Yang drama in Youyang keeps the traditional features of masked Yang Drama, and the main characteristic is that all the actors wear wooden masks, while donning costumes as ghosts and gods.
The features of Yang Drama are as follows:
1. A distinct consciousness of drama
2. Vivid and lively characters.
3.Obtaining a both solemn and humorous atmosphere during the performance.
4. A variety of performing instruments, such as the costumes, musical instruments, and masks.
5. Profound connotations in the script.
6. Powerful music with lyrics easy to understand, making the local people easily resonate with the performance.
Different roles have different actions according to the plot.