故事架得起，人物撑不住（看台人语）

Core Viewpoint - The original play "Wanguan Fire" by director Shao Zehui explores the concept of "leading role" through the relationship between costumes and actors, presenting a novel perspective. The new work "Next Scene" continues to focus on the state of traditional opera, centering on the relationship between a father and son from a Peking opera family, but lacks the brilliance of the previous work [1]. Summary by Relevant Sections - Character Dynamics: The father, Tang Hongming, is talented and deeply understands the Tang school of art but is cynical and unconventional, having failed in business abroad. The son, Tang Chi, is dedicated to the inheritance and promotion of Tang school art, influenced by his grandfather, but suffers from a terminal illness [1]. - Conflict Themes: The conflict between father and son exists on both ethical and artistic levels, with differing understandings of the inheritance of Tang school art and the current state of Peking opera. The work metaphorically addresses the fragility of human life and questions the future of ancient art forms [1]. - Emotional Depth: The father-son relationship encapsulates the richness of traditional culture, grounding the grand theme of the development and inheritance of opera in genuine and simple emotions. However, the carefully designed relationship lacks fully developed character portrayals, leading to a hurried narrative that neglects the psychological changes of the characters during the events [1].