Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 443 New Rule



Wade arrived early.

The audition requirements were simple: everyone had the same attire and performed the same scene, and once done, they could leave and wait for the results.

However, before the auditions began, Wade announced a new rule.

For 'Spring in Moon City,' the lead actors were required to use their own voices for their lines; there would be no dubbing later.

The leads had to participate in recording their own dialogue in post-production.

So, there's a very high demand for the actors' skills in handling their lines.

This new rule caught everyone off guard.

Regarding dialogue skills, at least six out of ten actresses would struggle.

Speaking lines wasn't as simple as reading from a textbook, especially with Wade's high standards.

Many actresses could deliver touching performances, but their dialogue skills were often weak. Some actresses couldn't be understood even without subtitles.

This sudden announcement made some actresses regret not practising their lines earlier, as they hadn't anticipated the requirement.

They had to grit their teeth and face the audition with no time left to prepare.

There was no specific order for the auditions. As soon as an actress was ready, she could start.

All the actresses who arrived were well-known in the industry.

The best was the top star Violeta.

Even the least prominent had played secondary roles in historical dramas, so no one was a novice.

No one wanted to be the first to audition, as everyone wanted to see how others performed first.

Violeta was also a bit anxious, but true to her nature, she stepped forward confidently and said, "I'll go first." As a true fan of Wade, Violeta was very familiar with all his works.

She had her own insights into the character, Charlotte.

Regarding dialogue, Violeta had only achieved a passable level during filming 'The Quiet Ode'.

However, she had trained in stage acting last year, improving her dialogue skills.

She was 80% confident in her performance and hoped it would satisfy Wade and the director.

The staff signalled Violeta to enter the room. She removed her jacket and handed it to Aster before entering for the audition.

People were increasingly anxious outside the room, not knowing how Violeta's audition would go.

Zelena was determined to be part of 'Spring in Moon City', even if she wasn't the lead.

Fortunately, she had previously trained with a coach, and although her dialogue skills might not be perfect, they were around 88%.

Zelena knew what she wanted, and having lived a second life, she had better psychological resilience than others.

Wade, the director, the casting director, and three crew members were inside the room.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

Violeta greeted them and began her performance.

Once she got into character, she was very at ease. Her performance was natural, her voice pleasant, ang her emotions flowed smoothly with the lines. Her acting felt effortless and had a certain charm, which was her greatest strength.

One of her major strengths was her youth.

Being young and talented and achieving success while staying grounded and not getting carried away already sets you apart from ny-nine per cent of people.

In just three minutes, her performance ended.

"Everyone, I'm done with my performance."

"Alright, Violeta. Please wait for the news."

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"Okay."

After Violeta left, Wade and the director exchanged glances.

The director nodded and said, "She has improved rapidly. Even after becoming famous, she hasn't become complacent. That's rare."

Wade praised Violeta's performance

smiling, "Her dialogue skills have

improved greatly. It seems her stage acting last year was a happy accident."

The director agreed, "Indeed."

When Violeta exited the room, everyone turned to her with curious gazes.

Aster stepped forward to help Violeta put on her coat.

Violeta said, "Let's go."

Aster nodded, "Alright."

Violeta and Aster then left the audition site.

After Violeta's departure, the remaining actresses took their turns auditioning.

By the end of the morning, all the female actresses had auditioned, and in the afternoon, it was the male actors' turn.

The following day, Wade and the staff met to decide the roles.