Having gone through countless difficulties in life, people with disabilities or lifestyles different from normal people are still full of determination, overcome pain, rise up in life, and become useful artists for life.

A scene from the musical "The Strange Dreamers" by artist Quoc Thao

They are called "strange" because some have 12 fingers on both hands, some have a strange white disease called albinism that scares anyone who meets them for the first time, some are short due to short limbs, some have faces full of scars... but to the "Huong Dong" troupe of producer Lam Hoang, they are a family.

Lam Hoang took them in and brought them to the troupe. At first, someone did the cleaning work, but then seeing their passion for sword dancing, he let them practice and go on stage.

They are disabled people but their souls are always upright - the beautiful message of the musical "The Strange Dreamers" - author and director Quoc Thao

Knowing that they were disabled, with extraordinary determination, they created miracles. And Lam Hoang gave them a future that seemed bleak but was guided by strong faith.

Until one day, they moved to a land of a rich woman. Her son supported them, but she chased them away, even though she knew her son had fallen in love with a mixed-race actor, a member of that abnormal family.

All conflicts and climaxes of the play originate from the key point of "social status and social status". Then she is assisted by a butler who hates theater troupes because in the past he chased his son who loved the theater out of the family.

Actresses Mai My Lien and Minh Chau in the musical "The Strange Dreamers" - author and director Quoc Thao

The musical incorporates many profound humanistic lessons, showing that artist Quoc Thao has sought many materials from life, from the dreams of disabled people to raise awareness about the concern and sharing of society for the disabled who want to stand up straight and live equally in the community.

Dramatic situations therefore keep surprising, making the audience think about worries and anxieties to adjust their attitudes and behaviors properly towards people with disabilities.

The musical "The Strange Dreamers" - author and director Quoc Thao is a fertile ground for young actors to exploit character personalities.

The musical also depicts future wishes to help disabled people alleviate some of their misfortunes, and write meaningful things in their lives. There, their soaring world is not unrealistic but full of light.

And when joy is multiplied by altruism, working together to build dreams, the strange people have had a meaningful journey of sending love.

An artistic space for young actors to sing and dance, expressing their passion for creativity in the musical "The Strange Dreamers" - author and director Quoc Thao

The audience cheered on the performance of the young actors, most of whom were students trained by artist Quoc Thao, so that through the success of the play, viewers could better understand the awareness and responsibility of the community towards people with disabilities, making their dreams come true, and integrating them into community life.

What's more touching is that they are the ones who transmit positive energy to the audience, because not only do they not feel inferior due to their disabilities, but they also turn that disability into creative artistic material.

The albino man dancing with a sword, each time he swings his sword, an enemy falls; the dwarf girl with short limbs, no one can play the role of a charming little clown; the scarred man with his spectacular jumps... all are like very special flowers, symbols of understanding and love for each other.

Actors Thai Khuong and Tu Thanh had two profound and meaningful roles in the musical "The Strange Dreamers" - author and director Quoc Thao

And the musical also has a deeper layer when each flower is like an eye looking at life.

The music is impressively written, the dramatic situations create convincing connections. This is an opportunity for young actors to immerse themselves in creativity, they show off their singing and dancing abilities, apply choreography, martial arts, and especially delve into the psychological depth of the character.

The musical with the participation of actors: Thai Khuong (as Lam Hoang), Vinh Tri (Tan Luc), Ba Phuoc (Khai Duy), Sunny (Mai My Lien), Minh Chau (Kieu Le Tam), singer Trieu Hai (Hoang Chieu), Huong Mi (Thi Nga), Tu Thanh (Quynh Bong), Thanh Dieu (Cam Nu - Lun), Bao Minh (Gia Ly), Kim Thu (Carol), Thai Bao (Quang Ta) .... is being performed at Quoc Thao Drama Stage (8th floor, Ho Chi Minh City Union of Literature and Arts Associations, 81 Tran Quoc Thao, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City).