Students in Acting Major excel in Voice in Theater and Film Course

On April 14, 2025, the Faculty of Theater and Cinema held a closing event for the course "Voice in Theater and Cinema 4," attended by numerous lecturers and students. This activity aimed to provide students the opportunity to explore and study classic works from Europe and the world through the form of monologue, an essential method in theater and cinema.

The closing event featured performances by 11 outstanding students selected from 33 participants in the course. This was not only an opportunity to assess academic results but also a chance for students to showcase their abilities in script appreciation, character analysis, and practical performance techniques. The presentations were inspired by notable works from European, Asian, and world literature, reflecting the diversity of approaches and creativity among the students.

Many classic characters were brought to life on stage. Among them, the monologue of Medea (from the work Medea by Euripides, translated by Hoang Huu Dan) performed by student Bui Le Uyen Vy left a deep impression. Medea is a woman betrayed by her husband, filled with extreme resentment. This pain drives her to a horrific decision: to kill her own children in revenge. Through this presentation, the audience could feel the conflict between fury and maternal love, a haunting tragedy about the human condition when pushed to the limits of emotion.

Also from ancient Greek literature, student Tran Trung Hieu portrayed Oedipus (from the work Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, translated by Hoang Huu Dan). The character Oedipus symbolizes a harsh life, unable to escape the curse of killing his father and marrying his mother, he remains a puppet to fate. The monologue focused on the moment when the character confronts the truth, a former king now reduced to a figure in deep suffering and despair.

Another emotionally impactful performance was the monologue of King Lear (from the work King Lear by William Shakespeare, translated by Bui Xuan Linh) presented by Pham Van Ninh. Lear embodies a father who loses everything—his throne, honor, and family—due to his blindness and gullibility. Through the monologue, the character emerges not only with pain and betrayal but also with a belated awakening to the harsh reality.

Additionally, the performances offered various nuances from characters across different cultures:

• Apollo (from Theogony by Hesiod) - Student: Ly Tieu Bao
• Lady Macbeth (from Macbeth by William Shakespeare, translated by Kim Luu) - Student: Tran Nguyen Bao Tran
• Don Juan (from Don Juan by Moliere, translated by Hoang Huu Dan) - Student: Vu Huynh Cao Ky
• Lili (from The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff, translated by Tran Nguyen Huong) - Student: Le Quoc Nguyen
• Vo Tac Thien (from Vo Tac Thien by NSND Le Chuc) - Student: Nguyen Quynh Nhu
• Fantine (from Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, translated by Nguyen Van Vinh) - Student: Le Thi Hong Tho
• Prometheus (from Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus, translated by Hoang Huu Dan) - Student: Nguyen Duc Manh
• Joker (from the film Joker directed by Todd Phillips) - Student: Nguyen Vu Hoang

The performances went beyond merely showcasing expressiveness and handling of dialogue, they were a process of understanding characters and empathizing with the myriad emotions and ideals they represent. This provided students with an opportunity to delve deeper into theatrical culture while developing analytical thinking, performance skills, and creativity of each individual.

The closing event marked an important milestone in each student's academic journey. It was a chance for them to display their personal capabilities while experiencing art as a journey of life alongside the characters, immersing themselves in the narrative. Congratulations to all the students who successfully completed their final assessments. It is hoped that these experiences will become a solid foundation, helping them confidently continue on their paths of professional development and future careers.

News: Xuan Nhi
Photos: Tram Le