept is to “walk a day’s journey, drum a performance.” By 2016, they had walked over 13,000 kilometers, spreading their art from Taiwan to various parts of the world.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Yang |first=Ling-yuan |title=U-Theatre: Purifying Minds Through Drumming |url=http://www.taiwan-panorama.com/Articles/Details?Guid=35e90e0f-9451-4ef8-a731-ba492f7ad366&CatId=8&postname=%E5%9C%A8%E8%87%AA%E5%B7%B1%E7%9A%84%E5%AF%A7%E9%9D%9C%E4%B8%AD%E6%93%8A%E9%BC%93%EF%BC%9A%E5%84%AA%E4%BA%BA%E7%A5%9E%E9%BC%93 |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=Taiwan Panorama |language=en}}</ref>




In 1998, the production “Sound Of The Ocean” was invited to perform at the [[Festival d'Avignon|Avignon Arts Festival]] and received the award for “Best Show” from the renowned French newspaper [[Le Monde]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-12 |title=SOUND OF THE OCEAN & MEETING WITH BODHISATTVA / U THEATRE |url=https://tccny.moc.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=780&s=22958 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=Taipei Cultural Center in New York |language=en}}</ref> Local media praised the performance, comparing it to a majestic mountain deity descending from the Alps. The acclaim continued in 2000 when it was recognized as the “Most Popular Show” at the Lyon Dance Arts Festival in France, <ref>{{Cite web |title=U Theatre from Taiwan to perform "Sound of the Ocean" |url=https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200911/05/P200911050107.htm |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=www.info.gov.hk}}</ref> receiving further praise from Le Monde.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |title=The 1st. R.O.C. (Taiwan) Presidential Innovation Award Report |publisher=[[Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan)]]}}</ref>
In 1998, the production “Sound Of The Ocean” was invited to perform at the [[Festival d'Avignon|Avignon Arts Festival]] and received the award for “Best Show” from the renowned French newspaper [[Le Monde]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-12 |title=SOUND OF THE OCEAN & MEETING WITH BODHISATTVA / U THEATRE |url=https://tccny.moc.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=780&s=22958 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=Taipei Cultural Center in New York |language=en}}</ref> Local media praised the performance, comparing it to a majestic mountain deity descending from the Alps. The acclaim continued in 2000 when it was recognized as the “Most Popular Show” at the Lyon Dance Arts Festival in France, <ref>{{Cite web |title=U Theatre from Taiwan to perform "Sound of the Ocean" |url=https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200911/05/P200911050107.htm |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=www.info.gov.hk}}</ref> receiving further praise from Le Monde.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |title=The 1st. R.O.C. (Taiwan) Presidential Innovation Award Report |publisher=[[Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan)]]}}</ref>




In 2002, the production “Bodhisattva” won the “First Prize in Performing Arts” at the inaugural Taishin Arts Awards in Taiwan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taishin Arts Award |url=https://www.taishinart.org.tw/en/art-award-year.html |website=Taishin Bank Foundation for Art and Culture}}</ref> In 2014, the group received the “Republic of China (Taiwan) Presidential Innovation Award” in the group category.<ref name=":2" />
In 2002, the production “Bodhisattva” won the “First Prize in Performing Arts” at the inaugural Taishin Arts Awards in Taiwan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taishin Arts Award |url=https://www.taishinart.org.tw/en/art-award-year.html |website=Taishin Bank Foundation for Art and Culture}}</ref> In 2014, the group received the “Republic of China (Taiwan) Presidential Innovation Award” in the group category.<ref name=":2" />




In 2003, they embarked on developing and promoting performing arts education by offering drumming and martial arts training courses for elementary and junior high school students. In January 2006, they assumed management of Taipei City Government’s Yong An Art Center - Performing Arts School 36, with the goal of fostering community arts and culture and creating a cultural space that integrates physical, mental, and performing arts. In 2007, they collaborated with Taipei Jingwen High School to establish the “U-theater Performing Arts Class,” which incorporated performing arts into the high school curriculum and expanded their outreach through community and school involvement.<ref>{{Cite web |author=郭 |first=士榛 |title=優人神鼓新作 結合擊鼓與走路 |url=https://www.merit-times.com/NewsPage.aspx?unid=90428 |website=Merit Times |language=zh-Hant-TW}}</ref>
In 2003, they embarked on developing and promoting performing arts education by offering drumming and martial arts training courses for elementary and junior high school students. In January 2006, they assumed management of Taipei City Government’s Yong An Art Center - Performing Arts School 36, with the goal of fostering community arts and culture and creating a cultural space that integrates physical, mental, and performing arts. In 2007, they collaborated with Taipei Jingwen High School to establish the “U-theater Performing Arts Class,” which incorporated performing arts into the high school curriculum and expanded their outreach through community and school involvement.<ref>{{Cite web |author=郭 |first=士榛 |title=優人神鼓新作 結合擊鼓與走路 |url=https://www.merit-times.com/NewsPage.aspx?unid=90428 |website=Merit Times |language=zh-Hant-TW}}</ref>


On August 13, 2019, a fire consumed their theater situated on Mount Laochuan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Liu |first=Lyla |date=2019-12-03 |title=U-Theatre Taiwan rises from ashes |url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3829549 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=Taiwan News}}</ref> The fire destroyed the main building and over 200 musical instruments, amounting to an estimated loss of millions of dollars. On December 3 of the same year, U Theatre convened a press conference to announce the launch of a two-year reconstruction project.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-15 |title=Another long road for U-Theatre after mountain blaze |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2019/08/15/2003720501 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=Taipei Times}}</ref> The plan included temporary rehearsal spaces in the first year and a complete reconstruction of the mountain theater in the second year. They invited the public to actively engage and collaborate with the theater troupe in rebuilding the natural ecological theater.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chater |first=James |date=2020-08-31 |title=Called Home By Fire |url=https://newbloommag.net/2020/08/31/u-theatre-year/ |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=New Bloom Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>
On August 13, 2019, a fire consumed their theater situated on Mount Laochuan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Liu |first=Lyla |date=2019-12-03 |title=U-Theatre Taiwan rises from ashes |url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3829549 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=Taiwan News}}</ref> The fire destroyed the main building and over 200 musical instruments, amounting to an estimated loss of millions of dollars. On December 3 of the same year, U Theatre convened a press conference to announce the launch of a two-year reconstruction project.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-15 |title=Another long road for U-Theatre after mountain blaze |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2019/08/15/2003720501 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=Taipei Times}}</ref> The plan included temporary rehearsal spaces in the first year and a complete reconstruction of the mountain theater in the second year. They invited the public to actively engage and collaborate with the theater troupe in rebuilding the natural ecological theater.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chater |first=James |date=2020-08-31 |title=Called Home By Fire |url=https://newbloommag.net/2020/08/31/u-theatre-year/ |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=New Bloom Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>




In 2020, during their theater reconstruction, they faced the challenge of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |author=蔣 |first=曜宇 |title=優人神鼓浴火重生：在絕境中轉化成森林系劇團 |url=https://www.verse.com.tw/article/biz-culture-u-theater |website=VERSE |language=zh-tw}}</ref> Despite these obstacles, the theater troupe navigated through operational difficulties.<ref>{{Cite web |title=以山為家：「優人神鼓」山上劇場災後共建計畫，與自然重啟對話 |url=http://www.mottimes.com/cht/article_detail.php?serial=1105&type=1 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=MOT TIMES 明日誌 |language=en-US}}</ref> They staged the production “Conversation with Heaven” to mark the anniversary of the disaster. One year later, they toured the country, reviving the play “River Journey” as a heartfelt expression of gratitude to their supportive community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=將礦山中的力量帶回劇場！優人神鼓全新《轉山》腳踩土地串連科技創造異地即時共演 |url=http://www.mottimes.com/cht/article_detail.php?serial=2922&type=0 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=MOT TIMES 明日誌 |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2020, during their theater reconstruction, they faced the challenge of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |author=蔣 |first=曜宇 |title=優人神鼓浴火重生：在絕境中轉化成森林系劇團 |url=https://www.verse.com.tw/article/biz-culture-u-theater |website=VERSE |language=zh-tw}}</ref> Despite these obstacles, the theater troupe navigated through operational difficulties.<ref>{{Cite web |title=以山為家：「優人神鼓」山上劇場災後共建計畫，與自然重啟對話 |url=http://www.mottimes.com/cht/article_detail.php?serial=1105&type=1 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=MOT TIMES 明日誌 |language=en-US}}</ref> They staged the production “Conversation with Heaven” to mark the anniversary of the disaster. One year later, they toured the country, reviving the play “River Journey” as a heartfelt expression of gratitude to their supportive community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=將礦山中的力量帶回劇場！優人神鼓全新《轉山》腳踩土地串連科技創造異地即時共演 |url=http://www.mottimes.com/cht/article_detail.php?serial=2922&type=0 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=MOT TIMES 明日誌 |language=en-US}}</ref>



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U Theatre (Chinese: 優人神鼓; pinyin: yourén shéngǔ) is a performing arts group based in Taiwan, founded in 1988 by Liu Ruo-Yu on Mount Laochuan in the Muzha District of Taipei.[1]

In 1993, Huang Chih-Chun joined the group as the percussion director. Upholding the spirit of unity between Tao and the arts, U Theatre emphasizes the practice of "learning meditation first, drumming later." Its training core combines elements such as meditation, martial arts, and drumming, incorporating physical training inspired by theatre director Jerzy Grotowski, traditional martial arts, drumming, Tai Chi, Chinese opera, religious rituals, and Jing Zuo (sitting meditation). This unique fusion has led to the development of a performance form known as the “Contemporary Physical Training Method.”[2]

History

U Theatre is a Taiwan-based performing arts group founded in 1988 by Liu Ruo-Yu on Mount Laochuan in the Muzha District of Taipei. Huang Chih-Chun joined the group as the percussion director in 1993. [1]The group emphasizes “meditation as a foundation before drumming” and integrates multiple elements into their performances.[3] These include the drawing on theatre director Jerzy Grotowski’s inspiration, traditional martial arts, drumming, Tai Chi, Chinese opera, religious rituals, and Jing Zuo (sitting meditation). This unique approach has resulted in a distinct performance style known as the “Contemporary Physical Training Method” a method of meditation, martial arts, and drumming combining a holistic approach.[2]

The group has been practicing “Yun-Jiao” since 1996 to pursue self-improvement.[4] Founder Liu Ruo-Yu coined this term to describe a training method that combines walking and mindfulness to calm the performers’ minds.[5] The concept is to “walk a day’s journey, drum a performance.” By 2016, they had walked over 13,000 kilometers, spreading their art from Taiwan to various parts of the world.[6]

In 1998, the production “Sound Of The Ocean” was invited to perform at the Avignon Arts Festival and received the award for “Best Show” from the renowned French newspaper Le Monde.[7] Local media praised the performance, comparing it to a majestic mountain deity descending from the Alps. The acclaim continued in 2000 when it was recognized as the “Most Popular Show” at the Lyon Dance Arts Festival in France, [8] receiving further praise from Le Monde.[9]

In 2002, the production “Bodhisattva” won the “First Prize in Performing Arts” at the inaugural Taishin Arts Awards in Taiwan.[10] In 2014, the group received the “Republic of China (Taiwan) Presidential Innovation Award” in the group category.[9]

In 2003, they embarked on developing and promoting performing arts education by offering drumming and martial arts training courses for elementary and junior high school students. In January 2006, they assumed management of Taipei City Government’s Yong An Art Center - Performing Arts School 36, with the goal of fostering community arts and culture and creating a cultural space that integrates physical, mental, and performing arts. In 2007, they collaborated with Taipei Jingwen High School to establish the “U-theater Performing Arts Class,” which incorporated performing arts into the high school curriculum and expanded their outreach through community and school involvement.[11]

On August 13, 2019, a fire consumed their theater situated on Mount Laochuan.[12] The fire destroyed the main building and over 200 musical instruments, amounting to an estimated loss of millions of dollars. On December 3 of the same year, U Theatre convened a press conference to announce the launch of a two-year reconstruction project.[13] The plan included temporary rehearsal spaces in the first year and a complete reconstruction of the mountain theater in the second year. They invited the public to actively engage and collaborate with the theater troupe in rebuilding the natural ecological theater.[14]

In 2020, during their theater reconstruction, they faced the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] Despite these obstacles, the theater troupe navigated through operational difficulties.[16] They staged the production “Conversation with Heaven” to mark the anniversary of the disaster. One year later, they toured the country, reviving the play “River Journey” as a heartfelt expression of gratitude to their supportive community.[17]


References

  1. ^ a b Chang, Hsuan-Tzu (2014). "A Case Study of U-Theatre Illustrates the Development of Performing Arts Groups in Taiwan". Department of Drama Master's Thesis. National Taiwan University of Arts.
  2. ^ a b Yang, Ya-Li (2014). "How to Create Value Based on Core Competency of Spiritual Uplifting- An Example of U-theater". Management of Technology Master's Thesis. National University of Tainan.
  3. ^ "U-Theatre". Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  4. ^ "雲腳". U Theatre (in Chinese (Taiwan)).
  5. ^ 黃馨儀. "優人神鼓創辦人劉若瑀：與環境共生，雲腳貓空". VERSE. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  6. ^ Yang, Ling-yuan. "U-Theatre: Purifying Minds Through Drumming". Taiwan Panorama. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  7. ^ "SOUND OF THE OCEAN & MEETING WITH BODHISATTVA / U THEATRE". Taipei Cultural Center in New York. 2022-08-12. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  8. ^ "U Theatre from Taiwan to perform "Sound of the Ocean"". www.info.gov.hk. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  9. ^ a b The 1st. R.O.C. (Taiwan) Presidential Innovation Award Report. Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan).
  10. ^ "Taishin Arts Award". Taishin Bank Foundation for Art and Culture.
  11. ^ 郭, 士榛. "優人神鼓新作 結合擊鼓與走路". Merit Times (in Chinese).
  12. ^ Liu, Lyla (2019-12-03). "U-Theatre Taiwan rises from ashes". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  13. ^ "Another long road for U-Theatre after mountain blaze". Taipei Times. 2019-08-15. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  14. ^ Chater, James (2020-08-31). "Called Home By Fire". New Bloom Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  15. ^ 蔣, 曜宇. "優人神鼓浴火重生：在絕境中轉化成森林系劇團". VERSE (in Chinese (Taiwan)).
  16. ^ "以山為家：「優人神鼓」山上劇場災後共建計畫，與自然重啟對話". MOT TIMES 明日誌. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  17. ^ "將礦山中的力量帶回劇場！優人神鼓全新《轉山》腳踩土地串連科技創造異地即時共演". MOT TIMES 明日誌. Retrieved 2023-07-06.

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