Viet Nam News
HCM CITY— IDECAF Stage, one of HCM City’s leading private drama troupes, is preparing to stage a new play aimed at young audiences this summer vacation.
The play, Hoang Tu- Cong Chua va 9 Vi Than … Bi Bat (Princes- Princesses and 9 Gods … Were Attacked), features five sons and daughters of God of the Sun and God of the Moon who face challenges to protect the jungle, animals and people from the Dark.
The work, which is about bravery, self-respect, honesty and friendship, also contains messages to encourage young people to work together to fight negative things.
IDECAF spent more than VND250 million (US$12,000) on the production.
“Our actors will show off their talent in music, dance, pantomime and circus tricks,” said Vu Minh, the play’s director, a young talent in theatre.
Minh has worked with costume designers and theatre specialists to add realistic elements to his play through beautiful clothes, accessories and interior design suited to the work’s theme.
He has also invited composer Cao Minh Thu to write new six songs in electronics and dance music to use in the play.
“Our stage will include light and sound effects,” Minh added.
Minh’s staff, including veteran actors Thanh Loc, Bach Long, Huu Chau and My Duyen, spent several weeks to create a new style on stage by adding attractive features.
"Performing for children improves my soul and skills. I love watching my little fans enjoy and discover life and love and themselves through my art," said Meritorious Artist Loc, who has more than 30 years of experience working in theatre.
Hoang Tu- Cong Chua va 9 Vi Than … Bi Bat is part of Ngay Xua Ngay Xua (Once Upon a Time), a theatre programme created for children which IDECAF began in 2000.
The programme’s artists have offered a total of 29 plays with more than 500 free performances for several thousand young children and teenagers, including disadvantaged children who live at open houses and shelters around the city.
“Through our programme, we want to provide young audiences with new concepts and techniques in drama. We also hope to foster love of the theatre among youth,” said Loc, one of the programme’s founders.
Hoang Tu-Cong Chua va 9 Vi Than … Bi Bat will be staged at 28 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1, at 8pm every weekend from May 20 to July 30.
Tickets are available at the theatre’s box office.— VNS