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‘Crazy TV’ sequel is pure fun
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FOLLOWING the success of 2011’s “Crazy TV,” the production team behind the play has put together a sequel under the direction of Taiwan’s Tse Nim-Cho in collaboration with Shanghai Media Group.
Coming to the stage this August, “Crazy TV 2 — Talented Show” promises more fun and hijinks in the manner of its predecessor.
Inspired by the popularity of talent search competitions in reality shows such as “China’s Got Talent,” “The Voice of China,” and many others, the plot follows a struggling TV station that stages a last-ditch attempt to survive by putting on an interactive talent show live on the Internet. To draw more viewers, the station scripts the entire competition. But through unexpected events, the false becomes reality, with comic results.
“These talent search competitions are incredibly popular in China right now, with about 10 years of history now,” says Ma Chencheng, SMG Live Deputy General Manager. “Through this play, we hope to reveal what shows look for in contestants, key points, and the untold stories and dreams of contestants who may have been eliminated early on and never gained stardom.”
A mix of stars
Calling on a mix of TV personalities, hosts and theater actors, the show assembles a diverse cast. Tang Congsheng, or Cong Cong, a Taiwanese actor and TV host, plays the lead role. Zheng Lin, a host for Shanghai television, plays a self-important “drama queen” judge on the fictional talent show.
“Crazy TV 2” has some new tricks and techniques up its sleeve, including a rotating stage that will portray both the recording studio of the fictional talent show and the backstage areas that are usually hidden on television. Through the cunning set design, the theater audience also becomes the audience for the recording studio featured in the play.
Unlike other plays, which demand stricter etiquette, “Crazy TV 2” tolerates and even encourages audience cell phone use.
Audience members will be invited to use their phones to send in comments, which will be projected onto a screen. The actors will react to those comments and improvise from them, making for an exciting and dynamic show.
Date: August 28-31, 7:30pm
Venue: Shanghai Arts Theater, 466 Jiangning Rd
Tickets: 280-680 yuan
Tel: 962-388
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