Backstage (2016) s01e14 Episode Script
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- Previously on Backstage - And I was never the same I think we've found our young Mimi.
It's not me, it's the hip hopera.
Everyone there is so talented.
Look, I'm aware that I go easy on you sometimes.
- I'm sick.
- What? I have a kidney thing.
A disease.
Ow! My ankle's really bugging me with the show, all the extra rehearsals How am I going to dance the lead when I can barely walk? Are you OK? You're limping.
Oh, it's just a blister.
Breaking in new pointe shoes.
(music plays) (music quiets) I don't know what to say, Vanessa Perfection.
Um Did Helsweel just give me a straight-up compliment? Tonight you will be scrutinized by a panel of experts, including myself and Ms.
Maria, judging every detail.
Everything you have worked towards this semester has led to this moment.
And to add to the pressure, every prominent talent scout and agency will be in the audience.
This is a life-changing opportunity, ladies and gentlemen.
It is yours to lose.
She should have been a motivational speaker.
You guys are going to be great, everyone.
I know it! - I am so proud of you! - AH! Oh, my gosh! Are you OK? What did I do? I'm fine.
I'm totally fine.
Thanks.
Vee.
You are not fine.
Yes! I am.
Hello? Anyone here? - Carly - OK.
Spill.
Seriously, I'm fine.
- I could see the pain in your face.
- I promise you, I'm good.
Then show me.
Show me! There's no way that just happened.
That's because it didn't.
- How long have you been dancing on it? - Don't freak out.
And please don't tell anyone.
It's been three weeks.
But I'm totally fine.
If you say fine - one more time - Carly.
You just saw me dance.
Did I look injured? You heard what Helsweel said.
It's just a little sore.
- Nothing serious.
- Swear? I swear.
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 ah 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 Denzel they're stunning.
I kinda outdid myself, didn't I? And now to make sure they fit.
Oh, yeah, well, actually is it OK if we do it another time? I have a headache.
Are you kidding? The show is tonight.
We are doing this NOW.
I know, I know, I pinky swore.
But I didn't have a choice.
My ankle is hurting so much.
And now, to add insult literally to injury, my ankle is looking more evil step-sister than Cinderella.
(sighing): There is no way my foot is going to fit easily into those shoes.
Could you at least get me a glass of water? It's like I have the entire brass section in my head.
Probably just nerves.
You know if you don't drink enough water your blood volume will drop, which will lower the blood and oxygen flow to your brain They look perfect.
This is what dancing is.
Conquering pain.
Conquering fear.
Conquering yourself.
I'm going to be the best dancer I've ever been.
(guitar plays) (humming) Sorry I'm late.
Our mid-year performance is today and I need Alya.
So how was opening night? Ah-mazing.
Yeah, I was reading some of the reviews this morning.
- Looks like it's a hit.
- I know.
I mean, I know I only have a small part, but there are no small parts, just small actors, right? The last couple weeks have been Da Bohème this and Da Bohème that and it's driving me crazy.
Yeah but you do have the smallest part, right? Sure yeah But it is Da Bohème.
I mean, just to be a part of such an amazing ensemble is Yeah, sure.
So can we do this? Of course.
Where do you want to start? From the beginning? This duet is worth She can't mess this up for me.
So maybe if I play it cool, she will too? Right.
Of course.
That makes sense.
Sorry, I'm a little out of it.
Opening night parties and all, you get it.
Sure do.
Breathe.
(guitar playing) Skim Skim the surface Don't get wet - Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah - Seize the yesterday Did you forget the words? Why did you go down at the end? It messed me up.
I told you, I changed the harmonies.
- When did that happen? - During one of the many rehearsals you missed.
Why are you saying it like I skipped? I had rehearsals for Da Bohème.
I got it, OK? It's a job, where people are depending on me.
I am depending on you.
It's so funny how everyone at Keaton takes this so seriously.
If you think about it, school isn't even real life.
Out there? That's what's real.
(quietly): Can we just practice? (sigh) Who ordered tickets for tonight's show? Oh, yay! (Laughing and chatter) So there's no one from my family coming to see my work tonight My phenomenal work that I've spent all semester pouring my blood, sweat and tears into But it's no big deal.
(girl): Awesome.
(boy): I got two.
- Denzel, right? - Uh-huh.
Your Cinderella slippers are really impressive.
So do you have anyone coming to tonight's show? Oh yeah sure.
You know No, I don't.
Me neither.
What? That's just wrong.
You're Julie Maslany.
You're a genius.
The costumes, the set It's all you.
My parents work really long hours.
They're just really busy.
What's your family's excuse? Actually, I didn't exactly tell them about it.
Why not? - 'Cause I know they wouldn't come.
- Isn't that a little presumptuous? - I'm one of four brothers.
Extremely athletic brothers.
My parents would rather go to one of their games than come to a ballet that I designed a few costumes for.
But would it hurt to ask? If they said no? Yeah.
It would.
But you have to admit, Bianca and I set the bar pretty high with our duet.
I'm not gonna admit anything.
Oh, just accept the fact that you and Alya aren't going to be contenders.
No.
We're gonna kill it.
She's practicing right now.
She'll step up.
Please don't make me a liar, Alya.
- If you say so.
- She'll pull through.
She knows how important this is.
I mean, she's still Alya.
Yeah, the cast and I have gotten so close.
And the high of performing in front of a huge audience It's like nothing I've ever experienced.
I'm gonna get an F.
You know, there might still be a way to get out of performing - today - I'm listening.
Drastic times call for drastic measures, right? Well, what's the most drastic measure you have up your sleeve? No.
Not gonna happen.
What? It's not like you aren't sick.
Why not take advantage of a bad situation and use it for good? I am not using my disease as an excuse to get an extension.
Not in a million years.
This show is my total focus right now.
It's everything to me.
- What are ya doing? - Uh it's nothing.
Nothing always means something.
OK, whatever.
You up for a coffee? Sure, that'd be Hey! Give it back.
"A grade three sprain"? "Risk of permanent ankle instability"? "Surgery"?! You sprained your ankle? It's not Just give it back.
We need to get you to a doctor.
Stat.
It's not me.
Then who? Do I tell him? I mean, it's Sasha: TMK.
Gossip.
Blogger.
But he's also Sasha: One of my best friends.
A fellow dancer.
If anyone will understand, he will.
If I tell you, you can't say a thing to anyone.
This is non-blog intel.
I promise not to say, write or sign a word of what you are about to tell me, so help me dance gods.
It's Vee.
She's in pain.
She's not admitting how bad it is, but I know her better than anyone.
If you're right, Cinderella can't dance tonight.
- She won't listen to me.
- Then maybe you should tell someone.
And risk losing my friendship with her? No.
Not going to happen.
What's worse? You getting into a fight with your friend for all the right reasons? Or, keeping the peace and letting her hurt herself for all the wrong ones? I need an outfit for tonight.
But I don't have you down.
What performance are you part of? I'm performing in the show known as life.
Look, my little costume friend, there are going to be numerous scouts in that audience tonight, and I need to look good 24/7.
Stop pestering the poor kid, Scar.
Thanks, I'll take it from here.
You can borrow anything from this rack.
The operative word here being borrow.
Ooh, fun! See that kid over there? Den to the zel? What's up with him? He's a hard little worker.
I just don't think he has so much support from home.
Sounds like someone else I know.
Who? Oh, you mean me.
No maybe.
But we're talking about Denzel here.
Ooh! This is perfect.
He's so super talented and it sucks that his parents will never appreciate him.
Parents can be so oblivious.
It's like, wake up already, right? I just wish I could do something, you know? - Then do something.
- You know what? You're right It is, isn't it? It's perfect.
Even if the sun ain't shining bright Music always gonna make you feel alright Vee! You in here? - Are you icing - Shh! I don't want anyone to know I'm hurt.
So you admit it, you are hurt.
How much pain are you in? Why can't you understand? I'm dealing.
Vee, you need to hear me out.
I've been thinking about this a lot, and I know you.
You're never going to admit how bad your ankle is.
You need to be realistic about the situation.
You can't dance on that ankle tonight.
You need to take care of yourself, because if you don't I'm going to have to go to a teacher.
Please don't make me do that.
I (sigh) Yeah, I'm in a lot of pain.
I've been pushing and pushing and maybe I've gone too far.
But put yourself in my shoes.
I'd be giving up everything I've worked for.
But you're right.
I need to put myself first.
So you'll go get it checked out? It really is for your own good.
Of course.
As soon as I Vee! What are you doing? (door locking) This isn't funny.
You're right.
It's not funny.
But you're not giving me much of a choice.
Vee, please don't do this.
I have to dance in the show too.
I'll be back to let you out before the show.
But I'm not letting you ruin my chances of performing.
Vee! Vee? Mr.
Park? I, uh I need to talk to you about Alya and my performance.
You're up after Ellen and Brian.
Yeah, um, that's the thing.
Is everything OK, Miles? No.
No, it's not.
I need some more time.
Things have been tough, health-wise, for me lately.
Over the past couple weeks I've been in and out of hospital and I I just, I just don't We're not ready to perform for you today.
Miles, you can always be honest with me.
Always.
I know it's hard for you to ask for help.
Why don't we plan on having you and Alya perform the first day back from break? As long as things are OK for the next couple weeks.
That would be really great.
And they will.
Thank you.
- Take care of yourself, OK? - I'm trying.
I am the worst person of all time.
- When are we up? - We're not.
- What? - I got us an extension.
Why would you do that? Because you're not ready to perform today.
You've missed too many rehearsals.
You told him I missed rehearsals? That's so not cool.
No.
Of course not.
Then what did you say? I told him I lied and I told him that I've been really sick.
Why would you do that? Look, I did you a favor.
"Thank you" would be nice.
- Thank you? - Yeah.
You took me to a new low.
I've never used my sickness like that before.
And I never asked you to! So I messed up a few words.
I have a whole opera in my head.
I'm still ready to perform.
I'm a pro.
Do you even hear yourself? Where is Alya? I'm right here.
No.
No, you're not.
You're not that girl I met the first day of school.
You know what? You're right.
I'm not.
I don't know who that person is anymore.
And honestly, I don't want to be that person ever again.
(girl): That's the one, right there.
Yeah.
- Denzel! - (Denzel): Excuse me.
I got you two tickets for your parents tonight.
- I told you, I didn't - But you should.
You should invite them and tell them how important it is to you.
I wish my parents could be there so badly.
You should at least give yours the choice.
You never know.
They might surprise you.
Thank you so much.
I'll call them.
It's ego, man.
Tasting fame for the first time, it's gone to her head.
Well, she better get over it soon.
Miles.
I need a word.
Um, everything OK? I was worried about you after our talk, so I called your parents.
Imagine how surprised I was to hear that apparently, I shouldn't be worried at all.
According to your mother, you haven't been in and out of hospital lately.
In fact, she told me you've had a great couple weeks.
Look at me.
What do you have to say for yourself? I'm sorry? "I'm sorry" is not gonna cut it.
So you're up.
Go tell Alya you guys are performing tonight.
I've arranged for you two to perform during the interyou get a reali audience to perform to.
- But we're not ready.
- You should have thought of that before you lied to me, which I gotta say, I didn't think you were that kind of person.
Oh, and call your mother.
She wants to speak with you.
(knocking) - Hello? Anyone? Hello?! (door unlocking) Carly? How did you get locked in here? I, uh Did someone lock you in? It's it's kind of a long story.
I'm listening
It's not me, it's the hip hopera.
Everyone there is so talented.
Look, I'm aware that I go easy on you sometimes.
- I'm sick.
- What? I have a kidney thing.
A disease.
Ow! My ankle's really bugging me with the show, all the extra rehearsals How am I going to dance the lead when I can barely walk? Are you OK? You're limping.
Oh, it's just a blister.
Breaking in new pointe shoes.
(music plays) (music quiets) I don't know what to say, Vanessa Perfection.
Um Did Helsweel just give me a straight-up compliment? Tonight you will be scrutinized by a panel of experts, including myself and Ms.
Maria, judging every detail.
Everything you have worked towards this semester has led to this moment.
And to add to the pressure, every prominent talent scout and agency will be in the audience.
This is a life-changing opportunity, ladies and gentlemen.
It is yours to lose.
She should have been a motivational speaker.
You guys are going to be great, everyone.
I know it! - I am so proud of you! - AH! Oh, my gosh! Are you OK? What did I do? I'm fine.
I'm totally fine.
Thanks.
Vee.
You are not fine.
Yes! I am.
Hello? Anyone here? - Carly - OK.
Spill.
Seriously, I'm fine.
- I could see the pain in your face.
- I promise you, I'm good.
Then show me.
Show me! There's no way that just happened.
That's because it didn't.
- How long have you been dancing on it? - Don't freak out.
And please don't tell anyone.
It's been three weeks.
But I'm totally fine.
If you say fine - one more time - Carly.
You just saw me dance.
Did I look injured? You heard what Helsweel said.
It's just a little sore.
- Nothing serious.
- Swear? I swear.
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 ah 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 Denzel they're stunning.
I kinda outdid myself, didn't I? And now to make sure they fit.
Oh, yeah, well, actually is it OK if we do it another time? I have a headache.
Are you kidding? The show is tonight.
We are doing this NOW.
I know, I know, I pinky swore.
But I didn't have a choice.
My ankle is hurting so much.
And now, to add insult literally to injury, my ankle is looking more evil step-sister than Cinderella.
(sighing): There is no way my foot is going to fit easily into those shoes.
Could you at least get me a glass of water? It's like I have the entire brass section in my head.
Probably just nerves.
You know if you don't drink enough water your blood volume will drop, which will lower the blood and oxygen flow to your brain They look perfect.
This is what dancing is.
Conquering pain.
Conquering fear.
Conquering yourself.
I'm going to be the best dancer I've ever been.
(guitar plays) (humming) Sorry I'm late.
Our mid-year performance is today and I need Alya.
So how was opening night? Ah-mazing.
Yeah, I was reading some of the reviews this morning.
- Looks like it's a hit.
- I know.
I mean, I know I only have a small part, but there are no small parts, just small actors, right? The last couple weeks have been Da Bohème this and Da Bohème that and it's driving me crazy.
Yeah but you do have the smallest part, right? Sure yeah But it is Da Bohème.
I mean, just to be a part of such an amazing ensemble is Yeah, sure.
So can we do this? Of course.
Where do you want to start? From the beginning? This duet is worth She can't mess this up for me.
So maybe if I play it cool, she will too? Right.
Of course.
That makes sense.
Sorry, I'm a little out of it.
Opening night parties and all, you get it.
Sure do.
Breathe.
(guitar playing) Skim Skim the surface Don't get wet - Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah - Seize the yesterday Did you forget the words? Why did you go down at the end? It messed me up.
I told you, I changed the harmonies.
- When did that happen? - During one of the many rehearsals you missed.
Why are you saying it like I skipped? I had rehearsals for Da Bohème.
I got it, OK? It's a job, where people are depending on me.
I am depending on you.
It's so funny how everyone at Keaton takes this so seriously.
If you think about it, school isn't even real life.
Out there? That's what's real.
(quietly): Can we just practice? (sigh) Who ordered tickets for tonight's show? Oh, yay! (Laughing and chatter) So there's no one from my family coming to see my work tonight My phenomenal work that I've spent all semester pouring my blood, sweat and tears into But it's no big deal.
(girl): Awesome.
(boy): I got two.
- Denzel, right? - Uh-huh.
Your Cinderella slippers are really impressive.
So do you have anyone coming to tonight's show? Oh yeah sure.
You know No, I don't.
Me neither.
What? That's just wrong.
You're Julie Maslany.
You're a genius.
The costumes, the set It's all you.
My parents work really long hours.
They're just really busy.
What's your family's excuse? Actually, I didn't exactly tell them about it.
Why not? - 'Cause I know they wouldn't come.
- Isn't that a little presumptuous? - I'm one of four brothers.
Extremely athletic brothers.
My parents would rather go to one of their games than come to a ballet that I designed a few costumes for.
But would it hurt to ask? If they said no? Yeah.
It would.
But you have to admit, Bianca and I set the bar pretty high with our duet.
I'm not gonna admit anything.
Oh, just accept the fact that you and Alya aren't going to be contenders.
No.
We're gonna kill it.
She's practicing right now.
She'll step up.
Please don't make me a liar, Alya.
- If you say so.
- She'll pull through.
She knows how important this is.
I mean, she's still Alya.
Yeah, the cast and I have gotten so close.
And the high of performing in front of a huge audience It's like nothing I've ever experienced.
I'm gonna get an F.
You know, there might still be a way to get out of performing - today - I'm listening.
Drastic times call for drastic measures, right? Well, what's the most drastic measure you have up your sleeve? No.
Not gonna happen.
What? It's not like you aren't sick.
Why not take advantage of a bad situation and use it for good? I am not using my disease as an excuse to get an extension.
Not in a million years.
This show is my total focus right now.
It's everything to me.
- What are ya doing? - Uh it's nothing.
Nothing always means something.
OK, whatever.
You up for a coffee? Sure, that'd be Hey! Give it back.
"A grade three sprain"? "Risk of permanent ankle instability"? "Surgery"?! You sprained your ankle? It's not Just give it back.
We need to get you to a doctor.
Stat.
It's not me.
Then who? Do I tell him? I mean, it's Sasha: TMK.
Gossip.
Blogger.
But he's also Sasha: One of my best friends.
A fellow dancer.
If anyone will understand, he will.
If I tell you, you can't say a thing to anyone.
This is non-blog intel.
I promise not to say, write or sign a word of what you are about to tell me, so help me dance gods.
It's Vee.
She's in pain.
She's not admitting how bad it is, but I know her better than anyone.
If you're right, Cinderella can't dance tonight.
- She won't listen to me.
- Then maybe you should tell someone.
And risk losing my friendship with her? No.
Not going to happen.
What's worse? You getting into a fight with your friend for all the right reasons? Or, keeping the peace and letting her hurt herself for all the wrong ones? I need an outfit for tonight.
But I don't have you down.
What performance are you part of? I'm performing in the show known as life.
Look, my little costume friend, there are going to be numerous scouts in that audience tonight, and I need to look good 24/7.
Stop pestering the poor kid, Scar.
Thanks, I'll take it from here.
You can borrow anything from this rack.
The operative word here being borrow.
Ooh, fun! See that kid over there? Den to the zel? What's up with him? He's a hard little worker.
I just don't think he has so much support from home.
Sounds like someone else I know.
Who? Oh, you mean me.
No maybe.
But we're talking about Denzel here.
Ooh! This is perfect.
He's so super talented and it sucks that his parents will never appreciate him.
Parents can be so oblivious.
It's like, wake up already, right? I just wish I could do something, you know? - Then do something.
- You know what? You're right It is, isn't it? It's perfect.
Even if the sun ain't shining bright Music always gonna make you feel alright Vee! You in here? - Are you icing - Shh! I don't want anyone to know I'm hurt.
So you admit it, you are hurt.
How much pain are you in? Why can't you understand? I'm dealing.
Vee, you need to hear me out.
I've been thinking about this a lot, and I know you.
You're never going to admit how bad your ankle is.
You need to be realistic about the situation.
You can't dance on that ankle tonight.
You need to take care of yourself, because if you don't I'm going to have to go to a teacher.
Please don't make me do that.
I (sigh) Yeah, I'm in a lot of pain.
I've been pushing and pushing and maybe I've gone too far.
But put yourself in my shoes.
I'd be giving up everything I've worked for.
But you're right.
I need to put myself first.
So you'll go get it checked out? It really is for your own good.
Of course.
As soon as I Vee! What are you doing? (door locking) This isn't funny.
You're right.
It's not funny.
But you're not giving me much of a choice.
Vee, please don't do this.
I have to dance in the show too.
I'll be back to let you out before the show.
But I'm not letting you ruin my chances of performing.
Vee! Vee? Mr.
Park? I, uh I need to talk to you about Alya and my performance.
You're up after Ellen and Brian.
Yeah, um, that's the thing.
Is everything OK, Miles? No.
No, it's not.
I need some more time.
Things have been tough, health-wise, for me lately.
Over the past couple weeks I've been in and out of hospital and I I just, I just don't We're not ready to perform for you today.
Miles, you can always be honest with me.
Always.
I know it's hard for you to ask for help.
Why don't we plan on having you and Alya perform the first day back from break? As long as things are OK for the next couple weeks.
That would be really great.
And they will.
Thank you.
- Take care of yourself, OK? - I'm trying.
I am the worst person of all time.
- When are we up? - We're not.
- What? - I got us an extension.
Why would you do that? Because you're not ready to perform today.
You've missed too many rehearsals.
You told him I missed rehearsals? That's so not cool.
No.
Of course not.
Then what did you say? I told him I lied and I told him that I've been really sick.
Why would you do that? Look, I did you a favor.
"Thank you" would be nice.
- Thank you? - Yeah.
You took me to a new low.
I've never used my sickness like that before.
And I never asked you to! So I messed up a few words.
I have a whole opera in my head.
I'm still ready to perform.
I'm a pro.
Do you even hear yourself? Where is Alya? I'm right here.
No.
No, you're not.
You're not that girl I met the first day of school.
You know what? You're right.
I'm not.
I don't know who that person is anymore.
And honestly, I don't want to be that person ever again.
(girl): That's the one, right there.
Yeah.
- Denzel! - (Denzel): Excuse me.
I got you two tickets for your parents tonight.
- I told you, I didn't - But you should.
You should invite them and tell them how important it is to you.
I wish my parents could be there so badly.
You should at least give yours the choice.
You never know.
They might surprise you.
Thank you so much.
I'll call them.
It's ego, man.
Tasting fame for the first time, it's gone to her head.
Well, she better get over it soon.
Miles.
I need a word.
Um, everything OK? I was worried about you after our talk, so I called your parents.
Imagine how surprised I was to hear that apparently, I shouldn't be worried at all.
According to your mother, you haven't been in and out of hospital lately.
In fact, she told me you've had a great couple weeks.
Look at me.
What do you have to say for yourself? I'm sorry? "I'm sorry" is not gonna cut it.
So you're up.
Go tell Alya you guys are performing tonight.
I've arranged for you two to perform during the interyou get a reali audience to perform to.
- But we're not ready.
- You should have thought of that before you lied to me, which I gotta say, I didn't think you were that kind of person.
Oh, and call your mother.
She wants to speak with you.
(knocking) - Hello? Anyone? Hello?! (door unlocking) Carly? How did you get locked in here? I, uh Did someone lock you in? It's it's kind of a long story.
I'm listening