Go from left to right, then from right to left. Lan Li's pace was slow and unhurried, just pacing back and forth between two points and one line, slowly adjusting his breath; At the same time, the hands and legs repeat some simple stretching movements, the head slowly in accordance with the clockwise circle, gradually let the muscles begin to relax.
There is a blank space in my mind, without the slightest thought or unnecessary emotion. All the information about the performance, the lines and the movement has been deeply imprinted in the memory of the body. The rehearsals and drills of just ten weeks are engraved in the muscles, day by day, like piling piles. At most, four training sessions can be arranged in one day, three separate sessions and one cooperative session.
The stage is just around the corner, and the staff in charge of the scene has announced the five minute countdown. So, what we don't need at the moment is to wake up our memory again. It's easy to confuse the rhythm and square inch by cramming temporarily; Now it's more important to let the whole person relax and completely empty the brain.
"God, God, God." Ezra Miller buried her cheek in her hands and wailed, "I can't remember. Now I can't remember the first act." After howling for a moment, without waiting for any response, Ezra looked up at lanli with a gloomy face and said, "Hey, partner, aren't you going to help me? Otherwise, what will happen to the opponent's play at that time? "
Ezra, born in 1992, is the only American in the new version of "les miserables". However, there is no doubt that his mother is a modern dancer; Under the influence, he took part in a stage play at the age of six and polished Broadway for a long time.
This time, Ezra plays Javert, Jean Valjean's nemesis.
Considering Langley's age and the arrangement of the play, John cod boldly employed young actors, looking forward to showing the growth and change of each character in the six hour epic, and further outlining the great works of the changing times. The passage of time and the change of times are undoubtedly the key points of the whole play.
Lan Li didn't answer immediately. He let out a long breath, and then said frankly, "then our crew will be finished completely. The three-month performance will end directly after the premiere."
"Hey! Blue“ Don't do that! "“ The performance hasn't started yet. It's going to bring bad luck! " The other actors in the dressing room protested one after another, and the atmosphere immediately became boiling.
As the initiator, lanli remained unmoved, waiting for the protest to subside slightly, and added again, "the three minute countdown is coming. Your attention is still not focused. Are you sure it's ok? Otherwise, bad luck will really become a nightmare. " Looking at Lan Li's calm face, everyone was speechless. Lan Li continued to mend the knife, "look at Tom. Are you sure he's the youngest in our crew? "
Tom Holland, who had been called, was still calm at this time, as if he didn't realize that he had become the focus of attention. The young actor, born in 1996, is only 16 years old this year. He has entered the acting industry with the "out of my world" West End musical.
Although he was young, his stage experience in the "les miserables" group ranked in the top three, far more sophisticated than that of Langley. This time, he will play Enjolras. It's a small but shining character.
Enjolras won't appear in the first and second acts. Nevertheless, Tom is still absorbed in the preparation of the performance, keeping pace with all the cast members. This dedication is really impressive.
"Clams?" Tom raised his tender face with an expression of bewilderment. Enjolras' stage costume is a set of red and gold Knights' costume, which reflects his vigor and vitality.
Charlotte Kennedy blinked, then chuckled. "You're not kidding anymore. I think my partner is going to explode."
"What? No, I'm fine! no what? It's OK with me! I'm ready! " Without waiting for the roll call, Joe Alvin rose to his feet, flushed and incoherent, with curly golden hair, supple and obedient, tall and handsome, and without further ado, a Marius.
Joe Alvin, 21, is a graduate of the Central Academy of speech and drama, a public art university in London. Before the audition, Joe appeared in several experimental plays on the outskirts of the west end. He didn't have much acting experience, but he won the recognition of John cod with his excellent appearance.
In the repertoire, Marius and Cosette are a couple. Charlotte plays Cosette. She was born in 1992. She was born in London's leading Academy of mountain view drama and art. She has a genuine academic background and is even more professional than Langley. Langley's major is actor, while Charlotte is a real drama major.
Looking at Joe's panic, Charlotte took the initiative to step forward, stood on tiptoe, and tried to reach Joe's shoulder, "man, man, Joe needs a little space, now time is not enough, at least we can leave a little space."
The appearance of protecting her son immediately aroused public resentment. Two little girls, karis Jack and Daisy Redley, gathered together and cried out in a strange voice, "Oh, Cosette is in love! Jean Valjean, what should we do? Your daughter's elbowed out now? "
With this cry, Joe's face turned red and his head lowered shyly - he was not good at talking and socializing, and he was so nervous that it was even worse; And Charlotte raised her right fist, gritted her teeth and chased her up. In an instant, she jumped up.
Karis and Daisy are two little girls, the same age as Charlotte.
Although young, karis has been playing in the west end for more than a year. She has played in two short-lived plays with solid strength; Daisy is a semi professional, studying in the park school, specializing in musical and performance; The year before last, when I was only 18 years old, I graduated successfully and have been looking for opportunities.
Karis will play eponine and Daisy will play Fantine. Both roles have gone through the competition of at least 100 actors, and there is absolutely no fluke for them to stand out.
Just calmed down less than 30 seconds of noise, once again began to boil up; Lan Li's steps did not receive any influence, but raised his head, looked at the other two actors in the corner, and cast a look to indicate, "don't you want to take care of it?"
As a result, the two actors both looked away and pretended not to see it; The action is too obvious. The intention of evading responsibility is not covered up. Instead, it makes the atmosphere more joyful.
Domhnall Gleeson, 29, has performed on Broadway and west end, and won a Tony Award nomination. At present, his most famous role is Ron's brother Bill Weasley in the "Harry Potter" series.
Michelle Dockery, who has just turned 30. Before her popularity in 2010, she was a senior actress in the west end of London, nominated for the Oliver prize, and appeared on the stage of the National Grand Theatre. Her acting qualifications and resume were very impressive.
Among the 20-year-old rookies, domnal and Michelle are the only two exceptions - ALF didn't mention their names in the conversation just now. They will play the two greedy roles of hotel owner Thenardier and his wife, but at the same time, they are also active in the whole play.
Looking at domnal and Michelle, Langley had to shout, "be quiet! Guys, all quiet down! " Everyone pauses, looks in unison, and hears Langley say, "otherwise, Ezra will forget her lines. If there are consequences... "
"Stop, stop, stop!" Everyone stopped Lan Li's words and raised their hands in panic. "We'll shut up, we'll be quiet!"
Lan Li spread out his hands, as if to say, "you are not quiet." An action, all words disappear immediately, everyone showed a good baby's appearance, with a smile.
Tom, who was sitting quietly beside him, chuckled and his young face was in full bloom. Then he noticed everyone's warning sight. Tom covered his mouth firmly with his hands to avoid making a sound, but the smile in his eyes still couldn't be moved.
At this point, the door of the standby room opened again, "three minutes countdown."
"Randy, aren't you going to say something?" Ezra said, don't want to, everyone else has also cast their eyes, agreed.
Although lanli is not the oldest or the most experienced member of the crew, he has become the core of the whole crew with his professional attitude and absolute strength in the past.
Langley shrugged. "We're ready. Now all we need to do is go on stage and show it. That's all Understatement of the words but with a strong self-confidence, Ezra and Joe two people can not help straightening their backs, "this play has a full six hours, believe me, nervous to the end, gradually numb."
This joke made everyone laugh.
Then, without further pause, Yuguan left the waiting room and began to prepare for the first act.
Standing on the side platform, lanli was ready for the stage, but he felt a burning look. Looking back, it was Tom. Lanli cast a puzzled look. Tom said, "lanli, aren't you nervous?"
Lan Li was dumbfounded and laughed, "nervous; But it's more about expectation than tension. "
Put down the aura of Oscar winner, put down the achievements of the past three years, really return to the original heart, stand on this stage, carefully and slowly polish their acting skills. The past ten weeks have been the happiest and most enjoyable time for him. Now, it's time to perform!