- xiaosheng. In
Taiwanese opera there are four
subtypes in Dan (旦; tòaⁿ) roles.
Laodan (老旦; lāu-tòaⁿ):
elder female supporting character ku dan (苦旦; khó͘-tòaⁿ):...
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roles were
originally divided into five subtypes. Old
women were pla**** by
laodan,
martial women were wudan,
young female warriors were daomadan, virtuous...
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amateur Peking opera troupes. In her
latter years, Phan took on the role of
laodan (old lady) as well. Phan was a
recipient of the 1992
Cultural Medallion...
- also
other kind of Mang
which are
specially made for
female actresses,
laodan, and
palace eunuchs. The
colours used in the Mang also have
clear symbolism:...
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major role types: Sheng: male lead Xiaosheng:
young male Dan:
female lead
Laodan: old
female Xiaodan (小旦):
young female Chou:
clown Jing:
comic Zhongjing...
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Female roles,
including Zhengdan (main
female roles),
Huadan (young women),
Laodan (older women), and
Wudan (martial women). Jing [净]:
Roles with exaggerated...
- Huadan: A
vivacious and
unmarried woman. Qingyi: A
virtuous and
elite woman.
Laodan: An old woman. Caidan: A
female clown role. The
Huaihai opera is fairly...
