Chapter 170 I just like people who talk big
Meng Bai was also a little surprised. He did want to say it before, but he didn't mention it in the end.
"Maybe you performed well and were chosen." Meng Bai said, "Wait a minute, I'll call and ask."
He mentioned it to He Chen yesterday, and he didn't know if she had told He Jiong.
He didn't have to take credit for it. But if it was true, people would think they were doing a favor but they didn't know about it, and it would be easy to cause misunderstandings.
He called He Chen and asked a few questions, and sure enough, it was she who told He Jiong.
"Don't worry, Mr. Meng, Teacher He said it was just a supporting role, and the girl's image and temperament were quite suitable, so she was used, don't think too much." He Chen said.
Meng Bai sighed silently, then smiled and said: "Okay, thank Teacher He on my behalf. Let's talk next time we meet."
After a few more pleasantries, Meng Bai hung up the phone and looked at Song Zhi beside him and said: "It's not me who said that, but it's indeed because of me."
"Ah, is it embarrassing for you?" Song Zhi frowned: "Or, I'll tell the crew that I don't need it."
"No, you've been selected, so just go and act with peace of mind." Meng Bai hurriedly stopped her.
Anyway, the favor has been owed, and it doesn't matter whether she acts or not. But it's not a big deal, just pay it back when you have the chance in the future.
And then again, sometimes owing favors is not a bad thing. You owe me, I owe you, and that's how connections and friendships are established.
Song Zhi nodded, glanced at him and said: "But judging from your expression before, it seems that you are not very willing for me to participate."
"It's not that I don't want to, it's mainly because of the plot and role of this movie, all... hard to say."
As he said that, Meng Bai told her the general content of the script he had seen.
Song Zhi listened blankly and blinked: "So, my character died in the first half because of a car accident?"
"Yes."
"Wow——"
Song Zhi opened her mouth wide. She didn't know what to say. Anyway, the plot was really explosive.
Meng Bai came to comfort her: "It's okay. Your role is just a minor supporting role. Whether the movie is good or not, it doesn't affect you much. Just think of it as accumulating qualifications and earning a salary."
For most ordinary actors, the standard for choosing a play does not need to be so high. Most of them are purely for the salary. One or two highlights every two years are enough.
Compared with this kind of shoddy movie, it is better to look forward to the drama "The Pretender". At least the role of "Yu Manli" is quite exciting.
The filming location of this movie is mainly in Guangzhou. Fortunately, her role should not have many scenes, and it is estimated that she will not feel the high temperature in the south.
After talking about the movie, the two sat together again.
"Meng Bai."
Song Zhi called softly.
"What?"
"Well..."
She actually wanted to ask Meng Bai if they should get back together. But when the words came to her lips, she hesitated again.
It seemed a bit hasty to ask now.
After all, strictly speaking, the time they have been together again is not long. It's better
to wait a little longer and let this guy fall in love with her again.
Song Zhi made up his mind and changed the subject: "You say, should I leave the People's Art Theater?"
Meng Bai was stunned: "Why did you suddenly think of this?"
"I just feel that there is no development in the theater. The subsidy for rehearsing a play is not much, and it takes more than half a month to delay. I feel that it is better to come out."
This idea is not only her, but also many young actors in the People's Art Theater.
In the past, when the film and television industry was not so developed, the pay of actors was not so high. In the theater, you can earn one or two thousand a month, and you can make tens of thousands of dollars in three to five months of filming a play, which is not stable, so the older generation thinks that working in the theater is good.
But now, with more and more hot money in the film and television industry, the pay of actors has also risen.
A small third- or fourth-tier actor like her can make 100,000 or 80,000 yuan for a play, but the salary in the theater is still only 2,000 or 3,000 yuan.
Moreover, the performance of stage plays is not like film and television dramas, where you can NG and start over. You must pass it in one take, which is stressful and takes a long time to rehearse.
As one thing goes up and the other goes down, unless the actors can't get outside dramas, everyone is thinking about running away.
Meng Bai thought for a while, looked at her and said, "It depends on your future plans. But if it were me, I wouldn't leave."
"Why?" Song Zhi asked curiously.
"It's very simple, mainly because of the identity of the People's Art Theater, the road ahead will be wider." Meng Bai said.
As one of the most legitimate people's theaters established before the founding of the People's Republic of China, the identity of the People's Art Theater is actually somewhat similar to that of a party member.
For actors, the biggest use of this identity is that it is easier to get resources for serious dramas.
Just like "movie actors look down on TV actors", there is also a contempt chain within TV dramas.
CCTV's serious drama masterpieces are naturally ranked first, followed by historical dramas, period dramas, and then workplace dramas, family dramas, and then various costume dramas and romantic idol dramas.
Finally, there are classic remakes, such as the Jin Yong dramas that have been filmed to death, as well as "The Red Chamber" and "The New Return of the Pearl", which are generally used to promote newcomers.
Many actors started with remakes and idol dramas at the bottom, and then tried to move up little by little.
Being able to receive a serious drama not only represents the actor's status, but more importantly, the major official awards.
And the resources of a serious drama sometimes don't necessarily rely entirely on popularity and heat, but more on the official recognition of the identity.
At this time, a background like the People's Art Theater can play to its advantage.
"If you only look at the early development, staying in the People's Art Theater is indeed a waste of time. But when you become famous and famous in the future, this identity can also bring you many benefits."
Meng Bai said: "If it were me, I would choose to continue to stay in the People's Art Theater, and then find a suitable agency to outsource the film and television or business contracts. At most, I can take two or three months out every year and go back to the theater to cooperate with the performance tasks. It won't delay anything."
Song Zhi thought about it and felt that it made sense. It seems that it will take many years for him to become so popular that he can't even take one or two months out.
"Okay, then I'll listen to you." She thought about it and looked at Meng Bai: "Otherwise, I'll sign the contract with you."
"Okay, but you have to wait two months." Meng Bai said: "We have an artist agency company that we plan to cooperate with strategically. It is being prepared and will be officially operational around the middle of the year. At that time, there will be a professional agency team, assistant team, legal affairs, etc. to operate."
Other things are easy to say, but the key is the legal affairs. After all, Song Zhi is a formal employee of the People's Art Theater, so in theory, he cannot have other labor relations outside.
Generally, in this case, the agency will use personal studios or labor cooperation to avoid relevant regulations.
In addition, the People's Art Theater itself usually turns a blind eye to actors taking on other roles, as long as they can complete the required tasks, so generally speaking, there is basically no impact.
"Okay, then I'll wait a little longer."
Song Zhi said, "Order takeout, I'm a little hungry."
Meng Bai smiled, "I said that there are many exercises that can consume energy comfortably."
"You are the only one who feels comfortable. I feel uncomfortable all over now."
"Ha, now let's talk about me. I don't know who was so shameless to keep saying 'come again' last night..."
"Don't mention it!" Song Zhi pinched him in shame and anger, "I, I haven't been active for a long time, and I was not ready all of a sudden. You wait for me to recover, and continue tonight!"
"No problem." Meng Bai smiled, hugged her and stood up, "How about having an appetizer before the takeout is delivered."
"Don't, it hurts... What are you laughing at? If you have the guts, let me rest before continuing!"
"Oh, girl, you are so stubborn. It's okay, I just like to be stubborn."
"Haha, I was wrong, I was wrong, don't... um!"
The review of Chapter 167 made me numb. Let's see if it can be released manually tomorrow.
(End of this chapter)
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