Hồng NhânAccordingly, the dress rehearsal took place at the Vietnam - Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi, lasting until midnight before ending.
Director Do Thanh Hai (sitting) is discussing the script with People's Artist Quoc Khanh (Photo: VTV).
From the images released by VTV, it can be seen that the stage rehearsal was conducted seriously and urgently, with the participation of many familiar actors.
Director Do Thanh Hai along with People's Artist Bui Nhu Lai, director Lai Bac Hai Dang were present on stage to guide the actors.
People's Artist Quoc Khanh and People's Artist Bui Nhu Lai are discussing with each other (Photo: VTV).
Although the script details were not revealed, the actors had moments that drew attention, such as: "Ngoc Hoang" Quoc Khanh holding a splendid golden robe in his right hand and a embroidered flower robe in his left hand; Duy Hung bringing a bicycle loaded with baskets of tomatoes and fruits onto the stage, the white lace umbrella held by Duy Nam as a prop...
Prior to this, People's Artist Chi Trung revealed that the Tao Quan 2025 program is being implemented in the form of a competition called Journey to the Heavenly Palace.
The veteran artists remaining unchanged include: People's Artist Quoc Khanh still plays Ngoc Hoang, People's Artist Quang Thang, People's Artist Chi Trung, artist Van Dung, People's Artist Tu Long respectively transform into Tao Xuan, Tao Ha, Tao Thu, and Tao Dong.
Duy Hung brings a bicycle and fruits onto the stage (Photo: VTV).
Musician Tien Minh is cast as Thien Loi. Deputy Thien Loi assigns roles to Thai Duong, Anh Duc, Dung Hon.
The contestants include: Thanh Huong as Ly, Thai Son as Quy, Anh Tho as Phuong, and Dung Hon as Long.
People's Artist Chi Trung revealed that the initial script was over 70 pages but was later shortened. Screenwriter Dinh Tien Dung edited and rewrote each section, so the final script was very thin.
"But those thin sections were gathered into a good script, with depth, promising to bring laughter," Chi Trung said.
Chi Trung candidly expressed that taking on a role in Tao Quan is both an honor and joy for him, but also brings some nostalgia and worries. There are many materials in life, but artists must choose how to incorporate them into the program in a suitable way, with a humorous yet critical perspective.
According to the team's disclosure, in order to have about 2 hours on air, it takes a long preparation and training period for the artists.
Artist Van Dung shared that every day the artists gather at Vietnam Television Station. Everyone eats, sleeps, and trains together for a month, until the sun rises.
"Our group of veteran artists returning will bring a new breath, and we hope that all our efforts poured into one month will be the most refined and exquisite gift to the audience," Van Dung said.
Do Duy Nam using an umbrella as a prop (Photo: VTV).
Do Duy Nam also revealed that due to the round-the-clock rehearsal for Tao Quan, the hardships have made his appearance somewhat "more exhausted."
People's Artist Quang Thang added: "The requirement from the Tao Quan team is to be punctual. Each person can choose different positions to rehearse such as in the room, corridor, staircase... as long as it is effective."
Trung "Ruoi" on the stage of "Tao Quan 2025" (Photo: VTV).
Tonight (15/1) the artists will have their first recording session at the Vietnam - Soviet Friendship Labor Cultural Palace in Hanoi.
