Theater Troupe

Folk theater is a representation of local culture in China a reflection of its characteristics Hu Jie filmed a mobile theater troupes performance and as well their backstage drama This is a Henan opera troupe they perform in rural areas of Henan and Shandong They contact village officials in advance negotiate a price and then come to perform Such performances are welcomed by the villagers The troupe is a closed small society There is a strict hierarchical system inside The protagonist of the troupe is usually invited from the staterun troupe to support the scene These people eat delicious and spicy food and the boss treats them indifferently But child actors are like child labor in the troupe Children are called apprentices but are actually exploited and used like slaves Children slowly grow into actors and then find a partner in the troupe and get married Women similarly are not treated well they shine on the stage but offstage theyre abused