Chapter 5 Getting The Play

The phone rang for a long time before Ashley fumbled to answer it, "Hello..." The other end paused but then came a roar. "Ashley, are you still sleeping? You forgot what to do today, right? Get a taxi right away, and hurry over here." Ashley, with sleepy eyes, was jolted awake. She sat up suddenly, and the moment she saw the time clearly, she couldn't help shouting "Oops." What's going on? She clearly ordered the alarm clock, why didn't the alarm clock go off? But now she doesn't have time to delve into this matter. Director Zedd auditioned for a role in his new play today, and she had to rush to the set as Alice said. After quickly washing her face and putting on her clothes, Ashley rushed out. In the restaurant downstairs, Bobby Sanchez and others were having breakfast. "Grandma, Dad, Auntie, good morning." No matter how tight the time is, Ashley never forgot the etiquette. Of course, her eyes were not idle, and she glanced at the situation. The whole family is here, only Mia was missing. Where she went at this time, the answer is self-evident. "Ashley, let's have breakfast!" Sally greeted with unprecedented enthusiasm. Oh, she really worked hard for her daughter. "Auntie, I'm rushing to the studio, it's too late! I won't eat, you eat slowly." After speaking, Ashley cleverly dodged Sally's hand that was about to hold her and waved at Old Lady Sanchez and Bobby Sanchez. ... Ashley rushed to the set, but she was still five minutes late. The audition area on the second floor has long been clogged. Because she was late and hadn't got the registration form yet, she became anxious when she saw the crowd of people blocking the front. "Hey... Excuse me, excuse me!" Although Ashley tried her best, there were too many people, and she couldn't make room for herself and she was suddenly at a loss for what to do. Suddenly, someone from behind patted her violently, and then pulled her aside vigorously. "Hey, you..." "Girl, you're finally here!" Alice shoved the registration form into her hand, "You have such a big heart, what time is it, and you can still sleep late. Your half-sister is already here!" Ashley frowned, and thoughtfully said, "I knew it!" "What? Did the mother and daughter make another mess?" Alice asked. "It's hard to say, I'll tell you later!" She took the registration form and quickly filled it out. "How is it? Have you memorized all the lines?" Alice asked. Ashley nodded confidently. "Don't worry, I've already learned it by heart!" Alice looked around, leaned into Ashley's ear, and said, "This time, except for the hero and heroine, all other characters will be selected through the audition, you must seize the opportunity!" Ashley was stunned for a moment, "Didn't you say that the heroine will also be auditioned?" Alice gave her a sigh. "It's not the first day you entered the entertainment industry, so the so-called female lead audition is just a gimmick, we might as well focus on the role of the second female lead. If you can get it, you will definitely be able to turn around." Ashley rolled her eyes slightly, and then smiled lightly, "I know!" .... The audition will go through two rounds of selection. The first test will be based on the image and appearance. If the appearance is not good enough, you will be eliminated immediately! According to Director Zedd's almost harsh aesthetics, less than 20% of the participant can enter the next round. Sure enough, after the first round of interviews, the originally tight second floor became much quieter in an instant, and there were only dozens of girls waiting for auditions left on the benches in the waiting area. Ashley glanced at them, either pure and pleasant, or glamorous, all of them are really beauties. However, if you want to be in Director Zedd's play, it's not enough just to be pretty. Without acting skills, even if you are as beautiful as a vase, you can't get a role. Turning her eyes, she met an unkind gaze, as if she was questioning why she was there. Ashley smiled lightly in a good mood, but it caused Mia to gnash her teeth even more. Obviously, Mia was very upset that she appeared here. But this is what Ashley wants, the angrier Mia is, the happier she is. In the last life, they used despicable means to snatch away what belonged to her. In this life, she will do everything possible to take away what Mia wanted. She wants to let her taste the taste of loss. More importantly, all of this should belong to her. "Mia Sanchez, Ashley Sanchez... Hey, why are they all last-named Sanchez? Could it be they are sisters?" Soon it was the turn of the two to audition, seeing the dejected faces of those who came out before, Ashley knew that the opportunity has come. However, the way is narrow, and Mia is actually in a group, which means the two will play against each other. Maybe... this is God's will. When Ashley entered the audition studio, several people were sitting behind a row of tables facing her. Ashley glanced over slightly, she was familiar with them. The one in the middle was Director Zedd, one of the most influential in Colorado, and on the left and right were his royal producer, assistant director, and part of the creative team. In her previous life, Mia was the second female lead in this play. Although her acting skills were not very good, the second female lead was very powerful, which helped her win a lot of points. According to the information obtained by Alice, the female lead has already been decided by default, so the second female lead has naturally become the target of everyone's competition. But since there is such a gimmick as an audition, most people must not know the inside story. Out of the corner of Ashley's eyes, she glanced at Mia beside her, and said proactively, "Hi, Director Zedd, may I ask if the role in the audition will be drawn by lottery or self-recommendation?" "Of course, there will be a lottery." The assistant director beside him answered for Director Zedd. Ashley smiled sweetly. "If possible, can you let us recommend ourselves?" After hearing this, Director Zedd looked at her and said, "Why do you want to recommend yourself?" "As an actor, you should first understand yourself. The lottery we get may not match the role character, so why not recommend ourselves, wouldn't that be more convenient?" Ashley replied. Director Zedd pondered for a while. "If you were asked to recommend yourself, which role would you like to try?" "I..." Ashley paused, looked at Mia intentionally or unintentionally, and continued, "I want the --" "Director Zedd." Mia rushed to talk, "I have understood the role of the heroine many times before, and I have memorized the lines very well. I would like to recommend myself to audition for the heroine." Director Zedd then smiled and said, "Then tell me, how do you understand?" Mia, who was allowed, glanced at Ashley proudly and then said, "The heroine is not only beautiful but also gentle and kind, she is very tolerant towards friends and lovers, even if her sister hurt her, she chose to forgive in the end. Every time I read the end of the script, I burst into tears. This is the image of the heroine I like the most among all the scripts I have read. And I usually do the same, therefore, I think... I am suitable for this role." "Oh? Are you sure you are suitable for the role of heroine?" Director Zedd asked. "That's right! Because of the similarity in personality, it can be said that I can act by nature!" Mia smiled cautiously. Director Zedd nodded lightly. "Besides the heroine, have you known other characters?" "No, no!" Mia shook her head hastily, "I think the heroine is the most suitable for me!" Director Zedd's eyes turned slightly. Ashley has a delicate mind, and this is exactly what she wants, so she hurriedly answered, "Director, it happens that the role I recommend is the second female lead, so let's do the scene where the Lily commits suicide!" This is something Director Zedd values ​​very much. In her last life, this drama was a great success after it was aired. Not only did the male and female protagonists become popular, but also many supporting roles in it became popular. The popularity of the TV series is still undiminished after it was broadcast for a year. No wonder Mia wanted to be in this drama. The reason why Ashley chooses this scene is that she knows very well that this segment can best bring out the acting skills of the second female lead. This section is about Lily betraying Rose. After the two sisters broke up completely, Lily knew that the male lead had always loved Rose in his heart, but Lily was still willing to save him and was poisoned. In the end, she killed herself in front of Rose soon after. Although it is the female lead and the heroine, there is no doubt that the plot of the female lead is even more brilliant. Mia immediately retorted when she heard that. "The director has the final say on which scene, isn't it?" Mia is not a fool, she also knows that Ashley has no reason to choose this paragraph randomly, it must be because it is beneficial to herself. Ashley didn't say much, just looked at Director Zedd with a smile. Director Zedd sized up the two of them. "Since you all have confidence in yourself, then come to this scene and let me see your strength." ***