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The stages of the Capital, and the nation at large, during this period of integration and development, consistently face the challenge of preserving the traditional values of the nation while infusing a sense of modernity and freshness to attract and engage audiences, particularly the younger generation. Numerous works that seamlessly blend tradition with modernity have emerged, gaining public recognition and paving the way for breakthroughs in the theatrical realm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A scene from the play \u201cMagic Sticky Rice\u201d by the Hanoi Cheo Theater.<\/p>\n

Avoiding \u201cSowing Sesame Seeds Creates Corn\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the debut of the modern-stage production \u201cHa thanh chinh khi\u201d that garnered attention, the Hanoi Drama Theater continues to judiciously utilize modern technology in productions such as \u201cTruong Chi \u2013 My Nuong,\u201d \u201cThuy Kieu \u2013 a life of hardship,\u201d to bring folk tales, historical events, and classic literature to the stage for contemporary audiences.<\/p>\n

The recent productions \u201cMagic Sticky Rice\u201d or \u201cBom Story\u201d by the Hanoi Cheo Theater draw inspiration from the folk poem \u201cBom\u201d in Vietnam\u2019s folklore treasury. These performances represent a creative fusion of tradition and modernity on the capital\u2019s stage. In addition to crafting compelling narratives featuring familiar characters like Bom, Phu Ong, Phu Ba, and Gai, the plays also incorporate various traditional children\u2019s games to introduce them to today\u2019s audiences. Notably, the actors consistently engage with the audience, incorporating trendy expressions to make the productions more lively and appealing.<\/p>\n

Similarly, borrowing the narrative of \u201cBom\u201d from folklore, the Youth Theater chose the format of a musical with \u201cBom\u2019s dream.\u201d This aligns with the trend of musical theater, a preference not only among Vietnamese youth but also globally.<\/p>\n

Going even further, the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet created the bold ballet production \u201cDong Ho,\u201d drawing inspiration from the Dong Ho folk paintings. This unique piece combines folk art with classical and contemporary world art. With graceful ballet movements on rigid pointe shoes, set to the symphony \u201cNew Four Seasons\u201d composed by Max Richter, adapted from Vivaldi\u2019s original, the artists painted familiar Dong Ho scenes like \u201cHarvesting Coconuts,\u201d \u201cMouse Wedding,\u201d \u201cJealousy,\u201d \u201cHomage to the Ancestors,\u201d \u201cLy Fish Expecting Moonlight,\u201d captivating a diverse audience.<\/p>\n

However, on the stages of the capital, there are still instances where actors, while performing traditional forms like cheo, incorporate elements of traditional opera, introducing a sense of melancholy. With traditional art forms like cheo or cai luong, the desire to accelerate the rhythm to prevent the audience from feeling sluggish may unintentionally turn it into a theatrical narrative, losing the distinctive features of the genre. Although these are merely explorations and experiments by artists, if not done skillfully, it can lead to a situation where the stage becomes \u201cSowing Sesame Seeds Creates Corn.\u201d<\/p>\n

In Tandem with Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

Resolution No. 33-NQ\/TU of the 9th<\/sup> Central Committee Plenum of the Communist Party, dated June 9, 2014, on building and developing culture, and Resolution No. 23-NQ\/TU of the Politburo, dated June 16, 2008, on continuing to build and develop literature and the arts in the new period, both identify the goal of constructing an advanced, culturally rich, and deeply rooted Vietnamese cultural and literary foundation. Therefore, both the capital\u2019s stage and stages nationwide consistently navigate towards harmony, balancing traditional and modern elements.<\/p>\n

According to the playwright and director Hoang Thanh Du, in the creative process of stage productions, artists must recognize that modernity is the fa\u00e7ade, while the traditional essence forms the core of the work. Traditional values contribute to creating a distinctive identity, allowing our stage to assimilate without losing its essence, while modern elements attract and captivate the audience. However, how to seamlessly blend traditional and modern elements within the same stage production remains a challenging question for creators. This isn\u2019t confined to staging traditional opera, classical drama, reformed theater, or puppetry depicting modern themes or historical folklore through spoken drama.<\/p>\n

Illustrating this point is the script by the outstanding artist Trinh Quang Khanh, who crafted a reformed theater script featuring the character of Prince\u2019s Tutor Tran Thu Do. In this, the author builds a comical character, the bait and stick in the traditional style, with robotic counterparts on stage, symbolizing advanced technology. Playwright Pham Huu Hue suggests that this is a fusion of tradition and modernity inherent in the script. However, staging this script is not straightforward, as coordinating traditional and robotic characters in performance demands smoothness, rhythmic precision, avoiding awkwardness, and ensuring an appealing synergy. This requires directors and actors to be genuinely creative, skilled, and diligent. According to Pham Huu Hue, alongside a solid script, a talented director, and skilled actors, the success of a performance also requires supporting elements such as sound, lighting, and advanced technical technology that can be remotely controlled.<\/p>\n

Sharing the same perspective, People\u2019s Artist Nguyen Trung Hieu, Director of the Hanoi Drama Theater, emphasizes that the combination of performing arts and scientific technology will provide audiences with unforgettable, impressive experiences, drawing them to the stage and the arts. Investing in modern stage equipment, such as using headphones, and subtitled screens, also helps international audiences access traditional ethnic art. \u201cThe human factor is the most important. Stage professionals must possess creative thinking, dedication, delve deep into the traditional culture, and keep abreast of global stage trends loved by today\u2019s audiences, to produce a captivating and groundbreaking production,\u201d affirms People\u2019s Artist Nguyen Trung Hieu.<\/p>\n

An Nhi<\/p>\n

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