Co-organized by the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall under the Ministry of Culture and the Taipei City Department of Education, two outdoor family theater performances were presented as part of the 2026 Taipei Children’s Month.
On the afternoon of April 25 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., the family theater production “Who Is the Most Capable at Home?” was staged at the southeastern side of the Reflecting Pool in Zhongshan Cultural Park. Through a combination of storytelling and interactive experiences, the performance guided children to reflect on family roles, cooperation, and the values of gender equality.
Director Wang Lan-Sheng stated that, in line with the spirit of Children’s Month—encouraging learning beyond the classroom and into everyday life—the performance was presented in an outdoor theater format. Through lighthearted and humorous storytelling, the production invited children to consider cooperation and role-sharing among family members while understanding the importance of gender equality.
Each character in the play possesses unique traits, helping young audiences recognize that everyone has their own abilities and value. Rich in creativity, the performance also conveys family values rooted in respect and inclusiveness. The Memorial Hall will continue to organize diverse performing arts programs in the future to promote gender equality and cultural education, fostering everyday cultural participation through open and accessible spaces.
The performance was presented by Fude Long Theater, a group known for promoting interactive family theater through creative use of recycled materials. Cardboard boxes and puppets were incorporated into the production, transforming everyday life into imaginative story settings and creating an inventive stage design.
The play conveys that family responsibilities should not rest on one individual alone, but rather be shared among all members. The true protective strength of a family lies in collective care and contribution. Through clear and accessible storytelling, the production delivered a warm and thought-provoking theater experience for families.
Beginning from a child’s imaginative perspective, the storyline initially associates the idea of being “capable” with strength, fierceness, and intimidation. Through narrative development, the play challenges and overturns gender stereotypes surrounding competence.
Everyday household tasks such as tidying up, washing dishes, and mopping floors are presented as important responsibilities, highlighting that caring for the family and sharing housework are abilities worthy of recognition and respect, rather than duties assigned by gender.
The conclusion emphasizes that a family is sustained not by a single individual but through cooperation among all members. By depicting characters working together on household chores and caring for their mother, the performance reinforces the values of shared responsibility and mutual support in an equal family structure.