Rebirth: I Want to Surf

"Before, I booked 40 performances at the Shaw Theatre, which seats 1,000 people.

OK, that's our inexperience.

But it's already the second round, so you're still looking for a show with thousands of people? What do you think? We are a small theater troupe with no name and no money. I think we should stop losses immediately and change to a small theater with 200 people. We will make some achievements in the small circle first! "

The next day, in a room backstage at the Haidian Theater, the three founders of the company had a quarrel.

Tian Youliang thought it was necessary to return to small theaters, but Zhang Chen didn't think so, saying: "Most of the theaters are produced by establishment units, and it is difficult for private enterprises to break through the siege. If we go to small theaters, how many years will we have to be famous?

Either lose or earn, take one of the two, never compromise with yourself!

The Haidian Theater is the stage for us to perform. "

"you……"

Tian Youliang became angry and turned to Yu Kai: "What's your opinion?"

"Well……"

Yu Kai was in a dilemma, but still said: "I agree with Lao Zhang's point of view. Small theaters cannot cultivate a business environment. We are now in a difficult situation, but as long as we get through it, we will be much higher than starting in small theaters."

"What if you can't make it out?"

"How do you know if you haven't tried it? Anyway, here's what I'm saying. I'd rather lose all my money in the Haidian Theater than go to a small theater to make a living!"

What Zhang Chen said was a bit serious, and Yu Kai quickly persuaded him: "Old Zhang, what you said is for the good of the company. Don't take it too seriously, Lao Tian. We need to tide over the difficulties together at this time."

"..."

Tian Youliang stopped talking and sighed inwardly.

He started the company to make TV dramas, but SARS had no choice but to tinker with the drama. Now the TV drama has not been filmed, and the drama has no results. More than 40 performances have not been attended.

I kind of want to withdraw.

He waved his hands, not wanting to quarrel anymore, and said, "Go out, don't let people see the joke."

The three walked out of the room, and the actors who were getting ready backstage looked around and pretended not to hear. Shen Teng hesitated for a moment, but still asked: "Mr. Tian, ​​how many tickets are you selling today?"

"A dozen or so."

"oh oh……"

Shen Teng backed away silently, ten or so cards, when will it be a head!

After a while, the performance started, and many people noticed that there was a slightly familiar face at the bottom. It was the young man who had finished questioning yesterday, but today he came by himself without a female companion.

After the curtain call again, the audience left, and that guy ran over again and said with a smile, "When is the end?"

"the day after tomorrow."

"Oh, see you next time!"

Everyone can't fix it, why is this audience so enthusiastic?

…………

In the blink of an eye, the day after tomorrow, it was snowing again in the capital.

On a cold winter night, this time it was raining heavily, and the lights at the entrance of the Haidian Theater were on, like an isolated island in a vast expanse of whiteness.

The form of drama is quite special. It takes a long time to write the script, and the rehearsal is at least three months to half a year.

After a few rounds, it can reach one or two hundred games, and the time span is several years.

Rest for a while, and then change a group of people, you can still perform one or two hundred shows, over and over again... So a successful play is a treasure in all units.

At present, there are two major mountains in China, Renyi and Mandarin.

Renyi is the earliest in New China, with countless disciples and old officials. But there is an obvious flaw. Its full name is "BJ People's Art Theater", which has a distinct territory.

So in 2001, the China Youth Art Theater and the Central Experimental Theater merged to form the Mandarin Chinese, which is called the real national level.

This is the house the prince wants to enter.

In addition to these two, there are other provincial-level drama troupes, all of which are formally established and funded... This system occupies 99% of the market in the drama industry.

It was Chen Peisi who broke the market, established "Avenue Culture", private enterprises made dramas, and barely got a share of the pie.

So it's not easy to mix, there are countless small troupes, and few are strong.

Still backstage at the theater.

Shen Teng was preparing, when suddenly the theater manager came in. He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that the other party's eyes were full of pity for his group.

"Manager Chen, why are you here?"

Yu Kai rushed to meet him, Manager Chen looked around and said, "Where are you two?"

"Here, here, come here!"

Tian Youliang and Zhang Chen also came over.

"It's like this. So far, you have only sold 4 tickets today. I also watched it in the past few days. The show is a good show, but there are some things that are uncertain, and the attendance rate can't be helped.

You lost a lot of money for one show, I think today's show might as well be canceled, and I won't charge you. "

"..."

The faces of the three of them turned red and then pale, and the pain was burning. The other party had good intentions, but speaking so bluntly was like a knife.

Tian Youliang didn't say a word, Zhang Chen was ashamed and angry, Yu Kai faltered a few times, and said, "Then, let's discuss it then?"

"Yes, but as soon as possible."

"Sure, thank you."

Yu Kai played the role of blending oil, and said: "It's not time to quarrel, we have to come up with an idea as soon as possible, whether to retreat or not, you two will discuss it after you have considered it."

"Back!"

Tian Youliang was really tired.

Zhang Chen was very reconciled, but as people said, if one performance is lost, there is really no need for the four of them to perform.

When Guo Degang was at his worst, there was only one audience below, but there were few on stage. The drama stage is full of people, and there are only 4 people at the bottom, so it doesn't work well.

"Then go back."

Zhang Chen sighed.

"I also agree to withdraw, but the audience should come at this time, what should we do?"

"Wait outside, the ticket will be refunded when you come, and the taxi fare will be covered."

After all, Zhang Chen had some courage, so he responded quickly, and the two had no objection, so they clapped their hands and shouted: "Everyone, stop, stop, we won't be performing today!"

"Why don't you act anymore?"

"The audience is too small, so it will be canceled. Please come over for your hard work. Let's have a dinner later, as compensation!"

Sparsely should be.

Morale dropped to its lowest point, and a few went straight away.

Zhang Chen and the others ran outside, stood in the snow, and waited for the four spectators to come and greet each other, then explained the situation, paid money on the spot, and included taxi fares.

The audience was very understanding and encouraged: "It's a pity, I heard from my friends that your show is good, and I still want to come see it."

"Come on, see you later!"

Three people were sent away, and one remained.

After waiting for a while, an Accord drove over through the snow, and a handsome guy got off, it was that weird young man.

Yo!

The first reaction of a few people is that this one doesn't need to pay for the taxi.

"Why is this?"

The other party looked at this battle, quite strange, the boss is a welcome guest?

"Hello, hello, that's what happened... I'm really sorry, I won't be acting today."

"How can I not act? I came all the way through the snow, and I'm your loyal audience. It's been three consecutive shows, and you already know me."

"Yes, yes, we are very grateful to you, but there are really too few people."

"It doesn't matter if there are few people, isn't it just the attendance rate? I have booked this theater now, and you can perform."

Um? ? ?

Several people were stunned. Is this master drunk driving and talking nonsense?

"Let's get to know each other, my surname is Yao, and I have opened a small company."

The other party handed over a business card, and the three of them saw the big 99 sign by the bright light at the door.

(besides……)