"30多年前，我曾说，在昆石、琼花与并蒂莲这'昆山三宝'之外，昆山还有一个宝，是任何地方都 没有的。"聊起昆山昆曲，一头银发的蔡正仁两眼有神。当时，昆山相关领导好奇地问："那是什么 宝？"蔡正仁笃定地回答："昆曲！这个宝是任何地方抢不走的，就是昆山的宝。" 随着保护与弘扬昆曲的事业推进，建设一个专业演出场所成为昆山迫切的现实所需。"当时，我们 察看的选址还是一片农田，后来建成了当时比较现代化的昆山大戏院，也就是现在昆山当代昆剧院的所 在地。"蔡正仁说。2015年，作为全国第8个昆剧专业院团，昆山当代昆剧院成立，被亲切地称为"昆 昆"，翻开了昆曲发展的新篇。 昨（12月19日）晚，在"十载昆韵·传薪致远"昆山当代昆剧院主题交流会上，昆曲名角、名作接连 亮相，"昆曲+"项目接连签约，进一步展现昆曲的当代生命力。 昆曲姓"昆"。10年前，当昆山当代昆剧院在昆曲故乡诞生时，许多人投来疑问的目光：在这个现代 化城市，一个县级院团，能否承载起六百年昆曲的传承与创新使命？10年后，答案在舞台上绽放。作为 经济发展的"优等生"，昆山着力打造好戏连台的昆曲艺术殿堂，再现新时代玉山雅集的繁华盛况，让昆 山成为读懂人文经济学的精彩 ...

Core Viewpoint - The "Youth Version of Peony Pavilion" has successfully engaged a new generation of performers and audiences, revitalizing Kunqu opera and integrating traditional culture with modern sensibilities [1][4]. Group 1: Performance and Audience Engagement - The first performance of the "Youth Version of Peony Pavilion" at Southeast University featured an 86% cast of post-2000 actors, with an average age of around 22 years [1]. - The production has been performed over 500 times in 20 years, becoming a representative work of "youth literature and art" [1]. - The success of the youth version is attributed to government support, social recognition, and public appreciation for Kunqu [1]. Group 2: Training and Artistic Development - The production began in 2003, focusing on cultivating artistic talent through a rigorous three-month training program that included 10-hour daily sessions [2]. - The training covered various aspects of performance, leading to significant improvements among young actors, who are seen as the torchbearers for Kunqu's future [2]. - The adaptation of the script aimed to bridge classical drama with modern audiences while preserving the essence of the original work [2]. Group 3: Cultural Significance and Modern Relevance - The recent production of "Handan Ji" demonstrates Kunqu's ability to respond to contemporary needs while respecting traditional narratives [3]. - The evolution of Kunqu is closely linked to cultural development, with the "Youth Version of Peony Pavilion" being a systematic cultural and social project [3]. - The goal is to guide modern audiences to appreciate the beauty of Kunqu, ensuring its relevance in contemporary life [3][4]. Group 4: Innovation and Future Prospects - The integration of diverse cultural resources and innovative approaches is essential for the ongoing vitality of Kunqu [4]. - The "Youth Version of Peony Pavilion" serves as an artistic bridge between Kunqu and contemporary society, illustrating the dynamic nature of traditional culture [4].