Actually you can only have to learn how to speak Chinese.it's quite easy.that will help you a lot in the theater.but anyway.in theater.it's hard to hear what SNH say,it's like hundreds of guys screaming down stage,well.anyway.good luck.and remember to travel around China,it's so so beautiful,and I believe you well get many friendly Chinese friend.it's brave for you to do something like this,now welcome to China.PS.my girlfriend is in Canada.