Why did Huu Chau accept the role of a cross-dresser in the play "The Ghosts of the Theater"?

The play, after 20 years, was re-staged by Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc at Thien Dang stage, still carrying current values ​​with a noble humanitarian message. The play received praise and high artistic appreciation from the Arts Council of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City.

Meritorious Artist Huu Chau accepted to play the role of a female artist in the play "The Ghosts of the Theater"?

The play features Meritorious Artist Huu Chau in the role of a famous female artist who is in her twilight years. Meritorious Artist Huu Chau transformed into a female role, something he himself confided that he had not accepted to play a female role for a long time. This time on the Thien Dang stage, Meritorious Artist Huu Chau had another very impressive role.

He said he was very nervous when he stepped onto the stage and the rehearsal was completed successfully. He and the creative team were very happy because after a period of investing a lot of brainpower and hard work into the play "The Ghosts of the Theater", on July 4, the play will have its first performance at Thien Dang Stage (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City).

"The audience will receive many beautiful messages from this work, through each role of the actors. Through this role, I also put into it many concerns of an artist" - Meritorious Artist Huu Chau confided.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/nsut-huu-chau-noi-ve-vai-gia-gai-trong-vo-nhung-con-ma-nha-hat-196240701092927416.htm