Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 436

Finding a man like that in real life was nearly impossible—such perfection usually only existed in dreams.

The director was pleased with Violeta's appearance.

After discussing with the production team, she returned to enlist her mother's help.

Though Irene had acted before, she had never played a male role

However, she introduced Violeta to a renowned cross-dresser, who helped Violeta learn how to portray a handsome man.

Rehearsals for the play stretched over two months.

Each day, Violeta attended the theater to practice, and she also had to memorize her lines.

Unlike TV dramas, which could be edited and dubbed later, live theater demanded clear speech, good articulation, a strong voice, and an engaging tone to ensure the audience heard every word.

At first, it was quite challenging. The schedule was tight, the workload was heavy, and the standards were high.

Violeta had never undergone such intensive professional training before, especially since it was her first attempt at cross-dressing.

Without any shortcuts, she had to put in a lot of effort and learn from her teacher.

Despite the difficulties, her hard work paid off. By the end of the first rehearsal, she performed admirably.

Not only did she look striking in men's attire, but she could also lift and spin the female lead with ease.

The female lead, who had only been in the industry for three years, was thrilled to play the female lead for the first time and act alongside Violeta.

During rehearsals, seeing Violeta in her male costume sparked her feelings of admiration and genuine emotion.

Irene stayed by her daughter's side throughout the rehearsals.

She understood the immense effort required, knowing that such impressive performances were the result of extensive hard work.

Initially worried that Violeta might not endure the demanding process, Irene had prepared many encouraging words.