The China Theatre Association is a subordinate of the

China Federation of Literary and Art Circles China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (''CFLAC'' ), established in July 1949, is a Chinese people's organization composed of nationwide associations of writers and artists. CFLAC is one of the founders of CPPCC ( Chinese People's Political Co ...

(CFLAC). Founded on July 24, 1949, the organisation was initially named the China National Theatre Workers Association. In 1953, it was renamed the China Theatre Association. So far it has more than 11,000 registered members, with branch associations across the nation.

History

China Theatre Association was founded in July 1949 with the name of China National Theatre Workers Association. In 1953 China National Theatre Workers Association changed its name to China Theatre Association. In 1981, it joined the International Association of Artists and founded the Chinese Center. At the end of 1987, it had more than 7,000 registered members. In late 2008, it had more than 10,364 registered members. On 30 June 2005,

Plum blossom Award The China Theatre Plum Blossom Award (), more commonly the Plum Blossom Award, is the highest theatrical award in China. It is awarded by the China Theatre Association. Several Taiwanese have also won the award, such as Wei Hai-min. History The ...

Art Troupe was set up. On 16 July 2015,

Pu Cunxin Pu Cunxin (; born 31 July 1953), also known as Pu Quanxin, is a Chinese actor who has served as Chairman of China Theatre Association since July 2015. He is or was a member of the Beijing Experimental Theater Troupe. Biography Pu had a rough ch ...

was chosen as its Chair in the Eighth National Congress of China Theatre Association.

Major officials

(Chairman) * Shang Changrong (Honorary chairman) * Yu Kuizhi, Wang Xiaoying, Feng Yuping, Li Shujian, Yang Fengyi, Shen Tiemei,

Mao Weitao Mao Weitao (born 8 August 1962) is a Chinese Yue opera actress-singer who usually portrays '' Sheng'' roles (i.e. male characters). A founding member of the acclaimed Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe who also served as its president from 199 ...

, Luo Huaizhen, Meng Bing, Meng Guanglu, Liu Ping, and Han Sheng (Vice-Chairman) * Zhou Guang, Cui Wei, and Zhu Zhengming (Deputy Secretary-General) * Liu Housheng, former vice chairman

List of chairmen

Awards

China Theater Awards were established in 2005, it comprises

Plum Blossom Prize The China Theatre Plum Blossom Award (), more commonly the Plum Blossom Award, is the highest theatrical award in China. It is awarded by the China Theatre Association. Several Taiwanese have also won the award, such as Wei Hai-min. History The ...

for stage performance (founded in 1983) and the Cao Yu Theater Award for writing (founded in 1981).

Academic journal

''China Theatre'' (founded in 1954) was its official journal.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:China Theatre Association 1949 establishments in China Arts organizations based in China Arts organizations established in 1949 Theatre in China