Backstage (2016) s02e16 Episode Script

Prima Donna

[Alya.]
Previously on Backstage We have to finish my DJ Diamondmind track and your voice is perfect.
I want to take a break.
- From music? - From Keaton.
- How could you not tell me? - You're the one that matters the most.
[Alya.]
What's up with you two? We're over.
We are so done.
Come up with something awesome and pitch me.
- [Bianca.]
Are you with me? - [Scarlett.]
I'm in.
I wanna get to know my main man's main squeeze.
The Primas are elite dancers, and you're turning us into this.
[Cassandra.]
This is your last day as a Prima.
[Mr.
Park on PA.]
Good morning, Keaton.
Congratulations, the CAMDAs were a huge success, thanks to all of you.
And a very special shout-out to our Prima Dance Team on their big win.
A win I almost wasn't a part of because of my fight with Cassandra.
[Park.]
Now, let's carry that energy forward as things settle back to normal.
Normal? Not quite.
[scoffs.]
My ankle still isn't totally healed.
It's better, just not dancing better.
But I'm staying positive.
And today isn't about me.
It's about Carly.
Maybe Cassandra's changed her mind about kicking me out of the Primas? Or maybe she doesn't remember doing it? - It was a blip, a lapse.
- Carly.
Cassandra needs you in the Primas.
It'll be okay.
- I know this is weird, but - You want me to go in there with you? [door opening.]
Still super cute, still not happening.
[techno music playing.]
[sighs.]
She's letting me dance? She's letting me dance! That was stunning, Carly.
Congratulations.
- Thank you, I - What a memorable way to go out.
- What do you mean? - Oh, I'm sorry.
I thought I made myself perfectly clear.
You are no longer a Prima.
["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 - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark I am running without you I can't seem to control myself I am running without you I can see that there's nobody else Running without you [applauding.]
That EP was created by a very talented young man who went on to have a successful career as a music teacher.
Dude, no way.
That was you? I played that for you because it was my favorite project when I was at Keaton.
And now it's your turn.
Your assignment for this semester is to create an EP that defines who you are as an artist.
- No pressure? - This is Keaton.
Pressure's the whole point.
Now take the rest of the period to generate some ideas.
I got a question.
A question.
[Park.]
Yeah.
[Alya.]
See? I don't know what it is.
[chuckles.]
Sorry to interrupt.
Oh, interrupt away.
This project is terrifying.
About that, um I have this song that I think would be really great to kick off my EP.
Good.
- Good for you.
- It's just I want some female vocals on it and I was thinking maybe, you You could Sing? With You.
Exactly.
[sighs.]
If you're game, I'm game.
But I have to be upfront.
Julie's gonna be singing too.
Your girlfriend, Julie? I think your voices would blend well together.
Julie Maslany sings? Come on! - Can I think about it? - Of course.
Um, Julie and I would be working at lunch if you decide to sing with us.
Great.
Not great.
Opposite of great.
Even if the sun ain't shining bright Music always gonna make you Feel all right [Carly.]
I don't know what to do.
I feel like I've lost the most important thing in my life.
Second most important thing.
- As soon as this punishment - Punishment? Is done, you have to convince Helsweel to let you back in the Primas.
What's the point? Even if she did, Cassandra would make my life miserable.
She really is the evil dance dictator.
There's no way Cassandra and I can both be in the Primas.
You're right.
Cassandra needs to go.
[sighs.]
[indistinct chattering.]
[piano playing.]
Kit? What is she doing here? [Bianca.]
Kit? Kit! Where? [both.]
Oh.
Nice to see you too.
- Wait, was that you spinning? - Depends.
- Did you like it? - I actually did.
I've been playing around with this program that Kit showed me, and I think it would be perfect for my EP.
Kit? Really? Yeah, she showed me a bunch of things before she decided to You know.
Well, did you need any help? I loved singing with you on "The Other Girl".
What? I did.
Sit.
But it's my EP so I'll be singing lead vocals.
Of course, I'll back you up.
[chuckles.]
Did Scarlett the Starlet just agree to sing backup? [both chuckle.]
[techno music playing.]
[phone beeps.]
Keaton isn't Keaton without Kit.
Okay, this staring thing that you're doing? Yeah, not creepy at all.
Talk to me about Miles and Julie.
[chuckles.]
Okay, this feels like a trap.
- [keyboard clicks.]
- Ouch! Sheesh! I'm not jealous.
I just wanna be friends with Miles, and I'm trying to figure out if I'm ready.
Miles and Julie.
Miles and Julie, let me think.
[tongue clicks.]
Well, I mean we both know Miles.
Not much to expand on there.
- [sighs.]
- Uh, Julie seems cool.
Talented.
- Smart, one of the best dancers I've - Okay, that's enough.
Thanks.
Why are you asking me all this? [sighs.]
Because Miles asked me to sing on his EP with him and Julie.
Julie Maslany sings? - Come on! - Right? - I mean, she can't be any good.
- Do you think so? No one's good at everything.
I mean, you do have home court advantage.
Uh, I don't.
Sports.
I'm saying you got this.
Thanks.
I just don't wanna make things awkward.
- I wouldn't want Miles to - Cut you out of his life? Harsh.
But, yeah.
Well, I mean, Julie is his girlfriend.
So [inhales.]
Maybe if you wanna be friends with Miles, you might need to make an effort with Julie.
[keyboard clicking.]
Okay, so how long are you gonna sit here for? - Thank you for meeting with me, I - Still waiting for one more.
One more? [foosteps approaching.]
Now.
Let's hear what the both of you have to say.
- I stand by my decision.
- She has no right to kick me out.
- I had every right.
- Stand by your decision? - No, she didn't.
- I sure did.
One at a time.
Miss Catto.
For the last few months, I've been questioning Cassandra's authority.
Really? I hadn't noticed.
- She kicked me out with no good reason.
- You almost bailed on a CAMDA performance.
If the blackout hadn't happened, we could've lost.
So you admit you would've lost without me.
Get over yourself, Carly.
The problem isn't her dancing, it's her behavior.
I came back.
[scoffs.]
- I did dance in the CAMDAs, and we won.
- We won because of my vision.
We won because of a desperate stunt.
You have no vision.
- I brought in Sloane's crew.
- One week before the finals.
Do you know how unfair that was to the rest of the Primas? Ladies, that's quite enough.
You two have always spoken so highly of each other.
What happened? She changed.
She changed.
- Cassandra's not fit to run the Primas.
- Excuse me? If Cassandra's not fit to lead, do you have someone else in mind? Me.
[scoffs.]
Oh, please.
You're not even a Prima.
The other dancers like me.
They respect me.
If you both feel you should be Prima Captain, show me why! I wanna see your vision for the Primas.
You will each choreograph a short routine.
Carly with one half of the Primas, Cassandra with the other half.
I'll make my choice by the end of day.
like a prayer I am there, you are here Tell me how long has it been - Whoo When I call, you can hear - Whoo - All the same, like how we share - I'm reaching - Whoo It feels like I've been singing vowel sounds for an eternity.
Across the ocean waving For the waves to lift you to me [headset thuds.]
Why are you singing the actual words? Because I'm a singer, not a baby.
Fine, but stop overpowering me.
- You need to tone it down a little.
- Impossible.
[scoffs.]
Why don't we lay down our vocals separately.
That's the best idea you've had all day.
Great.
I'm first, you run the board.
- [exhales.]
- [door closing.]
Oh, oh The levels are wonky.
Oh Oh, oh Can you add reverb? The sound is flat.
It's not my fault if you're singing flat.
The sound is flat, not me.
Don't you know anything about production? - [high-pitched noise.]
- Ow! - [door opening.]
- This is my song, on my EP to define me as an artist.
- Fine.
Then do it on your own.
- You mean like I was trying to do before you pushed your way into my project? Gladly.
[fast-paced music playing.]
[pants.]
That was amazing.
Time for a break.
Another one? To beat Cassandra, I need more than a great dance.
I need the Primas to buy into my vision.
Luckily, I have a secret weapon.
Who wants treats? My Primas don't make the juices for me.
I make the juices for them.
I'm the kind of leader you can trust.
[sighs.]
Trust to run off before a show? [Carly.]
Look, I know I had a moment of weakness at the finals.
But who made your green juice here first day on the Primas? Who taught you about liquid bandages? Who kept your secret when you skipped practice to see the new mermaid movie? Who knows Chocolate Glaze are your favorite? We're gonna make such a great team.
Now is everyone okay to try it from the top? I wouldn't wanna overwork my dancers like some leaders do.
[indistinct chattering.]
Okay, emphasis.
It's the - [George.]
The eye travels through - [sighs.]
Is it possible that you'd like me to ask you what's wrong? Bianca Blackwell is what's wrong.
Wait, you're friends with Bianca Blackwell? She did some exquisite work on Life of Lauren.
Well, she's a terrible collaborator.
She always wants to sing.
Isn't Isn't she a singer? I really need you to take my side on this one.
Gotcha.
Bianca doesn't know a thing about production.
A real producer wouldn't have such dense beats.
She'd leave room for the artist.
Maybe you're looking for someone with a different skill set.
Obviously.
Someone who can run the board and lay down digital tracks.
Someone you can confide in.
- That'd be nice.
- Someone who has a fondness for toques.
Someone who's not here anymore? Someone like Kit.
Maybe I was a little hard on Bianca.
- Maybe.
- Most definitely.
- [guitar strumming.]
- [Miles and Julie humming.]
- I can do this.
- [Miles and Julie humming.]
I can do this.
[sighs.]
I can't do this.
- Alya, you came.
- [clears throat.]
Yes, I came.
Here I am.
I am here.
- Anyone want water before we start? - [Alya.]
Yeah.
[both.]
Oh.
- You go ahead.
- No, please, it's all yours.
- Thanks.
- Thanks.
Um, maybe we should just sing.
Totally.
[chuckles.]
All right.
Uh, Alya, you can take the first part.
[sighs.]
[guitar strumming.]
See you on the flip side Gonna be a free ride Shooting for the sun Have my cake and eat it Love it and you leave it The story's just begun How is she this good? [Alya and Julie humming.]
[both humming.]
Good job, Alya.
And Julie.
Both of you.
Should we try the whole thing once? I haven't locked down the harmonies.
It might sound a little awkward.
Wouldn't wanna make this awkward for you, Miles.
[both chuckle.]
I'm gonna go print off the new lyrics, um, so let's Be right back.
What is wrong with that boy? So clueless.
How could he think this would be normal? But seriously, let's talk about the real elephant in the room.
What do you mean? How's it possible that you're good at everything? - [chuckles.]
- Are you a robot? - A superhero? - [chuckles.]
- [whispers.]
A secret agent? - [laughs.]
Why do you think he asked us both to sing? Um Make it a little less awkward for him in the halls.
- Make his life a little easier? - You're probably right.
- [chuckles.]
- You know what'd make his life harder? If you and I became friends.
[both laughing.]
Secret Agent Maslany, I love the way you think.
What are you guys laughing at? Me? [both laughing.]
Shoot, I gotta get to class.
Can we finish this later? Of course, there you go.
[humming.]
[chuckles.]
Right, from the top? [techno beat playing.]
So, I had a realization.
[techno beat playing.]
You're an amazing singer, songwriter and musician.
Like me.
Go on.
I think I was trying to turn you into a producer when that's clearly not your thing.
I wouldn't say it's not my thing.
I miss Kit.
Didn't you see her this morning? I miss Keaton Kit.
Kit at Keaton.
It's so weird without her here.
So as an apology, I brought you a present.
Is it from Sephora? Not even close.
Not my favorite present ever.
[stammers.]
I can work the board for you guys.
If, uh that's cool.
But it's a nice gesture.
- [paper rustling.]
- I came up with a new version of the song.
It's called "Without You".
It's about sisters, not whatever you're thinking right now.
[Bianca.]
Okay? I kinda figured you were missing her today.
[techno music playing.]
So close and yet so far I think Of you with every bar I sing You are there, I am here Tell me how long has it been Distance pulls me closer Like I'm reaching across the ocean One voice on the water all alone - Without you - Tell me are you coming home Tried repeatin' hold my hand - What happened to my closest friend - Coming home With me now, with me then - We'll be sisters - You're already home You're already home You're already home - Yeah! - [Bianca and Scarlett chuckling.]
[upbeat music playing.]
Next.
Huddle, guys.
Let's show Helsweel that Cassandra's Primas are the past, and we are the future.
Five, four, three, two.
That's my cheer.
[techno music playing.]
What is happening here? Carly isn't a Prima.
We're not dancing with her.
That's my girl.
She tried to bribe us with tiny doughnuts, but we're not that easily manipulated.
Cassandra's our captain.
How can you support someone who treated you so badly? Because she trusts me.
They all do.
You trust the person who stole Vanessa's moves at the CAMDAs? She's a thief.
Oh, that's rich, coming from the girl who swiped Miss Maria's dance notes.
You were the one who shared them.
[thuds.]
Stealing? Spying, mutiny.
I have never, in all my years, been ashamed of the Primas.
But today Today, I most certainly am.
Miss Miller, you do not deserve to be the head of the Primas.
Miss Catto, you also do not deserve to be the head of the Primas.
[sighs.]
I've made my decision.
I'm disbanding the group.
- What? What do you? - You can't do that.
- Don't you want? - As of today, there are no more Primas.
[Cassandra.]
Ms.
Helsweel, wait.
[door opening.]
[door closing.]
[techno music playing.]
So close and yet so far I think Of you with every bar I sing You are there, I am here Tell me how long has it been Tried repeatin' hold my hand - What happened to my closest friend - Coming home With me now, with me then - We'll be sisters - You're already home You're already home You're already home
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