766 Mentor Award
Inside the theater, it is warm as spring; outside the theater, it is cold and cold..
Walking along the backstage passage to the outdoors, the biting cold wind and freezing air-conditioning hit my face. The limbs that had warmed up a little on the stage suddenly became stiff again. I put on my coat in an orderly manner and held it in my hand. Scarf and gloves, I left the alley and returned to the main street. I was still recalling the audition just now in my mind. I was stunned for a moment, suddenly shivered, and then I came back to my senses..
He looked around, took out his cell phone from his pocket, and was about to call Nathan when a greeting came from the direction of the theater door, "Renly?" He came back to his senses reflexively, and then saw John Coe The figure of De Na, who looked like an old scholar, was tightly wrapped in a large dark blue windbreaker, with a beige plaid scarf hanging around his neck. He was still playing with the tan duck-billed hat in his hand, walking quickly Walking down the steps of the theater, saying hello and walking up.
Time suddenly blurred, and it seemed to have returned to five years ago, when he was still studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. John Corder was like this at that time. He only had the same windbreaker, the same scarf, and the same hat all winter. The tall, thin figure in dark blue led them back and forth between the stage and the academy; until today, it seems that nothing has changed..
“How about it? Are you still used to it? The winter in London is really terrible." The first thing the Londoners did when they met was to complain about the weather. John casually wrapped his scarf around it, "I can guarantee that the weather in the United States will never be like this..”
“America is not just California." Complaining about the weather, this is also Renly's specialty. The winter in New York is no less than that in London. "Why are you here today? "Renly looked back at the theater behind him. Today is the audition for the movie version of "Les Misérables". If he guessed correctly, this should be an internal audition, and outsiders are not allowed in..
“You sneaked in, this is not Buckingham Palace." John waved his hand nonchalantly, and said the shocking words in an understatement, but it made people laugh, "Is there any difference between the Hollywood adaptation and the current West End version? I watched it for a few hours today, but I didn't realize it. If this is the case, why do you want to adapt a movie version? Wouldn't it be better to have people come to the West End or Broadway?？”
Typical theater practitioners are extremely repulsive to movies and extremely passionate about drama. After all, they still hope that people can return to the theater..
“Make money." Renly snapped his fingers. Dramas can only be performed in fixed theaters, but movies can be played all over the world. John choked up in a concise and clear sentence, and he shook his head helplessly, "Yes, Who can resist the charm of money? I can't either, so I'd better shut up..”
As he spoke, a drizzle began to fall from the sky. The dripping raindrops fell on his cheeks, and a slight chill penetrated into his blood along his pores. However, the pedestrians on the street were not in a hurry, and no one was in a hurry. After opening their umbrellas, no one was in a hurry to escape. At most, they just buttoned up their coats, and everyone kept their original pace and continued moving forward..
Renly and John were not in a hurry, but John raised his head and looked at the layers of clouds above his head, and pointed to the right with his right elbow, "At this time, a cup of afternoon tea is really the best thing, why?" So, together？”
Obviously, John's appearance at the theater today was not a random event, so the afternoon tea was not a random invitation. Renly smiled and nodded, "My pleasure." Then he walked side by side with John, took steps, and accepted the invitation freely. After finishing the conversation, he asked, "Is that afternoon tea shop on the street next door still open?？”
The West End of London is nominally the "West End", but its geographical location is actually the center of London. It is within walking distance of the bustling Oxford Street business district, Buckingham Palace, Regent's Park, Westminster Abbey and other famous landmarks. There are bustling streets full of tourists in this neighborhood, as well as petty bourgeoisie lanes that can only be discovered by locals. Real Londoners always know how to spend a perfect weekend in the West End without being disturbed by tourists..
“Which one? The French one？”
“No, the Indian-style one.”
“Jesus Christ, which one do you like?？”
“No, the scented tea in that restaurant was really terrible, and it left an indelible impression on me. If we are going to that restaurant now, I suggest going to Costa to buy a takeaway cup first..”
Costa is actually the same as Starbucks, a fast takeaway coffee chain, but Costa originated in Italy, and their coffee beans are better. In the UK, Costa's market share is higher than Starbucks. But for real For traditional British people, neither Costa nor Starbucks is the right choice for drinking coffee..
Using Costa for comparison, Renly’s complaints are evident..
“If it were me, I would choose to commit suicide." This was John's answer. "The Indian-style one has moved away and is probably closed down. A street over, toward Piccadilly Circus, there is a new one. Had a British-style afternoon tea. Young people’s style, but the tea was not bad, and the most important thing was that it was quiet enough.”
While talking and walking, I was bathed in the British wind and drizzle, vividly interpreting the meaning of "wind and rain blowing coldly on my face". Finally, I entered the room, took off my coat, wiped off the rain, sat down, and waited for the afternoon When the tea was served, my body gradually warmed up again. The noise outside the window was in sharp contrast with the tranquility inside. My muscles and nerves gradually relaxed, feeling comfortable and leisurely..
“A piece of candy? "Renly asked. In the past, when John drank tea, he always chose a sugar and then added milk..
But this time, Renly saw John shake his head and make a "two" gesture. Renly didn't say anything more, just smiled, licked two candies for John's tea cup, and then listened. John said, “As I get older, my taste starts to get sweeter..”
“A piece of candy was just three years ago." Renly joked..
John did not panic at all, "For young people, three years is just a blink of an eye; for old people, three years is an extremely long time.".”
Renly raised his eyebrows, "I thought this sentence should be said the other way around..”
John blinked and choked; he changed the subject abruptly, "It seems that your basic skills have not fallen behind in today's performance on the stage." Renly laughed dumbly, but did not expose his mentor, and nodded in affirmation, "But overall The expressions are still too subtle, and the camera feel of the movie is still not lost. This method is not applicable on the stage..”
“The audition just now was a movie version of the audition." Renly explained, "There was a camera recording under the stage. The whole performance was slightly subdued..”
John suddenly understood, and gently retracted his chin, "I didn't expect that I could actually learn something in Hollywood. This is really an accident. It seems that in the final analysis, actors are still the most important part.".”
“Mr. Codd, are you praising me? "Renly looked over with straight eyes. Just three months ago, when the two met again, John was still critical and dissatisfied, thinking that Renly had left behind the basic skills. Today, the situation seems to have changed a little..
John's right hand holding the black tea couldn't help but pause for a moment, then he looked at Renly, rolled his eyes, and said angrily, "So are you ready to celebrate now?？”
“No, but at least I can be happy." The smile on Renly's lips was outlined, and he also picked up his tea cup. No sugar or milk was added. This was the only way for him to enjoy English afternoon tea. "We are sitting now. Are you here specifically to praise my performance in the audition just now?？”
“What, you still dislike it? "John's eyes widened, and he held the tea cup with a glaring look. However, his thin body and scholar's temperament were really not domineering at all. "Although you have not lost your basic skills, your sense of stage is still there. You need to continue polishing it." John then returned to the topic and said seriously, "The role of Enjolras does not pose much challenge to you. The use of stage space and the mobilization of the audience's emotions all reflect Not bad. How about you, are you ready to challenge more difficult roles?？”
“Macbeth? Or Hamlet? "Renly said his inner answer sincerely..
“"Les Misérables" is indeed excellent, no doubt, and the best among the best; but for every British academic actor, starring in William Shakespeare is a lifelong dream. Unfortunately, the entire theater industry is now in a state of In an extremely depressed state, the chances of Shakespeare returning to the stage are gradually decreasing.
John also smiled, as if he couldn't agree more with Renly's answer, but the words he spoke were another choice, "Jean Valjean".”
As a producer, John Corder has always been bold and careful, daring to break the shackles of tradition while respecting cultural heritage, often able to create different sparks..
When Renly was still at the academy, John rehearsed "Hamlet's Sonnets", using Hamlet as the perspective, connecting all the famous works of Shakespeare at his peak, traveling through different story scripts, trying to explore family Different factors such as culture, life and society permeate Shakespeare's creations in different periods..
After the play was released, it was well received. When Renly graduated, there were rumors that a foundation was trying to invest in this play and put it on the stage of London's West End..
Today, John once again showed his boldness and madness. Of course, the premise is that Renly's previous two audition videos of Eponine and Javert were also sent to John; and then there was the Enjolras audition just now. Renly Fully demonstrated his strength, and John made accurate judgments.
“But..." There is always a twist at any critical moment, and today is no exception. "I still need to go back and discuss it with the entire creative team and obtain the consent of the sponsors. I will try my best to convince them, but the first question is , are you interested?？”
Jean-Valjean. This is the role that Renly is eager to challenge, and it is also the new limit that Renly is eager to meet. Not only is there no possibility of rejection, but he also opens his arms to embrace him warmly. However, before expressing his stance, Renly's focus has changed. slightly offset.
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