What Tang Xianzu’s Dream on Dreams sets out to do is be in pursuit of and in praise of the artistry of Kunqu (Kun Opera). We want to do away with big stages and big sets, and the actors and musicians perform without using microphones. We want to return to the essence of traditional Kunqu with pure and meticulous acting and a simple stage. Tang Xianzu’s Dream on Dreams is an illustrative beginner’s guide to the art of Kunqu, as well as an appreciation on a genre of classical art.