004 first audition
The excitement of wanting to try made Renly a little excited. He couldn't help clenching his fists to prevent his heart from being too overwhelming and deviating from the norm..
Although this was only his first Hollywood audition, the wooden touch under his feet was no stranger to him. This Broadway stage slowly awakened his performance experience in the West End of London in the past few years. After his brain activity reached its peak, Instead, he calmed down, every pore in his body was opened, greedily breathing the air around him, allowing himself to become one with the stage..
“From left to right, everyone will line up in turn." A voice came from the bottom of the stage, explaining concisely, "After saying your name and age, wait for the next instruction, do you understand? "The almost substantial eyes and emotionless tone made the atmosphere on the stage become more and more tense. The other party seemed to be very satisfied with the effect, and then directly announced the start of the audition, "First person on the left, please come out..”
The first actor introduced himself with a trembling voice. The tension of the audition was amplified to the extreme in the empty space of the Broadway theater. The ubiquitous amplification and echo effects created a tinnitus. The delusion, mental pressure and dull atmosphere were like a huge stone pressing on his chest. You could clearly feel the tightness of his vocal cords..
Renly did not pay attention to other people's auditions. Instead, he concentrated on immersing himself in his own thoughts, clearing his mind, including roles, auditions, and performances, and trying to achieve a state of calmness and concentration. , and then hold.
“next person.”
Renly took a step forward, but did not stop immediately. Instead, he walked straight to the "T point" in front of the stage. This is the center of the stage and the focus of the spotlight. Stand firm, Lan Li began to introduce himself, "Good afternoon, I am Renly Hall, I am twenty years old." Confident but not ostentatious, concise but not cumbersome..
“Are you British? "A questioning voice came from the auditorium. Due to the dim lighting, it was difficult to distinguish the source of the voice, "How about your American accent?？”
“Which area? "Renly's calm answer caused a small commotion in the audience..
Accent is part of acting, but it is not easy to learn. Anne Hathaway's British accent in "Being Jane Austen" was criticized by film critics. Even actors with academic background can't Not everyone can capture the subtle differences in accents in different regions. For example, the difference between a Boston accent and a New York accent is very small. Renly's answer seemed professional and confident, but inevitably a little arrogant..
After a moment of pause, the voice just now said again, "Texas." This is not a problem, after all, the southern accent is still very obvious..
“So, I'm auditioning for a Texan who volunteered to serve in the military? "Renly's thick southern accent immediately made everyone present shine - not only because of the accuracy of the accent, but also because the contrast with the standard London accent before was too strong, making it difficult to believe that it was spoken by the same person. The voice said, “I wonder if it’s a soldier or an officer? I guess he's not a typical cowboy.”
More importantly, Renly's words did not come easily. He noticed that the roles and content of each actor's audition were different. Just now, the first actor was asked to perform howling, and the second actor was asked to perform. It requires performing the emotion of fear. Therefore, he guessed that the casting director should look for suitable roles based on each actor's appearance and age, and then conduct auditions..
Just from the keyword "Texas", Renly vaguely outlines the character's image..
“oh? Why do you say that? "A curious voice came from the other side, with a slight smile mixed in the words. He turned his head and looked over, and it was Tom..
This is the first time that Tom has spoken since this group of auditions. Renly can even feel the envious and jealous eyes of other competitors around him falling on his shoulders, which is so hot that it stings..
“Because I'm not a typical cowboy." Renly's upright answer caused a burst of low laughter from the audience. Renly rolled up the sleeves of his shirt that had fallen off again, and added, "At least It doesn't look like.”
“Haha." Tom couldn't help but burst out laughing. The Renly in front of him was indeed nothing like a cowboy. He had a slender figure, slightly curly short hair, and a shallow smile... He had such contradictory temperaments as elegance and uninhibition, indulgence and restraint. He blended into one body naturally, as if he would not be embarrassed at all even if he was reduced to the street. "I can't argue with this." After a pause, "You also don't look like a soldier. At least you shouldn't appear in the Pacific. on the battlefield.”
This is a joke about Renly's Britishness - "Pacific War" focuses on American soldiers.
The joking sarcasm was not sharp, but even humorous, causing everyone around to laugh. However, it broke the rhythm of Renly's audition, which was not good news for him. However, Renly did not Looking flustered, he said calmly, "I only know that gays are not allowed to play gays in Hollywood, and blacks are not allowed to play blacks, but I never knew that British people are not allowed to play Americans here." After saying this, Renly's lips slightly raised. After a moment, he said meaningfully, "Interesting.”
Hollywood also has a dark history. What Renly said are all facts. It has happened before or is happening now. The laughter at the scene suddenly became sparse. Everyone looked more or less embarrassed and looked at each other..
Tom couldn't help but rub his nose to cover up his embarrassment. Steven, who was sitting next to him, immediately came over to join in the fun and yelled out "Ouch" in pain, causing the others to lower their heads - it was really hard to hold back the laughter..
Tom made a silent glare, and Steven quickly looked towards the stage, avoiding eye contact, "So, you don't look like a cowboy, you don't look like an American, you don't even look like a soldier, why do you Come to audition？”
While joking, Steven dug a hole for Renly. The other candidates behind him showed sympathy. It seemed that Renly's audition today was going to be ruined..
Not wanting to, Renly spread his hands and shrugged innocently, "Because I'm an actor?" The slightly rising tail tone seemed to be seeking everyone's approval and expressing his confusion and helplessness. Poof, Tom He slapped his thighs and laughed out loud. Steven sitting next to him was choked and speechless..
Tom immediately realized his gaffe. Considering that it was too hard for others around him to hold back their laughter, he quickly straightened his clothes and said seriously again, "Why don't you perform a piece of Shakespeare?"？”
Tom's words made everyone laugh, but they couldn't hold back the laughter after all, and overflowed lowly, because the "Pacific War" has nothing to do with Shakespeare; Tom made such a request, obviously making a joke on Renly - Hollywood's response to The stereotype of British actors is always associated with theater and Shakespeare.
The development of things seems to have gone off the track. All signs are moving in a direction that is unfavorable to Renly. This audition has become a talk show..
But Renly didn't mind at all. On the contrary, he decided to seize this opportunity and show off his abilities. Now is the time to see whether he has acting talent or not.！
He lowered his eyes and adjusted his breathing. Almost in the blink of an eye, he had chosen the play, the role, the scene, and then reawakened the memory of the lines deep in his mind..
Tom's smile slowly faded, and he turned to look at the casting director, indicating that the other party could continue with the audition. Generally speaking, the performance content of the audition is formulated by the casting director. Tom and Steven sat down Here are more references.
Renly's outstanding accent change just now attracted a little attention from Tom and became a small adjustment between him and Steven. However, this is just a small disturbance. In the world of Hollywood, talents can even be regarded as talents. There are countless talented actors, one more is not too much, one is less is not enough, there is nothing to make a fuss about, and such disturbances soon calmed down..
Tom opened his mouth, but before the sound came out, he saw Steven leaning forward slightly, and the eyes hidden behind the lenses became more focused than ever before, and you could even faintly see the burst of interest. Abundant, this made Tom turn his head reflexively and look at the stage again.
I saw that Renly, standing in the center of the stage, had undergone a wonderful change. It was not that he changed clothes or stretched his movements, but a change in temperament that cannot be described in words..
At this time, Renly was still standing tall and tall. Due to the height difference between the stage and the auditorium, the majesty of his entire body was more and more highlighted, but the slightly tight shoulder lines outlined a pathos of grandeur between the light and shadow. , it seems that you can feel the turbulent emotions suppressed deep in your heart. You are so sad that you can't help yourself but you still can barely hold on. A few changes in the pen made the aura of the entire stage quietly settle down..
Tom couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, put down his legs, and looked at the stage intently. Then, Renly raised his head..
Renly staggered two steps to the side with stiff steps. The mourning between his brows and eyes surged up, and was immediately replaced by a wave of anger, like the sea under a storm, so calm that it was heart-stopping, "Ah, great Caesar! You Did you just fall down like this?" The grief-stricken emotion was so fragile that it seemed to break at the touch, and the heroism of the storm bursting out from the long dragging shadow, "All your great achievements, Have all your glorious victories come to naught?？”
The tall body almost couldn't support it and collapsed suddenly. As soon as his knees softened, he knelt on one knee on the ground, relying only on his hands to support him stubbornly, "Goodbye! Warriors, I don't know what you mean, but still Some people seem to be poisonous in your eyes, and they should be bled." Those desperate and tragic words were filled with a hint of indignation, and you could even faintly hear the sound of gnashing teeth, "If it were me, then I could be with you. Caesar died at the same moment, and there is nothing better than letting the sword in your hands stained with the noblest blood in the world end my life.！”
Suddenly, he raised his head and looked at the audience with sharp eyes. The burning gaze stung the eyes of every audience present as if they were real. The determination and firmness without hesitation were projected awe-inspiringly, making everyone feel proud. They all feel ashamed and dare not look directly at.
Three lines, just three lines, the emotions of everyone in the audience were twisted into a rope, firmly controlled in the hands of one person: the unique figure in the center of the stage.
For a moment, there was silence.
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