An analysis of the deconstruction and interpretation of literary masterpieces by stage plays: Mainly focusing on Dream of the Red Chamber

Abstract

This article uses the stage play adaptation of Dream of the Red Chamber as a case study to explore how contemporary dance productions interpret, deconstruct, and innovate upon the original literary work. It examines the challenges these adaptations face in the context of modern literary transformation, focusing on aspects such as narrative deconstruction, visual design, ideological reshaping, and audience reception. Through the above analysis and research, it is confirmed that a successful adaptation should achieve three breakthroughs-constructing a multipart dialogue structure at the narrative level, completing the creative transformation of cultural symbols at the visual level, and forming an open interpretive space for audience participation at the meaning level. These findings offer methodological insights for the contemporary translation of classic literary works and open up new paths for the international dissemination of Chinese stage art.