To be honest, the drama The Legend of the White Snake rehearsed by Zhao Yunze is very rough in terms of the actors' acting skills and stage layout.First, Zhao Yunze is not an art major, and he knows little about the form of drama.Second, their rehearsal time was too short, and it took only 20 days before and after.Those women are illiterate, and their lines are all taught by Zhao Yunze word by word.In such a short period of time, the rehearsal effect is naturally not much better.However, because this is the first time that the form of drama has appeared, the audience still has a taste for watching it.The audience behind them couldn't even hear the actors' lines clearly, but none of them left the stage, all staring intently at the stage.The plot of the Legend of the White Snake is playing out scene by scene.During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, a shepherd boy rescued a small white snake from a hunter and released it.Thousands of years later, the white snake spirit Bai Suzhen, who has cultivated into a human form, was enlightened by Guanyin Master and wanted to go to the West Lake to find the reincarnation of the shepherd boy to repay his kindness.After a few minutes of prologue, the actors all stepped off the stage.After that, a woman walked on the stage, bowed to the audience, and said loudly: "Everyone, whether Bai Suzhen can find the reincarnation of the shepherd boy, please see the first scene of the Legend of the White Snake to meet at the West Lake." ”After the woman stepped down, the music began again.A musician playing drums sang along to the music."
Ah, the beautiful scenery of the West Lake, the sky in March, the spring rain is like wine, and the willows are like smoke."
Then, a female voice sang: "There is a fate to meet thousands of miles away." ”The male voice answered: "It's hard to hold hands on the other side." ”This way of singing duets between men and women is also very novel.In addition, the lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, and the tune is tactful and melodious, which makes the audience fascinated.After singing, the actor who played Xu Xian appeared.The plot of "West Lake Encounter" officially began."
So-and-so has to get ready.Brother Fang, greet a good guest for a certain person. ”At this time, Zhao Yunze whispered to Fang Yizhi, who was sitting with him.Fang Yi was surprised: "What, Brother Zhao is also going on stage" "Hehe, a certain person is actually very talented in acting." ”Zhao Yunze said with a smile."
Then what role does Brother Zhao play," Fang Yizhi asked curiously."
You'll find out in a moment."
Zhao Yunze dropped a word, left the audience, and went to the tent that was used as a dressing room.Those actors who have not yet come to the stage are waiting in tents at this time.The woman who served as the announcer stood at the door of the tent, her eyes looking at the stage.Waiting actors will be notified at any time.As soon as the women saw Zhao Yunze coming, they hurriedly saluted him."
No need to be polite," Zhao Yunze waved his hand at everyone and said.Later, he asked the women, "Are you nervous?"
and "A little nervous." ”A woman said.The rest of the people nodded as well."
There's nothing to be nervous about, just the audience below you is all cabbage.Besides, they don't know the plot of the White Snake, so it doesn't matter if you forget the words or have an accident.As long as you remember the plot, you can play it on the spot, and make up your own lyrics.It doesn't have to be a good word. ”Hearing Zhao Yunze say this, those women relaxed a little."
Rouge, bring me my costumes and props."
Zhao Yunze said to a woman."
Ah, sir, you're really going to play," the woman named Rouge said in surprise.Everyone else was a little surprised."
Since you're prepared, how can you not play," Zhao Yunze said with a smile."
But you're an adult," Rouge said."
yes, if I were a child, I wouldn't dare to go on stage.""
I mean" Without waiting for Rouge to finish speaking, Zhao Yunze waved his hand and said, "I know what you mean."
You want to say that performing on stage to entertain people is a lowly livelihood, right?"
the women all nodded.Zhao Yunze smiled and said, "You remember for me that in the eyes of this county order, there is no distinction between high and low in the world."
Do not consider yourselves pariahs in the future.You're actors, not geisha.The difference between you and a geisha is that a geisha is what people want to see, and she has to perform.You are different, what you want to perform, others have to watch.If you're in a good mood, let's give them a show, and if you're in a bad mood, we won't serve you no matter how much money you give.Got it," the women all nodded.As for whether they really understood Zhao Yunze's words, it is unknown.In the stands, the plot of the first act "West Lake Encounter" was played for about 20 minutes.After the actors had left the stage, the announcer went to the stands again."
Next, let's relax a little bit and watch a little show together.Mr.
Clown is invited. ”Ah, clown, who is the clown, and as soon as the audience heard the words of the announcer, their curiosity rose suddenly.In this era, the word "clown" is derogatory, it is a word used to swear people.After the announcer left the stage, a man went on stage.As soon as this person appeared, the audience was immediately happy.Look at him, wearing a high hat, wearing colorful clothes, two big white circles on his face, what is a big red nose on his nose.The big mouth was painted, blood red and blood-red, and the corners of the mouth were cracked to the ears.Look at his boots again, even if they are outrageously big, they are still so high in their toes.The most common clown shape in later generations, the first time it appeared in the Tang Dynasty, it made people laugh.Sure enough, it was a clown, and at the same time that the clown came to the stage, several officials also put some props on the stage.The clown bowed to everyone and said loudly, "Don't look at me ugly, but I have great skills."
If you don't believe me, I'll play some spells for you to see. ”The clown began to perform.As soon as he performed, the audience was so shocked that they couldn't close their mouths.Just because, the show performed by this clown is scary, and it is simply not something that mortals can play.That's right, this clown is Zhao Yunze.The show he performs is some little magic tricks.To put it bluntly, on the night of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month this year, in order to break the superstition, he performed those "spells" for the neighbors of Huaide Fang at the door of his house.If it weren't for the fact that it was broad daylight, and Zhao Yunze was dressed up so funny, the audience would probably have to kneel down and worship Zhao Yunze on the spot when they saw those "spells".After the performance was over, Zhao Yunze beckoned to the announcer, and the announcer immediately brought a copper basin to the stage.Zhao Yunze washed his face on the stage with the water of the copper basin."
It's Lord Zhao, it's actually Lord Zhao" As soon as Zhao Yunze revealed his true face, the sharp-eyed audience immediately shouted.The rest of the audience were also extremely surprised when they heard it."
Everyone, you are not mistaken, it is Zhao Yunze."
Zhao Yunze smiled and arched his hand towards the audience.Now, after confirming Zhao Yunze's identity, those viewers were even more surprised.They really couldn't understand how Zhao Yunze, a dignified official of the imperial court, would be willing to play tricks, pretend to be a clown, and perform a show for everyone on stage."
You must want to know, why did XX come to power," Zhao Yunze said, "There are two purposes for coming to power.First, I want to tell you that these women who performed the Legend of the White Snake to you today are not inferior to everyone present.They use their acting skills to bring spiritual entertainment to everyone, which is also worthy of everyone's respect.Second, you have all seen those performances just now, isn't it amazing" "Yes, it's amazing, Lord Zhao is a real god" An audience member shouted.Zhao Yunze smiled and said, "I also feel that I am a god. ”The audience laughed.Zhao Yunze said again: "But I, like you, am ordinary people.The so-called spells I just performed were actually tricks.It's the use of some of the most common things that interact with each other to produce magical effects.To put it bluntly, those spells, just like the sound of the gong when the gavel falls on the gong, is just a normal phenomenon."
The reason why I perform these spells is to tell you that you must stop being superstitious about the spells of those wizards and alchemists.They are only trying to get your money.After you go back, you will also convey to each other that in the future, in Shicheng County, anyone who finds that he has used this so-called magic to defraud the people of money will be arrested and questioned.However, if you use this skill to make money in an open and honest manner, it is a different matter."
If you pay attention to this skill, I'm talking about art, not spells.If there are people who know this skill and are willing to make some money by performing this skill, you might as well come to the county office to find me.I will hire you as a magician, and in the future, arrange opportunities for you to make money. ”After Zhao Yunze's words were finished, the audience all thought about it."
So-and-so won't delay everyone watching the show."
Zhao Yunze arched his hand towards the audience and got off the stage.The announcer took the stage again and announced that he would continue to perform the next act.The entire Legend of the White Snake, from the prologue to the last scene, lasted more than two hours.The actors are tired, and the audience watching the show is not easy, because there are many people standing.Although the actors' acting skills are still very rusty, this Legend of the White Snake has received rave reviews.So much so that in the next three to five days, the people of the entire Shicheng County will talk about the legend of the White Snake after dinner.Those who didn't go to the show that day regretted it even more.This open-air drama also injected a boost into Zhao Yunze's investment promotion.When Zhao Yunze told the guests who participated in the China Merchants Association that in the future, he would also build a special theater in the east of the city, and regularly perform more dramas like the Legend of the White Snake and other small programs in the theater, the guests were even more enthusiastic about renting a house.Anyone can see that this novel way of performing will definitely attract many rich and idle people to come to Shicheng County.In the end, all the houses that had been built in the east of the city were rented out one by one.Some people who were late also told Zhao Yunze that they would soon come to Shicheng County to buy land and build a house, and asked Zhao Yunze to leave a good place for them.Zhao Yunze was naturally happy to agree
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