Papoah Studio presents a heartfelt and moving production, Half, which delves into themes of grief, longing, and the healing power of art. Set in the workshop of master puppeteer A-Niu, Half presents a world where ordinary objects are transformed into living art through his magical craftsmanship. Following the loss of his cherished wife, A-Niu embarks on an emotional journey, seeking solace and closure by creating a puppet in her likeness. As he confronts various challenges and frustrations in his creative process, he finally finds acceptance and peace, allowing him to bid his love a proper farewell. Half masterfully weaves light and shadow, capturing the magical and tender moments that emerge from the difficult farewells we all carry in our hearts.

Director & Playwright / CHEN Ching-hao

CHEN Ching-Hao began his theatre career in 2014 when he joined Puppet & Its Double Theater in Taiwan. He received his Master’s degree in physical acting from the University of Kent in the UK in 2017. In 2020, he returned to Taichung and founded Papoah Studio. As its Artistic Director, Ching-Hao combines modern puppetry with physical theatre and applies himself to theatre play and education.

Performer / CHANG Ting-wei

Ting Wei has a Bachelor Degree in Applied Theatre and Creative Drama from National University of Tainan. She graduated from ITI Intercultural Theatre Institute previously known as TTRP in 2015 after acquiring her Master Degree In Acting at University of East London in 2011. She has involved in numerous arts festivals and was the Master of Ceremony for the 2009 NanYing Art Festival.

Performer / WEI Lin-chuan

WEI Lin-chuan began her puppetry career in 2016 after she took part in the puppetry workshop organized by Puppet & Its Double Theater. Afterwards, she worked as a performer and a puppeteer and has been obsessed with the beauty of puppetry over the years. Recently, she started a new role: that of a clown. She works as a clown doctor in hospitals, creating magical moments of happiness. For her, crafting these irreplaceable joys on stages is an endless and rewarding endeavor.

Papoah Studio

Papoah Studio is a local Taichung theater company founded by CHEN Ching-Hao in 2020. It focuses on combining contemporary puppetry with physical theater to explore the possibility in every production. Besides performance, the studio’s work also spans drama education, promoting modern puppetry, and organizing diverse art activities. Through every production, Papoah Studio aims to express deep admiration for the land and the people who inhabit it.