Kuo said that although Peiping opera is unique in the performing arts, the traditional method of presentation is somewhat dated. For instance, the raucous sound of drums and gongs and the stage sets were originally designed for teahouse performance. Younger people today, therefore, find it difficult to relate to and appreciate the beauty of the art.
郭小莊認為國劇是一種含蓄優美的表演藝術，只是傳統的演出方式已不能符合時代潮流，譬如傳統的樂器伴奏，鑼鼓喧天，內行人聽來很習慣，外行人卻覺得無法忍受；過去的平劇觀眾主要是去「聽戲」，根本不在乎舞台佈置，而現代觀眾不僅要求聽覺的享受，更重視視覺上的美感。