Objects of desire

A French theater artist with ties to China seeks to introduce a niche art form here, Chen Nan reports.

Fake money, toy cars, a trash can, shabby furniture and other objects are scattered on an empty stage while two people in orange jumpsuits and yellow safety hats work on models of buildings.

The place resembles a construction site, but in reality, it is where French stage actress Dorothee Saysombat and her colleague are rehearsing for a play. Made in China is a 60-minute show that tells the story of two construction workers, three businessmen and a farmer, all of whom reside in Beijing.