Zhao Yiting

Biography

Zhao Yiting was born in 1919 in Cao County, Shandong Province. He was a performer of Henan opera (Yuju), specializing in sheng (male) roles. He was a member of the Chinese Theatre Association and served on the board of the Henan Provincial Theatre Association. He performed for over sixty years. Among his notable works are Nanyang Pass, Eighth Son Visits His Mother, Capturing the Bandit, Yellow Crane Tower, and Legend of the White Snake. He won third prize in the 1952 opera exhibition competition. He received the first prize in performance at the inaugural Henan Provincial Opera Festival in 1956. He passed away in 1992.