Bringing drama to Dong Nai audience

To welcome the 1st Congress of the Dong Nai Provincial Party Committee, term 2025-2030, the Dong Nai Literature and Arts Association performed the play Dang Thuy Tram. The work was written by writer Nguyen Quang Vinh, directed by Meritorious Artist Pham Huy Thuc.

With realistic and emotional acting, the play not only recreates the image of female doctor and heroic martyr Dang Thuy Tram during the years of fighting against the US to save the country, but also opens a bridge for the Dong Nai public to get closer to drama. Thereby, creating more space for people to enjoy rich and meaningful culture and spirit.

From the diary… to the stage

The play Dang Thuy Tram was built from the touching diary pages of a young female doctor who fell on the Quang Ngai battlefield when she was not yet 28 years old. Her lines filled with enthusiasm, love and desire to contribute, through the creativity of writer Nguyen Quang Vinh, have become a tight, dramatic, and attractive play for Dong Nai audiences.

A scene from the play Dang Thuy Tram performed for Dong Nai audiences in September 2025. Photo: My Ny

The play opens with a familiar diary entry by Dr. Dang Thuy Tram: “Dear mother! If one day I fall, please don’t cry! Please be proud of your daughter who sacrificed for the Fatherland.” The play’s setting is minimalist, revolving around the field hospital on the Duc Pho battlefield in Quang Ngai. In that harsh place, Dr. Dang Thuy Tram and her teammates both steadfastly held on and devoted themselves to treating wounded soldiers until the last moment.

In addition to performing the play DANG THUY TRAM, the Dong Nai Literature and Arts Association has launched a campaign for artists to create and promote their works on the internet. Thereby, creating a vibrant competitive atmosphere and achieving achievements to welcome the 1st Congress of the Dong Nai Provincial Party Committee, term 2025-2030.

 

Playing the role of Doctor Dang Thuy Tram, artist Mi Le left many emotions in the hearts of Dong Nai audiences. With a warm voice, bright eyes and emotional acting, she portrayed the image of a female doctor who is both compassionate and steadfast and brave. Every gesture of caring for wounded soldiers, every moment facing imminent death made the audience shed tears, at the same time, admire her will, determination and burning love for the Fatherland. That closeness and sincerity made the character step out of the diary pages to become a living example, touching the hearts of the audience.

Director, Meritorious Artist Pham Huy Thuc, former Vice Principal of the University of Theatre and Cinema in Ho Chi Minh City, said: The staging of the play Dang Thuy Tram has profound social significance, because her story has long been influential to many classes of people, especially the youth. Besides the image of Dang Thuy Tram, the play depicts the character of "Mr. Pho" - an officer in the infirmary, who is both patriotic but rigid and full of personal ambition. This image is built as an artistic counterweight to Dr. Dang Thuy Tram, creating the necessary conflict and contradiction to highlight the humanistic value of the work.

“To stage the play, I read the diary carefully, learned deeply about the characters, about the war and the losses it left behind. Many details in the play moved the audience. For example, the death of Ms. Lien, who was close to Ms. Dang Thuy Tram; the wounded soldier who longed to return to the battlefield to avenge her comrades. And the climax is the image of Ms. Dang Thuy Tram alone holding a gun, distracting American soldiers to protect the wounded in the infirmary and heroically sacrificing herself on the hill. This is the detail that made the audience cry” - Meritorious Artist Pham Huy Thuc shared.

Drama touches the hearts of Dong Nai audiences

If reformed opera and amateur music have long been the strengths of Dong Nai theater, the appearance of Dang Thuy Tram's play has brought the audience here a new artistic experience.

Soldier Ly Thang Long, Information Company, Dong Nai Province Military Command shared: “I have read Dang Thuy Tram’s Diary, but when I watched the play, I really felt how vividly the character appeared. There were parts where I couldn’t hold back my tears.”

“As a soldier, watching a play about soldiers at a time when Dong Nai and the country are celebrating major holidays and the 1st Provincial Party Congress, term 2025-2030, has profound educational significance. This is not only a work of art but also a vivid lesson about ideals, beliefs and sacrifices. Through the image of doctor Dang Thuy Tram, I am more aware of my responsibility to preserve and promote the heroic tradition of my ancestors” - soldier Ly Thang Long shared.

Not only touching the soldiers, the play also touched the hearts of today's young generation. Ms. Le Khanh Hoa, a student at Dong Nai University, confided: "Watching the play, I felt like I was stepping into the diary of doctor and martyr Dang Thuy Tram. I clearly felt the spirit of dedication, youthful aspirations and sacrifices that she left behind. It is not only a slice of history but also a reminder for us to live more responsibly towards the Fatherland, towards our families and towards our own dreams."

People's Artist Giang Manh Ha, Vice President of the Vietnam Stage Artists Association, President of the Dong Nai Literature and Arts Association, said: Bringing the play Dang Thuy Tram to Dong Nai audiences is an important step in diversifying local theatrical life. This is also a way to nurture the soul and arouse national pride, especially among the young generation.

"I believe that the success of the play will motivate Dong Nai stage to continue to coordinate with other units to produce many valuable works, both serving political tasks and meeting the people's increasing entertainment needs," Mr. Ha emphasized.

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Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/van-hoa/202509/dua-kich-noi-den-voi-khan-gia-dong-nai-d70133a/