"What's going on with you? Why do you fall asleep watching the show? Monet said dissatisfiedly to several of his companions.

Catherine replied with a bitter face: "Tony, I really can't appreciate this kind of Chinese opera, I can't understand what they are doing at all!" ”

Natasha chimed in: "Not to mention that Catherine and Sister Daniela watched it for the first time, even I watched it several times and still couldn't understand it!" ”

It was also inconvenient for Monet to say heavy things about his own woman, so he turned his head to Chen Yuanqi and reprimanded: "I now simply doubt whether you are Chinese or not, you see that even Michael is more serious than you!" ”

Unexpectedly, Michael shrugged his shoulders and said, "Actually, I didn't understand it, but I think their clothes and makeup are very interesting, and they give me color inspiration, no, I'm going to experiment now!" So saying, he got up and went to his room to paint.

In fact, to be honest, Monet himself didn't understand it too much, the reason why he could stick to it was that they watched Master Mei Lanfang's performance today, how could he be willing to miss such a rare opportunity? In addition, in fact, the play I chose today is wrong, because this "Qingwen Tearing Fan" requires a certain understanding of the original work of "Dream of Red Mansions" to be able to understand it, and among these people, not to mention a few foreigners, even Chen Yuanqi, the ABC, probably has never seen "Dream of Red Mansions"......

Just when everyone thought that Monet's discussion of Peking Opera was over, they suddenly heard him say in an astonishing voice: "I have decided, I want to invite Mr. Mei Lanfang to perform in the United States!" ”

"What? Tony, you, are you going to invite this Mr. Mei to the United States to sing Peking Opera? Chen Yuanqi asked in disbelief.

Monet nodded and replied, "yes, what's wrong?" ”

"Y-Are you sure you're awake enough now?" Chen Yuanqi even wanted to touch Monet's forehead.

But it was opened by Monet's hand, and he said angrily: "Don't worry, I'm not crazy!" ”

"Since you haven't gone crazy, then why do you have such crazy thoughts, do you think Americans can like Peking Opera? Not to mention the distance, if you look at these people today, even my Chinese can't understand it......"

"The Great Age of Genes"

Before Chen Yuanqi could finish speaking, Monet interrupted: "This is your problem, I believe that there will still be many American audiences who like Peking Opera, of course, today's repertoire is definitely not good, and we have to change a batch of repertoire that meets the needs of American audiences." ”

Seeing that Monet was so insistent, Chen Yuanqi took a step back and said, "Okay, then let me ask you the next question, that is, after this Mr. Mei arrives in the United States, where do you let him perform?" You don't have a theater again! ”

"I don't, but I can get Orwell and play in his Vescof theater!" Monet replied preparedly.

"Oh my God! You actually want to sing Peking Opera on Broadway? Chen Yuanqi couldn't help but exclaim.

Monet replied disapprovingly: "Why can't Peking Opera be performed on Broadway?" As you just said, Peking Opera is actually the Chinese version of opera! ”

In fact, the reason why Monet insisted so much was because he remembered that Master Mei Lanfang's visit to the United States was very successful, and he performed more than 100 performances in half a year, covering New York, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and other cities. If it's so successful commercially and can promote Chinese culture in the United States, why not do such a good thing?

Just when Monet's mind was full of cranky thoughts, Chen Yuanqi suddenly dragged him aside and asked in a low voice: "Tony, you shouldn't have suddenly fallen in love with this kind of man who looks like a woman, right?" ”

“NO！ Whenever I like women, sexy, beautiful, young women! Monet replied angrily.

With the help of Lu Shimo, Monet soon met Master Mei Lanfang, and when he heard that Monet wanted to invite him to perform in the United States, Master Mei was also very surprised and excited, because the status of Europe and the United States in the minds of the Chinese people at that time was very high (in fact, many people think so now...... So even though he had been successful in performing in Japan a few years ago, he was very happy to hear that he had the opportunity to perform in the United States.

But for the sake of caution, Master May asked again, "May I ask Mr. Monet, do you run a theater in New York?" ”

"I make magazines, and I occasionally write about them, and as for theater, I'm very familiar with a theater on Broadway, and if you want to, Maestro May, I'll ask him to make a formal invitation to you when I go back! You don't have to worry about the honorarium, I will prepare according to the standards of your previous performances in Japan. Monet explained.

For Monet's explanation, Master Mei still agrees, because after all, he doesn't know what he means, so it is impossible to rashly send an invitation, knowing that if the theater is refused, it will affect the reputation of the theater.

Then he asked: "Mr. Monet, I have only been to Japan to perform before, although I also went abroad, but after all, the cultural difference between Japan and our China is not big, and the cultural difference between the United States is too great, so I am not confident that the performance in the United States will be successful." ”

In fact, the implication of Master Mei is that if I go and succeed, it is fine, but once I encounter a cold spot due to cultural differences, then my reputation will also be affected, so it is better not to go.

Seeing this, Monet hurriedly explained: "I have also considered this problem, in fact, as long as you choose the right repertoire, such as the "Qingwen Tearing Fan" you performed a few days ago, which requires a very good understanding of "Dream of Red Mansions", it is definitely not good, after all, American audiences have not seen "Dream of Red Mansions". ”

Master Mei nodded and agreed: "Well, what you said makes sense, so what kind of repertoire do you think is more suitable?" ”

Monet pretended to think for a while, and then replied: "I don't know much about Chinese Peking Opera, but I think there are a lot of very distinctive dances in Chinese Peking Opera, eh, it seems that your term is called body, for example, I have seen a play, which is a plot where two people can't see each other in a dark room, that is very exciting, add more plays of this type, I believe American audiences will like it." ”

"The play you are talking about should be "Three Forks", and it is true that there is no obstacle to viewing this kind of performance that relies entirely on body movements, so I will go back and discuss with you to see which plays meet the requirements you said!" Master Mei agreed.

PS: To be honest, I have never understood why Master Mei Lanfang was so popular in the United States at that time, how could he like it if he couldn't even understand it? Don't take the Broadway opera to fill out in China, the number of people who can speak English in China is definitely dozens or even hundreds of times that of the United States who can speak Chinese.