BRING SCHOOL LITERATURE TO THE STAGE: NEW LIFE FOR ART CREATIVE
In order to introduce and perform plays adapted from literary works in the general education program, according to the project of the Hanoi People’s Committee, the capital’s theater art units have been active Make your work ready for school next year. Not only enhancing art education and helping students better appreciate literature, this activity also gives new vitality to the capital’s artistic creation.
The play “Kite of Vu Dai Village” by Hanoi Cheo Theater was inspired by the work “Chi Pheo” by writer Nam Cao.
From the textbook… to the stage
The project “Introduction and performance of plays adapted from famous literary works of Vietnam and the world included in the general education program at schools in Hanoi city in the period of 2022-2030 ” approved by the Hanoi People’s Committee has created new creative inspirations throughout the capital’s stages. Art theaters are eager to bring characters and stories from textbooks onto the stage.
These days, the Hanoi Drama Theater is actively rehearsing the play “Spirit of Gymnastics” adapted from the short story of the same name by writer Nguyen Cong Hoan, scripted and directed by People’s Artist Trung Hieu. The play neutralizes the witty, humorous and poignant features of the work aimed at attacking the corrupt feudal colonial regime. This theater also has the “capital” of plays that adapt literary works such as “Thuy Kieu – A life in a long period” inspired by the masterpiece “Truyen Kieu” by the great poet Nguyen Du or the play “Ha Thanh Chinh Khi”. “about Governor Hoang Dieu promises to bring a special experience to the students…
Adapted from the work “Chi Pheo” by writer Nam Cao, the play “Kite of Vu Dai village” by the Hanoi Cheo Theater which was just released to the audience in April, has made an impression on the audience in the capital. The play was staged with the intention of participating in the city’s project, directed by the excellent artist Le Tuan, skillfully integrating the tragic and humorous qualities so that the audience could blend into the story and absorb the message. The theater is also launching the play “The story of the Bom” aimed at elementary students and is expected to be released on the occasion of the International Children’s Day 1-6. Along with that, the theater also prepared excerpts from cheo play “Quan Am Thi Kinh” or plays adapted from fairy tales “Thach Sanh”, “Tam Cam”… to participate in the project.
For many years now, Le Ngoc Theater – the leading socialized art unit of the Capital, has had many plays adapted from works in popular textbooks. Also inspired by the work “Chi Pheo” of writer Nam Cao, the play “Thi No – Chi Pheo” of this unit performed 200 consecutive “sold-out” performances. Le Ngoc stage also has the play “De Men”, “Tam Cam” and the latest is the play “Vang ball for a while” with the center being the work “The word of the death row inmate”, which is well done and suitable for the audience. born.
Thang Long Puppet Theater is also readying two plays from the fairy tale “Tam Cam”, “Thach Sanh” to serve the schools. Hanoi Cai Luong Theater, Hanoi Circus and Variety Arts Theater are planning to stage new and restore many plays inspired by literary works in textbooks.
Actors of the Hanoi Drama Theater practice the play “Spirit of Gymnastics” adapted from the short story of the same name by writer Nguyen Cong Hoan.
Create a flourish
As one of the initiators and active participants in the construction of this project of the city, People’s Artist Trung Hieu, Director of the Hanoi Drama Theater shared, the implementation of the project creates an open form of learning. , attractive to students. Theatrical art with its vibrancy, inspiration and flexibility will contribute to conveying to children the content of literary works in textbooks, improving their aesthetic perception capacity. “This activity is also aimed at building and developing an audience for the Capital’s theater and discovering future theater artistic talents,” People’s Artist Trung Hieu expected.
Sharing the same view, Outstanding Artist Thu Huyen, Deputy Director of Hanoi Cheo Theater shared: “This project shows the city leaders’ interest in developing education and culture in the capital. In particular, through the project, theatrical arts, including traditional theater, are introduced to young audiences, helping them understand, find them attractive, love them and have a sense of preservation. According to Outstanding Artist Thu Huyen, bringing literary works in the general education program to the stage creates a lot of inspiration for artists to create because they are inherently works with good and meaningful content. loved by generations of students. However, for each grade level, the theater must choose the appropriate work and performance.
Playing the role of Chi Pheo in the play “Kite of Vu Dai Village”, artist Defense (Hanoi Cheo Theater) expressed: “The play has chosen good cuts, witty dialogues and very touching songs. the artist is excited and sublimated in acting”. Enjoying the play “De Men” by Le Ngoc Theater through the school’s extracurricular program, Nguyen Gia Thuy (student of grade 6A5, Dich Vong Secondary School, Cau Giay) shared: “Theatrical stage.” help me better visualize each character, be immersed in the colorful animal world. I can’t wait to see more adaptations of textbooks on stage.”
According to the project, art units will restore and stage 51 plays in 70 unique literary works in the general education program, and organize 1,800 to 2,000 performances for schools. The readiness and enthusiasm of art units and schools promise to create prosperity for the capital’s artistic life.
An Nhi