Backstage (2016) s01e01 Episode Script

(gasping) - Ready? - Ready as I'll ever be.
Here we go! First day at one of the most prestigious art schools in the country.
I've never felt this nervous.
- Are you kidding me? What about our third-grade recital? - This is so much more.
- Wow, that was a lot of nervousness and puke.
You don't have to be so scared, Vee, you're amazing.
You wouldn't have gotten in if you weren't.
- I wouldn't have gotten in if you hadn't made me apply.
You just needed a little nudge.
- You're the best.
- I know! - Let me guess dance with a concentration in ballet? - Um, yeah, how'd you know? - Say your names to the camera.
- Um, I'm Carly, but people call me Cee, and this is - Vanessa.
- And people call you Vee? - Yeah! Actually, they do! - Welcome, Vee and Cee, I'm Julie Maslany, your student president! - Vee, you've gotta see this! Those dancers must be the Primas: The best dancers in the school.
(Squeals) - (gasping): So cute! - Freshman, music program, you look like you could be a drummer but you're carrying an electric guitar and you're a singer too? I know, it's kind of a gift; I'm really good at reading people.
You okay? You look a bit in shock.
- I do.
I mean, I do? - Don't worry, the first day of school is always intimidating.
Just know that every freshman Scratch that.
Every student here feels exactly the same.
It's just that some are better at hiding it than others.
- Thanks! I'll try to remember that.
Way easier said than done.
(girl doing vocal scales) - (sighing): Scarlett the starlet! (bell ringing) - La la la la la Oo oo ooh - What am I doing here? - Conquering the world! - Here's hoping.
- Welcome to Keaton School of the Arts.
Keaton is the key to your future.
Whether it will be a success or a failure is completely up to you.
- This is gonna be the best 4 years of your life.
Not saying it's gonna be easy, but it is gonna change who you are for the better.
- The person you are today will not be the person who will graduate in 4 years.
- Look around.
The people sitting next to you are your family.
Help each other.
Support one another.
Be each other's critics, fans, and most importantly, friends.
- Statistically, only half of you will make it to graduation.
And one of you won't even make it 'til Christmas.
Will it be you? - If you need someone to talk to, my door is always open.
- If you need a shoulder to cry on, go cry to your mother.
Just like in life, this is not a rehearsal.
You are constantly being judged, constantly being evaluated; One misstep could mean the end.
- Think now would be a good time to get to know - what each one of you is capable of.
- So, let's see what you're made of.
- So, let's see what you're made of.
- Came down here to this coffee shop Maybe learn a thing maybe loosen up Take a minute to work on my art Not so lucky now All I've been doin' - Isn't she the girl from that show? The one with the robot? - I don't watch TV.
- Who doesn't watch TV? - People who don't own televisions.
- Whl mean, even his haircut is? Reeks of pretention.
- I know he probably thinks I'm, like, too cool or something, but my situation is it's it's complicated.
- Does she look familiar to you? - Um - And taking - Yes! She's Chase.
From Chase and Chance! I love that show! I mean, how much more intimidating can this day get?! (applause and appreciation) - Who's the student who came into my class late? You're up, Miss? - Alya.
Alya Kendrick.
- OK, Alya, it's all yours.
(guitar chord) It's okay, take your time.
(breathing) - Is she seriously freezing up? What an amateur! (clearing her throat) Did she say her name was Alya or Elsa? I couldn't hear! (laughter from the class) - Vanessa Morita.
- You'll be great.
(classical piano music) - And again.
And again and again and again and again! That'll do.
(clicking ) It's not the worst I've seen.
- Congrats! - Congrats? - That was one of the best compliments Helsweel has ever given.
Seriously! Big props.
- How can that be a compliment? - I'm Sasha, but everyone calls me TMZ.
- No one calls him TMZ.
(chuckles) - I'm Vee, this is Cee.
- Cute! Look, this is my second year taking this class.
Long story, but take it from me, she thought you were amazing.
She has a whole repertoire of sayings and expressions that you'll get used to over time.
Decoding her is actually fun! - Yeah sounds like a ton of fun.
- After this class, she'll pick one lucky freshman to take an elective with her and her fourth year ballet class: The primas.
I'm already out of the running.
Again; Long story.
But being chosen is a really big deal.
And my money is on Vee.
- You haven't seen Carly yet; She has mad skills.
- Really? - Carly Catto.
(clicking ) (classical piano music) (clicking) That will be all.
- Any decoding there? - Actually, I've never seen that look before.
- Is that a good thing or a bad thing? (sigh) - Cee is the most talented dancer I know.
It'll totally be her.
- Of course it won't be me, but, man, wouldn't it be amazing if it were? (pop music) Kit Dunn? - Hi.
- Great to meet you! I'm Jax Gardner, but, ah you might know me as DJ G.
No? Don't recognize the name? You're missing out, my friend! Missing out! Here, I'm DJing a house party this weekend, you should come, you'll have a great time.
- Actually, I - Listen, so we got assigned to be partners, whether we like it or not, and to be completely upfront with you, because that's the kind of guy I am: I'm upfront, like, 24-7, um, I'm on the "not" side; More of a solo artist, if you know what I mean.
But, hey, if we're gonna make this work, and I know we will, just, you know, sit back, get laxed and let Jax take us to the top! - I'm not sure - Seriously, I'm a professional producer, DJ (snickering) I've even been called a musical genius.
Search me up, you'll find all my deets.
(typing on keyboard) - (sighing): This is going to be interesting.
- So, we just need to put together a sample mix by the end of the day using those files? (snickering) It's child's play! What can I say; It's a dog-eat-dog world out there.
If you don't take control of your destiny, then you're not cut out for show business.
And DJ G is the real thing.
For real.
- Are you conquering the world yet? - Um, no, not quite.
Actually, the total opposite.
- You've got to chill.
- I'm just a little - He's right, you know.
You really should relax a bit.
- No.
I mean, yeah.
So, I'm a little nervous.
But who isn't, right? Some people are just better at hiding it than others.
- If you say so! - Our first day and you're not a little nervous? - Sure, but I find meditation helps with that.
- Seriously? - (snickering): No, not seriously.
But, hey I got you to smile.
- He's super cute and really nice.
I'm in trouble.
- Come on, let's hear you.
- Here? You want me to sing? Now? I thought you played guitar? - I may dabble in percussion.
- I really can't.
- Oh - And you sing too.
- To to to-do to to to-do do Do to to to-do to to to-do - Oh That silly grin on your face has gotta go You could get away with murder don't you know? (chuckles) - I mean I'm not here because I have to.
Because, seriously, I already have a career.
I'm here because I always want to better myself.
I want to be a force in this industry.
Like that girl, Queen Frozen; Alya whatever.
I can already tell you she doesn't have what it takes.
She'll be our Christmas dropout for sure.
- She doesn't know what she's talking about.
- Ugh, that blister is so disgusting.
- I'm so jealous! - I know, right? - It's up.
Helsweel made her decision.
Now, was I right or was I right? - She chose Vanessa to be a prima.
Not me.
- I'm always right, by the way.
- Congrats, Vee! You totally deserve it.
- You did too.
This is totally random.
It's really not a big deal.
- Actually, it's the biggest of deals.
- Can you believe this? I can't believe this is actually happening.
- I'm really happy for her.
Honestly.
Really happy.
(frustrated sigh) - I'm just I'm used to a 2-computer system.
I mean, who works on analog anymore, right? - You don't have to - Trust me, if I can't do it, you won't be able to either.
(snickers) I hate to say it, but I think Keaton is skimping on equipment.
The DJ program they're using is from the Proterozoic eon.
It's amateur hour.
Honestly, I don't understand how they expect us to work under these kinds of conditions.
- What do you have next? - Math, you? - Science.
Hey, why don't we meet up after last period and we could go to Sienna's ice cream shop for some Done! Give me an ice cream! - Which one of you is Vanessa Morita? - I am.
- We need to talk.
- They asked me to go to the National Ballet with them after school to watch - get this: A private rehearsal of Sleeping Beauty by Tchaikovsk.
I mean, are you serious?! (sigh) Oh, no.
Carly.
I can't do ice cream.
I mean, she knows I can't say no.
This is a huge opportunity.
Of course she'll understand.
Right? (sigh) - We're supposed to hand a demo in in 2 minutes.
We have absolutely nothing to show.
It's because of this ancient equipment.
It's just totally not Oh, hey! So glad you stopped by.
Let me start by saying what an honor it is to be taking your production class.
Truly, its reputation precedes itself.
Um, so here's the thing: Unfortunately, we've been working at it and - Here you go, sir.
- Oh! (music from the earphones) - Pretty good, pretty good! (school bell ringing) Kit, wait, what was How did you do that? Kit! (humming) - Hi, Mom.
Um, the thing is I think I've made a mistake.
I just can't do this.
I hate the city, the noise, it's so I miss home.
I just don't think I can keep up.
The other kids are so talented.
I've made up my mind: I'm coming home.
Don't be mad.
This is the right decision.
Just call me when you get this.
(sigh) (creaking sound) Who's there? Hello? I know someone's there, I heard you.
- I can explain.
- How long have you been there? - Um, not long.
- You heard everything, didn't you? - No.
Yeah.
Yeah, I did.
I didn't want to embarrass you.
- Things can't get more embarrassing than this.
- I shouldn't have listened, I'm really sorry.
- Yeah, whatever, doesn't matter.
- You're not actually giving up, are you? - I actually am.
You can tell Bianca the statistic was wrong this year.
Winter's coming early and Queen Elsa is dropping out before Christmas.
(sigh) Do you think this is funny? - No, not at all.
I just don't think you'll do it.
- And why is that? - 'Cause I heard your voice at lunch.
You're too good to give it all up.
- Yeah, well you don't know me.
I quit! (door closing) - Um, you're good.
You are really, really good.
- Yeah, I am.
- And, um, thank you.
You saved my butt.
- Yeah, I did.
- Look, I'm sorry.
I was a total jerk, okay? - Yeah, you were.
That wasn't easy for you, was it? - You have no idea! - My last period's English, so wanna meet at the steps after? - Um - You ready? - Yeah, just a minute.
- Ready for what? - Can't do ice cream today, Cee.
I'm cutting out early 'cause the 4th years are taking me to a private rehearsal of Tchaikovsky's - Sleeping Beauty at the National Ballet? - Yeah.
Can you believe it? - That's amazing! - You're not mad? - No, of course not.
- I asked if you could come, but freshmen aren't allowed.
They only asked me because - You're Helsweel's pick.
I get it.
Go already, it'll be amazing.
- You're the best! - No, I'm not.
You are.
- That's a perfect example of that.
- Can I try again? - It's all yours! - I'm helpless, overpowered I swear you hit me at 100 miles an hour I stoke the fire and tend the flame We crash and burn and do it all again You're reckless No mercy I can't resist it even though I know it hurts me So roll the dice and play the game Lost in love with no one else to blame I'm fallin' down I'm fallin' for you now So catch me, love before I hit the ground I know we've crossed the line 'Cause your heart beats just like mine And every star will fall in line When your heart beats just like mine And all our stars align