Contributions of directors trained by the (former) Soviet Union to Vietnamese drama

The later directors who were trained in the former Soviet Union or studied in socialist countries such as Bulgaria and Romania had a solid foundation in theatrical theory and in the organization of performances according to the Stanislavsky system, a scientifi c theatrical theory system, an advanced and very valuable artistic method, of world stature. After having professional directors, the Vietnamese drama theater has undergone great changes. The directors have matured, and today's performances are much diff erent from the past. There is no longer a state of arbitrariness on theater, the actors have a full sense of responsibility towards the audience and towards the image of the character they play. The art of directing has had good achievements with the success of plays that have been widely welcomed by audience and recognized by people in the industry.