Cross Talks:

Cross talks in the art of shuochang is a humorous art form that relies on the use of language. Its predecessor could be found in street performances given out in street corners or restaurants during ancient China. Shuochang is mainly delivered through speaking, imitating, teasing, and singing. What’s unique about cross talks is each session usually conveys an intended meaning behind the presented story, and its topics are fun, easy to understand, and limitless. Cross talks is enjoyed by people of all ages and social classes.

Delivery of Cross Talks:

‘Cross Talks’ is often delivered descriptively or figuratively. In every cross talks session, both methods of delivery can be use independently or interchangeably.

Techniques for cross talks:

Cross talks performers must work on speaking, imitating, teasing, and singing. The meaning of each is explained as followed:
{Speaking}: It signifies how well a person is able to describe things and express a thought clearly. It is also the fundamental of a cross talks performance.
{Imitating}: It means the imitation of sound, action, or facial expression of certain people, things, or animals.
{Teasing}: It means organizing topics, constructing jokes, and the ability to make people laugh. It is a unique comical blend of cross talks.
{Singing}: It means the ability to sing, dance, or other stage performing related talents.

Ways to Perform Cross Talks:

Cross Talks can be performed in one of the following three ways. Here is a short version of each:

{Monologue Cross Talks}: performed by one person, similar to storytelling
{Dialogue Cross Talks}: performed by two people
{Group Cross Talks}: performed by three or more people

Source: Ms. Li, TQT (Introduction on Cross Talks), Market Cloud for Education Edited and organized by: Jessica and Cathy