Master of Chinese Opera

Chapter 249
"Sister Ling, there are two more things. One is that I am going to shoot an opera film based on "Legend of the White Snake". Please help me find a director. The other is that I want to start a Beijing opera record company. You need to take care of the talents in recording and the follow-up management work."

After listening to He Ling's work report, Shen Yuelou immediately told He Ling about the establishment of a Beijing opera record company and the shooting of opera movies.

"Oh, boss, your business is getting bigger and bigger. You also run a record company and make movies. With the current scale of the studio, you can't manage so many businesses. It seems that you have to recruit another group of people. ah."

He Ling complained slightly to Shen Yuelou, but he was very happy in his heart.

The studio is getting bigger and bigger, and more and more businesses are involved, which is naturally what she wants to see.

"Boss, don't worry, I will help you with the selection of the director of the opera film and the Beijing opera record company as soon as possible."

"Well, don't worry too much. First set up a Peking Opera record company. You can wait for the selection of the director. I'll talk about it after I polish the script of "The Legend of the White Snake."

Shen Yuelou nodded, took the pen and paper on the table and began to seriously write the plot of the second work of the Dome Animation Production Company.

The work he is going to write is called "Tianshu Qitan", which is based on some chapters of the fairy tale "Pingyao Zhuan" compiled by Luo Guanzhong and Feng Menglong in the Ming Dynasty.

The film tells the story of Yuan Gong in Tiangong who stole the book of heaven, engraved it in a stone cave, and was later learned by three foxes.

After the fox practiced heavenly calligraphy, it endangered the common people.

In the end, Dan Sheng, who was transformed from a swan egg into a human form, learned the spell and together with Yuan Gong wiped out the fox demon, but Yuan Gong was taken back to the heaven because of leaking the heavenly secret.

The images of many characters in this animation work come from opera modeling, which are full of life, dan, clean, and ugly, such as the slanting eyes of the fox girl and the two blushes, which absorb the modeling characteristics of the facial makeup of dan characters in Peking opera.

After handing over the script and original character paintings of "The Book of Heaven" to He Ling, Shen Yuelou drove to the Huaxia Opera Research Institute.

When he was rated as a national first-class actor, the national-level work unit he belonged to was the Huaxia Opera Research Institute. Now that he is free, he naturally has to return to his work unit to go to work.

As soon as he entered the Huaxia Opera Research Institute, Meng Fanzhi greeted him with Chai Xun, Qi Shaotong and Zhao Bingzhong.

"Meng Suo, Mr. Chai, Mr. Qi, Mr. Zhao, long time no see."

Chai Xun stepped forward and patted Shen Yuelou on the shoulder, and said with a loud smile: "Congratulations, Boss Shen, on your return with honor. You are now a famous cultural celebrity in China and Ying. Maybe the country of Korea has heard about it and knows about your reputation." It's a big name!"

Qi Shaotong echoed and said: "Yes, you have shown your face to us in Huaxia, and also to our opera circle. Both the Huaxia Opera Federation and the Liyuan Association praised your performance in Yingzhou, and held a special commendation meeting .

They also asked me to ask you, if you have time, I will give you a lecture to talk about what you have learned and gained during this trip. "

After hearing Qi Shaotong's words, Shen Yuelou waved his hand helplessly: "There is no need for a lecture. This matter has been reported in the Liyuan Gazette. Besides, Yuelou's qualifications are still relatively young, so how can he be qualified to come to the Liyuan Guild?" Going to give lectures with the Opera Federation?"

He turned his head and shook hands with Zhao Bingzhong, and then he heard Zhao Bingzhong praise "The Peony Pavilion" endlessly.

"Boss Shen, this script of yours is the best Kunqu opera in history. With such beautiful lyrics and story, it is no wonder that you can overcome the language barrier and convince so many Yingzhou audiences."

"Mr. Zhao won the award. It is the Chinese opera art that impressed the audience in Yingzhou, and Yuelou is just a Chinese artist."

After Shen Yuelou finished greeting the three of them, Meng Fanzhi called him to his office.

Inviting Shen Yuelou to his seat in the living room, Meng Fanzhi chuckled and said, "It's a coincidence that you came today. I was just thinking about looking for you."

"Oh? Director Meng is looking for Mr. Shen?"

After receiving the tea that Meng Fanzhi handed over, Shen Yuelou took a sip and asked curiously, "I wonder what you can do with Yuelou?"

Facing Shen Yuelou's curious gaze, Meng Fanzhi said seemingly unintentionally: "It's nothing serious. Do you still remember the experimental theater troupe I mentioned to you when you first came to our institute, right?"

"Experimental Theater Company?"

Shen Yuelou recalled it carefully, nodded lightly and said: "Well, I remember, I have some impressions."

There are two main departments under the Huaxia Opera Research Institute, one is the Theoretical Research Institute where Mr. Chai and the others work, and the other is the Experimental Theater Troupe.

Intensively study the theory, use the results of theoretical research to do experiments, innovate opera, and let opera rejuvenate with fresh vitality.

At that time, I was very impressed by Director Meng's courage to grasp it with both hands and to be hard with both hands.

Originally, I was familiar with the work of the theoretical research institute, so I went to the experimental theater troupe to rotate.

However, later on, I was busy joining a group to make a movie, drama rehearsals and the "Lou Theater Troupe". I never learned about the experimental theater troupe. I don't know why Director Meng mentioned this to me today.

Taking a peek at Shen Yuelou's expression, Meng Fanzhi suddenly sighed and said, "To tell you the truth, the development of the experimental troupe has encountered some minor troubles recently."

Moreover, these troubles are also related to you.

This was what Meng Fanzhi kept in his heart but did not say out loud.

It turned out that the purpose of the experimental theater troupe was to use the form of Peking Opera to tell modern stories by integrating new art forms or technologies.

Under Meng Fanzhi's bold innovation, most of the Peking opera performances performed by the experimental troupe were based on fashion dramas from the Republic of China to modern times, rather than the ancient costume dramas that were popular in Liyuan.

Originally, this kind of new drama was not very popular among the older generation of fans in Liyuan, and it was barely maintained with the support of young fans.

However, after the rise of Shen Yuelou in Liyuan, it attracted a large number of young movie fans.

And the dramas he acted in, such as "Snow in June" and "The Legend of White Snake", were all costume dramas, which attracted young drama fans. Their aesthetic orientation also quietly changed, and they began to prefer the old and dislike the new.

This greatly reduced the living space of the experimental theater troupe.

Although the experimental theater troupe is supported by the Chinese Opera Research Institute and has financial support, and does not face the pressure of the market to sell tickets, it is quite frustrating that the dramas that have been produced through hard work have not received appreciation and positive feedback from fans. of.

The person who tied the bell had to be untied, so Meng Fanzhi had no choice but to go to Boss Shen, who was in full swing in the Liyuan.

Hearing Meng Fanzhi's secretive words, Shen Yuelou couldn't help asking curiously: "Trouble? What trouble? What can I do for you? As long as Yuelou can do it, I will spare no effort."

(End of this chapter)