Li Tang sat down on the chair and looked at the two interviewers opposite with a decent smile.
Interviews were something he was very familiar with. He had experienced them countless times in his previous life, and he was not nervous at all and felt extremely relaxed.
Peng Xiaolian and Zhang Jianya couldn't help but look at each other. They were surprised by the condition of this guy. He didn't have any sense of youthfulness at all, but looked like a veteran who had been around for many years.
Peng Xiaolian smiled and said directly in English: "I noticed that your specialty is proficiency in English. Please introduce yourself in English."
Oh, you don't play according to common sense.
Li Tang was surprised that the other person actually had a New York accent and sounded very friendly.
He smiled and replied: "My name is Li Tang. I am twenty-four years old. I graduated from the Department of Acting in Shanghai Theater Academy. I have participated in..."
He introduced himself, neither exaggerating nor belittling. The so-called acting experience he listed was the bit parts he had done and the commercials he had filmed, including the play "The Color of Stocks" that had not yet been performed.
Listening to his English that was more fluent than her own and with a more standard New York accent, Peng Xiaolian couldn't help but open her mouth. As soon as he finished speaking, he subconsciously asked: "Did you grow up in New York?"
If they were not face to face, just by listening to the voice, Peng Xiaolian would not doubt that the other party was a native New Yorker.
"Well, I grew up in the countryside of Shanghai." Li Tang touched his nose.
"How is that possible? Your English teacher came back from New York, USA?" Peng Xiaolian looked in disbelief.
Li Tang realized that he was pretending a little too much and said vaguely: "My mother is in the United States, so I learned English very early."
"So you will go to the United States in the future?"
Peng Xiaolian nodded. A high proportion of Shanghainese people had overseas connections. In addition to those who left before liberation, there were also many who left before and after the Special Period. Li Tang's mother is in the United States. She thought it was because of her family education. At the same time, she took it for granted that Li Tang would definitely go out in the future.
"I don't want to go...oh, I have no plans to do so at the moment."
"Hey, why?" Peng Xiaolian asked in surprise.
After all, people in China want to run away these days, let alone the United States.
"Well, I don't think it's easy to get along in the United States. Besides, I like acting. I might have more opportunities if I stay in China."
"..."
Peng Xiaolian was speechless, because she knew too well the meaning of the sentence "The United States is not easy to get along with, but there are many opportunities in the country." She studied and worked in the United States for seven years. She either worked for others or made some short films that no one cared about. She could not integrate into the mainstream at all. And after returning to China, with the aura of "studying abroad and returning after completing their studies", they will be reused and get the opportunity to take the leading role in the filming of important gift films.
She felt more and more that the young man in front of her was mature far beyond his age. Of course, she won't tell her true inner thoughts, after all, she still has to maintain her character as a returnee from overseas.
She glanced at Li Tang meaningfully, and then switched to normal Chinese and said: "The country has indeed developed very fast in the past two years, but if you have the opportunity, you still have to go out and take a look, gain more knowledge, and learn more from others. strengths, so that you can improve yourself.
Okay, now you perform a 'reunion after a long absence' scene for us. "
Finally returning to the topic, Zhang Jianya, who was sitting next to him, finally breathed a sigh of relief. The two of them had just chatted for a long time, but he didn't understand a word.
"Is there any specific designation for the person we will meet again after a long separation?" Li Tang asked.
"Lovers."
"Directors, give me one minute."
Li Tang stood up, took the chair to the side to clear the space, and then did a few stretching movements.
Warming up before performing has been a habit he has developed for a long time.
While warming up, think quickly in your mind.
The title "Reunited after a Long Farewell" can be said to be both simple and complicated, because it is easy to exert too much force when performing.
For example, they will cheer excitedly, hug and spin regardless of the eyes of the people around them, roar loudly, and let the smiles on their faces show freely.
This doesn't really happen in life, it's psychosis, it's the actor's self-pleasure.
"Reunion after a long absence" first requires setting up a good situation, such as being at a station with many people around.
The general routine is that I opened my eyes wide and saw her in the crowd at a glance, and I couldn't wait to rush into the crowd, running and jumping up, shouting her name constantly.
Then he opened his mouth from ear to ear happily, looked at her up and down with a pair of hot eyes, unwilling to move away for a long time, and the raised corners of his mouth and eyebrows that seemed to be about to fly could not conceal his excitement and joy.
Of course, this kind of performance that is generally recognized by the audience is a piece of cake for Li Tang. But he wanted to show a more advanced performance at this time.
He has acted in stage plays for so many years in his previous life, and his biggest feeling is that although the performance is acting, the most important thing is to be real. You must fully understand the plot, put yourself into the role, and let the inner drama drive the body language, so as to drive the audience's emotions. . If the audience can tell at a glance that you are "acting", then your performance will definitely be a failure.
After Li Tang cleared his mind, he signaled that he was ready.
"Action!" Peng Xiaolian shouted.
Li Tang was seen standing there, stroking his hair first, then adjusting his collar and smoothing the wrinkles on his clothes. His movements were very detailed.
Just one appearance made Peng Xiaolian blink his eyes, and Zhang Jianya subconsciously sat up straight.
When a man is about to meet his long-lost lover, his first reaction should be to tidy up his appearance, like a peacock opening its tail in courtship, to show his best side.
Then he craned his neck and looked around with his eyes, while standing on tiptoes slightly.
The main feature here is to highlight "finding", so it must be expressed physically and visually.
Suddenly his eyes froze and he looked straight over, with a look of ecstasy on his face, his mouth opened wide, as if he wanted to shout, but he didn't, so that his face was suppressed and turned red.
Small steps forward, slowly, gradually speeding up, and suddenly stopping. After just a few steps, his eyes became moist, and the corners of his mouth moved unconsciously, trying to say something, but he choked on his words again.
He raised his slightly trembling hand, gently and carefully, as if touching a peerless treasure, with a smile in his tears.
"Cut!"
Li Tang secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Peng Xiaolian shouting to stop. He has no physical performance, no opponent to play with, and the performance is just right at this point. Otherwise, if there is no response from the opponent, then the next step will be awkward.
"Well done."
Peng Xiaolian took the initiative to hand over the tissue.
"Thank you, director."
Li Tang took it and wiped his eyes.
Acting in a crying scene is a basic skill for an actor, but to act until tears well up in the eyes without falling is real skill.
Peng Xiaolian looked at him carefully again. The young man's external conditions were equally excellent. The more she looked at him, the more satisfied she became.
"Okay, let's stop here today. Well, you go back first and wait for the news." Peng Xiaolian said.
Li Tang was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, is this the end? But he didn't ask any more questions, bowed to the two of them, and said, "Okay, thank you, director!"
After watching the young man go out, Zhang Jianya, who was sorting things on the table, saw that Peng Xiaolian wrote the three words "Guo Shaobai" on Li Tang's resume, and couldn't help but said: "Have you made your decision?"
Peng Xiaolian hesitated for a moment and then said: "It's considered a backup option. We still need to listen to the factory's opinions."
