About Us

Founded in 2015, Saying Theatre is the only Chinese drama club at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
We are devoted to bringing original performance of modern dramas to students and any drama lovers in Madison.
We usually work on one show and put it on public performance for free annually.
Featured

01 "Hello, Insanity" Documentary

In 2017, Saying Theatre brought Hello, Insanity on stage.

 Having these 7 "insane" people to perform, we went through a lot.

Fun Facts
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Fact 1

Almost everyone in Saying Theatre has multiple roles. A screenwriter who doesn't want to be an actor is not a good stage manager.

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Fact 2

Actors in Saying Theatre play hard, but they always provide the best performances.

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Fact 3

The PR team is usually very mischievous. Do not displease them, or you will see yourself as a part of a meme.

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Fact 4

We can speak and type amazingly fast. When they get hyped, 100 messages in 2 minutes is "possimpible".

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Fact 5

Audiences will stand up and applaud for more than 3 minutes at the end of every performance.

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Fact 6

We insists on free performance though we are broke; but we also have a dream of donating a theater to the school.

Our Histories
《枕头人》公演

April 2022

April 2022

《枕头人》公演
实验戏剧《空白》演出

March 2022

March 2022

实验戏剧《空白》演出
《如月疑云》公演

December 2021

KISARAGI Performance

After two and a half years, Saying Theatre finally returned to the theater after a series of twists and turns, successfully completing two public performances in one day.

December 2021

KISARAGI Performance

After two and a half years, Saying Theatre finally returned to the theater after a series of twists and turns, successfully completing two public performances in one day.

《如月疑云》公演
ISS Global Café

November 2021

ISS Global Café

The second Global Café hosted by Saying Theatre and ISS. This time we chose "White rabbit, red rabbit", a play that each actor can perform once a lifetime.

November 2021

ISS Global Café

The second Global Café hosted by Saying Theatre and ISS. This time we chose "White rabbit, red rabbit", a play that each actor can perform once a lifetime.

ISS Global Café
《恋爱的犀牛》线上直播

April 2021

"Rhinoceros in Love" Online Performance

The second audio performance from Saying Theatre and was live on Bilibili. "Sunset is time of the day when I have the worst eyesight..."

April 2021

"Rhinoceros in Love" Online Performance

The second audio performance from Saying Theatre and was live on Bilibili. "Sunset is time of the day when I have the worst eyesight..."

《恋爱的犀牛》线上直播
《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》线上直播

December 2020

"Red Rose and White Rose" Online Performance

After one and a half years of preparations, Saying Theatre's first audio drama was published on Youtube and Bilibili. Devoted wife vs. Alluring mattress. If you are Zhenbao, who would you choose?

December 2020

"Red Rose and White Rose" Online Performance

After one and a half years of preparations, Saying Theatre's first audio drama was published on Youtube and Bilibili. Devoted wife vs. Alluring mattress. If you are Zhenbao, who would you choose?

《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》线上直播
线上观剧

November 2020

"Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land" Online Review

Spend an interesting and safe Thanksgiving with us while watching our past great performance "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land"!

November 2020

"Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land" Online Review

Spend an interesting and safe Thanksgiving with us while watching our past great performance "Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land"!

线上观剧
立冬剧本杀

November 2020

Winter "Murder Mystery" Game

Our second "Murder Mystery" game online party. Stay home and stay safe!

November 2020

Winter "Murder Mystery" Game

Our second "Murder Mystery" game online party. Stay home and stay safe!

立冬剧本杀
线上剧本杀

April 2020

Online "Murder Mystery" Game

Our first "Murder Mystery" game online party. Stay home and stay safe!

April 2020

Online "Murder Mystery" Game

Our first "Murder Mystery" game online party. Stay home and stay safe!

线上剧本杀
ISS Global Café

February 2020

ISS Global Café

An in-person event hosted by Saying Theatre and ISS, featuring activities that educate people about Chinese culture, Theatre art and various aspects about stage production.

February 2020

ISS Global Café

An in-person event hosted by Saying Theatre and ISS, featuring activities that educate people about Chinese culture, Theatre art and various aspects about stage production.

ISS Global Café
CSSA at UW-Madison 春晚小品

February 2020

CSSA Chinese Spring Festival Sketch Comedy: Car Sales

We performed the classic Chinese sketch comedy Car Sales at the Annual CSSA Chinese Spring Festival.

February 2020

CSSA Chinese Spring Festival Sketch Comedy: Car Sales

We performed the classic Chinese sketch comedy Car Sales at the Annual CSSA Chinese Spring Festival.

CSSA at UW-Madison 春晚小品
《驴得水》读本会 + 即兴表演

September 2019

Mr. Donkey Script Appreciation + Improv

An event that gave the Theatre fans in Madison an opportunity to experience acting.

September 2019

Mr. Donkey Script Appreciation + Improv

An event that gave the Theatre fans in Madison an opportunity to experience acting.

《驴得水》读本会 + 即兴表演
《驴得水》公演

April 2019

Mr. Donkey Performance

We performed the play Mr. Donkey twice on April 13th and April 14th at Mitchell Theatre. “I will tell you a joke, please don’t cry.”

April 2019

Mr. Donkey Performance

We performed the play Mr. Donkey twice on April 13th and April 14th at Mitchell Theatre. “I will tell you a joke, please don’t cry.”

《驴得水》公演
CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品

February 2019

CSSA Chinese Spring Festival Sketch Comedy

We performed the classic Chinese sketch comedy “Strange symptoms” and "Stir-fried pork and bias".

February 2019

CSSA Chinese Spring Festival Sketch Comedy

We performed the classic Chinese sketch comedy “Strange symptoms” and "Stir-fried pork and bias".

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品
《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》观剧x微读本

October 2018

Red Rose White Rose Play Appreciation

Read selected scenes from the play and watch a recording of the performance(Hailu Qin version).

October 2018

Red Rose White Rose Play Appreciation

Read selected scenes from the play and watch a recording of the performance(Hailu Qin version).

《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》观剧x微读本
戏言xCSSA 演员的诞生

February 2018

Saying Theatre x CSSA The Birth of An Actor

Saying Theatre and CSSA at UW-Madison collaboratively hosted an acting competition. We can’t offer the winner Oscars, but we do have Lancôme, speaker, and Kindle!

February 2018

Saying Theatre x CSSA The Birth of An Actor

Saying Theatre and CSSA at UW-Madison collaboratively hosted an acting competition. We can’t offer the winner Oscars, but we do have Lancôme, speaker, and Kindle!

戏言xCSSA 演员的诞生
CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品

February 2018

CSSA Chinese Spring Festival Sketch Comedy

Saying Theatre again performed at the CSSA Chinese Spring Festival. A regular program of the festival.

February 2018

CSSA Chinese Spring Festival Sketch Comedy

Saying Theatre again performed at the CSSA Chinese Spring Festival. A regular program of the festival.

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品
《你好,疯子》公演

November 2017

"The Insanity" Performance

We performed "The Insanity" twice from November 18th to the 19th at Hemsley Theatre. “Medication or Electrocution? ”

November 2017

"The Insanity" Performance

We performed "The Insanity" twice from November 18th to the 19th at Hemsley Theatre. “Medication or Electrocution? ”

《你好,疯子》公演
《茶馆》观剧

October 2017

"Teahouse" Viewing

We gathered a group of theatre fans at a crisp fall night, and watched the Lao She classic "Teahouse".

October 2017

"Teahouse" Viewing

We gathered a group of theatre fans at a crisp fall night, and watched the Lao She classic "Teahouse".

《茶馆》观剧
成长为独立社团

August 2017

Become independent from CSSA

Saying Theatre grew enough to become an independent UW-Madison student organization.

August 2017

Become independent from CSSA

Saying Theatre grew enough to become an independent UW-Madison student organization.

成长为独立社团
建立微信公众号

March 2017

Create Wechat Public Account

March 29th at 8:37PM, we created our own wechat public account and published our first article titled “Nice to see you all. Welcome to the Saying There's main channel”.

March 2017

Create Wechat Public Account

March 29th at 8:37PM, we created our own wechat public account and published our first article titled “Nice to see you all. Welcome to the Saying There's main channel”.

建立微信公众号
《暗恋桃花源》读本会

March 2017

Secret Love in Peach Blossom Spring Play Appreciation

The first Saying Theatre hosted play reading event opened to the public “Everything has been motionless. The night, the moon, the street light, the bench.”

March 2017

Secret Love in Peach Blossom Spring Play Appreciation

The first Saying Theatre hosted play reading event opened to the public “Everything has been motionless. The night, the moon, the street light, the bench.”

《暗恋桃花源》读本会
CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声《罗密欧与朱丽叶》

January 2017

CSSA Chinese Spring Festival Sketch Comedy: Romeo and Juliet

Saying Theatre performed another sketch comedy at the festival, Saying Theatre had become a Spring Festival regular since then.

January 2017

CSSA Chinese Spring Festival Sketch Comedy: Romeo and Juliet

Saying Theatre performed another sketch comedy at the festival, Saying Theatre had become a Spring Festival regular since then.

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声《罗密欧与朱丽叶》
《旧事》公演

December 2016

"The Old Story" Performance

The Old Story was performed on December 3rd, 2016. The play was based on the webisode Soul Ferry. During the age of Chaos, no disaster is more depressing than laughter. All the love and hatred flew by, witnessed by my eyes, are gone as the butterfly crosses over the hillside.

December 2016

"The Old Story" Performance

The Old Story was performed on December 3rd, 2016. The play was based on the webisode Soul Ferry. During the age of Chaos, no disaster is more depressing than laughter. All the love and hatred flew by, witnessed by my eyes, are gone as the butterfly crosses over the hillside.

《旧事》公演
《暗恋桃花源》公演

March 2016

"Secret Love in Peach Blossom" Performance

Saying Theatre's first play Secret Love in Peach Blossom was performed on March 13th. Ziji Liu, every petal is your name, and every petal is your story.

March 2016

"Secret Love in Peach Blossom" Performance

Saying Theatre's first play Secret Love in Peach Blossom was performed on March 13th. Ziji Liu, every petal is your name, and every petal is your story.

《暗恋桃花源》公演
《暗恋桃花源》CSSA春晚演出

February 2016

CSSA Chinese Spring Festival Play: Secret Love in Peach Blossom Spring

The first public show of Saying Theatre. “That year, on Nanyang Street, there was a peach tree. The tree is in full bloom.”

February 2016

CSSA Chinese Spring Festival Play: Secret Love in Peach Blossom Spring

The first public show of Saying Theatre. “That year, on Nanyang Street, there was a peach tree. The tree is in full bloom.”

《暗恋桃花源》CSSA春晚演出
第一次会议

March 2015

First org meeting

The first batch of newbies had their first meeting.

March 2015

First org meeting

The first batch of newbies had their first meeting.

第一次会议
第一次招新

February 2015

First Recruitment

Saying theatre recruited the first batch of newbies

February 2015

First Recruitment

Saying theatre recruited the first batch of newbies

第一次招新
CSSA主席团决定成立子社团话剧社

February 2015

CSSA formed Saying Theatre as its suborganization

The birth of Saying Theatre :)

February 2015

CSSA formed Saying Theatre as its suborganization

The birth of Saying Theatre :)

CSSA主席团决定成立子社团话剧社
《枕头人》公演

Apr 2022

《枕头人》公演

时隔五年,戏言人回到主场Hemsley Theatre,完成了话剧《枕头人》的两场公演。第一次尝试六天tech,也顺利完成一年公演两部话剧的极限操作。

实验戏剧《空白》演出

Mar 2022

实验戏剧《空白》演出

一部没有排练、没有导演、演员登台后才能看到剧本、每个人一生只能表演一次的戏剧,在戏言人和观众共同的参与下,圆满落幕。

《如月疑云》公演

Dec 2021

《如月疑云》公演

时隔两年半,戏言人终于在一波三折之后又回到了剧场,顺利在一天之内完成两场公演。

ISS Global Café

Nov 2021

ISS Global Café

戏言剧社第二次与ISS联合举办Global Cafe。这一次,我们选择演出《白兔子,红兔子》,一部一个演员一辈子只能演一次的剧。

《恋爱的犀牛》线上直播

Apr 2021

《恋爱的犀牛》线上直播

戏言的第二部线上戏剧成功在Bilibili直播。“黄昏是我一天中视力最差的时候......”

《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》线上直播

Dec 2020

《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》线上直播

经过一年半的筹备,戏言第一部广播剧《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》在Bilibili和YouTube同步直播。圣洁的妻vs.热烈的情妇,如果你是佟振保,你选谁?

线上观剧

Nov 2020

线上观剧

与戏言相约线上观看历年戏言大戏《暗恋桃花源》,待在家里度过一个有趣又安全的感恩节吧!

立冬剧本杀

Nov 2020

立冬剧本杀

戏言剧社第二次举办剧本杀活动,采用Zoom进行的多人在线游戏拥有比App更优秀的游戏体验。

线上剧本杀

Apr 2020

线上剧本杀

疫情期间戏言剧社开展了剧社的第一次剧本杀线上活动。戏言提醒您:多玩剧本杀,少做键盘侠。

ISS Global Café

Feb 2020

ISS Global Café

戏言剧社与ISS联合举办的Global Cafe活动传播中国文化,宣传话剧艺术,介绍话剧表演的台前与幕后。

CSSA at UW-Madison 春晚小品

Feb 2020

CSSA at UW-Madison 春晚小品

戏言一如往常参加了CSSA at UW-Madison春晚,演出了改编版的经典小品《卖车》。

《驴得水》读本会 + 即兴表演

Sep 2019

《驴得水》读本会 + 即兴表演

2019年的秋天通过《驴得水》读本会即兴表演小活动,戏言为麦屯的话剧粉丝们提供了一次浅尝话剧表演滋味的机会。

《驴得水》公演

Apr 2019

《驴得水》公演

话剧《驴得水》在4月13-14日于Mitchell Theatre进行了两场公演。“讲个笑话,你可别哭。”

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品

Feb 2019

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品

戏言再一次参加CSSA at UW-Madison春晚并表演了相声《怪治病》和小品《偏见炝炒红烧肉》。

《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》观剧x微读本

Oct 2018

《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》观剧x微读本

我们一同研读剧本经典片段,品读红玫瑰与白玫瑰的细腻。

戏言xCSSA 演员的诞生

Feb 2018

戏言xCSSA 演员的诞生

戏言剧社联手CSSA at UW-Madison共同举办大型演技比拼活动“演员的诞生”。虽然我们给不了你奥斯卡,但我们能给你兰蔻,音箱和Kindle啊!

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品

Feb 2018

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品

戏言又一次参加了CSSA at UW-Madison春晚并进行相声小品演出。CSSA传统节目。

《你好,疯子》公演

Nov 2017

《你好,疯子》公演

话剧《你好,疯子》在11月18-19日于Hemsley Theatre进行两场公演。“吃药还是电击?”

《茶馆》观剧

Oct 2017

《茶馆》观剧

一个金秋夜晚聚集了一批话剧粉丝,观看了老舍的经典话剧《茶馆》。

成长为独立社团

Aug 2017

成长为独立社团

戏言剧社成长壮大,正式注册为UW-Madison独立社团。

建立微信公众号

Mar 2017

建立微信公众号

3月29日8:37PM我们建立了自己的微信公众号并发送了第一篇推送《初次见面!欢迎来到戏言剧社主频道!》。

《暗恋桃花源》读本会

Mar 2017

《暗恋桃花源》读本会

戏言第一次举办对外的剧本围读活动。“一切都停止了,这夜晚停止了,那月亮停止了,那街灯,这个秋千。”

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声《罗密欧与朱丽叶》

Jan 2017

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声《罗密欧与朱丽叶》

戏言参加了CSSA at UW-Madison春晚并表演了相声,从此戏言成为了每年CSSA春晚的常客。

《旧事》公演

Dec 2016

《旧事》公演

《旧事》于12月3日公演,剧本改编自悬疑灵异题材网络剧《灵魂摆渡》。“是否混沌时代笑语比悲悯沉重/ 多少爱恨情仇冷眼看透/ 最后蝴蝶飞过冰冷的山丘/ 全都化作乌有”

《暗恋桃花源》公演

Mar 2016

《暗恋桃花源》公演

3月12日,戏言剧社出品的第一部话剧《暗恋桃花源》正式公演。 “刘子骥,每一片都是你的名字,每一片都是你的故事。”

《暗恋桃花源》CSSA春晚演出

Feb 2016

《暗恋桃花源》CSSA春晚演出

“那一年,在南阳街,有一棵桃树。桃树上面开花了。” 戏言第一次的公开亮相,给大家的新年增添了一分喜庆。

第一次会议

Mar 2015

第一次会议

戏言剧社第一批社员们进行了首次会晤。招了人就要开会。

第一次招新

Feb 2015

第一次招新

戏言剧社招进了第一批社员。建了社团就要招人。

CSSA主席团决定成立子社团话剧社

Feb 2015

CSSA主席团决定成立子社团话剧社

在这个春光明媚的三月,戏言剧社正式成立了!!!

Apr 2022

《枕头人》公演

时隔五年,戏言人回到主场Hemsley Theatre,完成了话剧《枕头人》的两场公演。第一次尝试六天tech,也顺利完成一年公演两部话剧的极限操作。

《枕头人》公演

Mar 2022

实验戏剧《空白》演出

一部没有排练、没有导演、演员登台后才能看到剧本、每个人一生只能表演一次的戏剧,在戏言人和观众共同的参与下,圆满落幕。

实验戏剧《空白》演出

Dec 2021

《如月疑云》公演

时隔两年半,戏言人终于在一波三折之后又回到了剧场,顺利在一天之内完成两场公演。

《如月疑云》公演

Nov 2021

ISS Global Café

戏言剧社第二次与ISS联合举办Global Cafe。这一次,我们选择演出《白兔子,红兔子》,一部一个演员一辈子只能演一次的剧。

ISS Global Café

Apr 2021

《恋爱的犀牛》线上直播

戏言的第二部线上戏剧成功在Bilibili直播。“黄昏是我一天中视力最差的时候......”

《恋爱的犀牛》线上直播

Dec 2020

《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》线上直播

经过一年半的筹备,戏言第一部广播剧《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》在Bilibili和YouTube同步直播。圣洁的妻vs.热烈的情妇,如果你是佟振保,你选谁?

《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》线上直播

Nov 2020

线上观剧

与戏言相约线上观看历年戏言大戏《暗恋桃花源》,待在家里度过一个有趣又安全的感恩节吧!

线上观剧

Nov 2020

立冬剧本杀

戏言剧社第二次举办剧本杀活动,采用Zoom进行的多人在线游戏拥有比App更优秀的游戏体验。

立冬剧本杀

Apr 2020

线上剧本杀

疫情期间戏言剧社开展了剧社的第一次剧本杀线上活动。戏言提醒您:多玩剧本杀,少做键盘侠。

线上剧本杀

Feb 2020

ISS Global Café

戏言剧社与ISS联合举办的Global Cafe活动传播中国文化,宣传话剧艺术,介绍话剧表演的台前与幕后。

ISS Global Café

Feb 2020

CSSA at UW-Madison 春晚小品

戏言一如往常参加了CSSA at UW-Madison春晚,演出了改编版的经典小品《卖车》。

CSSA at UW-Madison 春晚小品

Sep 2019

《驴得水》读本会 + 即兴表演

2019年的秋天通过《驴得水》读本会即兴表演小活动,戏言为麦屯的话剧粉丝们提供了一次浅尝话剧表演滋味的机会。

《驴得水》读本会 + 即兴表演

Apr 2019

《驴得水》公演

话剧《驴得水》在4月13-14日于Mitchell Theatre进行了两场公演。“讲个笑话,你可别哭。”

《驴得水》公演

Feb 2019

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品

戏言再一次参加CSSA at UW-Madison春晚并表演了相声《怪治病》和小品《偏见炝炒红烧肉》。

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品

Oct 2018

《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》观剧x微读本

我们一同研读剧本经典片段,品读红玫瑰与白玫瑰的细腻。

《红玫瑰与白玫瑰》观剧x微读本

Feb 2018

戏言xCSSA 演员的诞生

戏言剧社联手CSSA at UW-Madison共同举办大型演技比拼活动“演员的诞生”。虽然我们给不了你奥斯卡,但我们能给你兰蔻,音箱和Kindle啊!

戏言xCSSA 演员的诞生

Feb 2018

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品

戏言又一次参加了CSSA at UW-Madison春晚并进行相声小品演出。CSSA传统节目。

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声小品

Nov 2017

《你好,疯子》公演

话剧《你好,疯子》在11月18-19日于Hemsley Theatre进行两场公演。“吃药还是电击?”

《你好,疯子》公演

Oct 2017

《茶馆》观剧

一个金秋夜晚聚集了一批话剧粉丝,观看了老舍的经典话剧《茶馆》。

《茶馆》观剧

Aug 2017

成长为独立社团

戏言剧社成长壮大,正式注册为UW-Madison独立社团。

成长为独立社团

Mar 2017

建立微信公众号

3月29日8:37PM我们建立了自己的微信公众号并发送了第一篇推送《初次见面!欢迎来到戏言剧社主频道!》。

建立微信公众号

Mar 2017

《暗恋桃花源》读本会

戏言第一次举办对外的剧本围读活动。“一切都停止了,这夜晚停止了,那月亮停止了,那街灯,这个秋千。”

《暗恋桃花源》读本会

Jan 2017

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声《罗密欧与朱丽叶》

戏言参加了CSSA at UW-Madison春晚并表演了相声,从此戏言成为了每年CSSA春晚的常客。

CSSA at UW-Madison春晚相声《罗密欧与朱丽叶》

Dec 2016

《旧事》公演

《旧事》于12月3日公演,剧本改编自悬疑灵异题材网络剧《灵魂摆渡》。“是否混沌时代笑语比悲悯沉重/ 多少爱恨情仇冷眼看透/ 最后蝴蝶飞过冰冷的山丘/ 全都化作乌有”

《旧事》公演

Mar 2016

《暗恋桃花源》公演

3月12日,戏言剧社出品的第一部话剧《暗恋桃花源》正式公演。 “刘子骥,每一片都是你的名字,每一片都是你的故事。”

《暗恋桃花源》公演

Feb 2016

《暗恋桃花源》CSSA春晚演出

“那一年,在南阳街,有一棵桃树。桃树上面开花了。” 戏言第一次的公开亮相,给大家的新年增添了一分喜庆。

《暗恋桃花源》CSSA春晚演出

Mar 2015

第一次会议

戏言剧社第一批社员们进行了首次会晤。招了人就要开会。

第一次会议

Feb 2015

第一次招新

戏言剧社招进了第一批社员。建了社团就要招人。

第一次招新

Feb 2015

CSSA主席团决定成立子社团话剧社

在这个春光明媚的三月,戏言剧社正式成立了!!!

CSSA主席团决定成立子社团话剧社