Tseng Pei-Yu Makes Stage Debut in 'Singing, Dancing, and Catching Mice': 'Urban Renewal Men & Women' Heads to Kaohsiung and Taichung

Wang Wei-Chung's feel-good stage play 'Urban Renewal Men & Women' received an enthusiastic response at its premiere, with non-stop laughter throughout the theater. The troupe will perform in Kaohsiung at Weiwuying on August 22 and 23, followed by shows at Taichung's Zhongshan Hall on September 5 and 6. Making her stage debut, Tseng Pei-Yu not only sings and dances but also joins the other leading actresses in catching mice—a first-time stage experience praised by audiences, revealing her comedic charm beyond her film roles.

Starring Fan Jui-Chun, Tsai Gen-Yan ('Pao Hua'), Wang Yi-Hsuan, and Tseng Pei-Yu, 'Urban Renewal Men & Women' centers on urban redevelopment. The four women bond over catching mice, complaining about men, sharing secrets, and offering emotional support—blending humor and heartfelt moments. The scene where they vent about men sparked strong resonance among female audience members, triggering waves of laughter. Some viewers said they especially loved the warm sisterhood depicted—how having someone to hug and comfort you during life's disappointments offers rare emotional healing.

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For Tseng Pei-Yu, this marks her first foray into stage theater. She admitted thoroughly enjoying the sensation of standing on stage and directly facing the audience, calling the adrenaline rush an irreplaceable live experience compared to her previous screen work. Portraying a project manager responsible for urban renewal plans, she proactively interviewed frontline managers at redevelopment firms to observe their workflows and understand the real-world challenges involved.

Wang Wei-Chung praised Tseng for her natural comedic sense, saying she 'gets it instantly.' Her thorough preparation paid off—the dialogue resonated with authenticity, as many professionals in the urban renewal field who attended the play noted that her lines hit the core issue: the biggest challenge in urban development isn't architecture or planning, but 'people.'

In recent years, Tseng gained recognition in films like 'The Pig, the Snake and the Ram,' where she played a guitar-strumming believer, and 'Sunshine Sisters,' portraying Olivia Ong's daughter—both pivotal roles. In 'Urban Renewal Men & Women,' she again plays a central character, tasked with uniting three difficult holdout households. Packed with comedic moments, the role allows her to fully shed the tragic tones of her past performances.

On her debut stage, Tseng takes on singing, dancing, comedy, and even mouse-catching—a diverse performance lineup. She leads vocals on several key songs in the play, stunning audiences with her clear voice and stable pitch control, making her stage newcomer status nearly imperceptible.

'Urban Renewal Men & Women' is presented by Golden Star Cultural, United Multimedia Creative, and Spike Point Workshop, with sponsorship from Puyong Construction Puyuan Team and Haiyue International. Performances in Kaohsiung take place at Weiwuying on August 22–23, while Taichung shows run at Zhongshan Hall on September 5–6. Ticket information is available via udn售票網.