1／2 Q Theater was established in 2006. The title ½ denotes the theater’s status of being neither entirely traditional opera, nor modern theater. The Q is a short for Kunqu Opera. Their objective is to use modern theater to present the beauty of Kunqu Opera without breaking up the form of Kunqu Opera or deviating from the aesthetics of traditional theater. Their works are combinations of classics and the avantgarde, with audiences frequently finding them inspiring. They have also won several awards. Before the theater came into being, back in 2004, primary members Dai Jun-fang and Yang Han-ru were nominated for the Ten Best Performing Arts Program by the Taixin Arts Award with their production of Willow Dreams of Plum. In 2006, once again they were nominated for Boat Fantasy for Mona Lisa, and Nanke Story. In 2012, Peach Blosson Rain received the Grand Jury Special Award.