Patrick Shih Takes on First Stage Play: 5 Minutes of Intense Pressure

(Central News Agency, Taipei, 23rd) Actor Patrick Shih challenged himself by performing in the stage play "I Am Not a Film Star." Although he only appeared for 5 minutes, he was full of anticipation but also felt immense pressure. He laughed and said, "After rehearsals, excitement outweighed the nervousness; I felt it was very enjoyable and fun," and expressed his hope to try more stage plays in the future. The stage play "I Am Not a Film Star" is adapted from the Taiwanese drama "Born for the Spotlight." Having debuted 10 years ago, this is Patrick Shih's first attempt at a stage play. He stated in a press release that it was a very fresh experience to be able to experience stage performance, even if it was only for 5 minutes. Regarding his performance, Shih jokingly gave himself an 8 out of 10, saying, "There is always room for improvement, but since the stage time was short this time, I hope to have the opportunity to challenge myself with more stage plays in the future." Regarding the most challenging part, Shih believes that the performance style of stage plays is different from film and television. He specifically sought advice from many seniors regarding the "projection" of emotions and energy. The improvisational nature of the performance also made Shih feel very satisfied, and he laughed, "I originally thought 5 minutes was just right, but after performing, I realized it really wasn't enough; I want to perform more."