Author: I am red

Several old men looked at Xu Rong, who looked like a director, and shouted, "Show me the results of your study."

Lu Zhong also looked at him with a smile: "That's right, let me learn too."

"Hahaha."

Qiba is a routine movement in Peking Opera. It is originally a scene in Kunqu Opera "The Story of a Thousand Gold". It mainly shows a set of combined dance movements of Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, who puts on his armor before going into battle, highlighting the overlord's majestic spiritual temperament. .

In this set of performance movements, there are relatively realistic movements such as lifting armor, trimming helmets, trimming beards, tying armor ropes, riding horses, kicking, stretching limbs, etc., as well as many actions that have no practical meaning but have strong meanings. Decorative dance movements, such as cloud hands, mountain arms, tending steps, three-hand hands, cross-legs, etc., are used to connect, decorate and beautify the movements, making the performance more enjoyable.

Later, this set of programmed movements was borrowed by other industries, and each industry enriched, innovated and developed it according to the characteristics of their respective industries, and officially named this set of combined movements "Qi Ba".

Nowadays, qiba has not only become the most obvious symbol to show the style of a military commander, but also the best way to show the solid basic skills of an actor. It is also required in every profession, whether it is starring or supporting, even if it is a little face, that is, a clown, it must be done. Whether there is Kung Fu or not, and how high the Kung Fu is, it is basically exposed after completing one movement.

Xu Rong looked at the joking glances from around him, nodded thoughtfully, and said: "I suddenly felt that this change, hey, the plot is more compact, it is really good."

"Hahaha."

Xu Rong sat where he was and still didn't move. The actions and postures specified in the script were not because he was belittling himself, but because he made correct judgments based on a sufficient understanding of himself.

When Shang Changrong made the assertion that "it takes three years to become an actor", he once consulted about the criteria for "becoming an actor". In the film and television industry, he knows very well when an actor can call himself an "actor" so that the audience can think of what he says. , what you do is true.

However, opera is a virtual art form, and it is impossible for the audience to take part in it.

After thinking for a long time, Shang Changrong gave him a relatively vague standard: if he reaches a level similar to that of Yu Kuizhi, he can be considered to perform on stage.

When he first started watching the theater, Xu Rong watched Yu Kuizhi's play. He was not unfamiliar with this actor, but he didn't think it was that great.

Shang Changrong gave him half a suitcase of CDs and recordings, including Hou Xirui, Hao Shoushen, Yuan Shihai, Qiu Shengrong, as well as Yuan Guolin, Zhou Hetong who "just listened".

As for other actors with painted faces, Shang Changrong did not mention a word.

He feels that he is still far behind Yu Kuizhi, but in his opinion, Yu Kuizhi's level is not that high. To be honest, it is hard to say whether he can compare with his "just listen" two seniors.

He Jiping, like Ren Ming and others, had been paying attention to Xu Rong's reaction.

Unlike Lan Tianye and Zhu Xu, who were joking and curious, she was almost certain that Xu Rong had only scratched the surface at best.

She clearly noticed that Xu Rong was obviously panicked for a moment after Ren Ming's suggestion.

She loves to watch Peking Opera, and also knows some famous Peking Opera masters with profound knowledge. She is very clear about the principle of three minutes on stage and ten years off stage. She guessed that Xu Rong may have learned it, but it is not the same as a certain Hong Kong chef who is famous for his cooking skills. Like popular artists, there is a high probability that they have only scratched the surface.

As for the apprenticeship of Shang Changrong, it is probably like the certification of a Michelin restaurant. How many stars it is rated depends on the price it can give.

From Xu Rong's performance, she concluded that Xu Rong probably didn't even learn how to say "Farewell My Concubine", otherwise why would his voice be dry?

Listening to the "hahaha" laughter in the rehearsal hall, she also laughed. As you get older, you have to learn to pretend to be confused and take everything seriously, which will only annoy people.

Lu Zhong smiled and looked at Xu Rong who was also enjoying herself. She had known Xu Rong earlier.

Her son was a teacher at Nortel, and she had met him several times before Xu Rong entered the Arts.

Xu Rongjiao was naturally just a joke. As the only new drama released to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the academy, neither Zhang Heping nor they could accept that a paragraph was deleted from the script because they didn't know how to do it.

If you do that, Renyi will no longer be Renyi.

In fact, Pu Cunxi had already gone to the Peking Opera Troupe to hire a professional teacher to help him earlier, but he didn’t know what happened. He had been asking for help for almost half a month, and he was about to be reorganized, but the professional teacher was still missing.

When the laughter subsided, Ren Ming said with a smile: "Xiao Xu, Brother Pu is not here, you act in his place and let the teachers rest first."

He knew very well why Xu Rong and Zhang Heping came to be the assistant directors.

I just came here for a few old men and old ladies.

Sometimes he even maliciously speculated whether Xu Rong was hoping that a certain old man would suddenly fall ill during the performance, and then he would take the opportunity to take care of him.

He had no doubt at all about the possibility of Xu Rong stepping forward when this happened. It was not because he believed in Xu Rong's responsibility, but because he clearly remembered that Xu Rong had published an article in the academy magazine to the effect that actors should be careful when choosing roles.

There must be "two lines" in mind. One is to constantly challenge the upper limit of technology, and the other is to avoid touching the lower limit of physiology. That is to say, do not take on many roles younger than yourself, but try your best to challenge those older than your real age.

A bigger role.

This is also the reason why he agreed to Xu Rong as assistant director.

Once "Koshien" is released, it is impossible to perform just one performance, but the elderly are old after all, and no one can say whether they will suffer from headaches and fever, so substitute actors are extremely necessary preparations.

In the courtyard, he met Xu Rong without looking up, but he had never cooperated with this "artistic future" before. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he also wanted to see if the two of them could form a team.

After hearing Ren Ming's request to arrange Xu Rong's performance, the rehearsal hall had different reactions.

Lei Jia, Huang Wei, Lan Yingying and others looked at each other. Is there any conflict between Ren Yuan and Captain Xu?

As usual, this kind of errand-like work is the job of newcomers like them, not a "meat-eater" like Xu Rong who has to personally participate.

Team Xu is not only the vice-captain of the actors team, but also the director of the Chinese Theater Performance Department. To be honest, he is only half a level lower than Ren Yuan.

In the presence of more than 30 people, especially many seniors, newcomers, and an outsider like Wang Ji, Ren Ming arranged for Xu Rong to do this kind of work. The rules made sense. He was the director, and Xu Rong was just the assistant director.

But if there is a real conflict between the two, it will undoubtedly be equivalent to a complete rift between them.

Lan Tianye frowned and thought for a few seconds, then looked at Xu Rong in surprise. He really didn't expect Xu Rong to be so bold.

Are you challenging him?!

Although Ren Ming is not like Zhang Heping or Xu Rong, but if there is no communication in advance, the current arrangement means that one of them must leave Renyi.

Zheng Rong has matured with age, and when Ren Ming finished speaking, he already understood Xu Rong's plan.

He glanced at Lan Tianye and Zhu Xu, who had playful expressions.

Old man, with this attitude, it's obvious that one of them is going to fight three.

After Xu Rong was "astonished" for 0.92 seconds, he quickly stood up. Pu Cunxi played Huang Fangwu in Group B. He walked in for Pu Cunxi, so naturally he also had to play Huang Fangwu.

The one who rushed was Mr. Lan.

He walked around the long table, walked a few steps, then turned back and looked at Ren Ming "confused": "Ren Yuan, should I just take the position or help with the lyrics?"

Ren Ming felt extremely disgusted in his heart. You are planning to be like that, why should you build a memorial arch? But on his face, he still smiled and said: "Let's talk about it, it can also help other people find their mood."

"good."

Xu Rong took off his coat, threw it aside, walked to the side of Mr. Lan Tianye, and showed the most cordial smile: "Old man, can you lend me your crutches?"

Zhu Xu chuckled, took off the hat on his head, and looked Xu Rong up and down with the bags under his eyes.

"Yo." At this moment, a familiar voice of surprise came from the door.

"It hasn't started yet?" Pu Cunxi didn't know when he opened the door and saw that everyone had not started rehearsing. He glanced over and saw Xu Rong standing opposite Mr. Lan Tianye, "Xiao Xu is back?"

"Come, look who I invited here."

As he spoke, he pushed open the door to the rehearsal hall completely, letting out a woman wearing a blue coat, high heels, and wide-leg pants.

The woman has a thin face, short hair, and a mole under her nose. She looks to be in her thirties, but she always has a faint smile on her face.

"Oh, it turns out to be Teacher Chi!"

After Pu Cunxi opened the door, almost all the men in the rehearsal hall stood up and looked at the slim "Teacher Chi" standing beside him with a smile.

Xu Rong looked at Ren Ming, Lan Tianye, Zhu Xu who quickly walked to the door to greet them, and Mr. Zheng who was struggling to stand up from the wheelchair, and a sudden thought came to his heart.

Which big leader is this?

He was very familiar with this collective standing formation.

But after racking his brains, he couldn't remember where he had seen this person before. He had seen photos of some senior leaders who often came to the theater, and he had some impressions of it.

"Teacher Chi, welcome, welcome. I look forward to the stars and the moon, but I hope you are here."

"Ren Yuan, you are too polite. I'm sorry to say it. I've been very busy recently and didn't take the time until today."

Xu Rong was about to walk over to greet him together. He suddenly noticed that Tang Ye, who was sitting on the other side of Ren Ming, rolled his eyes to the sky. He couldn't help but be surprised, what's going on?

If it was really a big leader, Tang Ye shouldn't have reacted this way, and judging from the names Ren Ming and Teacher Chi exchanged, he also denied his guess.

This woman who was called "Teacher Chi" addressed Ren Ming as "you".

"Hahaha."

After bursting into laughter several times in a row, Ren Ming slapped his forehead and said, "By the way, let me introduce you to some of our juniors."

Seeing Xu Rong approaching, Ren Ming smiled and said: "This is Teacher Chi Xiaoqiu Chi from the Peking Opera Theater in Beijing. Teacher Wang Yinqiu, the eldest disciple of Master Cheng Yanqiu, is the current leader of the Cheng School."

After Ren Ming finished introducing Chi Xiaoqiu, Pu Cunxi pointed at Xu Rong and introduced: "This is Xiao Xu, Xu Rong, Teacher Chi should be familiar to me."

Xu Rong hesitated for a moment before stretching out his hand and saying with a smile, "Hello, Teacher Chi."

Chi Xiaoqiu noticed Xu Rong's hesitation, and the smile on his face deepened slightly: Hello, Teacher Xu."

After shaking hands with Xu Rong, Chi Xiaoqiu turned to Ren Ming and said: "Ren Yuan, Teacher Xu is not a junior. In terms of seniority, I will call him uncle."

Xu Rong has just sorted out the seniority of the two people. Chi Xiaoqiu is Wang Yinqiu's disciple, Wang Yinqiu is Cheng Yanqiu's disciple, and Cheng Yanqiu is Mei Lanfang's disciple. When it comes to Mei Lanfang, Chi Xiaoqiu is considered the fourth generation.

On his side, it's relatively simple. His teacher is Shang Changrong, Shang Changrong's father is Shang Xiaoyun, and Shang Xiaoyun is Mei Lanfang's brother-in-law.

In terms of seniority, he is indeed Chi Xiaoqiu's uncle, even though Chi Xiaoqiu is the leader of the Cheng faction, even though she looks older than him.

Xu Rong didn't want to deal with Chi Xiaoqiu as a Peking Opera actor. He still remembered Shang Changrong's evaluation of the entire Peking Opera circle and even the drama circle: The little devil in the temple is big, but the Chi Qian is the bastard.

Compared with film and television, although Peking Opera is regarded as the "quintessence of the nation", the limited resources and unlimited human needs are more vividly reflected in the Peking Opera industry, which has led to a lot of nonsense in the Peking Opera circle. Many theaters and troupes

The conflict between the top players has reached the point where they cannot be suppressed. Let alone being on the same stage, they cannot even maintain the harmony on the scene.
To be continued...