Hollywood superstar XX history [travel]

Ashby Reiner, manager of the King's Theatre, and Tim Rodriguez, director of the theater, have had a long-standing rivalry.

In the management chain of the theater, generally speaking, the status of the manager is higher than that of the director and director, and the rights they enjoy are unique and difficult to shake.But at the King's Theatre, that doesn't quite hold true.Because Andrew Lloyd Webber, a world-class musical master, has too much influence, as the author of "The Phantom of the Opera", his status of power is unique, even Ashby Reiner has to obey his opinion.Tim Rodriguez is Weber's trusted assistant, but as the director of the troupe, he can almost sit on an equal footing with Ashby Reiner.Ashby, who feels aggrieved, can't argue with Weber, but has always disliked Tim, and is always ready to catch his braid.

In this incident of the drop in attendance of the musical "The Phantom of the Opera", Ashby took the opportunity to attack and let Tim, who has always been highly respected, take most of the responsibility.

But Tim is not a fuel-efficient lamp, and the issues he raised about actors have attracted the attention of the board of directors.Tim was given considerable power to find the right actors to fill the void.Ashby shoulders the responsibility of supervising him while also scouting through his channels to find the right actors.Ashby won't let Tim get ahead of himself.

He's been trying to figure out which one Tim is most interested in during the interview process.But Tim, the old fox, remained calm. Even though he had a candidate in mind, he didn't help and gave the green light.But Ashby had no doubt that Tim's chosen man had reached the final hurdle.Until a certain moment just now, Ashby saw that Tim's eyebrows seemed to move, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He followed his eyes without a trace, and couldn't help showing a smile of "it's true".

After the performance, the seven candidates were taken backstage to rest.The judges in the audience left for discussion.

Ashby is the person with the highest position in name. He was the first to speak: "What do you think? Tim?"

Tim said without hesitation, "John Owen." John Owen was the third person to appear on the stage, and his overall strength was very good. He sang "The Phantom of Opera" in a baritone voice, with a strong atmosphere and a good sense of rhythm.

"He has an average appearance, Tim, and Edward Sanchez has a better image than him," Ashby said.Edward Sanchez is a talent he dug from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. He once played the role of Alonso in the "Cats" musical.For this candidate, Ashby can be said to have worked hard.Edward Sanchez has solid basic skills, rich performance experience, and opera performance skills learned from the Metropolitan Opera House, which meets the almost opera singing requirements of "The Phantom of the Opera".Edward Sanchez used to be an actor in "Cats" and knew Weber, so Weber would not reject him.

Tim said: "Edward is really good. But, I heard he failed to compete for the number one Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby"?"

Ashby's expression froze, and he smiled and said, "Really? Why didn't I know? Tim, you are so well informed!"

The King's Theater is part of the Schubert Organization.As one of the oldest theater management companies in the United States, since 1900, Schubert has organized and managed hundreds of theaters, launched hundreds of musicals, and owns 17 theaters on Broadway alone. Ruler of Broadway.The only regret may be only one point: in New York, the Metropolitan Opera House, the most leading theater, does not belong to the Schubert Organization, and, the strong backstage forces of the Metropolitan Opera House, even the Schubert Organization has to bow your head.Over the years, there has always been a vague and targeted competition between the powerful theaters under the Schubert Organization and the Metropolitan Opera.

The organization secretly supported the theater's poaching of the Metropolitan Opera.But poaching an actor the Metropolitan Opera doesn't want?Or as the lead actor in "The Phantom of the Opera," one of the most successful musicals ever produced by the Schubert Organization? The Great Gatsby isn't even a success!

Damn Edward. Sanchez!He clearly promised that this matter would not be spread!

Where did Tim Rodriguez hear the news?Ashby, who also found someone to confirm that the matter was tightly covered, and did not reveal the slightest bit of information, thought indignantly.This news alone made his efforts in vain.As long as this matter passes the board of directors, it is impossible for Edward Sanchez to be elected.

"Why don't you mention Vogt Peston? I think he is very charming!" Marni Rabbi said lively, her big eyes sparkling.

In terms of qualifications and talents, Marni Rabbi is only at the middle level among countless Christines.She has been criticized for her unstable performance status and all kinds of pickiness.It's a pity that she has a close relationship with a high-level executive in Schubert's organization. Weber also loves her very much, and she even plays the leading role in such an important project as the world tour.Compared to Phantom One Brad Little, who is about to quit the "Phantom of the Opera" troupe, this girl's status is even more important.

So even if her interjection was a bit rude, both Tim and Ashby were tolerant.

"He's really good, but he's too young to be suitable." Tim said patiently, "John Owen can do it."

"But he's so ugly!" said Marnie in disgust.Although she already has a boyfriend who is in a stable relationship, she has high requirements for her partner's appearance.Otherwise, No. [-] Phantom Hall Pat wouldn't be so displeased with her.

Marney's point is exactly the same as Ashby's for picking on John Irving.In line with the principle of making his opponent unhappy, he will be happy, Ashby said: "Marny is also very young, shouldn't we give young people more opportunities?"

Tim shook his head: "He doesn't have enough acting experience, two, at this important moment, we must be cautious."

"How do you know if you don't try it? I think he performed very well!" Marni said persistently, "Isn't the most important thing is to perform on the spot?"

Tim couldn't convince the savage Marnie, who was backed by Ashby who was afraid of chaos, so he turned to Brad Little: "Brad, what do you think?"

Brad is a good guy, and he doesn't want to offend anyone: "Why don't they convince us with a performance?"

Tim asked Saul Debby who had been silent all this time: "Sol, what do you think?" Saul Debby is a new Hollywood director and has the reputation of "unborn genius" in the British theater circle.He and Weber are old friends.For this casting, Saul Debby came on behalf of Weber, and at the same time, he also brought his student Hayley Atwell.Hayley Atwell is a beautiful British girl, Christine No. [-] in "The Phantom of the Opera" on London West Street.She will act in place of No. [-] Christine Laura Wood of the King's Theater in the season of the show, only on loan, and Saul Debby agrees for Weber's sake.

Saul Debby, who is less than 40 years old, has a square and serious face. He nodded: "Let Hailey have a conversation with them? "The Point of No Return", how about it?"

Act [-], Scene [-], The Phantom's new work "Triumph of Don Juan" premiered. Pipiji, who played the leading role, put on a black cloak to cover his face, and was unknowingly replaced by Phantom. Christine and Phantom performed It was a lingering scene, but it was a pity that Christine discovered the clue halfway, and she lifted the Phantom's cloak...

Saul Debby chose this scene to block Vogt's fascinated face from the girls and focus only on his performance.The proposal favored Tim more.

Marnie pouted sulking.Neither Tim nor Ashby had a problem.Saul Debby represented Webber, and he spoke, and even Ashby couldn't do too much.In the final analysis, he must also take into account the interests of the theater, although he has been partial to Vogt, who was not Tim's first choice.

Among the twenty or so members of the jury, they are the ones who really have the right to speak.Their meaning was quickly conveyed.

When John Owen and Vogt reappeared on the stage, they were dressed exactly the same. Their faces and figures were completely covered by the dark cloaks. They stood on the left and on the right, and no one could tell which of them was which.

Hayley Atwell walked onto the stage slowly.This British beauty has thick eyebrows and big eyes, snow-white skin, pure and bright temperament, and a touch of aristocratic natural elegance in every move.Standing on the stage, she smiled sweetly, her charm suddenly highlighted.

She lifted her skirt, curtseyed to the audience, and said softly: "Gentlemen, let's begin..."

John Owen and Vogt were apparently ordered by the staff backstage.As soon as Hai Li's voice fell, the background music sounded,

John Owen spoke first:

"You have come here in pursuit of your deepest surge,

inpursuitofthatwish,

which till now has been silent,

silent..."

The voice is loud, the pronunciation is clear, and the rhythm is full. The solid singing skills can be seen, and the style tends to be stable.

"Good start." Tim nodded, glancing at Ashby.They were very good at what they were doing, and they recognized John Irving's voice at once.

"...not as good as Brad." Ashby disagreed.Most of the male actors who play the Phantom are tenors, and only the current Phantom, Brad Little, is very successful in performing baritone.John Owen followed the path of Brad Little. His voice is good, but it is not as natural as Brad has accumulated over the years.

Vogt sang the next verse.As soon as his voice sounded, Tim and the others couldn't help sitting up straight!