英语翻译MARK BRANNER,25,was born in California and raised in Taiwan.He has been interested in Chinese culture since early childhood.After graduating from the Drama Department of UCLA,Mark came to Chengdu to work as a teacher in Sichuan Education

英语翻译MARK BRANNER,25,was born in California and raised in Taiwan.He has been interested in Chinese culture since early childhood.After graduating from the Drama Department of UCLA,Mark came to Chengdu to work as a teacher in Sichuan Education
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MARK BRANNER,25,was born in California and raised in Taiwan.He has been interested in Chinese culture since early childhood.
After graduating from the Drama Department of UCLA,Mark came to Chengdu to work as a teacher in Sichuan Education Institute.He was fascinated by Sichuan Opera performances in Chengdu’s teahouses.Upon first seeing Sichuan Opera,he became interested in its clown roles,which embody both positive and negative characters.Later,he enrolled in the provincial Sichuan Opera School,becoming the first foreign student ever registered there.Xu Mingchi,an instructor in clown roles,took Mark under his wing and taught him how to perform.
One year later,Mark,always an eager student,had mastered the recitation,acting,singing and acrobatics needed for a clown role.He is 1.93 meters tall,which makes it more challenging for him to perform at times.On July 5,1996,Mark held his graduation performance at the Sichuan Opera Theater of Sichuan province.
After applying makeup and putting on his clown costume,Mark takes on the spirit of his character.In the world of theater,there is a saying:From an actor’s performance on stage one can see the efforts behind the curtains.Mark was deeply moved by his Chinese colleagues,including the supporting actors,the wardrobe staff,stage hands and art designers.The musicians in the band,knowing that the Sichuan Opera Troupe has difficulties obtaining funds,accompany the actors free of charge.Their kindheartedness,morale and devotion often inspire Mark.
One minute on stage needs ten years of practice behind the curtains.In the Sichuan Opera Rolling the Lamp,Mark performed splendidly,though he had studied for only one year.In another aria,Writing an Article,Mark successfully portrayed the ‘ugly dandy' of the story Mark,as a young American,uses his wide repertoire of expressions,superb skills and exaggerated movements to depict a clown.Both professionals and amateurs applaud his performances,and he leaves theaters full of laughter.
Mark has succeeded as the first Sichuan Opera clown played by a foreigner.He made headlines in local papers,and has gone back to the States with applause in his wake.He hopes to make his dreams come true,and make Sichuan Opera as famous as Sichuan cuisine

英语翻译MARK BRANNER,25,was born in California and raised in Taiwan.He has been interested in Chinese culture since early childhood.After graduating from the Drama Department of UCLA,Mark came to Chengdu to work as a teacher in Sichuan Education
MARK BRANNER,25岁,出生于加利福尼亚州,长在台湾.他从很小的时候就对中国文化极度感兴趣.在UCLA大学（University of California,LA分校,全美排行很靠前的一所大学）戏剧系毕业后,马克来到成都的四川教育学院担任老师.之后,他对成都茶馆里的川剧表演着了迷.自从他第一次看川剧后,他对川剧中的丑角非常感兴趣.之后,他报考了四川戏剧学院,并成为该学院第一个外国留学生.一位名叫徐明池（音译）,的丑角老师将马克收为旗下弟子,并教他表演.
一年之后,积极学习的马克同学,已经非常专业地掌握了丑角的各种表演.马克身高1米93,这对他的表演尤其有挑战性.在1996年的7月5日,马克在四川戏剧院（翻译可能有误,没找到相应的资料）展示了他的个人毕业表演.
在画完妆,穿上戏袍之后,马克完全融入了他所表演的人物中.在戏剧界有个说法,从一个演员在舞台上的表演,就可看出他在幕后的努力（台上一分钟,台下十年功）.马克的表演深深地打动了在场的所有人,包括配戏,服装师,舞美师,和艺术设计师.戏剧班子在得知四川川剧团经费紧张的情况下,免费为这场表演进行合拍/伴奏.在这之后,每每提到他们,马克的内心总是被他们的慈量所感动着.
台上一分钟,台下十年功.尽管马克之学习了一年的川剧,但他在舞台上的表演却是异常完美华丽.在写作的领域,马克成功地撰写了《丑陋的花花公子》的剧本,作为一个年轻的美国人,用他广阔的写作经验,超常的写作技巧以及夸张的表演方式来展现一个丑角,台下的观众不时发出阵阵掌声和大笑.
马克成为第一个成功地在四川川剧院表演的的外国人,并登上了当地报纸的头条.马克带着掌声回到了美国,他希望他的能继续实现他的梦想,并希望能将川剧能如川菜一样发扬光大.