From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 001 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Story
Summary: The article captures a snapshot of life behind the curtains of a theater, not a swimming pool. The performers, fresh from the stage, transform amidst the bustling backstage atmosphere.
Backstage Romance of Youth
(Original Title: 後台的浪漫青春)
Above unfolds a vivid depiction of youthful romance, not an indiscriminate gathering. The men and women are still draped in a thin veil of mystery, which instead tantalizes the sensitive reader, invoking the allure and imagination. This is a theater’s backstage, not a swimming pool; they are all performers on stage. After the curtain falls, they shed powder and exchange their costumes. Led by a graceful director, this play is titled ‘Dance of Grace,’ presented by the Myroria Company, capturing one scene of this grand production.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent