Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Chapter 224 036 A big-nosed Biaozi is in the theater, my God!

But there shouldn’t be someone as stupid as Gangdan, who is so stupid that he can reach the ionosphere, right?

Solovyov thought so, and he also found that Quentin was not very smart and kept talking.

But he would not fight with others for no reason, although he was tall and strong with a big nose, a typical Gallic strongman, the kind who could knock Romans away with one punch.

If he was thinner, this big nose would look very much like Mr. Joseph Fouché, of course the Minister of Police would not be so stupid.

"You can say whatever you want to say, but you are really..."

"You know, sir, a foreign gentleman like you is different from us in the countryside."

"Ah, I am also from the countryside, a foreign countryman, you know."

"Does foreign countries also have provinces and Paris?"

"Oh, hell, there is a Paris in France, but there is no Paris in foreign countries, unless there is a town that happens to be called Paris!"

"Then where are you from?"

"I come from Russia, there must be provinces there, but there is no Paris, only Moscow and St. Petersburg, which is the capital of Russia."

Soloviev knows that no matter which era the steel eggs are from, they are all bullies!

"That's the Paris of Russia? But how can there be two Parises in Russia?"

With a bit of speculation

"That's because Russia is very big, much bigger than France."

"Then there should be many Parises."

"Oh, damn, Mrs. Lebrun asked you to help me move these props because you are strong."

"The lady is a good person, and so is the lady, that is, Mrs. Galen. You know, they are all kind-hearted, and the wages are not bad."

"But if you want to get wages from me, sometimes you still have to say a few words, at least when you work, you have to say less."

Although they are both tough guys, they are all tough guys, but there are always some differences. After all, Solovyov is the boss now, and he doesn't have to keep chattering.

"Look, we're here. This is the Thétre de l'Ambigu-Comique. Sometimes I don't understand it, and the French is complicated. Sir, do you know what it means?"

"Ambiguity, and comedy, or farce, although not as good as the National Theatre, but it's not bad here. Look, it says here that it was established in 1769, and the first Consul was born that year. Quentin, you should know that I'm still very patient, don't..."

He can move these props, but it's hard to say what the theater will look like.

This theater is located on the Boulevard des Temples in Paris, in the third district, and often stages plays.

But it won't be very interesting without this guy who keeps chattering.

"Sir, according to the requirements of this performance, we should also prepare the stage scenery. Although it is not in the National Theater, it is very suitable for this cultural craze here."

"You mean, the Egyptian craze, right?"

"Yes, the First Consul's expedition to Egypt should be said to be a great cultural victory, allowing the world to better understand ancient Egypt and their four thousand years of history."

"Maybe it's even older. Ptolemy ruled there for nearly three hundred years, from the 'Savior' to Cleopatra VII. If you can see the Greek documents, you should be able to understand that it is probably close to five thousand years. The pharaoh not only ruled Upper Egypt, but also Lower Egypt, that is, the river valley and the delta."

As Soloviev was talking, a person flew out.

"Oh, damn, Quentin, what's going on?"

"He started it first, sir, everyone can testify."

Obviously, Steel Egg of any era is like this, and his fists are as powerful as if he had drunk a magic potion, but this also inspired Soloviev's inspiration.

After all, this guy's punch was very well controlled, and after sending his opponent flying, he didn't get too seriously injured.

"But you shouldn't hit someone like this. Fortunately, the 'injury' you caused was not 'serious'."

"Yes, sir. But your follower, I think..."

"Quentin, I think you shouldn't do this. You used too much force. And you must have talked too much."

"Sir, I think..."

"Oh, shut up first. If you can learn to shut up at the right time, you won't get such a small salary."

Who knows what talent market in Montage Mrs. Lebrun hired such a talent, but when he doesn't talk nonsense, he is still very reliable.

"Now let's get back to the point. The entire theater's scenery must be made into the Louvre's scenery. However, when switching between each scene, we must also consider the subsequent transitions, especially the part involving Egypt. The scenery must be quickly replaced and then taken back."

"Sir, don't worry, our scenery is still very professional."

"In addition, although it is a drama, it also needs music, which should be mysterious and preferably have an Egyptian flavor. I roughly know how to do it. You can follow this score and orchestration."

"Okay, sir, I think your idea is not wrong."

"I hope our first performance will be a success."

"But you still need to finish the script on time, and then we need to familiarize the actors in the theater, especially the leading actress. I heard that you didn't choose Miss George, and she was not very happy."

"Although she is fifteen years old, she looks older and has a stronger body, which is different from Lisa's positioning. Lisa should be slender, sensual, sentimental, and mysterious, and have some knowledge."

Soloviev said this, but he unconsciously leaned towards Louisa.

"So, you chose to invite Miss Volnay, who can better interpret this role."

"It's just that she may not be satisfied with this theater, and I was able to come to your theater, sir, because it was suggested by Mrs. Recamier and Mrs. Stael. After Mr. Audino's death, this popular theater always has to be a little fresh"

It is even more popular than the French Theater, and the stage design and scenery here are also unique.

"Your idea is also very interesting. I think at this time, the scenery to be designed should have some unique ideas on the stage."

"You also perform puppet shows and pantomimes here."

"Children will perform instead of puppets, and they are more expressive."

"Yes, sir, and we can also discover some good actors."

As for the leading actress, Miss Volnay, she made her debut in 1801 and is only sixteen years old this year. The role she plays is originally a young girl. She should be able to master such a role very skillfully, and as a girl who has just been accepted as a member of the Drama Association, it doesn't matter if she has some flaws.

"Which gentleman or lady is guiding Miss Volnay?"

"It's Mr. Dazingu, a professor of drama class at the Conservatory of Music. He served Marshal Duke Richelieu before the revolution and later worked at the French Theater."

This gentleman is indeed a bit unlucky, but now the court theater also needs a director, and the academy needs professors to train actors. He returned to the stage during the Directory period. His teaching tasks may be more than his performances. Moreover, Mr. Dazingu will play an old policeman this time, which is also the promoter of the plot.

Male actors are not easy to find. They need to have some worker temperament, a decorator, and be younger. For these actors, it is a bit difficult.

However, Mr. Dazingu still thought of a way, which is to find a Figaro.

"I'm old. I was 38 when I played Figaro. Now I can play an old policeman. But this young man also needs to pay attention to temperament. Actors between 25 and 30 are more suitable. However, it is indeed difficult to find such a young gentleman."

"Sir, do you have any suggestions? The director and I are willing to listen to your opinions."

"Maybe there is another way, let an actress play the role, but it is more difficult to grasp this. You can't use a girl who is too young. Miss Mars may be able to do it, and after she dresses up, she also has some temperament, like you. Baron, how old are you?"

"Sir, I'm 21 years old this year, maybe a little younger. In addition, I have no performance experience."

"It's a pity. If you are trained, you may become an excellent actor."

"But I am a foreigner, a soldier, and in fact a diplomat."

"That's a pity. Although you are a noble, I saw that after hearing what I said just now, you have to change your temperament and become a..."

"You mean I look like a worker. If I am a decorator, I might be a painter, such as Mr. Auguste Bouvet, a painter who lives in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Something like this?"

"You have a good temperament. If it is a hobby, you are also suitable to be an actor."

In St. Petersburg, his boss is a drama queen. If he doesn't act all day, everyone will feel uncomfortable. St. Petersburg is also a big comedy theater.

"I think I'd better forget it. Writing a script in my spare time is already a headache. Fortunately, I don't need to lead troops like in St. Petersburg, and I have more time to devote to literary creation."

"Well, this script is really interesting, and it also incorporates a lot of novel elements. So much has been completed in a month. I think it will attract a lot of people when it is performed."

"No Alchemist, that's not what the audience wants."

"Yes, even if Mr. Beaumarchais was here, he wouldn't want such a crappy script. Even when there were kings and queens, they preferred "Figaro."

"Only If there is no one who claims to be Louis XVIII interfering behind the scenes, right, Mr. Dazingu. "

"Yes, although you are young, you know a lot about Mr. Beaumarchais."

"I also want to watch the opera and drama performances, all about "Figaro, Figaro, Figaro."

"You are almost singing, sir, you can try it."

"That's a bit difficult, but I can try it in Italian, although I am not very proficient in this language."

This is indeed difficult, and when there is no music, it is almost out of tune. The musical sense is correct, but the tongue will be tied.

"Bravo, I mean courage, sir, but it feels very good."

It's just that Solovyov really looks like a cat when singing opera, and the little girl in the countryside of Montargis is definitely right about this.

"We can even perform farces. Our theater particularly likes this effect."

"I think there should be some ways, such as the follower called by Mrs. Lebrun."

Just as Soloviev finished speaking, another person flew over.

"I have a wonderful idea. The Gaul hero, an extremely strong Gaul warrior Obelix, and a very fast and smart Gaul warrior Asterix, two people."

After listening to the outline, Mr. Dazingu also found it interesting.

"I think the strongman from Montargis is very suitable for this role. He is extremely strong, but he is smart."

"As long as you don't mind that he is a shrew, and for someone who likes to talk so much, maybe it would be more interesting to let him perform this kind of special drama, such as "Gallic Heroes Fight Caesar" and "Cleopatra's Mission"."

"It is interesting, and the land of France is Gaul."

Although the Franks came, the locals are not all Gauls. Maybe the blood in Brittany is purer.

But in terms of the dramatic effect, the play was about the Gauls fighting Caesar, which was still interesting to the Republicans.

And this kind of funny effect, even for these professionals, they all understood one thing, that is, comedy always makes people laugh.

Quentin was very happy to hear that he could speak freely.

"But you have to follow the lines. The role of Obelix is ​​tailor-made for you, Mr. Quentin."

"But, sir, you also have to tell me what Obelix does."

"Ah"

Solovyov thought that although he was also a jerk, at least his brain was still online, not like a steel egg.

He even had some talent for playing this specific role.

The rehearsal of "The Phantom of the Louvre" also began, and the theater also had to promote it to the outside world.

The premiere was scheduled for the 10th of the month of Vendôme, and many people who patronized Madame Recamier's salon would come here to watch the performance.

Solovyov noticed that this day was also the birthday of Tsar Paul and his daughter Svetlana.

The child was about to turn one, but his father was far away in Paris, and he didn't know what was going on in Petersburg.

Louisa, her father and stepmother, her two sisters and her brother Anton, and those friends in Petersburg.

However, this performance was also regarded as a diplomatic mission. After all, it was a new play recognized by Russian playwrights, and the content was relatively novel, so it was worth looking forward to.