新群英舞台与新新群英舞台：越剧艺术的两次辉煌

在1932年的嵊县后山白佛堂，竺均堂创办了名为“新群英舞台”的第二副科班，这里是古代英雄故事的生动再现。而就在不久之后，竺基焕师傅带领着26位新的艺童，在原班基础上成立了“新新群英舞台”，继续传承和发展越剧艺术。

这两个戏班各有特色，共同点仅在于其对传统越剧艺术的深刻理解和热爱。在“新群英舞台”，艺人们通过演绎《双贵图》、《绣鸳鸯》等经典剧目，不仅展现了绍剧曲调的魅力，也将越剧推向了一个新的高度。而在“新新群英舞台”，竺基焕师傅带领下的学员们则更加注重武戏的训练，他们精心学习《铁公鸡》、《百花山》等武打戏，以惊险刺激的手法吸引观众。

两支戏班共有50多位年轻艺人，其中包括张桂莲、香芬、陈兰芬、韩爱琴等知名演员，他们凭借自己的才华和努力，为当时的越剧世界增添了一抹亮色。随着时间的流逝，这些艺人们分别独立组建自己的团队，或是在其他地方继续追求他们对艺术的热情。

尽管历史上的矛盾导致了一段暂时性的分离，但对于那些曾在“新群英”和“新新群英”之间穿梭的人来说，他们所携带的是一份永恒的情感，以及对这一美妙艺术形式无尽赞叹。在这个过程中，无论是作为观众还是作为演员，每个人都成为了越剧的一部分，一份不可磨灭的心灵财富。

"New Stage of Yue Opera and New New Stage of Yue Opera: The Twice Brilliance of Yue Opera Art"

In 1932, at the White Buddha Temple in Sheng County, Zhu Jun Tang founded the Second Class Troupe "New Stage of Yue Opera", a place where ancient heroic stories come alive. And soon after, Master Zhu Jibian led 26 young apprentices to establish the "New New Stage of Yue Opera" based on the original troupe, continuing to inherit and develop Yue opera art.

These two troupes have their own characteristics, with only one thing in common - their profound understanding and passion for traditional Yue opera art. In "New Stage", actors performed classic plays such as "Double Generals' Picture" and "Embroidered Peacock Fan", not only showcasing the charm of Shaoju tunes but also elevating Yue opera to new heights. Meanwhile, under Master Zhu Jibian's guidance in "New New Stage", students focused more on martial arts training, meticulously learning plays like "Iron Rooster", "Hundred Flower Mountain", etc., using thrilling stunts to captivate audiences.

The two troupes together had over 50 young performers including renowned actors Zhang Guilian, Xiang Fenfen, Chen Lanfen et al., who with their talents and hard work added a splash of color to the world of Yue opera at that time.

Despite historical conflicts leading to a temporary separation between these two groups on stage or off stage later years saw them continue pursuing their artistic passions independently or elsewhere. For those who once traversed between them though they carry an eternal bond; an everlasting sentiment towards this beautiful form of art. Each person became part & parcel of it – an indelible spiritual wealth.

As both audience members & artists each contributed something unique; adding layers upon layers making it even more memorable & endearing!