2019 Production Silence
From a young age, many people are taught to listen but not to speak. Personal opinions and thoughts are often shaped or even restrained by parental expectations. This mindset is particularly common in traditional communities in southern Taiwan.
As society evolves, changing social values influence how parents shape expectations for their children. These expectations can resemble an invisible protective net, quietly guiding and defining the future path of the next generation.
In this work, Artistic Director Huang Wen-Jen transforms his personal experiences of growing up into choreography. Through the piece, he attempts to reveal the values embedded in contemporary society and the perspectives of the older generation.
Ultimately, the work raises a question: Are these expectations a form of protection or a form of constraint?