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

6:00 PM.

Zhang Qilin returned to the small courtyard where he lived.

After a quick wash, I sat down at my desk to practice my lines.

Before practicing, he needs to clear his mind and think about how to proceed.

He focused his mind and concentrated.

A surge of light filled my mind, and the Heavenly Compass appeared before my eyes.

He silently recited in his heart:

"Daily Fortune Telling: I'm on the set of 'Rickshaw Boy,' what challenges will I face next?"

The compass shimmered with light, and the runes on the surface of the divination tube flickered.

Several jade sticks flew out of the divination tube.

[Neutral draw, draw]

The real challenge lies not only in the play itself, but also in the complex interpersonal relationships and temptations surrounding the characters and opportunities. Staying focused and studying the characters in detail is the key to breaking through.

(Reward yourself for your persistence: Clear Stream Mark Fragment +1, Public Opinion Protection Charm +1)

[Winning the lottery, bad luck]

To ensure a more spectacular performance, the director will hold a rehearsal to determine all the lead actors in ten days. You can only win the lead role by impressing the director during the rehearsal. (Rewards for winning the lead role: +1 Fragment of the Turbid World's Pure Sound Fate, +1 Talisman of Harmony with the World)

Seeing these two fortune slips, Zhang Qilin wasn't too surprised.

Today he passed director Gu Wei's blocking test, and he also knows that the director must have a lot of opinions about his portrayal of Xiao Shunzi.

Director Gu did not call a halt, mainly because he was a newcomer and wanted to give him a chance to complete the entire film.

Another possibility is that he recently collaborated with director Gu Wei on a project called "The Grand Hotel".

He was quite satisfied with his portrayal of the groom in that other film, and he'll give himself some time for this one.

If he cannot quickly complete his interpretation of the character in the following rehearsals and makes the director lose patience, he will still become the understudy.

In ten days, he only had five opportunities to play.

It's almost impossible to perfectly portray Xiao Shunzi in five rehearsals.

But he had to do it.

Beijing People's Art Theatre is an institution with strict rules and regulations.

Newcomers enter the industry, progressing one step at a time each year, honing their acting skills and, more importantly, their mental fortitude.

From the perspective of cultivating new talent, this is a process of refinement.

But from an acting perspective, this is almost cruel.

For newcomers to land a good role, having strong skills alone is not enough.

They also have to outshine those veteran actors who have been in the industry for many years.

As Mr. He Bing said, you need to impress your superiors with your abilities in order to have the opportunity to get a better role.

This may be the root cause of why actors from the Beijing People's Art Theatre are always able to achieve overwhelming success when they go out to perform.

Competition within the theater is inherently fierce.

If the acting is bad, I'm too ashamed to take on any other roles, afraid of bringing shame to the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

He's already come this far, and there's no turning back now, even if he wanted to.

Teacher He Bing also reminded him that if he missed this opportunity, he would need to reflect for at least a few years before he could play this kind of role again.

But if he succeeds, he will completely shed the label of a newcomer.

Now I'm on the same starting line as those veteran actors who have been in the industry for four or five years, competing for similar roles.

To play the role of Xiao Shunzi well, he needs to rewrite the character's biography.

This was supposed to be completed a couple of days ago, but it was delayed by positioning tests.

To write a good biography, you need to understand the profession.

In today's new society, where can you find real rickshaw pullers?

The owners of those sightseeing tricycles in the scenic area either have jobs or their mindset is vastly different from that of the old society.

difficult.

He pondered for a moment.

He now has two paths to take.

One approach is to try to find elderly people who have actually seen rickshaw drivers, or individual tricycle drivers, and ask them for advice.

Secondly, I should visit Mr. Lin Liankun as soon as possible and ask him for guidance.

After figuring it out, he continued practicing his lines.

As for Zhongping's fortune telling, he wanted to know what tricks Chen Mo was going to play again. He just needed to be careful.

The next day, at 5:20 a.m.

Zhang Qilin walked into the rehearsal hall and greeted Feng Yuanzheng:

Good morning, Teacher Feng.

Feng Yuanzheng nodded with a smile:

"Good morning, how was rehearsal yesterday?"

"Thanks to Teacher Feng's guidance before," Zhang Qilin said sincerely, "Director Gu had me and Teacher Chen Mo take turns rehearsing."

His student displayed remarkable talent from the very first time they met.

Feng Yuanzheng was genuinely happy for his student to gain Director Gu's approval.

He encouraged them:

"Then you should learn from the crew. The people in the crew are all actors who have been in the industry for many years. If there is anything you don't understand, humbly ask them for advice."

"Teacher, I know," Zhang Qilin nodded, "but my understanding of the character isn't deep enough..."

Before Zhang Qilin could finish speaking, Feng Yuanzheng understood.

He nodded and said:

"I'll try my best to get in touch with Mr. Lin for you."

"Thank you, teacher. Do you know where in Kyoto I can experience being a rickshaw driver?"

"You want to experience life?"

"I think the best way to interpret a character is to experience their life in order to portray that feeling."

Upon hearing this, Feng Yuanzheng's eyes revealed an expression of approval.

His student was a bit impatient, but he greatly admired his serious attitude towards acting.

He pondered for a moment:

"People like that are hard to find, but I'll try to ask around for you."

"Thank you, Teacher Feng."

"Don't thank me yet. Experiencing life is a good thing, but ultimately, a play needs to be honed in the rehearsal room. In the next few days, you should thoroughly understand the script and build up the framework of the biography."

"I see."

……

Afternoon 1: 30

Zhang Qilin arrived at the rehearsal hall on the third floor.

There were already seven or eight people in the rehearsal hall.

Zhang Qilin found a seat in the corner and sat down.

As time went on, more and more people came in.

When some actors saw him, they nodded and greeted him, and Zhang Qilin responded politely.

Not long after, Chen Mo walked in.

The smile from yesterday had returned to his face.

Seeing Zhang Qilin in the corner, she pretended not to see him and went straight to find a seat to sit down.

After returning home last night, he thought about it for a long time and regained his confidence.

From now on, he and Zhang Qilin will be true rivals.

Of course, as colleagues in the same unit, it's essential to maintain a polite demeanor.

But when it comes to competing for roles, everyone has to rely on their own abilities.

After all, this role is also very important to him.

He spent five years at the Beijing People's Art Theatre, finally outlasting Yang Jiayin and Liu Hui.

If he can secure this role and demonstrate his abilities to the leadership, he will be able to obtain better roles in the future.

This is about my future.

He cannot lose.

He had seen Zhang Qilin perform in a small theater, and it was the kind of realistic acting method he disliked the most.

The most difficult aspect of this kind of performance is that the actor needs to fully understand the character, immerse themselves in the role, and make the audience believe that you are that person.

But Zhang Qilin's performance yesterday was lackluster, except for his decent positioning.

If Zhang Qilin insists on using a realistic acting method, he doubts whether the other party can fully understand the character within a month.

If you learn his imitation performance method, he is absolutely confident that you can beat your opponent in the competition.

Having figured these things out, Chen Mo's mindset calmed down considerably.

The road ahead is long; only those who laugh last will be the true winners.