Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, I became a legend in the entertainment industry by avo

Before leaving after finishing her meal, He Bing said to Zhang Qilin:

"Go backstage more often when you have free time, observe with your own eyes, and what you learn depends entirely on yourself."

After saying that, he winked at Zhang Qilin, picked up his tray, and left.

Zhang Qilin nodded unconsciously.

He believed that a veteran artist like He Bing would never speak without reason.

He quickly finished the last few bites of rice, cleared his plate, and got up to leave.

Sitting in the corner, Yang Yu gazed thoughtfully at Zhang Qilin's retreating figure.

Back in the rehearsal hall, there were already quite a few people sitting inside.

Some people closed their eyes and tapped their fingers lightly on their knees in an invisible rhythm, while others huddled together in twos and threes, encouraging each other, but their smiles were somewhat forced.

In the afternoon, everyone will go to the theater to practice their blocking.

The day after tomorrow marks the 600th performance of the Beijing People's Art Theatre's "Teahouse," in which they will play minor roles.

This is the Beijing People's Art Theatre's consistent "learning through acting" model, where actors need to hone their skills and grow through real stage practice.

Normally, these newcomers need to hone their skills in small theaters for more than half a year before they have the opportunity to play minor roles on the big stage.

However, this year is a special case. In order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Cao Yu's birth, the Beijing People's Art Theatre has revived a large number of classic plays.

This has led to a shortage of actors at the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

In particular, key figures such as Pu Cunxin and Yang Lixin are already in their late fifties, while Feng Yuanzheng and Liang Guanhua are close to fifty.

The current generation of young actors in the theater who can take over the roles is not yet mature enough, making the training of new talents a top priority for the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

Participating in such an important performance right from the start, every intern was on edge.

They were afraid that problems might arise during the actual performance.

No matter how many plays they had performed in school, this time it felt completely different.

The 600th performance of Beijing People's Art Theatre's "Teahouse" was a memorable feast for all drama lovers.

The venue will be packed, and it will also attract many media outlets.

If I damage the reputation of Beijing People's Art Theatre because of my own mistake, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to perform there again.

Zhang Qilin, however, was not as anxious as the others.

He casually found a chair, sat down, and pretended to close his eyes and rest.

He focused his mind and concentrated.

Silently ask yourself to check the reward.

Then, a message appeared in front of me.

[Temporary Detail Reversal Talisman]

Used when studying a script and understanding a character, it helps to perceive and capture those easily overlooked character details in the script.

Upon seeing the reward details, Zhang Qilin was overjoyed.

This reward is incredibly useful to him right now.

If he wants to make a name for himself at the Beijing People's Art Theatre as soon as possible, he needs to shine on stage.

This talisman will help him grasp the characteristics of the characters in the script more accurately.

It's a pity it's just a talisman; it would be great if the reward was a fragment of destiny.

Just as he was feeling sentimental, a voice came from beside him:

"Were you nervous about going on stage for the first time?"

Zhang Qilin looked up and saw that it was his assistant, Yang Yu.

He was somewhat surprised.

Yang Yu, as a formal actor at Beijing People's Art Theatre, assists teacher Feng Yuanzheng in managing interns.

I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but I always feel that his attitude towards me is a little different from that of other people.

So enthusiastic.

As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face, so Zhang Qilin quickly stood up and politely replied:

"Teacher Yang..."

Yang Yu patted Zhang Qilin on the shoulder, interrupting him:

"No need to be so polite. I'm only a few years older than you, just call me brother."

Although he didn't know what Yang Yu was up to, he put on a warm smile:

"Brother Yang."

"That's right," Yang Yu seemed quite satisfied. He didn't immediately remove his hand from his shoulder, and his tone became more candid. "Don't be nervous during the rehearsals this afternoon. Just treat it like a regular performance. Your mindset is the most important thing at times like this..."

Zhang Qilin listened attentively, occasionally asking questions:

"Brother Yang, what should we be careful about when we get on stage?"

"Today's rehearsal is mainly to familiarize you with the stage layout and set placement, to know where to go up and down, and which props need to be moved at what moment."

"But don't underestimate the importance of positioning. Every step on stage is important. Lighting, sound effects, and eye contact between actors are all related to positioning. If you make a mistake, the play will be interrupted."

He paused, then added:

"Although you are all playing minor roles this time, the stage arrangement of 'Teahouse' is complicated, with many people and props, especially in the third act, which has a grand scene and the positions of the extras are fixed."

"You should follow the veteran actors, observe and learn a lot. The most important thing is not to block the way, not to steal the show, and not to hide in a corner where no one can find you. You have to figure out the right balance yourself."

"Thank you for your advice, Brother Yang," he said sincerely.

Yang Yu smiled and waved his hand:

"Don't be so polite. We're all from the Beijing People's Art Theatre, so it's only right that we help each other out."

……

1:30 PM

Led by Wang Lei, the deputy head teacher, the group arrived at the theater.

There are already people on the stage.

The lighting crew is adjusting the overhead lights, while the props crew is wiping a traditional Chinese square table with a soft cloth.

In the center of the stage, the lead actors, including Park Cunxin, Feng Yuanzheng, Liang Guanhua, and He Bing, were discussing something in hushed tones, occasionally gesturing with their hands to indicate their positions.

Upon seeing the intern enter, Park Chun-hsin waved:

"Come on over, everyone."

Wang Lei led everyone onto the stage from the side of the stage.

Park Cunxin looked around and said in a serious tone:

"All the actors will be rehearsing with you today, and I hope you will cherish this opportunity."

These words caused many interns to gasp in surprise.

With so many renowned artists accompanying the newcomers during rehearsals, apart from the Beijing People's Art Theatre, probably few other drama theaters have such an ability.

Of course, it's possible, they just haven't seen it.

Class teacher Feng Yuanzheng noticed their nervousness and came over to comfort them gently:

"Don't be nervous, everyone. The rehearsal is just to help you get familiar with the terrain. Today, the lighting, sound effects, and main actors will all work together with you. It's okay to make mistakes. Just move boldly, but remember to pay attention."

Next, the assistant director came up with a thick script and began calling out names and forming groups.

Explain each person's entrance and exit points, their movement paths on stage, the props they need to touch or avoid, and the fixed positions at several key moments.

"You, the village woman who sold her daughter, followed your man from the third side curtain on the right rear of the stage, head bowed, staggering, to the center left of the stage. When you heard Eunuch Pang's laughter, you knelt down and kowtowed here. There are marks on the floor... After kowtowing, you were dragged up and moved to the left rear, from under the second side curtain."

"You four, patrol officers, go up in a single file from the stage entrance, cross the stage, keep your steps in sync, but don't be too deliberate, keep your eyes looking straight ahead, when you get near the tea table, when you hear Master Chang speaking, the one in the lead should glance at him slightly to the side, just once, and then continue walking and exit through the offstage door."

The instructions are specific and detailed, down to each step.

Zhang Qilin was assigned the roles of a tea drinker watching the commotion in the first act and an inconspicuous passerby in the funeral procession in the third act.

There are no lines; the main task is to appear in the right place at the right time and blend into the background.

It was their turn to go up on stage.

The assistant director pointed out:

"You guys, come up from this side, walk to the table near the window, stop, look towards the door, show curiosity, but don't overdo it... Yes, you, move slightly to the left, don't block Manager Wang's path..."

Movement begins.