Yi Folk Society, the famous Qin Cavity Class, together with the Bolshoi Theatre and the Royal Theatre of the United Kingdom, is known as the "Three Ancient Drama Societies of the World Art World". The passage of time has carved a deep mark on the architecture of this ancient class society, and the antique makes people feel the vicissitudes. One wall was painted black with a series of documents about the "Xi'an Qinxiang Theater Co., Ltd. Competition for Employment." From time to time, someone stops here.
Hui Minli's office is very simple, except for a few desks and chairs, only a few stills and posters are posted on the wall. Most of the pictures are stills of her, and the beautiful appearance is very attractive. The ceiling fan on the roof swayed slowly.
"Recently, I have been too busy, first going to Henan to participate in the 'Plum Blossom Award' appraisal performance, and when I came back, I was busy with the comprehensive restructuring of the unit." Just as he was speaking, someone came to report on the work, "We must do a good job, we must be united", when the people left, Hui Minli repeatedly told.
When it comes to the reform of the cultural system, Hui Minli is deeply touched. In the whole 20 years of the Yi Folk Society, all the things she personally experienced are still unforgettable. "Insufficient funding seriously restricts the rehearsal of new plays, and if the plays cannot come out, where is the opportunity to participate in various competitions?" Without such a platform, how can the outside world recognize you as a team? Without the opportunity to exercise, how can talents come out? "Because it is a differential appropriation unit, the salaries of employees are not high, and even some troupes are facing the dilemma of disintegration." In this case, why are so many people still sticking to their posts? Because of love! If it weren't for the phone ringing, Hui Minli would still be gushing.
Dai Chunrong, who is now in the film and television circle, was once a Qin Cavity Danjiao actor and the first "plum blossom" of the Yi Folk Society. After 21 years, Hui Minli became the second "plum blossom" of the Yi Folk Society with the Qin Cavity modern drama "The Bride of Willow River Bay". Compared with other troupes that have actors winning the "Plum Blossom Award" almost every time, Yi Folk Society seems to be a bit outdated, "Think about it carefully, it's really a bit incredible, is it that we don't have good actors and no good plays?" ”
Hui Minli spoke in a very gentle tone, but the tight frown impressed the author. Standing at the forefront of the reform of Xi'an's cultural system, she has long been aware of the future direction of her work. "Retain the fine artistic style created by the century-old drama club, continue to improve, disseminate and carry forward the great achievements of the ancestors; use various ways to excavate talents and put them in the right position; build a platform for talents to display on the national competitive stage." There is no doubt that the stage is the most important thing for actors, but for a long time, the Yi Folk Society has lost this position. "The original small theater, the conditions are very simple, and it is a cultural relics unit, and under normal circumstances, it is not allowed to perform. Because the fire prevention facilities are very bad and leaky, due to insufficient electricity, cold in winter and hot in summer, the audience does not want to enter the theater at all. So the most important thing at the moment is to repair the small theater. As long as the actor has a stage, he can show the audience what he has learned in his life. "First of all, you have to be like an art unit, so you must start with the hardware, so that the actors can win in a good environment, in a happy mood, and in a decent state of mind."
In the face of many setbacks in the reform process, Hui Minli is very calm, she always believes: "No matter what mechanism, the use of talents, as long as you reserve a certain amount of energy, very confident in your professional ability, the opportunity comes, you will naturally be more confident." ”
In mid-May, Hui Minli returned home with plums, and her first performance was to return to Huangling County to thank her father and fellow villagers. Standing at her mother's grave, Hui Minli, who was holding the "Plum Blossom Award" trophy, cried loudly, and her heart was very heavy and heavy. Huangling Opera School, Yan'an Lu Xun Art Academy, Yi Folk Society... Many hardships of the academic career came to mind in an instant. In particular, the 4-year study experience of Lu Xun Art College in Yan'an made Hui Minli remember it.
Endless loess slopes, cliffs, cliffs, peaks, everywhere. From Huangling County to Yan'an to Luyi, Hui Minli took a day. At that time, the traffic was extremely inconvenient, and every time Hui Minli went to school, she had to hitchhike - a liberation truck full of migrant workers. In the unusually crowded space, the smell of smoke and sweat irritated Xiao Minli and wanted to vomit. Bumpy ride, finally arrived at school. Hui Minli is very grateful for those days, "Those 4 years gave me a strong, but also gave me a good platform to exercise self-reliance and self-improvement." ”
The days of learning drama are bitter, and the inexplicable bitterness is only clear in Hui Minli's heart, whenever she encounters ups and downs, she will always think: Yan'an was just a poor and backward mountain nest, why did she still gather so many forces to fight the world? "At that time, I was thinking that if people can change the fate of the country, I can change my own destiny." It was then that the character of persistence and indifference to defeat gradually remained in Hui Minli until now.
After giving birth, Hui Minli's body shape has changed, and she has to leave the stage for a while, what to do? Can't be idle! Apply for the Department of Electrical Loud Music.
In 2004, the theater was facing reform, the box was sealed, and the performance was temporarily interrupted. Can't be idle! Practice singing out the album.
After running for vice president of The Yi Folk Society, how can you manage a team with your own performance experience alone? What to do? Apply for the postgraduate class of economic management at the Party School of the Provincial Party Committee.
For the sake of art, Hui Minli paid for her own pocket and rehearsed three folding plays of "Roasting Fire", "New Broken Bridge" and "Xi Shi Cry Farewell", of which "New Broken Bridge" won many awards. In a provincial competition, "New Broken Bridge" won the only exploration award among 78 plays.
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"Along the way, others have only seen your glorious side, and the bitterness behind it is only clear to yourself, and you can't give up on yourself because of objective reasons such as reform or unit recession." Young people must have long-term goals and positioning, as long as they are accurate, they must persist and let themselves always smile at life. Hui Minli said so.
For the development of traditional opera, Hui Minli looks at it like this:
"Tradition is eternal, it is worldly, it is national, but without innovation, art has no vitality. A play of "Three Drops of Blood", how many generations of famous artists have been played, but the style of each generation is different, they are all refining, removing its dross, taking its essence, constantly running in, and finally achieving this fine work, and passing it on to this day. ”
"Music is the soul of Qin Cavity, it cannot be changed beyond recognition, and national characteristics must be preserved." A Qin Cavity repertoire must first be recognized as a Qin Cavity! ”
"Highly respected artists have been tempered and perfected into their own school. Each genre has its own characteristics, and it's not a good thing to be exactly like who. Gai Callian once said: He who learns from me is born, and he who is like me dies." How to integrate the characteristics of each teacher into ourselves requires us to think deeply. ”
"The local characteristics and cultural classics of northern Shaanxi have given me a lot of nutrients, and these nutrients have made my understanding and insights about Qin Cavity more comprehensive. Whether it is performing drama sketches, shooting opera TV series, or hosting programs, it is all accumulating. In this process, my experience is richer, my understanding is not narrow, and the image presented will be more three-dimensional. ”
"I especially admire Zhang Guorong, not to look at his face, but to impress him with his vividness, fickleness and plasticity." A good actor must be a 'beauty with a thousand faces', and cannot always be static. Even if you can't reach this, think of it. ”
"On the basis of maintaining the traditional soil, the repertoire that seeks the tastes of urban audiences. This is a long and arduous process, because changing a person's concept is very difficult, it requires the cooperation of all aspects of society, relying on a group alone, after all, the power is limited. ”
"Art depends on economic packaging, the most basic economic foundation can not be guaranteed, then art is beautiful, with what to package?" The era of one table and two chairs is long gone, and with the improvement of aesthetic level, the audience is not only satisfied with the performances of the past. ”
Unconsciously, 3 hours have passed, and the topics about institutional reform and the inheritance of opera are still unfinished. "The growth of a good actor is inseparable from the care and support of fans, relatives and friends and leaders at all levels, and they can come to this day." Hui Minli, who always has a grateful heart, said heartily, "As a manager with shallow qualifications, there will definitely be more setbacks in the future, and I hope that everyone can continue to support the Yi Folk Society and care about the Qin people as always." ”