Differences in the performing arts industry sector
Last year, many artists such as My Tam, Dan Truong, Ha Anh Tuan... "strongly" organized private concerts, a series of reality shows "Anh Trai Say Hi", "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai", "Em xinh say hi"... also continuously held concerts with a scale of 60-70 thousand spectators. It is estimated that each "anh trai" concert can achieve revenue of hundreds of billions of VND.
A show organizer revealed that HIEUTHUHAI's cat-xe - Anh trai say hi champion can be up to 700-750 million VND/show. A series of singers with hits, loved by a large audience, such as "Bac Bling" also helped Hoa Minzy have a strong increase in cat-xe, possibly up to 300-400 million VND/show.
The remaining sectors of the performing arts industry are mostly still operating quietly.
Talking to Lao Dong reporters about the operating situation of the theater in the North, actor To Dung (Vietnam Drama Theater) said: "Audiences looking at the glamour of singers and actors will often easily equate "every artist is abundant", in fact, many artists in traditional art industries are very hardworking.
For main roles, we receive a salary of about 150-200 thousand VND/performance night. For supporting roles, the salary is from 120-150 thousand VND/performance night. Mass roles receive 80 thousand VND. Our salary is still calculated according to the state coefficient" - To Dung said.
Traditional theater from Tuong, Cheo, Cai Luong - the effort must be even greater than in the spoken drama stage.
According to Mr. Hoang Van Long - former Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Traditional Stage Theater, before the merger, all 3 Vietnam Cheo Theaters, Vietnam Tuong Theater and Vietnam Cai Luong Theater were very difficult.
To ensure income for my brothers, I run around everywhere, looking for projects and shows to have more revenue for the theater. We perform in provinces, perform for festivals. There is a period of time, performing for festivals is a large source of income, helping Tuong artists improve their lives" - Mr. Hoang Van Long said.
Attending the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Mr. Tong Toan Thang - Director of the Vietnam Circus Federation also sent a message about the hardships and hardships of circus artists, but currently, the circus industry is facing too much competition from diverse platforms and entertainment methods.
Artists want to live by their profession
Talking to Lao Dong reporters, actress Huyen Trang (Tuoi Tre Theater) said that stage artists who want to stick with the profession must manage to do many different things: "I and some brothers and sisters at the theater are very lucky to participate in TV series. Thanks to that, I also have additional income from running events, receiving advertising...".
For traditional stage fields such as Cheo, Tuong, Cai Luong or circus, dance, puppetry... it is also necessary to find ways to be creative, transform, and catch up with the trends of the times.
Bringing ticket sales and advertising to social platforms. Tuong and Cheo actors also set up personal Tiktok channels, both advertising themselves and bringing Cheo - Tuong closer to young audiences" - Mr. Hoang Van Long, former Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Traditional Theater, informed.
Mr. Hoang Van Long, Meritorious Artist Tran Ly Ly, or Mr. Tong Toan Thang all sent their wishes that artists who are "sticking to" traditional theater with special characteristics and hard work need more attention and support in terms of policies and income to live with the profession.
