The Jewel Coast is one of the brightest streets in the world, and every day is bustling with and bustle as if it were a carnival, and the crowds often last from early morning to midnight. However, the most lively is still in the afternoon.

You know, it's not just the shopping streets that are famous for the Gem Coast, it's the theaters of all sizes. The Neosfia people, and many foreign tourists, have come to regard this avenue facing the royal blue sea as the center of the world's theatrical arts. Perhaps in the eyes of "connoisseurs", the Gem Coast is still too flashy and vain to carry real art, but it still can't change the facts that the public has already believed.

As a result, every time in the afternoon, there will be a long queue at the ticket booths of all the Grand Theaters. Tourists and locals alike waited for hours to buy the remaining tickets that were not sold out that day. Normally, you can buy a new ticket here at the last point of the play, and the ticket price is basically half of the normal price, but it is only a few corner spots, not to mention the actors' faces clearly, or even the set is difficult to see. However, for ordinary citizens and tourists alike, being able to enjoy a new play in the luxurious theatres of the Jewel Coast is enough to show off for years.

However, this does not include popular plays performed by some famous theater companies. For example, "The Legend of Drake the Goldenbeard", which is currently being staged at the Gem Coast Grand Theatre, usually sells out tickets of all grades through peripheral sales channels a week in advance. Many tourists who come to the ticket booth to ask, get the news that the land is always "sold out", and they can only return disappointed.

As a result, in this situation, some small theater troupes and small theaters on the periphery also have their own living space. Tourists who can't buy tickets at the famous theaters can only walk a few more steps, leave the coastal street facing the sea, and enter the relatively low-key and remote back streets, and you can always find some good dramas that may not be so famous, but are still enough to interest you and make people happy for a long time.

Yes, compared to those first-class theaters like the Gem Coast, the second- and third-tier theaters in the backstreets and the lesser-known small theater troupes survive by picking up this kind of "leftovers", and they are living quite well.

Originally, Miss Lori Corel's Lakelight Theater Troupe and Lakelight Theater were in such a position. Of course, considering that although this troupe is small, it is considered a strong soldier, as long as they do not die and develop seriously, in another ten years, Neosfia's theater world should also have a place for them.

However, with Cats, everything is not a problem. The Huguang Theater Troupe will definitely be able to directly cross the long accumulation time of ten years overnight. In the arts and culture industry, the value of genius is so amazing.

When has this small lakelight theater been so many guests since the day it was built? Sure enough, is it all brought about by Cats? Thank you so much to the great Aphrodite, and to the all-powerful one! Looking at the crowd waiting outside the theater, Termer was so moved that he bowed to Sarabellia's head on the poster. Although he knew that "the omnipotent adult" was changing his costume in the back and could not see himself showing his loyalty here, Mr. Commander was still eager to do so.

In fact, as early as a month ago, when the rehearsals for "Cats" began, all kinds of publicity campaigns began to spread. The former owner of the troupe, Miss Kriselle, is a dead money-seeker, although she is not stingy, and she is quite generous to everyone in the troupe, but it is impossible to spend money like this...... If you're not mistaken, it should be the changes brought about by Miss Hurricane's joining.

Of course, in addition to ordinary propaganda methods, the troupe also very sincerely invited many famous drama critics, seniors in the literary and artistic circles, and well-known cultural scholars to watch auditions and rehearsals. "Cats" is indeed a wonderful drama that is very good and outstanding in every way, and with someone secretly racing for money, these famous people have also been praised in the major newspapers and magazines.

Soon, at least half of the citizens of Neosfia knew that a new play, which was interesting and well-received, would soon be staged in a small theater called Lake Light. And thanks to you, Mr. Captain also felt for the first time the star-level treatment of a week before the premiere, all tickets, including the obsolete tickets, were sold out...... However, this is not only the treatment, but also the pressure. If the performance fails, it is conceivable that the small Huguang Troupe may never be able to turn over.

“…… One, it must not be smashed! Everyone has been preparing for so long, and they have all worked hard for twelve points, and the goddess will not fail to see this! Mr. Commander kept cheering himself up in his heart, but he was never able to let his rapid heartbeat drop to the usual rhythm.

It seems that my cultivation is really not enough! originally thought that at this age, everything could be seen, and everything would be honored and disgraced. Mr. Temer laughed helplessly to himself. Fortunately, at this point, it is no longer what he, the head of the group and "producer", can change. No matter how nervous he is, even if he faints on the spot, it will not affect the quality of the play.

In short, everything can only be left to the actors and everyone behind the scenes!

The Huguang Theater is indeed a small theater, and even the largest main theater can only accommodate about 200 people. However, this also has the advantage that the audience sitting in the back row will not be unable to see the actors' faces without binoculars. However, the problem is that "Cat" is a song and dance musical, and the first thing you need to watch is singing and dancing, but it is the acting skills, and finally the appearance of the actors. In this case, small theaters are not as good as those large theaters that have been carefully and professionally designed to have their own surround sound effects, and because of the size of the stage, there will be certain restrictions on sets, dances and performances.

Neosfia, a well-known drama critic and cultural scholar, professor of music history at the Sapphire Conservatory, is sixty years old this year. Mr. Ajette sat at the front of the theater, waiting for the official opening.

"What a pity! Although this small theater has recently been renovated and some equipment has been added, the space is still insurmountable. A work like Cats, which is destined to go down in history, would have been perfect if it had been premiered in the Sapphire Room on the Gem Coast! According to Mr. Temer, who listened to Huguang, if the first few performances of the premiere were good, he would naturally move to a larger theater next week. When that time comes, let's enjoy it again. As a drama critic, only at that time can you make a fair evaluation, right? ”

He's a fan of Cats, albeit just after a crude experimental rehearsal. The reason why "Cats" is touted in the newspapers without hesitation is of course not only because Lu Xi stuffed money. After all, he is a well-known art critic and cultural scholar, even if he doesn't have a lot of discipline, he always has a degree, but if there is really no lower limit, he can't be known as the most authoritative drama critic in the capital of the seven seas.

What interrupted Aget's thinking was a few people who arrived in conjunction with each other, and it was not easy to come to the first row under the guidance of the tour guide's little sister, and began to sit down one after another. When the critic opened his eyes, he found that they were all his peers.

"Ha, Rob, I told you that you're the number one supporter of this show! I'm sure to be the first to be there! "The person who spoke was also a fairly well-known critic Leonard? Kyle has his own special drama review column in the "Ocean" newspaper, and has also published the hugely circulated "Neosfia Drama Talk".

"It's a good drama indeed! At least I heard the accompaniment of the theme song from Miss Helen, and it was already a famous song that could be passed down to the world. A revue is considered a success as long as there is a song of this quality left. And this "Cat" has several songs, what a great achievement it will be! "Editor-in-chief of the art section of the Neosfia Times, Farona? Morat said. This is a middle-aged woman who has hurt a little bit of her age, and is also a good friend of Miss Hailin, the music director of "Cats". She had already heard the soundtrack of the theme song from the latter, and naturally she was looking forward to the maturity on stage.

"Yes! It will definitely become a legend, but whether it is a local drama or a song, it is really unclear. I've heard that Miss Helena of the Lakelight Theatre Company was hospitalized with a perforated stomach two days ago. Such an important actor is missing...... How can a replacement be found in a short period of time? "Leonard? Kyle shook his head, "Well, now look at their final cast, Sarabellia's performers are still blank." ”

Hearing this news, even Robert, who is most optimistic about "Cats"? Ajette couldn't help frowning and sinking his face. As a (relatively) disciplined art critic, he does not focus all his attention on the famous troupes and famous actors in the front, and it is also his greatest pleasure to unearth those gems that are still buried in the dirt from the backstreets of the Gem Coast, and Miss Helena, the female number one of the Lake Light Theatre Company, is one of the dusty gems that Mr. Aget identifies.

Originally, such an excellent actress could not play the heroine in "Cats", but the female villain No. 1, which has made Robert? Mr. Aget was a little uncomfortable, and later learned that the heroine Grizebella was played by a young girl who had never heard of a name and was only twenty years old this year, which made the critics even more dissatisfied. If it weren't for someone's good money, he wouldn't even be willing to come to the first rehearsal.

However, when he actually shot at the performance and singing of "Miss Wind", which he had never heard of before, he felt a shock and impact that directly affected his soul.

Talented! This is a true genius that is unattainable! The advent of such geniuses will inevitably lead to an era, and they are the gift of Aphrodite, the most beautiful totem in the world! The critic looked at the girl who wore a cat mask and covered most of her face, but was still graceful and luxurious, and suddenly seemed to think of a legend...... Ten years ago, Neosfia's most famous drama academy admitted a talented girl with perfect qualities in appearance, temperament, voice, body, comprehension and appeal. This is not a rough gemstone that has not yet been carved, but a sun that descends directly in front of everyone and begins to shine.

That one seems to be called Yagomes? Hayat's girl, in a short period of time, took a group of junior classmates to blow up the seniors who had been trained for several years, and won the championship trophy of the Seven Seas Youth Theater Festival and the "Youth Theater Development Fund" of 100,000 Bakers. At that time, people in the theater industry, including Mr. Aget, thought that in another 20 years...... No, even if it's only for 10 years, when that genius girl graduates from school, the entire theater stage of the capital of the seven seas and even the world will be the kingdom she rules.

Unfortunately, a few years later, the genius girl left school on the eve of graduation and has been missing since.

"Now she's back! Will this "Cats" be a real return of the king? "Although the critic is old, as an artist, he still has a heart of middle school and romance.

"Miss Helena is really a pity, if she could have participated in such a play, even if it was difficult to play against that mysterious genius lady, as long as she could survive it, she would definitely be able to become famous, right? However, in the face of such a genius, it is understandable that the pressure is too great. But if she does fall, who can take on the responsibility of Sarabellia? Miss Helena almost tried her best, exerting 200% of her spirit, and barely managed to keep up with the rhythm of the other party...... If you change the actor at random, in the two most important rival scenes, if you are completely crushed by Grizebela, it will be the most terrible scene to be unbalanced. ”

"I really don't understand what old Telmer is doing. Although Huguang is not famous, it is also a troupe that has made a lot of conscientious productions, and it should not have made such an unprofessional mistake at all! "Mr. Kyle of The Sea is still chattering about the play.

Robert? Ajette sighed and wanted to refute, but he had to admit that what the other party said was indeed very reasonable. Even if you are a reserve brain-dead fan who is very confident in "Cat", her plot, music, line dance, and starring role, don't you feel hanging now?

Tourists attracted by the posters, passers-by who were fooled by all kinds of overwhelming publicity, real theater fans, and film critics, in the midst of all kinds of thoughts and expectations, the lights gradually dimmed. As visibility waned, the hum that lingered in the theater gradually stopped.

In that small dark theater, all of a sudden, countless yellow lights suddenly flashed in the darkness, but they were the eyes of cats. Not only that, but in that dark space, when these rays of mysterious and quiet light began to fly, it was as if countless stars were twinkling...... However, the theater, which can only accommodate a few hundred people, seems to be loaded into a world or even a universe at that moment.

With a burst of group songs, the audience's attention was instantly attracted to the stage by this dreamlike opening starlight. One after another characteristic cats were directly reflected in the hearts of the audience with their highly individual and recognizable singing voices, as well as interesting dance moves.

"Interesting choreography...... As well as genius lyrics and music! Oh, the lake is on fire this time! If they don't make any amateurish low-level mistakes later. "Mr. Ajette can recognize this voice, it should be a well-known choreographer of the Rainbow Theater Troupe, and he should have come to investigate the "enemy situation", right?

"Hmmm! This opening was indeed quite successful! The film critics looked at the stage that was gradually brightening, and looked at the dozens of cats singing and dancing on the stage, and they all nodded in their hearts. At least in terms of the opening songs, group dances and group plays, it can already overshadow the annual song and dance dramas of many big theater troupes.

But that's not enough...... The heirloom I'm looking forward to is more than that. The film critic looked for the figure he had been waiting for a long time in the carnival of cats...... Soon, he saw the character slowly stepping from a corner of the stage into the center.

The soft light shone on the character's body, and as she moved, the surrounding lights began to dim again. She faltered, her clothes were old, but she still held her head high, as if she were the real queen of this stage, or that world.

She raised her head in the light, wore a half-mask, and her face was dressed like a harlequin with a beard, but the haughty and uninhibited smile suddenly rose at the corner of her mouth. Her gait was staggering, her back was straight, her hair was old, but her spirit could not be decayed. It was obviously on the stage far away, but even the audience in the last row in the far corner could easily capture any of her subtle movements, and even a smile.

"This, this, this...... How could she do that! No, how could she be so beautiful! "Farona, who has only listened to music and has not fully watched the play? Morat involuntarily grew his mouth, but finally covered his mouth before he lost his temper.

Not only her, but all the critics, reporters, and other people in the troupe were exchanging their hearts with their eyes and eyes. If it weren't for the fact that people were still sitting in the theater, maybe they would have started spying on them.

"Who the hell is this girl?" Yes, although everyone knows that the role she plays should be old, they also know that the actor should still be a fairly young girl. You can see from the almost perfect, fair, clear face in the lower half of the mask.

The only difference is the critic Aget, who has seen all the rehearsals, and he can't help but feel a tension in his heart: "Grizebella at this time is down, humble, and even pitiful. She can still be arrogant, disdainful of the pity and spurning of others, but she should never be so proud and domineering, like a queen who has ruled the world...... Unless...... That's not right! Is Sarabellia going to appear at this time? ”

Sure enough, Grizebella's singing began to speak, soothing and gentle, with a hint of vicissitudes and a great understanding of the matter, but still with the nobility and pride that she could never give up. However, in the final chorus, the rhythm of the song suddenly changes, no longer describing one's own fate, but suddenly turning into an impassioned and even tragic note, as if preparing to launch a last, but also death-defying struggle against some irresistible enemy.

The lights stayed on Grizebella, who was old but still as proud and beautiful as the queen of the world, but at the same time on the stage...... No, the high sky of the stage flashed.

Pure black, black hair, long black hair, black mask, and a face that is also only half exposed, but so perfect that it is suffocating. The same dark eyes scanned the stage through the mask, and also scanned the audience, condescendingly, as if they were unscrupulously mocking these stupid births, old ages, sicknesses, deaths, joys and sorrows in the world. The corners of "her" lips hung slightly, but it was a rational, indifferent and even cruel smile. Everyone who saw it couldn't help but gasp, wanting to escape from the other's sight and eyes, but they couldn't do it at all, they could only start to shrank and tremble, unable to even say a word.

Sure enough! Sarabellia, who obviously only appears in the flashback in the third act, actually appears in the first scene. Is this a temporary modification? Or, the Huguang Theater Troupe and the original author already think that this actor, who was temporarily replaced and didn't even make the list, can take a legendary genius girl and compete on the stage?

Her singing voice rang out. Yes, compared to Grizebella's loud and changeable singing voice, Sarabellia's singing voice is low, depressed, and deep, and her voice even seems a little neutral, which seems to lack the softness and warmth that a woman should have. However, it was like a whisper from the abyss, knowing that it was a dangerous and fatal temptation, but still unable to suppress his involuntary impulse.

Ajette wanted to look at the other party like this, carefully observing "her" expression, "her" eyes, "her" singing. The old man wanted to maintain his critical spirit and sanity as a professional art critic, but he couldn't take his eyes off it at all, and was completely led into the Lingyun dominated by the other party.

Grizebella is the sun, and Sarabellia is the black hole. These two "unknown" actors played roles that everyone had never heard of, but at that moment, they dominated the stage, the theater, and the souls of everyone present. (To be continued.) )