For the first time in Ho Chi Minh City, a theater introduces two new children's plays at the same time in the Tet season, alongside a modern satirical play. All three works are original scripts, showing the theater's orientation to promote creativity and nurture young artists.
Two new children's plays including "Noise in the Fairy Forest" and "Secret of the Circus and the Magic Horse" are built towards educational elements and multi-sensory experiences for young audiences. "Noise in the Fairy Forest", directed by Minh Quoc based on Vuong Huyen Co's script, tells the journey of a boy's growth through intellectual challenges, courage and solidarity.
Meanwhile, "The Secret of the Circus and the Magic Horse" by the duo Huynh Ngan - Huynh Nhu exploits the story of intimacy and love, combining many interactive staging techniques, magic and dance.
People's Artist My Uyen - Director of the theater said that children's plays continue to pursue the criteria of education, entertainment and maintain a concise storytelling rhythm to suit preschool and elementary school audiences. Each performance lasts about 70 minutes, enough to create excitement for families to return to enjoy many times during Tet.
Besides children's plays, the Tet chaotic play "Xom phong bat" directed by Vu Tran has a gentle satirical color, reflecting the psychology of formalism and social pressure. The work revolves around a matchmaking session with many twisted situations, handled with charming laughter and modern life updates, including the story of older people accessing technology. The play marks the reunion of People's Artist My Uyen and artist Sy Toan in the image of lovers, along with a cast of talented actors.
Giving the opportunity to direct to three young directors Minh Quoc, Huynh Nhu and Vu Tran is considered a strategic step to innovate creative thinking, and at the same time prepare a successor force for the stage. In addition to new works, the theater still intersperses performances of hit plays, creating a diverse Tet drama season for city audiences.
