Mumble Jumble
Cacophony of the Era, Singing While Laughing
Mumble Jumble is a comedy representative of Taiwan's society in response to the elections. The play is a parody of not only Taiwan politics but democracy in general. Created through improvisation, Mumble Jumble leads the audience through the seemingly mad emotional landscape of pre-election politics on Taiwan. The performance romps through hilarious farce and sober contemplation. The play serves as an observation of society.
Script: Collective creation led by Stan Lai and Ismene Ting
Inspired by Edward Lam and Hu Enwei's Giliguru
Creative Process Participated by Zhao Ziqiang, Li Jianchang, Lai Fanyun, Liu Hanya, Chen Lihua, Wei Yicheng, Lu Yihui
Directed by Ismene Ting and Stan Lai
Cast: Chen Lihua, Li Jianchang, Wei Yicheng, Lu Yihui, Lai Fanyun, Liu Hanya, Zhao Ziqiang, Xu Tongen
Stan Lai as the Lightbulb
Ismene Ting as the Vietnamese Bride
Scenic and Multimedia Projection Design: Hu Enwei
Lighting Design: Michael Lizen Chien
Sound Design: Du Duzhi
Costume Design: Christine Suzuka and Gyokurei Suzuka
Executive Producer: Nai-chu Ding
World Premier: 11/28/2003 National Theater
