THIRD-RATE ACTRESS - An adaptation from Lý Lan’s eponym short story

SYNOPSIS

Đạt is curious about a mysterious male patron who frequents the little theatre where he works as staff. One day, the patron, who is revealed to be an upper-class Viet-kieu named Philip, asks Đạt to deliver a secret letter to Mỹ Duyên, a supporting actress at the theatre. Philip then hires Mỹ Duyên to act as his sister, and takes care of their father, who is loosing his grip on reality due to old age. Little does Mỹ Duyên knows about the miserable truth she is soon to find in what seems like an easy gig...

PRESS

« An excellent stage adaptation of Lý Lan's contained short story by playwright Việt Linh, who delivers a deeply resonating tale without the needs for big words. » Doanhnhanplus.vn

« Playwright Việt Linh adeptly crafted a mesmerizing play with interwoven and harmonious story beats from Lý Lan's 3,400 words short story using her mastery of the theatre language. The play gently invoke powerful responses from the audience by skillfully expressing the pain of separation, or the joy of reunion, through the eyes of its characters. » Vnexpress.net

« On the minimalistic stage, the actors / actresses barely raise their voices, yet emotional impact are felt by the audiences, as it touches their hearts. The play's quiet moments were also the most powerful moments, as characters expressed their feelings not with dialogues, but brilliantly acted with their faces and bodies, that we can't help but sympathize with their plight. The script is solid. The actors and actresses know exactly how to elevate the characters' emotions and moods. » Phụ Nữ TP. HCM

5 REASONS TO SEE THE PLAY DIỄN VIÊN HẠNG BA (THIRD-RATE ACTRESS)

- to support Hồng Hạc, playwright Việt Linh and the young promising director Lê Chi Na
- enjoy a relatable and deeply resonating story
- Enjoy the acting talent of Thanh Điền
- Listen to a beautiful performance of Chầu Văn singing by singer Thanh Hoài
- Affordable ticket price to enjoy a play in a cute city central venue.
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