The graphic black-and-white simplicity of the staging — from the scrolls of translucent rice paper that descend from the rafters with lines of ink slowly trickling down them, to the simple black costumes — provide the perfect setting for the dance. Kudos go to lighting designer Chang Tsan-tao (張贊桃), while credit for the staging goes to Lin Hwai-min.
Though some reviewers have called the piece “arid,” I relish its starkness, and it was wonderful to be able to see the full trilogy in one place.
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