Chapter 161 Rescue
Seeing that there was not much time left for the performance, Lan Yuting did not get angry with Xu Xingchen quickly arranged for Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue to change their costumes, and explained things to them while they were putting on the costumes.
In fact, the two were originally going to play and sing an original song, but time was tight and there was definitely no time to teach, so they changed to another copyrighted song.
Anyway, this play is a fantasy comedy, and the trees are singing, so it doesn’t matter what they sing.
Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue listened carefully to the arrangement. They were to sing three verses in total, and the content of the songs was exactly the same.
What is important is the timing of singing. This is a punchline design. If it cannot be turned out, the performance effect may be compromised.
Lan Yuting told the two people the time to start and stop singing. She could only point to the line in the script and start singing, and sing for a few paragraphs.
As for the specific situation after the performance begins, it needs to be analyzed specifically. Actors not only need to grasp the rhythm of other actors, but also the rhythm of the audience.
Only by bringing out the jokes at the right time can the performance effect be maximized.
There is no time to teach them now, so we can only pray that Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue can catch it themselves.
The two nodded and said that they would try their best, but no one could guarantee the specific results.
After arranging the two people, Lan Yuting looked at Xu Xingchen and Guo Yueyue, "The bonus for your performance this time has been deducted and given to Lu Li and Xiaoxue."
The two had no objection and nodded.
This time they were indeed too careless and almost ruined the performance of Zhilan Drama Club.
Now the two of them are not sure whether the performance can achieve the expected results, and the pressure is placed on Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue.
After changing into their costumes, Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue looked at each other, both of them with some nervousness in their eyes.
This was Lu Li's first time on stage, facing so many audiences at once. It would be a lie to say he wasn't nervous.
Jiang Lianxue sighed, "Alas, I told my fans that it was going to be a good show, but now it's just acting."
"It can't be considered acting, it can only be considered a performance."
All the two of them had to do was Lu Li play the guitar and Jiang Lianxue sing, so there really wasn't any need for any performance.
Apart from these scenes, the two of them just turned their backs to the audience and silently acted like two trees.
It is only when the song turns around for the first time that the audience may realize that these are not two prop trees, but two people.
This is also one of the designed surprises and laughs, and it is an unexpected plot.
The second time they turn around and sing is the call back, which brings the audience and the actors closer and makes them laugh even more happily.
Turning around and singing for the third time will not only meet the audience's expected expectations, but also bring the laughter to its peak.
But if the connection between Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue's second and first time is not very good, or the first insertion is very abrupt, it will confuse the audience.
Repeated reciprocation will only have the opposite effect, making the audience tired or even bored.
Therefore, no one can be sure whether the two people's performance will make or break the play.
As the actors of the first act began to go on stage and behind the scenes, Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue, wearing tree prop costumes, also trotted onto the stage, sat down at their own spots, turned their backs to the audience, and quietly acted as two big trees.
Yaoyao, who had changed into her performance clothes, whispered beside the two of them, "Don't be nervous. No matter what the final result of the performance is, you have done your best."
Lu Li gave him a grateful look and said, "I may not be a good actor, but you can trust my guitar playing."
Seeing that he was in good condition, Yaoyao smiled and nodded, "Not only your guitar, I also have confidence in Xiaoxue's singing." Yaoyao raised her thumbs with both hands to encourage the two of them. Maybe the show won't become funnier by then, but the singing and playing part will definitely sound great.
As the curtain slowly opened, the performance officially began.
Because she had previous stage experience, Jiang Lianxue seemed much more relaxed. She tilted her head slightly and looked in Lu Li's direction, showing concern for his condition.
Lu Li, who was holding the guitar tightly with his body, blinked and looked at the wall not far from the backstage, his expression a little dull.
Jiang Lianxue couldn't help but worry. Could it be that he was so nervous about going on stage that he became a little stupid? Could it be that he suddenly had low blood sugar and fainted?
But then, she felt something was wrong. Why did Lu Li's eyes light up again?
She followed Lu Li's gaze and saw the 3D mural on the wall, a lifelike basketball hoop, two meters high.
No, buddy, control yourself and don’t really do that!
Tree, you can't run!
Now, you can’t do a three-step layup!
Fortunately, Lu Li was just looking and did not lose his brain. He forced himself to suppress the impulse in his heart and turned his head to look in the direction of Jiang Lianxue.
Jiang Lianxue breathed a sigh of relief, smiled sweetly and blinked.
Soon, when the miserable voice of the male lead sounded on the stage, Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue took a deep breath and turned around at the same time.
The audience was stunned for a second, and then they all laughed in surprise, especially when Lu Li picked up the guitar seriously and began to play "Yi Jian Mei", the laughter in the theater became louder.
Lan Yuting and others in the backstage breathed a sigh of relief and showed gratified expressions.
Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue are indeed talented performers, they have never failed, and this performance was even better than before.
Some audience members recognized that the actors playing the roles of trees were Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue, and the laughter turned into cheers.
They didn't expect to be able to see Jiang Lianxue's performance. This time the ticket was really worth it.
Everyone started taking out their mobile phones to record videos, preparing to post them on short video platforms to show off.
Jiang Lianxue, as a non-staff member of the Zhilan Drama Club, has always been dropped randomly, and it is very rare to meet her every time.
As all three performances came to a successful conclusion, the audience in the theater laughed heartily and applauded at the end of the show.
Lan Yuting in the backstage hugged Lu Li and Jiang Lianxue, "This time, it's really thanks to you."
Lu Li smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sister Yuting. I didn't expect acting to be so enjoyable. Hearing so many people cheering for me, I feel like a star."
Jiang Lianxue, who was taking off her costume, also smiled. "I didn't expect you to play the guitar so well. Why didn't you play it for me before? How many skills do you have that you haven't shown yet?"
"That's a lot. Just wait and be amazed."
Thinking of the word "amazing", Jiang Lianxue couldn't help but think of the scene when she watched him figure skating before, "Let's go ice skating! Let's just have a show today!"
Lan Yuting nodded, "This is the only show. Thank you for your hard work today. The money we receive from this performance will be transferred to Xiao Lu's card."
"okay."
Lu Li did not stay any longer. He pulled Jiang Lianxue up and said goodbye to everyone, preparing to leave together.
Xu Xingchen suddenly said, "Xiao Lu, I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow! Thank you for this time."
Lu Li smiled and waved his hand, "You're welcome. It's just a small favor. The most important thing is that you and Sister Yueyue are doing well."
This is obviously normal, but it sounds weird.
For a moment, everyone in Zhilan turned their eyes to the two of them with thoughtful expressions.
Sacrifice a book to a friend: "Headshot zombie school beauty, revealing SSS-level profession"
(End of this chapter)
