英文摘要:This paper first defines the term ‘theatre modernization’, and then constructs the scope of ‘significant changes to the traditional theatre in comparison to the use of modern theatre to manifest the concepts, notions, facilities, and systems of the modern theatre’ for discussion. The objective of this paper was to probe the effect of changes in theatre appearance and concepts on the Chinese Opera in Taiwan. The most influential and evident effects were found in new Chinese Opera scripts written or created since 1970s, namely the ‘localized’ Chinese Opera performed by National Kuo Kuang Troupe. Since its performance was distinctive from the traditional Chinese Opera, it was presented as the case study in this paper. The grounds of the theatre appearance could be traced back to the styles of Chinese theatres in the past to the frame-like stage in the Western theatre. This paper begins with discussion over uniform Taiwan theatre style, and expounds the effects of Western theatre architecture and stage concept on Chinese Opera performance. This paper discussed the stage design, lighting, and stage technology of the Chinese Opera performance based on the incorporation of Western total theatre concept and Chinese Drama total theatre concept proposed in Taiwanese, the cultivation of Chinese drama director’s capability, the revolutionary angle of visual an sound effect, and the overall effect of the total theatre concept on the style and performance of the Chinese Opera. This paper also proposes suggestions, improvements, and integration to uplift the script and performance of the Chinese Opera that is the essence of the Chinese drama. Keywords: Theatre, Chinese Opera, Total Theatre, Stage Art, Stage Technology.