Ha NoiStudents transformed into Chi Pheo - Thi No and other characters in literary works, surprising artist Xuan Bac and writer Suong Nguyet Minh.
The actress playing the role of Thi No wears a pleated skirt, swings two jars of water in her hands, and struts her steps. Seeing her reflection in the water, Thi No suddenly shouted: "Who is that in the river? That's right, it's really Bloom! Why do I look so pretty today?", Thi No said to herself, then fell asleep under a banana tree.
The humorous performance of the female student playing the role of Thi No made about 1.000 people in the hall applaud. Chi Pheo then appeared drunk, with a crooked gait. Mr. Chi caught Thi No indifferently sleeping, immediately approached to kiss her forehead, and then the two of them argued.
The work was staged by students of class 11A2 specializing in English and then fully presented on stage, with precious details such as Chi Pheo cursing the entire village of Vu Dai, Chi receiving a bowl of onion porridge from Thi No or stabbing Ba Kien. .
Chi Pheo (short story Chi Pheo – Nam Cao) is one of 14 performances in the final night of the Theater of Literary Works of the High School for Foreign Languages, Hanoi National University, on the evening of March 23.
If this performance brings thoughts after a burst of laughter, then Cao Binh Ngo (Big fox Binh Ngo – Nguyen Trai) brings a feeling of national pride. Ang Thien Co Hung Van, considered the second Declaration of Independence of Vietnam, was elaborately staged by students of class 11A1 specializing in English, investing in costumes, props and lighting effects.
Playing the role of King Le Loi, Pham Duy Hung, class 11A1, said the play had the participation of 43 class members. All were excited to role-play and seriously practiced until 19:XNUMX p.m. every day at school, for a whole month. The most difficult thing when presenting a work is to immerse yourself in the character and the reading voice so that it is heroic.
"I watch historical documentaries, go to YouTube to read fox poems, then re-read the poems in books, and practice pronunciation at home," Hung said. "Learning through theater works helps me and my friends understand history and gain more love for Literature."
Pham Duy Hung (middle) plays King Le Loi in the performance "Cao Binh Ngo" on the evening of March 23. Image: Dawn
The atmosphere of the premiere was sometimes low, like when two 11th grade C1 students performed the play People at Chau River Wharf (short story People at Chau river wharf – Suong Nguyet Minh). The story tells about the beautiful love between Aunt May and Uncle San, but the two had to break up when Uncle San went to study abroad, and Aunt May volunteered to be a nurse in Truong Son.
The day May returns is also the day his lover gets married. The tragic situation of the story highlights the losses of women during and after the war, while also demonstrating their qualities of loyalty, kindness, and altruism, touching viewers.
Witnessing the students recreating their works on stage, writer Suong Nguyet Minh commented that the students were professional and "acted better than the short stories I wrote." He said that unlike the old way of learning Literature, which was only about reading and copying, today students can perform, immerse themselves in characters, and put literary works on stage.
"That's what I'm very happy about," he shared.
As a judge, people's artist Xuan Bac went from one surprise to another when watching the performance.
“You guys are so talented, innocent and so cool. I admire it,” the artist said. In addition to giving comments, the Director of Vietnam Drama Theater also teaches acting and gives suggestions to make future performances more successful.
Dramatizing literary works not only helps improve the ability to appreciate the work and stimulate students' creativity, but is also an opportunity to bond students and teachers, according to teachers in the Social Group. , High School for Foreign Languages.
This is the 5th time the program is held on a large stage, for students in grades 10 and 11. This year, there are 29 performances in the preliminary round. Students receive points for learning projects when participating.
The results were announced by the school on the morning of March 25.
The scene where Aunt May and Uncle San make a promise before separating is performed by two students of class 11C1. Image: CNN
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