Backstage (2016) s02e18 Episode Script
Caught
[Alya.]
Previously on Backstage The people around you are your collaborators for the next few weeks.
[Helsweel.]
In which time you will produce an interpretive performance of your story that marries dance, music, drama, and visual artistry.
Everyone in favor of Vanessa and Beckett playing the leads? Looks like I've landed myself in kindergarten.
[Miles.]
This guy seems awesome.
Best idea wins.
Wouldn't want it any other way.
- Did you get through to your agent? - He'll call back.
Your next big gig is just around the corner.
Larry, Larry, I've been trying to get a hold of you all morning.
My agent fired me, okay? Is that what you wanna hear? I'm a loser! I'm a nobody.
My dad lost his job, and things haven't been great.
I'm so sorry.
I had no idea.
There's nothing I can do.
I feel so helpless.
[Vanessa.]
You can always talk to me.
You're my family, C.
[hip hop music playing.]
Sloanes brought my hip hop a long way with her one-on-ones.
But [scoffs.]
it's her attitude that's the hardest part to pick up.
Let's get it Get, get it Let's get it [huffs.]
Probably because the attitude scares me a little.
Good work, blondie.
You're getting it.
Enough to get cast in the video? My cousin's only the assistant choreographer.
I got you the audition, the rest is up to you.
And it pays $500 for the day, right? Don't spend that cash just yet.
You're not gonna get the gig dressed like that.
I know.
You told me.
I thought we could go buy something at lunch.
Since my dad lost his job, money's been tight.
But I managed to convince my mom to give me an advance on my allowance.
If I get this job, I can help out, relieve some pressure.
We really need this.
So what? I'm supposed to be your personal shopper? No.
- I just thought that maybe - Where's the attitude, blondie? I mean just roll with me while I cop a couple things.
[chuckles.]
That's better.
Don't try too hard, though.
You got to have the moves, you got to have the attitude, you got to have the gear.
You know why? 'Cause it's hip hop, baby! Bum-bap, dun-dat! [hip hop music playing.]
Get it Let's get it Get, get it Let's get it Get it Let's get it Get, get it Let's get it ["Spark" playing.]
My eyes are open but I cannot see And I'm up and walking Still feels like a dream Until our eyes adjust I guess we're only feeling In the darkness Oh, oh, oh We just need a spark To light up the dark I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark To light up the dark I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark - Be the fear.
- Be the transformation.
- Be the journey.
- [Jax inhales deeply.]
- Be the duckling.
- [Jax and Sasha laugh.]
Can you two please take this seriously? No! Be the duckling? - I mean, come on.
- News flash, ducklings, this is a performance, not group therapy.
We all felt connected to our feelings during the circle, why can't we put that emotion in our work? If our teachers see this pretentious performance, we will all get an F.
As in fail, as in fools, as in fools who fail.
I don't fail, understand? Well, that's what's gonna happen if this feel-for-all goes public.
You're the music guy.
We need music, not jokes.
- You're in the music program, too.
- [Scarlett.]
As a singer.
Which is what I'm doing in the show.
You're not in the joke-making program.
I hate to interrupt.
[whispers.]
There is no joke-making program.
- Exactly.
- You want music? Jax will totally come up with something killer.
Something that'll inspire a new concept.
Yup.
I can totally rock that.
- [whispers.]
With help.
- Oh, I got you.
We are gonna crush your "be the boring" piece.
One that's gonna knock your socks off.
Spark a fire! - Blow your minds! It's gonna - Okay, okay.
Don't overpromise.
End of day, and it better be good.
[inhales deeply.]
[upbeat music playing.]
[soft guitar and piano playing.]
How did Bianca Blackwell end up playing the bass line in the background? This is an interdisciplinary project and I'm an interdisciplinary threat.
This should be my time to shine.
[guitar playing continues.]
That feels good, guys.
Uh, let's split up and work on our individual parts.
Pretty sure I've already nailed sitting in the back.
So guess what group's not wowing the teachers with their performance? - What are you talking about? - Come on.
Ken and Barbie dance while we try not to catch narcolepsy? Pretty sure no one's ever caught narcolepsy.
Well, yeah.
'Cause no one's ever seen this performance before.
[scoffs.]
I'm okay with taking a back seat.
- They're good.
- Sure, but, why is the dance out front? Didn't you pitch the idea? Yeah, but an idea that was meant to be topped.
And you didn't come through.
Way to go, Alya.
I just Don't you wanna do something great? You're right.
I do.
I'm gonna rework the guitar part in the bridge.
I meant, maybe we could [sighs.]
Seriously, this project needs a plot twist.
It expresses power.
It expresses strength.
And if I could lighten the weight of the material enough, the springs will allow the mask to move independently as Julie dances.
That's amazing.
It'll make the costume come to life.
- So cool.
- There's a catch.
We need more wire, the springs, and a lot of material for the teeth.
Which means money.
- No problem.
We can all contribute.
- [Miles.]
Works for me.
Is $40 cool? No way all these guys have $40 in their pockets.
Are you kidding me? You good, Carly? Of course.
Great.
Now I have no clothes for the audition and no cash to buy them.
This is definitely not, "Hip hop, baby.
" [sewing machine whirring.]
Don't you think we can do better than "Dance Town" with Beau and Belle? Answer honestly.
Unless your answer's gonna irritate me, then, lie a little.
[clears throat.]
Exactly.
So we should do something to highlight your strengths.
I make costumes.
And you want everyone to see them shine.
[stammers.]
I get it.
- I mean - Right.
So how do we make that happen? - Use shiny materials.
- Yes! I love that idea! That was sarcasm.
And then we need a concept to show them off properly.
It's a narrative project, not a fashion show.
I love fashion shows.
I spent a summer shooting Kate and Mouse in Milan.
The Italians always complemented me on my walk.
A fashion show is perfect! I could strut my stuff, maybe do a little solo.
Ooh! I could emcee.
And your costumes will be there too.
Great idea, Azadeh.
Glad I could talk you into it.
[upbeat music playing.]
- Oh, that's awesome.
- Check this out.
My favorite sample.
- [quacking.]
- [both laugh.]
Be the quack! - Dude, where do you find all these sounds? - Oh, man, the Internet is your friend.
[upbeat music resumes.]
[tapping.]
[tapping continues.]
Wow! He is so good.
Am I that good? I've kind of been a little lost since Kit left.
I mean, I know I'm good, it's just that Without Kit here I I don't know.
[chuckles.]
Sometimes I think I got into Keaton by mistake.
Or something.
Hey! Jax, snap out of it.
Dude, we got to kill this.
Those ducklings, they didn't think you could do it.
So let's prove them wrong.
Cool.
- Play me that sample again.
- Okay.
[upbeat music playing.]
[tapping.]
I don't know.
Is this even good? [quacking sounds.]
What? Where's your sense of humor? [scoffs.]
It's funny.
But don't you think we should get to work now? You're right.
You're right.
[upbeat music playing.]
[tapping.]
[quacking sounds.]
[scoffs angrily.]
That's it.
- I'm out of here.
- Why? [scoffs.]
I don't know about you, but I can't afford to fail.
So I'm gonna work on my dance, and come up with a concept to pitch.
You can stay here and do whatever this is.
[mellow music playing.]
All right, blondie.
Let's get after that look.
About that maybe I'll go on this leotard.
I'll stand out.
No chance.
Seriously, do clothes matter that much? - If my moves - I told you.
Moves, attitude, gear.
If you don't got the look, they don't look at you.
Well - maybe I can borrow something from you? - It's laundry day, blondie.
I got nothing.
Well, I can't go shopping right now.
- I have to work on an assignment.
- Okay.
Um We'll go to Kensington Market before the audition.
Great.
I'll meet you out front after school.
[upbeat music playing.]
Alya, play me in.
A little more Bianca never hurt anyone.
- But less? That hurts me.
- [guitar playing.]
Welcome to a magical place, where toys are real.
And fashion, it rules.
Once, there was a dapper soldier.
Up, tin soldier! Let's go.
You're all gonna love this.
Dressed in tailored trousers with intricately crafted paper accents.
It was love at first sight, when he saw the equally well-dressed, twirling twirling Twirling ballerina! He tried to hide his feelings as he marched, marched to his destiny.
[grunts.]
To his destiny! [giggles.]
Be steadfast Soldier Soldier On [hip hop music playing.]
- Is that my vest? - [music suddenly stops.]
[exhales.]
Oh, no.
What? Um - I don't think - Are you wearing my vest? Lots of vests look alike.
I got that pin on the pocket from the Arcade Fire Show last summer.
[sighs.]
Wait, why are you wearing my vest? - I didn't realize it was yours.
- What? Where'd you get it? Well? I got it in the Lost and Found.
I'm sorry.
Here.
- I was gonna put everything back.
- Wait.
Everything you're wearing is from the Lost and Found? The Lost and Found is the Lost and Found, not the mall.
[sniffles.]
[door closing.]
There you are.
[Bianca.]
Here I am, just patching up.
[chuckles.]
You really are a great actress.
Thank you.
Just lost my shine.
You okay? 'Cause you seemed not okay.
Did that just happen? Did I just lose my mind out there? Don't answer that.
I totally had a meltdown in front of everyone.
- What is wrong with me? - Don't be so hard on yourself.
It was only a partial meltdown.
Just I haven't had a chance to shine in a while.
And I thought with me being a triple threat, and this being an interdisciplinary project That you'd be a diamond in the sky? Yeah.
Problem is there's so many diamonds here.
We shine the brightest when those around us are shining too.
It's so beautiful.
Who said that? I did.
Just now.
[chuckles.]
[upbeat music playing.]
Let me guess, quack, quack, quack, quack, quack.
[chuckles.]
Sorry, man.
Maybe I'm not the right guy for this.
This little duckling looks like he's lost in the barnyard.
Guess it's your boy, Roy, to the rescue.
I think I know what's going on here.
You feel like it's easier to avoid the work than risk failing.
Okay, that was that was weird.
How did? I just know these things.
I was TMK after all.
Oh, okay.
Dude, you toured with DJ D last summer.
Yeah, I know.
But now I can't even lay down a simple drum track.
What if I'm a fraud? And you're worried everyone's gonna find out? - That's what you're thinking, isn't it? - Yeah.
We all are.
[scoffs.]
About ourselves.
Like when I felt like I couldn't compete with Beckett.
And I bailed.
Instead of even going through with the audition.
Hello! We're at Keaton.
Everyone's worried they're not good enough.
That's what drives us to be better.
Yeah, I guess.
I see it.
Those samples back there, they were great.
They inspired me.
[sighs.]
Okay, but I could never do what you do.
And I could never do what you do.
So why don't we both do what we do? Deal? Deal.
I'm glad we had this pep talk.
You really needed it.
- Oh, come on.
Let's get to work.
- All right.
I don't wanna face Scarlett the Starlet's shade.
Woo, neither do I.
All right, so I was thinking kind of like a hit, then turn [upbeat music playing.]
[guitar playing.]
Take a breath.
And tell them your idea.
With less crazy this time.
So, listen, I'm sorry about before.
But I really wanna try the fashion show idea again.
Actually, I think we've already been down that path.
[Bianca.]
But different.
[sighs.]
I really think it could work.
Just hear me out.
Okay.
Let's hear it.
[sighs.]
So the story is about the harsh realities of the world.
And the beauty that exists within it.
And how we can merge them to create something new.
It's the heart of the story, literally.
So what if we keep the fashion show as a framing device but we leave room for Vanessa and Beckett to express their love story through dance.
- That could work.
- [woman.]
Yeah.
Maybe I could add a military drum beat to our song, to score the soldier's marching.
But keep the softer piano piece over top.
That sounds cool.
Some narration could help tie it all together.
[Bianca.]
I could do that.
I mean, if no one else is interested.
It's all yours, B.
[Beckett.]
Do it.
[man.]
Yeah.
[breathes heavily.]
This got out of hand.
I need to swallow my pride, and ask for the money back.
It is my money.
And if I get this gig, I'll pay my group back immediately.
It's my money.
So if I take it back, it's not stealing.
Right? [suspense music playing.]
[hip hop music playing.]
Get it Let's get it Get, get it Let's get it
Previously on Backstage The people around you are your collaborators for the next few weeks.
[Helsweel.]
In which time you will produce an interpretive performance of your story that marries dance, music, drama, and visual artistry.
Everyone in favor of Vanessa and Beckett playing the leads? Looks like I've landed myself in kindergarten.
[Miles.]
This guy seems awesome.
Best idea wins.
Wouldn't want it any other way.
- Did you get through to your agent? - He'll call back.
Your next big gig is just around the corner.
Larry, Larry, I've been trying to get a hold of you all morning.
My agent fired me, okay? Is that what you wanna hear? I'm a loser! I'm a nobody.
My dad lost his job, and things haven't been great.
I'm so sorry.
I had no idea.
There's nothing I can do.
I feel so helpless.
[Vanessa.]
You can always talk to me.
You're my family, C.
[hip hop music playing.]
Sloanes brought my hip hop a long way with her one-on-ones.
But [scoffs.]
it's her attitude that's the hardest part to pick up.
Let's get it Get, get it Let's get it [huffs.]
Probably because the attitude scares me a little.
Good work, blondie.
You're getting it.
Enough to get cast in the video? My cousin's only the assistant choreographer.
I got you the audition, the rest is up to you.
And it pays $500 for the day, right? Don't spend that cash just yet.
You're not gonna get the gig dressed like that.
I know.
You told me.
I thought we could go buy something at lunch.
Since my dad lost his job, money's been tight.
But I managed to convince my mom to give me an advance on my allowance.
If I get this job, I can help out, relieve some pressure.
We really need this.
So what? I'm supposed to be your personal shopper? No.
- I just thought that maybe - Where's the attitude, blondie? I mean just roll with me while I cop a couple things.
[chuckles.]
That's better.
Don't try too hard, though.
You got to have the moves, you got to have the attitude, you got to have the gear.
You know why? 'Cause it's hip hop, baby! Bum-bap, dun-dat! [hip hop music playing.]
Get it Let's get it Get, get it Let's get it Get it Let's get it Get, get it Let's get it ["Spark" playing.]
My eyes are open but I cannot see And I'm up and walking Still feels like a dream Until our eyes adjust I guess we're only feeling In the darkness Oh, oh, oh We just need a spark To light up the dark I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark To light up the dark I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark - Be the fear.
- Be the transformation.
- Be the journey.
- [Jax inhales deeply.]
- Be the duckling.
- [Jax and Sasha laugh.]
Can you two please take this seriously? No! Be the duckling? - I mean, come on.
- News flash, ducklings, this is a performance, not group therapy.
We all felt connected to our feelings during the circle, why can't we put that emotion in our work? If our teachers see this pretentious performance, we will all get an F.
As in fail, as in fools, as in fools who fail.
I don't fail, understand? Well, that's what's gonna happen if this feel-for-all goes public.
You're the music guy.
We need music, not jokes.
- You're in the music program, too.
- [Scarlett.]
As a singer.
Which is what I'm doing in the show.
You're not in the joke-making program.
I hate to interrupt.
[whispers.]
There is no joke-making program.
- Exactly.
- You want music? Jax will totally come up with something killer.
Something that'll inspire a new concept.
Yup.
I can totally rock that.
- [whispers.]
With help.
- Oh, I got you.
We are gonna crush your "be the boring" piece.
One that's gonna knock your socks off.
Spark a fire! - Blow your minds! It's gonna - Okay, okay.
Don't overpromise.
End of day, and it better be good.
[inhales deeply.]
[upbeat music playing.]
[soft guitar and piano playing.]
How did Bianca Blackwell end up playing the bass line in the background? This is an interdisciplinary project and I'm an interdisciplinary threat.
This should be my time to shine.
[guitar playing continues.]
That feels good, guys.
Uh, let's split up and work on our individual parts.
Pretty sure I've already nailed sitting in the back.
So guess what group's not wowing the teachers with their performance? - What are you talking about? - Come on.
Ken and Barbie dance while we try not to catch narcolepsy? Pretty sure no one's ever caught narcolepsy.
Well, yeah.
'Cause no one's ever seen this performance before.
[scoffs.]
I'm okay with taking a back seat.
- They're good.
- Sure, but, why is the dance out front? Didn't you pitch the idea? Yeah, but an idea that was meant to be topped.
And you didn't come through.
Way to go, Alya.
I just Don't you wanna do something great? You're right.
I do.
I'm gonna rework the guitar part in the bridge.
I meant, maybe we could [sighs.]
Seriously, this project needs a plot twist.
It expresses power.
It expresses strength.
And if I could lighten the weight of the material enough, the springs will allow the mask to move independently as Julie dances.
That's amazing.
It'll make the costume come to life.
- So cool.
- There's a catch.
We need more wire, the springs, and a lot of material for the teeth.
Which means money.
- No problem.
We can all contribute.
- [Miles.]
Works for me.
Is $40 cool? No way all these guys have $40 in their pockets.
Are you kidding me? You good, Carly? Of course.
Great.
Now I have no clothes for the audition and no cash to buy them.
This is definitely not, "Hip hop, baby.
" [sewing machine whirring.]
Don't you think we can do better than "Dance Town" with Beau and Belle? Answer honestly.
Unless your answer's gonna irritate me, then, lie a little.
[clears throat.]
Exactly.
So we should do something to highlight your strengths.
I make costumes.
And you want everyone to see them shine.
[stammers.]
I get it.
- I mean - Right.
So how do we make that happen? - Use shiny materials.
- Yes! I love that idea! That was sarcasm.
And then we need a concept to show them off properly.
It's a narrative project, not a fashion show.
I love fashion shows.
I spent a summer shooting Kate and Mouse in Milan.
The Italians always complemented me on my walk.
A fashion show is perfect! I could strut my stuff, maybe do a little solo.
Ooh! I could emcee.
And your costumes will be there too.
Great idea, Azadeh.
Glad I could talk you into it.
[upbeat music playing.]
- Oh, that's awesome.
- Check this out.
My favorite sample.
- [quacking.]
- [both laugh.]
Be the quack! - Dude, where do you find all these sounds? - Oh, man, the Internet is your friend.
[upbeat music resumes.]
[tapping.]
[tapping continues.]
Wow! He is so good.
Am I that good? I've kind of been a little lost since Kit left.
I mean, I know I'm good, it's just that Without Kit here I I don't know.
[chuckles.]
Sometimes I think I got into Keaton by mistake.
Or something.
Hey! Jax, snap out of it.
Dude, we got to kill this.
Those ducklings, they didn't think you could do it.
So let's prove them wrong.
Cool.
- Play me that sample again.
- Okay.
[upbeat music playing.]
[tapping.]
I don't know.
Is this even good? [quacking sounds.]
What? Where's your sense of humor? [scoffs.]
It's funny.
But don't you think we should get to work now? You're right.
You're right.
[upbeat music playing.]
[tapping.]
[quacking sounds.]
[scoffs angrily.]
That's it.
- I'm out of here.
- Why? [scoffs.]
I don't know about you, but I can't afford to fail.
So I'm gonna work on my dance, and come up with a concept to pitch.
You can stay here and do whatever this is.
[mellow music playing.]
All right, blondie.
Let's get after that look.
About that maybe I'll go on this leotard.
I'll stand out.
No chance.
Seriously, do clothes matter that much? - If my moves - I told you.
Moves, attitude, gear.
If you don't got the look, they don't look at you.
Well - maybe I can borrow something from you? - It's laundry day, blondie.
I got nothing.
Well, I can't go shopping right now.
- I have to work on an assignment.
- Okay.
Um We'll go to Kensington Market before the audition.
Great.
I'll meet you out front after school.
[upbeat music playing.]
Alya, play me in.
A little more Bianca never hurt anyone.
- But less? That hurts me.
- [guitar playing.]
Welcome to a magical place, where toys are real.
And fashion, it rules.
Once, there was a dapper soldier.
Up, tin soldier! Let's go.
You're all gonna love this.
Dressed in tailored trousers with intricately crafted paper accents.
It was love at first sight, when he saw the equally well-dressed, twirling twirling Twirling ballerina! He tried to hide his feelings as he marched, marched to his destiny.
[grunts.]
To his destiny! [giggles.]
Be steadfast Soldier Soldier On [hip hop music playing.]
- Is that my vest? - [music suddenly stops.]
[exhales.]
Oh, no.
What? Um - I don't think - Are you wearing my vest? Lots of vests look alike.
I got that pin on the pocket from the Arcade Fire Show last summer.
[sighs.]
Wait, why are you wearing my vest? - I didn't realize it was yours.
- What? Where'd you get it? Well? I got it in the Lost and Found.
I'm sorry.
Here.
- I was gonna put everything back.
- Wait.
Everything you're wearing is from the Lost and Found? The Lost and Found is the Lost and Found, not the mall.
[sniffles.]
[door closing.]
There you are.
[Bianca.]
Here I am, just patching up.
[chuckles.]
You really are a great actress.
Thank you.
Just lost my shine.
You okay? 'Cause you seemed not okay.
Did that just happen? Did I just lose my mind out there? Don't answer that.
I totally had a meltdown in front of everyone.
- What is wrong with me? - Don't be so hard on yourself.
It was only a partial meltdown.
Just I haven't had a chance to shine in a while.
And I thought with me being a triple threat, and this being an interdisciplinary project That you'd be a diamond in the sky? Yeah.
Problem is there's so many diamonds here.
We shine the brightest when those around us are shining too.
It's so beautiful.
Who said that? I did.
Just now.
[chuckles.]
[upbeat music playing.]
Let me guess, quack, quack, quack, quack, quack.
[chuckles.]
Sorry, man.
Maybe I'm not the right guy for this.
This little duckling looks like he's lost in the barnyard.
Guess it's your boy, Roy, to the rescue.
I think I know what's going on here.
You feel like it's easier to avoid the work than risk failing.
Okay, that was that was weird.
How did? I just know these things.
I was TMK after all.
Oh, okay.
Dude, you toured with DJ D last summer.
Yeah, I know.
But now I can't even lay down a simple drum track.
What if I'm a fraud? And you're worried everyone's gonna find out? - That's what you're thinking, isn't it? - Yeah.
We all are.
[scoffs.]
About ourselves.
Like when I felt like I couldn't compete with Beckett.
And I bailed.
Instead of even going through with the audition.
Hello! We're at Keaton.
Everyone's worried they're not good enough.
That's what drives us to be better.
Yeah, I guess.
I see it.
Those samples back there, they were great.
They inspired me.
[sighs.]
Okay, but I could never do what you do.
And I could never do what you do.
So why don't we both do what we do? Deal? Deal.
I'm glad we had this pep talk.
You really needed it.
- Oh, come on.
Let's get to work.
- All right.
I don't wanna face Scarlett the Starlet's shade.
Woo, neither do I.
All right, so I was thinking kind of like a hit, then turn [upbeat music playing.]
[guitar playing.]
Take a breath.
And tell them your idea.
With less crazy this time.
So, listen, I'm sorry about before.
But I really wanna try the fashion show idea again.
Actually, I think we've already been down that path.
[Bianca.]
But different.
[sighs.]
I really think it could work.
Just hear me out.
Okay.
Let's hear it.
[sighs.]
So the story is about the harsh realities of the world.
And the beauty that exists within it.
And how we can merge them to create something new.
It's the heart of the story, literally.
So what if we keep the fashion show as a framing device but we leave room for Vanessa and Beckett to express their love story through dance.
- That could work.
- [woman.]
Yeah.
Maybe I could add a military drum beat to our song, to score the soldier's marching.
But keep the softer piano piece over top.
That sounds cool.
Some narration could help tie it all together.
[Bianca.]
I could do that.
I mean, if no one else is interested.
It's all yours, B.
[Beckett.]
Do it.
[man.]
Yeah.
[breathes heavily.]
This got out of hand.
I need to swallow my pride, and ask for the money back.
It is my money.
And if I get this gig, I'll pay my group back immediately.
It's my money.
So if I take it back, it's not stealing.
Right? [suspense music playing.]
[hip hop music playing.]
Get it Let's get it Get, get it Let's get it