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The backstage is always the most mysterious area of ​​the performance, just like the dressing room of a football match, where there are secrets of the performance, people can't help but want to peep, not only because this is the base for the wonderful performances on the stage, but also at the same time. You can also see the most authentic faces of the performers off the field, and it is also the birthplace of countless gossip and secrets.

Hugo and Michael first walked out of the theater, and then walked into the backstage of the theater through the side staff passage. The dark and dilapidated aisle was full of various props and broken costumes, and the heavy dust and sporadic cobwebs were clear. Presenting the history here, it is not as glamorous as imagined, but it shows the history of this theater to those who arrive here in the most direct way.

Hugo saw two sets of court costumes from the 12th century, which were wrapped in heavy plastic sheets, so it was unclear why these two sets of costumes were left here. Hugo can only vaguely guess, not knowing whether these two sets of costumes are "Hamlet" or "Macbeth" performance costumes, the gorgeous gold wire and uniform design make the straight costumes easily attract the rain. fruit's attention.

Halfway through the aisle, you can see a door on the right. Behind the door is a wide open space. At the end of the open space, there is a staircase leading to the stage. This is the backstage in the narrow sense. Waiting here. Hugo only had time to take a quick glance. At this time, he could still feel the liveliness and busyness in the backstage. Then he continued to walk forward and turned into the small passage on the left. The independent small room that came here, Hugo knew, this was the exclusive dressing room.

Generally speaking, actors in Broadway plays can be in double digits, including leading and supporting roles as well. Only a few top big-name actors can have their own exclusive dressing rooms. On the one hand, it is because they have more costumes and supporting facilities. On the one hand, it is because the chaos in the backstage during the preparation process is likely to delay the preparation of the protagonist, and the honor of the actors shows the class difference, so there is such a difference. As for the other actors, they will change their costumes in the dressing room, and then prepare for the stage at the public dressing table backstage.

In the first dressing room near the aisle, there was a big bodyguard standing at the door. Apparently this was where Katherine Hepburn was located. The bodyguard saw Michael Jackson who was approaching with an invisible smile on his face. Michael asked in a low voice, "Is Katherine convenient now?"

The bodyguard nodded and said with a smile, "She must be very happy to know you are here." But then when his eyes fell on Hugo and Joseph behind, the bodyguard frowned, "Who are they?" Hugo The two of them didn't wear black suits, so at first glance they knew they were not bodyguards, so he inevitably had to take his own responsibilities.

Michael looked back at Hugo, and found that Hugo did not have an expression of impatient waiting, but stood beside him calmly. He didn't appear anxious because others didn't know him, and he didn't appear too anxious because Catherine was only separated by a wall. This kind of calm attitude Obviously not easy. On the contrary, Joseph, who was standing beside Hugo, had no expression on his face, but his eyes were always drifting to Catherine's dressing room involuntarily. The apprehension and urgency of this little fan made Michael smile.

"They are... friends I just met." In fact, Michael didn't know how to define Hugo. Although he didn't intend to admit that they were friends, if they weren't friends, and Michael was willing to bring Hugo to visit Catherine, then , in this way, perhaps Hugo can indeed be regarded as his friend.

The bodyguard standing at the door shook his head and looked at Michael with an embarrassed look, but his eyes were firm and undeniable, "Michael, you know, they can't go in."

"Uh..." Michael paused, he also knew that Catherine didn't actually like those younger actors who were called "worship" to come to visit, and then thought about using Catherine's fame and prestige to climb up. This kind of thing has been rare in the past two years, but it was countless just five years ago.

Michael looked back at Hugo. Although the bodyguard deliberately lowered his voice, Hugo was only one step away and could hear very clearly, so Hugo did not pretend not to hear, and stretched out his left hand to make a plea. He made a convenient gesture, then smiled and shook his head, saying, "I'm fine."

Hugo knew that he was a guest. He came to visit the master and entered the room without the master's permission, which was very impolite. So he didn't mind at all.

Michael looked at the smile at the corner of Hugo's mouth, thought for a moment, and without explaining too much, he turned his head and nodded to the bodyguard, then opened the door and walked in. The bodyguard immediately closed the door, and then continued to stand at the door like a door god, looking at Hugo, Joseph and the others with serious eyes, just like the four bodyguards accompanied by Hugo and Michael, just strangers. .

Hugo and Joseph glanced at each other, and then they both let out a wry smile. Originally thought that after the eight consecutive championships of "Yihai Xiongfeng", the popularity of Hugo's face should have reached a certain level, but now it seems that in the huge Hollywood, Hugo can only be regarded as a little-known person soon. You know, even the first-line actors may not have enough popularity, and Hugo is not a first-line actor, especially in front of superstars like Michael Jackson and Katharine Hepburn.

Joseph's mood has calmed down at this time. No matter whether he can see Catherine with his own eyes, he can watch Catherine's performance live today, and he has a close communication with Michael. This is a fortunate thing in itself. One should not be too greedy, There is no need for him to make higher demands.

Standing at the door and waiting for about three minutes, everyone just stood there and looked at each other. The bodyguards were obviously used to this situation, but Hugo and Joseph were forced to "penalty" to practice silently. This is really weird. . Suddenly, the door of the room opened again, and Michael's figure appeared. He smiled and said, "Hugo? Catherine let you in."

Then came Catherine's majestic voice from the room, "George, let him in."

Hearing this voice, the bodyguard standing at the door stopped sulking, but looked at Hugo and signaled that he could go in. Hugo was a little surprised. He guessed how much Joseph liked Catherine, but now he was the only one who could go in. He looked back at Joseph, but Joseph didn't think much about it at all, he just signaled Hugo to enter quickly. From the excited and expectant look in Joseph's eyes, it could be seen that even if only Hugo went in alone, he was extremely excited.

Hugo didn't linger any longer. He lifted his feet and walked into the room. He saw Michael's shallow smile on the face. Hugo lowered his voice and said, "Thank you." Then Michael closed the door again.

Before Hugo could look at the dressing room, a voice came from inside, "You should thank me, right?"

Looking at the sound, it was Catherine who was sitting on the chair. At this time, Catherine had put on casual clothes and removed her makeup, but she still kept her hair meticulously up, and the intimidating momentum did not weaken much. Hugo smiled and nodded, "It's my honor to be able to meet you." Inexplicably, Hugo had the illusion that he was meeting Her Majesty the Queen, but Catherine was originally called "Your Majesty", Hugo This feeling is not wrong, so Hugo's face unconsciously outlines a big smile.

This time, Hugo can finally look at Catherine seriously. In fact, Catherine is not a so-called Hollywood beauty. Her face is too thin, with sunken cheeks, high cheekbones, freckles, a strong chin, and a thin face. It is difficult to find a special femininity in her body. The passage of time has left clear marks on Catherine's face, but at the same time, the edges and corners of her cheeks have also been polished away, leaving a graceful and luxurious warmth, just Those sharp and sharp eyes still kept the rebelliousness in her body.

Looking at Hugo's bright smile, the corners of Catherine's mouth rose involuntarily, the smile is contagious, and Hugo's warm smile like the sun is even more so, "Listen to Michael, are you an actor? "

Michael sat down beside Catherine, the smile on his face was obviously much relaxed, and he had a coziness and relaxation that was not there when talking with Hugo just now, "I'm still an actor who is hated by reporters."

"Then it seems that you should be very good." Catherine raised her eyebrows and said, "The crows always like to pick on actors who don't suit their liking, but everyone knows how personal and beneficial their vision is. "

Hearing Catherine's words, Hugo burst into laughter, making her stunned, "What's wrong? Are my words funny?"

Hugo hurriedly shook his head and explained, "No, no. It's just that a friend of mine also called the reporter a crow, so..."

"Quack quack..." Catherine cried like a crow, which made Hugo's laughter break free, and it reverberated loudly in the dressing room, making Catherine and Michael couldn't help laughing.

"So, what do you think of my performance today?" After laughing, Catherine asked directly, which made Hugo stunned, but Catherine raised her eyebrows, "Why, don't you dare to say it? Mike told me that you made a lot of comments just now, and that's why I'd like to see you. Now, are you scared again?"

Hugo is not afraid, he is just surprised by Catherine's directness. Although I have long heard that Her Majesty's character is straight-forward and rebellious, it is better to meet her famously. Only when you really face Catherine can you feel the powerful aura and pressing aura. . Facing Catherine's words, Hugo did not explain, but said with a smile, "I do have some doubts and some opinions, I am very curious, in the opening scene of the second act, how did you perform? Why suddenly another turning point, this is not in line with the character's character, and it is not very in line with the progress of the plot..."