Xi Meijuan, member of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference： I hope that the epidemic will quickly pass and really face-to-face communication with the audience.

　　Cctv news(Reporter Xie Botao, Liu Liang): At present, the epidemic situation in China is generally stable, but the impact of the epidemic on all walks of life has not completely subsided. Recently, a reporter from CCTV interviewed Xi Meijuan, a member of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and listened to her talk about the impact of the epidemic on her literary and art circles, her analysis of related industries, and those unforgettable people and events in the epidemic.

　　In the interview, Mr. Xi repeatedly stressed that she hoped that the epidemic would pass quickly, so that everything would be normal and she would have the opportunity to really communicate face to face with the audience.

　　Cctv reporterHello, Teacher Xi, thank you for accepting an interview with CCTV. As another member of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference in the literary and art circles, can you talk about the impact of the epidemic on your daily work? How do you face it positively and how do you seek "opportunities" in times of crisis?

　　Xi MeijuanI think the epidemic has really had a great impact on the literary and art circles, especially in our drama center, where stage plays are the main art form. In essence, stage plays should directly face the audience in the theater. However, because of the epidemic, the theater has hardly been opened since the beginning of this year.

　　In fact, everyone was trying to find a way to transmit information and explore various art forms through various channels at the first time. Many troupes in Shanghai interact with the audience through online communication, which should be "unprecedented".

　　As far as the epidemic situation is concerned, in many fields and aspects — — Especially in culture and art — — The mode of communication is also described as "unprecedented": the impact is also "unprecedented" and the form is also "unprecedented".

　　But in any case, everyone is looking for a feasible or temporary mode of communication. Although great changes have taken place, we still seek opportunities in times of crisis, hoping for an opportunity. Since the beginning, people in the cultural and artistic circles have never stopped thinking and exploring, and everyone is looking for opportunities. I think this is particularly touching, at least it makes people see hope.

　　However, because the essence of theater art needs to face the audience directly, our greatest wish in our hearts is that the epidemic situation will pass quickly, so that the epidemic situation can be overcome as soon as possible, so that the cultural form can be normalized and we can really communicate with the audience again.

　　Cctv reporterThe epidemic affected everyone. Can you talk about the person or thing that impressed you the most?

　　Xi MeijuanIn the whole epidemic, I was very moved by the contribution of ordinary workers in China.

　　Although everyone has adapted now, when the epidemic just happened, everyone was quite ignorant and a little nervous, and they were afraid to come out at home. Later, they knew that it was safe after the protection was in place. So sometimes, I will wear a mask and goggles to parks and street gardens, which are relatively open and have good air circulation, and go for a walk and move. I can see some hard-working people every time.

　　When you ask me this question, I immediately think of these ordinary people. For example, in the park, when the epidemic is serious, I can see some cleaning workers, and I don’t think they have ever rested. At that time, because there were no pedestrians, I saw them sweeping the floor in the open roads and gardens to keep the city clean and tidy, just like stylists and makeup artists in the city. Although no one, although silent, they are working every day.

　　The epidemic has lasted for such a long time, and if your home is not cleaned for a month or two, it will be like a trash can. How can a city make it stagnate? At this time, who keeps the city clean and tidy? In fact, it is these ordinary workers.

　　Therefore, I deeply feel that it is not only necessary to go directly to the forefront of the fight against the epidemic, but these people who can make the city run normally actually contribute a lot.

　　Therefore, I have a kind of admiration from the heart for all the people who don’t stop working in the society in a special period.

　　Cctv reporterWhat do you think of the future of online communication methods for theaters, performing groups, etc?

　　Xi MeijuanI think everyone will pay more attention to this form of online recently. In the future, every literary and art group may consider online communication.

　　Of course, we are eager to wear new clothes, dress up, go to the theater and feel the theater atmosphere as usual. This is a traditional main form. However, this epidemic has also given us a lot of enlightenment. It is not that we only think of online communication when there is no way now. Maybe after the social performance market returns to normal, this way will continue to exist and gradually become more perfect.

　　Therefore, the epidemic will give birth to other market forms, and there should be quite a lot. It is unlikely to be particularly thoughtful now. After all, it is only a few months, but it will certainly attract the attention and consideration of all professionals, and some people will try their best to do it.

　　Of course, it is impossible to spread it completely through online communication, such as our performance form — — Stage play — — It must be directly facing the audience. This atmosphere is different from online. Sometimes going to the theater is to feel the atmosphere, and you must go in person. The online experience may not be strong.

　　Cctv reporterWhat do you think are the possible impacts of the epidemic on the film and television drama industry?

　　Xi MeijuanFor film and television dramas, the biggest impact of the epidemic is to stop work and there is no way to shoot, but its manifestation has not changed much. Relatively speaking, the cinema is better than the theater, and movies and TV plays are less restricted by the form than the drama, so they can also be watched on the mobile phone. But like watching movies, you should still go to the cinema, which provides an all-round artistic enjoyment.

　　So, what I really want to say is that I hope the epidemic will pass quickly and let everything get normal.

　　Cctv reporterYou are absolutely right. This is our common hope. Thank you again for your interview with CCTV. I wish you good health and all the best. (Proofreading: Song Chunyan)