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I'm telling you, you should try out for "Grease."
Cease and desist.
All you do is,
you go to school, you go to work,
and then you go home, and you do homework all night.
Is Simon Saunders really giving me advice
on my social life?
QB1 is totally checking you out.
It's the third time this week. Go talk to him.
In your imagination, Simon.
- She's wearing slutty shorts again. - Mm-hmm.
Like mother, like daughter.
So who is the protagonist of this novel?
Anyone?
Okay, here's a hint... we've been talking about him
for the last three days.
No one?
Anyone?
Mr. Thorne. Join us, please.
Sorry it's not as exciting as football.
Tom Joad.
This book is about Tom Joad,
making Tom Joad the protagonist.
Uh, in tonight's assigned pages,
pay special attention
to Tom Joad's scene with his mom.
It's one of the great moments in American literature.
Guy should get a life.
Well, long story short,
with Ms. Cordoza gone,
I know you need a new head of the theater program,
and, uh...
well, I want to throw my hat in the ring.
You want to run theater?
I know I'm not your typical charismatic theater guy,
but I love theater.
- I always have. - Lou...
Look, I-I know I don't have experience,
and Ms. Wolfe's been here over a decade...
It's yours.
I'm sorry?
Theater.
It's yours. Have at it.
W-what about Ms. Wolfe?
Ms. Wolfe was a pain in the ass
when she was my student here,
and she's still a pain in the ass.
So that's it? I don't have to be approved or anything?
I just approved you.
I like this.
Even-keeled Lou Mazzu.
I like it.
Five, six, seven, eight!
? We go together ?
? Like bam-a-lam-a-lam-a ?
? Ding-a-ding-ding-ee-dong ?
? Remember forever ?
? Like shoo-bop, shoo-wa-da-wa-da ?
? Yip-a-dee boom-de-boom ?
? Ching, Ching, chingedy Ching, she-bop ?
? That's the way it should be ?
? Wah-oo ?
Yeah!
? We're one of a kind ?
- ? Like dip-di-dip-di-dip, doo... ? - Okay, all right, thank you.
That's enough of that.
People, how many times do I have to tell you
to pick up the "yippedy boom-de-boom" s,
and for the love of God, come in on the what?
Down beat.
Down beat. Thank you, Gwen.
Honey, that cute little ass-shake thing you're doing...
let's lose it.
Simon, perfect. You're my favorite.
- Yes, Mr. Mazzu, may I help you? - Uh, yes. I...
- thought... - Thought what?
That someone would've let you know.
Know what? Come on, spit it out.
I don't have time for this. Speak words.
I'm, uh, taking over the theater department.
Excuse me?
Look, I'm... I'm sorry about the way
this is all happening, but I-I'd like you to consider
continuing on as assistant director.
Where's this information coming from?
From Principal Ward.
Look, I-I have ideas. Change things up.
Make this program into something special.
- It is something special. - Yeah, o-of course it is.
But, look, there've been
three productions of "Grease" in the last decade.
- Do we really need another one? - It's a great show.
And I planned to put my spin on it.
It is, and no doubt, you would.
But, look, I was thinking, what... what if we did
something out of the box, like... like "Rent"
or "Hair" or "Spring Awakening?"
May I ask what you have directed?
Honestly, not that much.
Well, you must have some great credits
to steal this job from me, so, please, tell me.
"Fiddler on the Roof,"
Lake Susquehannock Summer Camp...
junior division, 1994.
Well, I can see
that your work at Lake Shoot-My-Hammock
trumps my 11 years
of giving my blood, sweat, and tears to this program.
- What is Ward paying you? - Look, I don't think that's...
I'll find out. I find out everything.
$2,000 for the year.
I was getting $4,000.
Now, that explains a ton, doesn't it?
They just spent 40 Gs
to put new turf on that football field,
but they threw their theater program
out the window to save a lousy two grand.
That should give you some insight
into how much they think of this program.
Break a leg, Mr. Mazzuchelli.
? He would've been dead and destitute ?
? Without a cent or restitution ?
? Started working, clerking ?
? For his late mother's landlord ?
? Trading sugarcane and rum ?
? And all the things he can't afford ?
- Hey, beautiful. - Hi.
Okay, so, uh,
I have an announcement, everyone.
Uh...
I am taking over the theater department
at the school.
What?
Oh, my God, that's insane. That's awesome.
You could do "Hamilton" or "Spring Awakening."
"Spring Awakening." That's exactly what I was thinking.
Hey, bud.
Dad's taking over the theater department at school.
That's embarrassing.
So what do you think?
Can we talk for a sec?
Okay, let's just think this through,
because it's a lot of hours.
It's afternoon rehearsals and evening rehearsals,
and you know I teach piano in the afternoons and evenings.
Look, I've thought about it.
The final bell rings, I pick up Sadie,
I get her settled back here, I get dinner prepped.
By that time, Kaitlin gets home,
Kaitlin keeps an eye on Sadie
and pops dinner in the oven.
And what about Gordy?
Gordy will do what he always does...
drive home after football practice.
You know what I'm talking about, Lou.
- He's been doing better. - For a few weeks.
What happens when he isn't doing better?
Look, you know my first priority is this family.
It always has been. It always will be.
But I need this, Gail.
I need something.
Okay.
Okay?
Okay.
Yes.
Do it.
? Alexander Hamilton ?
? My name is Alexander Hamilton ?
? And there's a million things I haven't done ?
But just you wait.
Just you wait.
One and two.
Um, I'll go fill this up.
Mom, you're gonna let him do that? Seriously?
Sexual assault.
Relax, honey.
I'm a big girl. I can handle it.
How you doing, Mom?
Hi, Daddy.
I'm so glad you're home.
Let's go, boys, let's go.
Tight cuts, now. Tight cuts.
Thank you, everyone.
Why "Spring Awakening"?
Why a show about sexually repressed teenagers
coming of age in 19th-century Germany?
Because, just like you,
they are dealing with intolerant parents,
teachers that don't get it.
These kids are you.
Their story is your story.
Hello?
Someone up there?
Sweet speech.
Who are you?
Maashous Evers.
Lights.
Yeah, I was just, um...
Yeah, I'm taking over the theater,
and I guess I'm a little nervous.
Why be nervous?
What says smash hit better than
repressed teenagers in 19th-century Germany?
It's not like it sounds.
It's provocative, smart, challenging.
Why are you trying to convince me?
I'm just lights.
Returning...
for his senior year...
left tackle
Hunter Moe.
At right guard...
May I have some popcorn?
Thanks.
Hi.
You know, you can drop the innocent-girl routine.
What?
You know my dad had to move into a motel
after your slutty mother threw herself at him?
I don't know what you're talking...
I just don't understand how
she can show her face at my dad's pep rally.
It's kind of disgusting.
The man...
who's going to take down Lincoln High...
QB1,
Robbie Thorne!
? Stanton got a game coming up ?
? Let me kick a freestyle ?
? Feel the flame coming up, unh ?
? We need your support, we facing Lincoln ?
? They got they scholarships ?
? They got that good gym equipment ?
? Walking around like their... ain't stinking ?
? That's why this Friday night ?
? We blitzing and hitting them till their ship is sinking ?
? Ha, shout out to my moms ?
? Live your best life ?
? Bah, shout out to my pops and his trophy wife ?
? All right, that's enough conversation ?
? Now can I get a "hell, yeah" from the congregation ?
? I said, "Hell, yeah" ?
Hell, yeah!
? I said, "Hell, yeah" ?
Hell, yeah!
? I said, "Hell, yeah" ?
Hell, yeah!
? I said, "Hell, yeah" ?
Hell, yeah!
Son of a bitch.
Yeah, uh, is this a normal turnout?
This is an extremely disconcerting turnout,
Mr. Mazzu.
We are DOA.
- Uh, so happy to see everyone. - Hey.
Uh, welcome.
Yeah, I'm excited to get started.
Hey, can I just ask what's wrong with "Grease"?
It has seven Tony nominations,
a blockbuster movie, and 2016 television revival.
Is there a reason that isn't good enough for us?
That is a fair question.
I guess I just like this show more.
So which part did you like best?
The abortion, the teen suicide, or the incest?
Okay. First up, Simon Saunders.
Wonderful. You're staying on.
I couldn't leave them up the creek with a freakin' amateur.
I will be performing "Gethsemane,"
in the role of the Lord Jesus Christ.
? But if I die ?
? The boy was in the hallway ?
? Drinking a glass of tea ?
? From the other end of the hallway ?
? A rhythm was generated ?
? I like to be in America ?
? Okay by me in America ?
? Everything free in America ?
? For a small fee in America ?
? We could've had it all ?
? We'll kill the fatted calf tonight ?
? So stick around ?
? I'd have to know, I'd have to know my Lord ?
? Bennie, Bennie ?
? Horses, horses ?
? Coming in in all directions ?
I will be performing "Mama"...
"Mama Who Bore Me," from "Spring...
From "Spring Awakening."
? Mother who bore me ?
? Mama who gave me ?
? No way to handle things ?
? Who made me so sad ?
? Mama, the weeping ?
? Mama, the angels ?
? No sleep in Heaven ?
? Or Bethlehem ?
Thank you.
Oh...
Lilette Suarez? Please tell me you're not serious.
Gwen is always lead. Let's shake things up.
Gwen is always lead because she's the best we have.
She and Simon have done three shows together.
They have a shorthand.
That's the other thing.
Simon.
I think Simon...
is a Hanschen.
No. You want to make Simon Saunders a fifth lead?
He may be the best tenor Stanton has ever had
and the only boy who auditioned.
Simon is talented, but his female leads
are always a foot taller than him
and look about five years older.
Our Melchior and Wendla
need to have real sexual tension.
"Sexual tension"?
Well, let's see who else you will cast,
since you have so many to choose from.
I actually had a thought.
Oh, my God, no, no, no, no, no.
- Robbie Thorne? - You saw him at the pep rally?
Yes, busting a rhyme.
He's got something special.
Yes, he does have something special.
He can throw a football half a mile!
Are you trying to poach Robbie Thorne
during football season to put him in a musical?
You're gonna get us all killed.
Rule number one, Mr. Mazzu...
Do not cast football.
Football is off-limits, okay?
Yeah, you're probably right.
Uh, I just want to say
that Robbie's dad and I are absolutely outraged
at the poor work Robbie's done in your class.
Mm. Outraged.
Well, unfortunately, as we all know,
the Pennsylvania Education Board states
that failing an academic test results
in a mandatory one-week suspension from athletics,
so there's really no need to have a meeting.
Let's not pretend that we don't all know
that we've got the homecoming game
against Lincoln this Friday night...
most important game of the season.
I'm assuming you're not asking me
to change a student's grade.
I'm asking you
to let him retake the test after we get through the game.
I want him to audition for the show.
I don't act.
What... what the hell are we talking about?
He don't have time to act in some play.
Uh, actually, musicals are typically referred to
as shows, not plays.
- I don't give a damn! - Sam, it's just an audition.
I need to drum up some enthusiasm.
If people see that Robbie Thorne
auditioned for the show, it'll give it some heat.
All right, yeah, give it some heat.
All right.
Go, Tigers.
? Mama, the weeping ?
? Mama, the angels ?
You got to... you just got to attack it.
? Mama, the weeping ?
With a buckle. Right there.
Oh, my God.
Martha, the welts... they're terrible.
Lilette, we're gonna need more volume.
? Mama who gave me ?
? Mama, the angels ?
And walk. One, two, three, four.
? Mama ?
- I'm so sorry. - No.
It's okay. I'm good.
Lilette...
get out of your head.
I know you can do this.
Okay.
Let's do it again.
All right, let's take it from the top.
Here we go.
Simon...
- Saunders. - Yeah.
Look, you cast me as the fifth lead,
even though I have played a starring role
in the last three productions,
and I am literally the only guy who auditioned.
Well, Hanschen's a wonderful role.
Oh, let's cut the crap.
Melchior is the role, and... and I know
you asked Robbie Thorne to audition for it.
Hanschen is gay.
He... he kisses a boy.
- I'm... I'm not gay. - Yeah, I understand.
Look, I come from a devout Catholic home.
My sister has Down syndrome.
My parents have dealt with too much as it is,
and the last thing I'm gonna do
is have them hear rumors about their son at church functions.
Well, it sounds like you're carrying a real burden
in your family... I'm sorry.
I-it is not a burden.
I love my family,
and I will not embarrass them.
You know, Simon...
I've been a teacher here 17 years.
I've seen a lot of students come and go,
and, uh...
I tried to teach them the best I could,
but the truth is...
I've always felt really inconsequential
to their lives,
but now, with the show...
I feel like this is my chance
to get out from behind this desk
and do something, you know, make an impact.
And it's scary as hell,
because there is a very real chance
that I will fail
very badly.
Maybe this is scary for you, too,
but I believe...
that Hanschen is your role
and that you are going to be amazing.
It's taking me a while.
Give me a second.
What's up?
Do you have a thing with Coach Strickland?
Who the hell said that?
It doesn't matter. Just tell me, please.
That is what happens in this town.
People make up lies just to keep from dying of boredom.
It's why we're gonna get out of here one day.
Come here.
Come here, come here, come here.
You know I love you, right?
I love you, too.
I'm so sorry.
I know you had to cancel a lesson to pick up Sadie.
I know I said I wouldn't let that happen.
I found this in Gordy's room.
Open the door. Now!
What are you doing?
Until further notice, no money, no car.
- Are you serious? - Yeah, I'm very serious.
For how long?
Until you go to AA and show that you give a damn...
- No, no, no! - About your life!
Look, you got no car privileges, no money.
- Go to schoo... You go to school! - No, I'm not going to AA!
- You come home after practice... - I'm not an alcoholic!
Look...
I told you what you have to do, all right?
We are tr... we are trying to help you,
so just... meet us halfway, okay?
Melchior, I'm sorry about what happened.
Truly I am.
I understand why you'd be angry at me.
I don't know what I was thinking.
Don't.
- But how can I not... - Please.
Please, no.
It was me, all me.
Something in me started when I hit you.
Robbie.
Don't act. Just...
Just be yourself. Just be natural.
It's good. You're doing great.
- But it was my fault that... - Don't.
Please, no.
It was me, all me.
Something in me started when I hit you.
Something in me, too.
- But I hurt you. - Yes, but... but...
Don't... No!
My God, just no more. Just...
Please.
Forgive me.
It was me,
all... me.
Thank you.
I made a schedule.
It works around most of your practices.
Football would still be your first priority.
You'd only miss one game...
for our Friday performance in December.
I was only supposed to audition. That was the deal.
Yeah, but then you exceeded all expectations.
When you sang at the pep rally, when you read yesterday,
I saw you.
I saw you come alive.
I think you could do something amazing.
I think we could do something amazing together.
Think about it.
Maashous, hi.
Can I show you something?
Yeah.
? As we sit alone, I ?
That girl second from the left...
that's Margaret Hallowell,
one of the best voices at Stanton.
? Oh, I'm a lucky man ?
? To count on both hands the ones I love ?
Pretty soon, he'll be Michael Hallowell.
"He"?
Yeah, he.
Is he comfortable with you telling me this?
We spoke about it.
Anyway, I know we need guys for the show.
? Me ?
? Let's just breathe ?
Mom...
? Practiced all my sins ?
? Never gonna let me win ?
Mom, you have a text.
_
? Under everything ?
? Just another human being ?
? Uh-huh ?
? Oh ?
- You okay? - She lied to me.
She told me she wasn't seeing the coach.
? There's so much in this world to make me bleed ?
? Nothing new will take ?
? Everything you gave ?
? Oh, did I say that I need you? ?
? Ah, did I say that I want you? ?
? Oh, if I didn't, I'm a fool, you see ?
- ? No one knows this more than me ? - Drive.
- Lilette. - Drive.
? And I come clean, oh ?
? Hold me till I die ?
? Meet you on the other side ?
? I ?
Maashous?
So...
this Melchior dude
thinks he can solve all the problems in the world
with his head.
But then all this stuff happens to him,
like he gets his girlfriend pregnant,
his best friend kills himself,
and he's left with nothing...
but he has to figure out a way to...
go on, I guess.
Hmm, sounds like that character
got inside your head.
Yeah, but I can't do the play.
Why not?
I mean, football.
I'm on track for a college scholarship.
I can't get too distracted.
Dad's voice is in my head, like, really loud.
And what does your voice say?
That I can't stop thinking
about this Melchior dude.
Well, I think you have to put that into the equation.
Life is short, baby.
Yeah.
Okay, we have, uh,
two new cast members to welcome.
Uh, welcome back Jeremy,
who did a wonderful job in his freshman year
in the "Guys and Doll" chorus.
Jeremy will be playing Ernst.
And, um...
What should we call you?
Michael.
Beautiful.
Michael will be joining us in the role of Moritz.
? Litora ?
? Multum ille ?
? Et terris ?
? Iactatus ?
? Et alto ?
? Vi superum ?
? Saevae ?
? Memorem ?
? Iunonis ?
- ? Ob ? - ? All that's known ?
? In history, in science ?
? Overthrown ?
? At school, at home, by blind men ?
? Thought is suspect ?
? And money is their idol ?
? And nothing is okay ?
? Unless it's scripted in their Bible ?
? But I know ?
? There's so much more to find ?
? Just in looking through myself ?
? And not at them ?
? Still I know ?
? To trust my own true mind ?
? And to say there's a way ?
? Through this ?
? Touch me... ?
Why are we doing this?
Are we doing this to entertain?
Yes.
Are we doing this because it gets you
out of your phys ed elective?
Absolutely.
? You're gonna be wounded ?
We're also doing this
because we are artists.
It is our job and duty
to reflect the world we live in.
? Blah, blah, blah, blah ?
? Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah ?
Nice! Nice!
Pain.
? Blah, blah, blah, blah ?
? Blah, blah, blah ?
? Blah, blah ?
Longing.
? Oh, my God ?
? Oh, oh ?
We pick up each other's lines.
? Oh ?
We have each other's back.
? Mama, the weeping ?
? Mama, the angels ?
? No sleep in Heaven ?
? Or Bethlehem ?
We are a troupe...
a sacred troupe.
Good job today.
See you tomorrow, 3:30 sharp.
Whoo-hoo.
What do you think?
It's not bad.
I don't like this, Lou...
being the, uh, big bad football coach.
Hmm.
What do you consider yourself?
You an English teacher or a theater director?
I'm both, I suppose.
Nope, you're an English teacher.
That's your job.
That's what you get paid for.
No matter what happens with your play...
you can flop, you can suck, you can fail...
you still get paid...
because you're an English teacher.
Now, I get paid to win games.
That's how I support my wife and my daughter.
It's pretty simple.
We lose...
I'm out.
Now, Robbie Thorne
is my one chance to win games.
Well, Robbie's dedicated to this team,
but he wants to do the show also.
- N... - It's his choice.
I cannot have him split focus.
He's our linchpin.
Sam, I think our job is to do what's best for these kids,
even if it threatens our job security.
And right now being in this show
is important to that young man.
I believe that in my soul, and I won't back down.
I like you, Lou.
I always have.
You stay away from Robbie Thorne.
Let's not let this get ugly.
Good night, everyone.
Beautiful work.
Michael, you killed it tonight.
That was excellent.
- Thanks so much. - Mm-hmm.
- Good night. - Good night.
Maashous.
Look, I want to help you,
but you got to let me know what's going on,
or I'm going to have to call Child Protective Services.
You put me back in the system,
I'll just end up in some other district...
some other school, some other house.
I like it here.
I have friends. I like doing these shows.
I'm doing fine in school.
I can manage till I'm 18.
Please don't do that.
From Thy bounty
through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
- Thanks. - Thank you.
So, um...
this is my role in the musical this year.
It's not Danny Zuko,
uh, so the good news is, you won't have to pray for me
for playing a Lothario sex symbol.
Um, the other news is that
I'm playing a character that has a love scene,
uh, with a boy,
and...
I want your blessing.
So here it is... the script.
Uh...
the role is Hanschen.
Look, the last thing I want to do
is disappoint you guys,
but I've thought about it, and I prayed about it,
and I decided that this is something
that I should bring to the world.
I love you both.
Uh, hey, guys.
This is Maashous.
Uh, he's gonna be staying with us for a couple days.
Let me get you something to eat.
Thank you, ma'am.
Gordy, can you bring the sleeping bag
into your room?
My room?
Are you kidding me?
- Gordy... - And, Kaitlin, can you
bring some pillows in from the linen closet?
Uh-huh.
Hi, Maashous.
Hey.
What are you working on?
I drove to Five Guys, your favorite.
I'm not hungry.
Joanna's been out with the stomach flu.
I told Anton you'd work afternoons this week.
You know I have afternoon rehearsals.
You'll miss a couple rehearsals.
Actually, I can't.
Listen, whatever you thought you saw the other night,
- it is not worth blowing a good job - I don't want to talk about...
I stuck my neck out to get for you!
Try working at the Quik Mart!
Maybe you stop taking it for granted!
I'm not going to throw this away
for some dumb waitressing gig.
What?
You're gonna be a movie star now?
Is that it, huh?
You know what? I want more for myself.
I want to go to college.
I want to get out of this stupid town
and have a bigger life,
and that's a huge mountain for me.
So I need you to stop making every possible bad decision
and help me!
Be my mother.
I read this thing.
Suicide, teen pregnancy,
abortion, teenage sex, obscenities.
Yes, it deals with some mature material,
but once people see it...
People are not going to see it.
They will never see it, not at Stanton.
I'm sorry. My hands are tied.
Tracey, the program is yours.
Robbie plays football,
and we can't afford "Grease."
The play is "Pirates of Penzance."
We have the costumes.
It's a great show,
and we don't have to pay a penny in rights.
You're making a mistake.
Please, Lou.
I've got four teachers to fire this week.
Don't make yourself one of them.
It's not fair.
I went for it, though, huh?
You went for it.
We read this.
And?
Honey, your school should not be doing this material.
It is absolutely inappropriate.
We'd like you to step away from this.
I can't do that.
I'm part of a troupe, and I can't let them down.
Simon, your mother and I have decided.
I'm sorry.
I-I really am.
Guys.
Hey, guys, uh, gather round.
I got a... I got a quick announcement.
Uh...
I'm sorry,
but effective immediately,
I will no longer be your director.
Tracey is here, and, uh,
as you all know, she is wonderful.
You're in such good hands.
Yeah, I had this vision that, uh...
theater at Stanton High School could be... different,
and I-I believe it can be.
I believe in all of you,
but I needed to do it in baby steps.
I-I needed to...
play nice, one step at a time.
And as you all know, I...
I didn't take it one step at a time.
That was my mistake. Live and learn.
But you've all brought me so much the last few weeks.
I don't... I don't think I'll ever be the same.
I really don't.
So the show will be "Pirates of Penzance."
? Oh, I believe ?
Ms. Wolfe will be your esteemed director.
? All will be forgiven... ?
And I will be there
in the front row at opening night,
cheering you all on.
? Oh, I believe ?
I love you all.
? All will be forgiven ?
? I believe, I believe ?
? I believe ?
? Oh, I believe ?
? There is love in Heaven ?
? I believe, I believe ?
? I believe ?
? Oh, I believe ?
? There is love in Heaven ?
? I believe, I believe ?
? I believe ?
? Oh, I believe ?
? All will be forgiven ?
? I believe, I believe ?
? I believe ?
? Oh, I believe ?
- ? There is love in Heaven ? - Stanton Drama has made a decision.
We want Mr. Mazzu to stay.
We want "Spring Awakening."
And if I don't do the show,
I don't play football.
And we're all prepared to quit.
? All will be forgiven ?
- ? I believe ? - ? There is love in Heaven ?
- ? I believe ? - ? All will be forgiven ?
- ? I believe ? - ? There is love in Heaven ?
- ? I believe ? - ? All will be forgiven ?
- ? I believe ? - ? There is love in Heaven ?
- ? I believe ? - ? All will be forgiven ?
- ? I believe ? - ? There is love in Heaven ?
? All will be forgiven ?
- ? I believe ? - ? There is love in heaven ?
? All will be forgiven ?
? Peace and joy ?
? Be with them ?
? Harmony and wisdom ?
? I believe, I believe ?
? I believe ?
? Oh, I believe ?
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