Since this type of theater is not restricted by any particular historical period and is able to freely improvise, it is able to better reflect everyday voices and social realities. In comparison with the more refined Taiwanese Opera, o-pei-la enjoys more experimental freedom.
由於該劇種沒有朝代背景限制、可自由發揮的特色，無形中反映了更多庶民心聲與社會寫實；相較於步入精緻化的古本歌仔戲，也保留了更多實驗創新的可能性空間。