During the Republican era, wars and conflicts were frequent. On stage, the "Overlord" sings with resounding passion, while below, the absurd spectacle of life unfolds. They must both secure the opera troupe's livelihood and appease the audience in their seats. Once the curtain rises, how should this play be performed?
Chen Peisi
侯喜亭
Huang Bo
大嗓儿
Jiang Wu
洪大帅
Yin Zheng
金啸天
Yang Haoyu
吴经理
Yu Shaoqun
凤小桐
Dayu Chen
徐明礼
徐卓儿
思玥
Yin Zhusheng
刘八爷
During the Republican era, wars and conflicts were frequent. On stage, the "Overlord" sings with resounding passion, while below, the absurd spectacle of life unfolds. They must both secure the opera troupe's livelihood and appease the audience in their seats. Once the curtain rises, how should this play be performed?
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