Recently, there has been a surge in the appearance of seriously staged political works that not only have high ideological value but also satisfy entertainment needs.
Beautiful impression from staging techniques
A clear example is the play "Comrade" (author Le Thu Hanh, directed by People's Artist Tran Ngoc Giau, Quoc Thinh) which brought the audience many emotions thanks to its unique staging technique, creating many emotions about the story of comrades who were once brave on the battlefield but faced harsh realities in peacetime when money controlled their conscience.
A scene from the play “If I Could Live” by Hong Hac Theater. (Photo: HOANG THUAN)
Many audiences were moved to tears by the steadfast example of party members who maintained their political stance and were role models for their children to follow. Although this is a topic of propaganda of revolutionary ideals, under the talented hands of author Le Thu Hanh and director People's Artist Tran Ngoc Giau and Quoc Thinh, the play was not dry but became very real, filled with unusual emotions.
Mr. Lee Jung Nam, Chairman of Busan Theater Association - Korea, watched it twice and decided to invite the play "Comrade" to Korea to perform at the Busan Theater Festival in 2025.
Similarly, Trinh Kim Chi Stage has 2 plays "Two Mothers" (author Le Thu Hanh, director People's Artist Trinh Kim Chi) and "Day Ay Cong Troi" (author Nguyen Khang Chien, director People's Artist Trinh Kim Chi) which have created a new look for this stage, since the debut of the play "Khat Vong Ngay Mai" (author Tran Van Hung, director People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc) - the script was awarded the A prize in the writing campaign with the theme "Mai Mai Mot Tinh Yeu" launched by Ho Chi Minh City. All 3 plays have created attraction, partly proving the strong influence of dramatic works in the stage life in Ho Chi Minh City.
Experts noted that all three plays have a new perspective on people today looking back to the past and turning pride and revolutionary spirit into a driving force to contribute to building an increasingly advanced country. All three plays not only have strong propaganda content but also cleverly incorporate very real details, bringing simple and genuine laughter, helping the audience easily sympathize and convince viewers when following the characters throughout the play.
"Above all, it is the creative exploration in staging techniques that creates attraction for political plays that are no longer dry and propagandistic, but have a very unique life, blooming on the stage today" - Meritorious Artist Ca Le Hong commented from the perspective of a member of the Arts Council - Department of Culture and Sports (VH-TT) of Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City Drama Theater with the play "Aspiration for Peace " (author Ngoc Truc, director People's Artist Tran Ngoc Giau) also made a beautiful impression at the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Festival, bringing to the stage another very simple but meaningful political topic. Previously, Ho Chi Minh City Small Stage Drama Theater with the play "Old Traces" (author Nguyen Thanh Binh, director People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc) was awarded the Creativity Award, performed not only at the "5B" stage but also organized more than 100 performances at cultural centers, agencies, enterprises, organizations, schools... serving audiences of many ages. Hong Hac Theater premiered the play "If you still live" (author Viet Linh, director Viet Linh, Le Chi Na) at the Youth Cultural House, which also resonated with the author's very new perspective on war.
Regarding the socialized art units of reformed opera and Tran Huu Trang Theater, recently the political theme has continuously created attraction with the plays: "Red coral", "Tieng ho song Hau", "Nguoi ven do"...
In the near future, young director Tran Ngoc Nha Thy will stage the play "Tears of Deep Love" by author Hoang Song Viet, also about political topics, which will premiere at Tran Huu Trang Theater after this female director reports her graduation from university in the directing department.
Elevating art
People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc commented: "Renewing the political stage, turning a script with a seemingly dry topic into a play with life is a challenge to elevate the art level of the Ho Chi Minh City stage today. Doing everything possible to make the stage still able to find a different and attractive approach not only requires serious and thorough investment in staging but also innovation in the way of doing things.
I am very pleased that the plays and reformed operas are about war, revolution and the city's people in building new urban areas, including stories revolving around the city's new metro line that has just come into operation, such as the play "Aspiration for Tomorrow", and many plays have received enthusiastic reception from audiences of all ages.
That is a good sign and shows that the audience not only likes to laugh with entertainment topics but also likes to contemplate the true - good - beautiful perspectives on today's society in a civilized, modern, and affectionate city" - People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc analyzed.
In fact, according to People's Artist Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City, to attract public attention, communication and promotion work is an important factor. Currently, both public and private art units have made efforts to build a professional communication team, helping works spread widely. After the success of the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Festival, the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City will organize performances to promote award-winning works, bringing the stage with political themes closer to the public.
According to Meritorious Artist Le Thien, political topics on the stage of drama and reformed opera still have an independent place in the hearts of the public. Young audiences may not be familiar with them, but after watching drama/reformed opera for a while, they will find it interesting. This shows the responsibility and obligation of artists towards the stage of Ho Chi Minh City.
People's Artist Thoại Miêu believes that political stories told through the staging of art units have conquered many audiences, even achieved high revenue, which is clear evidence. "What is more important is that theaters and art units, both public and private, need to be ordered by the state to continue composing and staging political works. In my opinion, sponsors and businesses not only provide financial support, they can also help the works spread widely to the public through sponsoring performances, supporting the organization of propaganda tours... like the model that the play "Dầu cũ" did" - People's Artist Thoại Miêu shared.
The problem now is how to make political theatrics not only serve political purposes or just wait for festivals and performances to light up, but also harmoniously combine artistic values and entertainment needs of audiences of many ages?
People's Artist Thanh Dien, to solve this problem, there must be specific solutions to attract and train young authors, creating opportunities for those who are capable of creating theatrical works to participate in creative camps organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association.
Thereby, it both meets the requirement of script content with profound literary value and brings interesting experiences from the perspective of today's youth so that political plays are attractive enough to the public.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/san-khau-sang-den-voi-nhieu-vo-chinh-luan-196250225210246148.htm
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