In Chinese theatre, why are actors commonly called Children of the Pear Garden?

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  1. The stage was shaped like a pear
  2. An acting school was named the Pear Garden
  3. Actors grew pears for the stage

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  1. Theatre en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre Checked 2026-11-07.

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