America: Child stars start with The Shining

Charles suddenly asked:

"By the way, why did you come to Broadway for an audition?"

In his memory, Jennifer Aniston was not much older than him; the two were not that far apart in age.

But logically speaking, she shouldn't have entered the entertainment industry so early, right?

Or is his only impression of Aniston that is Friends?

Upon hearing this, Jennifer Aniston rolled her eyes at him, annoyed, and said:

"Please, I've been studying at drama school since I was a child. Isn't it normal for me to audition for Broadway?"

She paused, then deliberately drew out her words, adding a touch of sarcasm:

"Or are you saying that Hollywood stars like you have a prejudice against ordinary people like us, hmm?"

Charles paused for a moment, then suddenly remembered.

Jennifer Aniston comes from a typical entertainment family. Her father was a television actor, her mother was a model, and her mixed heritage from multiple countries gave her a remarkably sculpted and highly recognizable face.

That makes sense.

Before filming Friends, she had been struggling on Broadway for many years before finally becoming a star with this show.

Moreover, her personality in daily life is very similar to her character in the show, Rachel Green, with many overlaps.

Sure enough, her family background and daily personality were undoubtedly related to her being able to get the role.

Thinking of this, Charles nodded and chatted with her for a few more minutes, exchanging business cards. The atmosphere became much more lively than before.

Jennifer Aniston is a very talkative girl, and since they are close in age, they have a lot to talk about.

However, that wasn't what Charles was concerned about.

He just felt that he couldn't waste Aniston's talent, and if he had the chance in the future, he would definitely sign her to his name before she became famous.

......

Time flew by, and Jennifer Aniston left the waiting room before Charles and headed to the audition room.

Charles had no choice but to stay where he was and wait for some time.

To be honest, he was actually a little unsure of himself.

Because drama auditions and film auditions are quite different.

Oliver Twist is a musical, and the requirements for actors are not only to have solid acting skills, but also to have a voice strong enough to support the singing parts.

On the one hand, musicals, unlike movies, cannot be reshot at any time.

Aside from the rehearsals in the early stages, once you're actually on stage, you basically have to go through it all in one go, with no room for too many mistakes.

On the other hand, Charles believes that his acting skills are absolutely top-notch among his peers, but the problem is that good acting skills do not necessarily mean that he can sing well.

Singing is ultimately a skill that requires long-term training.

Otherwise, why do so many young male celebrities not dare to sing live on live streaming stages?

To put it bluntly, it's all about being afraid of making mistakes.

Therefore, those drama cast members who have relied on their childhood training to make a living certainly have the right to look down on Hollywood actors.

Thinking of this, Charles frowned.

Almost all the equipment he's wearing now is related to filming; there don't seem to be many items that can directly improve his singing ability.

The [Music Producer's Mixing Console (Fine)] can barely be considered an item, but the problem is that this piece of equipment can only be used when recording songs.

The audition is going to be a live performance, there's no chance for post-production audio editing, what should I do?

Outside the waiting room, several powerfully penetrating songs could be faintly heard.

The singing voice seemed to drift from the other end of the corridor; it could be heard clearly even through the thick walls, and the singer's breath was extremely steady.

As Charles listened, some thoughts began to form in his mind.

This place is a Broadway theater; perhaps going out for a stroll might bring him some unexpected surprises.

At the very least, his voice was praised by MJ, and even if it couldn't compare to those drama actors who had trained since childhood, it was still barely adequate.

With that thought in mind, Charles simply got up, pushed open the door, and went out.

Sure enough, as soon as the door closed, a few hushed whispers came from behind:

"Why is this child star out so early? It's not his turn yet, is it?"

"Who knows, maybe she's just too nervous..."

"Heh, you're from Hollywood, it's normal to feel inadequate when you're on Broadway."

Charles didn't bother with it at all; his attention was already focused outside.

Not far away, someone was speaking in a low voice.

"Do, Re, Mi—"

A soprano effortlessly raised the scale from low to high, sounding completely effortless.

Charles raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, but he didn't stop walking. Instead, he continued walking forward, following the sound.

Soon, the system's notification panel began to pop up in front of him one by one.

As expected of Broadway, the chances of encountering equipment are high.

【Name: Old-fashioned Theater Poster (Standard)】

[Source: Broadway]

[Attribute: Stage sense +5%]

[Entry: Lingering Charm of a Bygone Era (Passive)]

[Effect Description: When in a stage environment, performance is slightly enhanced.]

......

【Name: Actor's Throat Lozenges (Regular)】

[Source: Broadway Backstage Dressing Room]

[Attribute: Voice +5%]

[Entry: Temporary throat soothing (one-time use)]

[Effect Description: Relieves dry throat and improves vocal fluency in a short time.]

Looking at the descriptions of the equipment, Xia Er couldn't help but shake his head.

These things are useful, but they don't help him much in his current situation.

What he was looking for wasn't equipment that could only serve a limited purpose; he preferred equipment directly related to musicals.

As Charles continued walking, he turned the corner at the end of the corridor and unknowingly arrived at a semi-open backstage area.

Several staff members were rushing back and forth carrying costumes, and rows of costumes were hanging on hangers next to them, with lights shining down from above, making them gleam.

Charles's gaze stopped.

On the innermost row of clothes racks, there hung a performance costume that was clearly quite unique.

It was a stage costume with a Victorian style, giving it a unique sense of solemnity.

【Title: Costumes for the Drama Cast (High-Quality)】

[Original owner: A veteran Broadway actor]

[Source: Broadway]

[Attributes: Timbre +30%, Voice +30%, Engagement +30%]

[Entry: Vocal Resonance (Passive)]

[Effect Description: After equipping this item, your breath control will be slightly improved when singing, the error rate in high notes will be significantly reduced, and emotional expression will be more easily integrated into your singing, thus infecting the audience listening to your voice.]

Charles's eyes lit up; he had actually found it.