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Prom’24
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FINAL DRAFT
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Screenwriting: Jonathan Halbrook

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Zero Scene: Shooting
(Beautiful)
[NAN is fixing her clothes on camera]

Do I look good? You clicked play yet? Am I in the middle, genius? God, sophomores are
pathetic! Hey (she snaps her fingers twice) are you listening to me or do I need to spell it
out? You’re shit! Start over, 3, 2, 1
[Special effect starting over]
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Hello, I’m Nan Wheeler. Yes, just like my homonymous inspiration in Stranger Things. Junior
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Year, President of the AV Club, next School Prez, and serious journalist. I’m speaking
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directly from Columbia Heights High. It’s the beginning of Senior Year. For a select few, a
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life-changing experience! I was wondering about that and had the brilliant idea of making a
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diary of these poor souls… What makes a Senior a Senior? Who are they? Where do they
come from? What do they eat? How do they reproduce nowadays? Exclusive coverage right
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here, and it’s gonna be Beautiful!!
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[She sees a random student and goes forward]
Hey you! What do you think about the new Seniors? AT

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[Random 1] Oxe, eu não falo inglês, por que você tá falando?

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[NAN]
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Exchange Student, my bad! [She spots Tris] GREAT! BIG SCOOP! Film over there! Tris,
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Tris, can you explain the reasons why you became such a failure to the Lockwood legacy?!
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Previous might-and-shine Columbia Heights pride, looking like a stoner all of a sudden?!
What’s your take on that? [Tris can’t believe it, she’s pissed, gathering her belongings]
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EAT SHIT, YOU DICK!

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[NAN]
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(Shocked and starts to get excited) I can’t believe it… Our first backlash as reporters, this is
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a huge milestone for us! WE SOOO GOT THIS! [She spots Bea because he coughs with
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Alistair, and rolls her eyes]

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[Camera changes to Bea, Alistair and Veronica talking, NAN keeps talking]
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Okay let’s do this… look who I found over here! These Seniors are perfect!
[VERONICA]
Talk to you later!
[ALI]
Sure
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They had their lives changed because of our latest school play. Here they are, in a
completely random, unplanned location. Bea Lockwood, who won a college scholarship for
his outstanding performance, and the brother of a runaway criminal, CONGRATULATIONS!
It’s hard to pull something like this off coming from Minnesota
[BEA looks so fakefully thankful]

Thanks, Utta Hagen, You’re such an icon! Wait, who?
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Tris, she committed a hate crime against the press and will hear from my lawyers. And
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Alistair George, musical producer and wannabe actor, who we shockingly discovered was
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not a transferred student, but actually had been with us since freshman year.
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[ALISTAIR]
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Since Elementary School, actually
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[NAN]
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OH BOY… cut that out later! (to the producer) So as demanded by my boss, the people in
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charge of introducing us to the school and all its beautiful layers are the two of you. We are
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your diary, pour yourselves unto us! Show us the deets! You! (Points finger at Ali) mystery
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boy, say the date and “dear diary” before it starts and show us your true opinion about this
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place, all the wonders and the filth included!

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[ALI]
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Like the current one? Are you sure you want my true opinion?
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[BEA]
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Ali, no catastrophizing! It’s a Senior Prom Video

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Trouble in paradise? Contradictions, Layers, I’m loving it! We’re gonna split this in 2 cameras
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for different POVs.

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[BEA]
Ali, don’t ruin it!
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Me? I would never!

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[ALISTAIR, spoken]
September 4th, 2023
Dear Diary:
[BEATRIX]
I believe we're good people. You know, I think that there's good in everyone,
[ALISTAIR]
but
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[BEATRIX]
here we are! First day of senior year! And uh... I look around at these kids that I've known all
my life and I ask myself
[ALISTAIR]
what happened?
[CHORUS, sung]
Freak! Slut! Burnout! Bug-eyes! Poser! Lard-ass!
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[BEA]
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We were so tiny, happy and shiny
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Playing tag and getting chased
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[CHORUS]
Freak! Slut! Loser! Short bus!
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Singing and clapping, laughing and napping N
Baking cookies, eating paste
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Bull-dyke! Stuck-up! Hunchback!

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[BEA]
Then we got bigger,
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[ALISTAIR]
that was the trigger
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Like the Huns invading Rome

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(spoken)
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Oh, sorry!
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[BEA]
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Welcome to my school,
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[ALISTAIR]
this ain't no high school
This is the Thunderdome
[BEA]
Hold your breath and count the days, we're graduating soon
[CHORUS]
White trash!
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[BEA]
College will be paradise,
[ALISTAIR]
if I'm not dead by June!
[BEA]
But I know, I know, life can be beautiful
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I pray, I pray for a better way
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If we changed back then, we could change again
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We can be beautiful...
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[RYAN knocks MAY to the floor.]
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[MAY, spoken]
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Ow! N
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[ALI, sung]
Just not today
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Hey, are you okay?

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[MAY, spoken]
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Get away, nerd

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[ALI, spoken]
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Oh, okay
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[CHORUS, sung]
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Freak! Slut! Cripple! Homo! Homo! Homo!

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[ALI]
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TOLDJA!
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[BEA looks at him disapproving his posture]
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Here is our current school Prez, the Head bitch in charge, who totally signed off on this
video.
[SABRINA]
Did I?
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I have your consent and signature! So, what's your opinion on senior year?
[SABRINA]
Things will get better soon as my letter
Comes from Harvard, Duke, or Brown
[TRIS]
Wake from this coma, take my diploma
Then I can blow this town
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[SABRINA]
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Dream of ivy-covered walls and smoky French cafés
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[ALI jostles RYAN.]
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[RYAN, spoken]
Watch it!
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Fight the urge to strike a match and set this dump ablaze!
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[RYAN upends ALI’S books.]

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Ooooops
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[ALI, spoken]
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Ryan Evans. Third year as linebacker and eighth year of smacking lunch trays and being a
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huge dick
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[RYAN, spoken]
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What did you say to me, HOMO?

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[BEA, spoken]
Aah, nothing!
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[sung, (BEA)]
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But I know, I know...

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(I know, I know...)
Life can be beautiful
(Beautiful)
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I pray, I pray
(I pray, I pray)
For a better way
(For a better way)
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[BEA]
We were kind before;
(Oooh...)
We can be kind once more
(Oooh...)
We can be beautiful..,
(Oooh... Beautiful...)
[BB approaches and suddenly RYAN “helps” ALI with his books]
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Ahn?!... Hey BB
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Hey, SO CUTE of you to help Ali with that, people can be very rude to him
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[RYAN]
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Sure! Anything to help! All set for our study session later?
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Sure! Already looking forward to it
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[RYAN leaves, SABRINA speaks]

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First day of school, why do you need a study session with him??? Don’t you think that this is
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a little bit weird? I mean, he’s no genius

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He offered earlier, I had to say yes! Right?

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[ALI & SABRINA look at each other, Nan clears her throat]
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What?
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Introduce her, you idiot, just like you did with Ryan, it’s gonna look good on TikTok.
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[ALI, spoken]
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I didn’t mean to “introduce” him, but okay! Beatrice Lockwood III. My best friend since
diapers
[BB, spoken]
We on for movie night? Who are these people, tho?
[ALI, spoken]
Yeah, you're on popcorn duty. Just roll with it.
[BB, spoken]
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We’ll watch “Love, Rosie"
[SABRINA, spoken]
Ho-ho-ho, again? Wait, don't you have it memorized by now?
[BB, spoken]
What can I say? I'm a sucker for a happy ending
[IJ, spoken]
Alistair George! Wide load! Honnnnnk!
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[IAN JUNIOR knocks the books from ALI'S hands.]
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[IJ, spoken]
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Hahaaa!
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[ALI, spoken]
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Ian Junior. Quarterback. He is the smartest guy on the football team. Which is kind of like
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being the tallest dwarf
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[IJ, spoken]
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Haha! Alriiight!
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[SABRINA, spoken (furious, to IJ)]

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Hey! Pick that up! Right now!

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[IJ, spoken]
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I'm sorry, are you actually talking to me?

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[SABRINA, spoken]
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Yes, I am. I wanna know what gives you the right to pick on my friend. You're a high school
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has-been waiting to happen. A future gas station attendant

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[IJ, spoken]
...You have a zit right there...
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[IJ AND CHORUS laugh]

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[ALI, spoken]
Dear diary:
(sung)
Why....
[TRIS]
Why do they hate me?
[NAN]
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Why don’t U fight back?
[IJ]
Why do I act like such a creep?
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Why…
[BB]
Why won’t he date me?
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Why did I hit him?
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Why do I cry myself to sleep?
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Why…
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[KIDS]
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Somebody hug me!

Somebody fix me!
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Somebody save me!

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[KIDS & ALI]

Send me a sign, God!
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Give me some hope, here!

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Something to live for!

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Mmmm…
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WOWOWOW, I wanted some drama, but now you’re just being extra. Moving on… You,
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Ryan, as a Senior, what are your expectations for this year?

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[RYAN, spoken]
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I'd like to be her boyfriend [BB shows up running in heels and Ryan does movements of
pretending to fuck, IJ is looking pissed] WHAT?
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Not cool, bruh!
[KIDS]
That would be beautiful...
Mmmm...
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[MAY, spoken]
If I sat at their table, guys would notice me
[KIDS]
So beautiful...
Ooooh...
[MAY, spoken]
I'd like them to be nicer
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[KIDS]
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That would be beautiful...
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Ooooh...
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[MAY spoken]
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I'd like to kidnap a Clara and photograph her naked in an abandoned warehouse and leave
her tied up for the rats
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Bruh, what a Psycho! Jinx! FOOD FIGHT! N
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[NAN]
Be careful, you idiot! Shit, the Camera! [She runs towards the bathroom!]
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[VERONICA enters the girls' bathroom to protect himself, Nan follows him. Claritta and Anna
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Clara are watching Claroline puke into a toilet.]

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Roni Phony with the Clara’s? That's new tea! Let’s check this out. There’s no limit to our
journalism!
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[CLARITTA, spoken]
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Grow up, Clara. Bulimia is so 2019.

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Maybe you should see a doctor, Clara

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[MS. SCHUESTER, spoken]

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Ah, CLARA and CLARA

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[CLAROLINE vomits.]
...and CLARA. Perhaps you didn't hear the bell over all the vomiting. You're late for class
[VERONICA scribbles on a piece of paper.]
[CLARITTA, spoken]
Clara wasn't feeling well. We're helping her
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Not without a hall pass, you're not. Week's detention
[VERONICA, spoken]
Um, actually, Ms. Schuester, all four of us are out on a hall pass. Yearbook committee.

...I see you're all listed. Hurry up and get where you're going
[CLARITTA, spoken]
This is an excellent forgery. Who are you?
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[VERONICA, spoken]
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Uh... VERONICA Cox. I got a favor to ask.
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[CLARITTA, spoken]
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What favor?
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[VERONICA, spoken]
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Um. Let me sit at your table, at lunch. Just once. No talking necessary. If people think that
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[CLARA’S laugh]
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Before you answer, I also do report cards, permission slips, and absence notes, I know
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secrets from everyone around here

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[CLARITTA, spoken]
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Everyone?
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[ANNA CLARA WANTS TO TALK AND CLARITTA CUTS IT, spoken]

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Shut up, Clara

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[CLARITTA]
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8 Bars you have! Surprise me, I want to know about a random person, like Alistair George
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[VERONICA]
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Uh… he’s quite flat. The only thing “juicy” about Alistair is his crush on Josh Snow-
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[CLARITTA]
He has a crush on Josh Snow?... Interesting…. A moment please?....
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DRAMA!
[CLARITTA gathers with the other CLARA’S and they inspect VERONICA’S face]
[CLARITTA, spoken]
For a greasy little nobody, you do have good bone structure
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And a symmetrical face. If I took a meat cleaver down the center of your skull, I'd have
matching halves. That's very important
Of course, you could stand to lose a few pounds, we’re skinny legends.
Wait, you were Kelsi in the play, a fellow art friend, I remember you now!
[CLARITTA, sung]
And ya know, ya know, ya know?
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This could be beautiful
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Mascara, maybe some lip gloss
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And we're on our way
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Get this girl some blush;
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And CLARA, I need your brush
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Let's make her beautiful
Let's make her beautiful...
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Let's make her beautiful...
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Make her beautiful...
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(spoken)
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Okay?
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[VERONICA, spoken]
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Okay!
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[Another day, another hellish lunch.]

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Out of my way, geek!
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I don't want trouble—

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You're gonna die at 3 p.m.!

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Bruh chill, too much
[SABRINA]
Don't you dare touch me!
[TRIS]
Get away, pervert!
[MAY]
What did I ever do to them?
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[CHORUS]
Who could survive this?
I can't escape this!
I think I'm dying!
[MS. SCHUESTER]
Who's that with Clara?
[CLARA’S enter again...]
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[KIDS, spoken]
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Whoa
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Clara, Clara, Clara...
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And someone!
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[KIDS]
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[IJ & RYAN]

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She’s a 10
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Veronica?!
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Veronica? Veronica? Veronica!

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[THE CLARA’S part, revealing a smoking hot VERONICA who has been given a
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make-over.]
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[BEA, (KIDS)]
Oh found you, where were we?
And you know, you know, you know

(Ooohhhh!)
Life can be beautiful
(Aaahhh! Beautiful!)
[ALISTAIR]
You hope, you dream, you pray
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(Ooohhhh!)
And you get your way!
(Aaahhh!)
[BB]
Ask me how it feels
(Beautiful!)
Lookin' like hell on wheels...
(Ooohhhh!)
My God, it's beautiful!
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(Aaahhh! Beautiful!)
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I might be beautiful...
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(Beautiful!)
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And when you're beautiful...
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(Aaahhh!)
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[ALISTAIR is pushed by BEA to take control over the situation]
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It's a beautiful frickin' day!
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Clara! Clara! Clara! Veronica!
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Clara! Clara! Clara! Veronica!

Veronica! Veronica! Veronica!
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Veronicaaaa!
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[Camera rolls out of the iphone and it shows a very disturbed SABRINA with NAN, WHICH
IS SUPER EXCITED]
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I’m just gonna ask it once! WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK, NAN!? You had one job!
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What?? It's brilliant! This is a very accurate portrayal of life in high school without the filters
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and the social media, a raw material so committed to the truth I might win a Pulitzer!!
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[SABRINA]
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Before or after your lawsuit for harassing someone on camera or recording people without
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their authorization in a public restroom?

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[NAN KINDA FROZE]

UHM…UHM…
[SABRINA]
You didn’t think this through, did you, Ferdinanda?
[NAN]
LOW BLOW! You’re throwing shade because of your zit and you know it! You can’t handle
the idea that I’ll be school president next year
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[SABRINA]
Bitch, please! I’ll attend Oxford with no time for BS!.... It’s ruined… The cherry on top. It’s
traditional at Senior prom. The thanking cringe and cheesy video.
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Well…I don’t make mistakes on record, but off the record, if I did misjudge… And you said
that it’s tradition, what about our fight against traditions? Aren’t they a postcolonial
patriarchal construct? And this year is the year to strike back and do things differently,
including the online Prom Queen and King election you always wished for. That’s quite a
way to really make your mark right here. Hypothetically, of course.
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[SABRINA looks at NAN and she is glad, though she doesn’t wants to recognize]
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You know… You’re not that useless after all!.... maybe you’ll be invited to have the privilege
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to work on my campaign one day
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I’ll think about it… Soo.. No dates for tonight, huh?
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I wonder how this is your problem, Nan? Just do your job, ‘kay? See ya.
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[SABRINA leaves and camera closes in NAN’S face]

Sure… She’s obsessed with me! Still think that I was censored, but in the end, all the good
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ones are! Well, well, well, something tells me that Prom’24 is gonna be legendary, I’ll make
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sure of it, bet…

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First Scene: Shooting
[2024, Minneapolis, Minnesota]
Yo, what's, like, the game-changer in your life? Maybe your grad day, first smooch, or the
first time you... y'know, fuck. How do we even figure out what shapes us? Is it like, a big deal
naturally, or do we just hype it up? Like a Bar Mitzvah? Or a baptism? Or Senior prom vibes?
For lots of peeps, these moments are like, molding their whole identity. Hoping it hits me too
'cause I could really use some shake-up.
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(Starts with a video call happening, BB starts with her back camera, Sabrina get into the call,
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the last one is Alistair)
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SABRINA: BB, you're using your back camera?
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BB: Duh, it's bad juju to peep everyone's fits before the actual prom goes down.
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(Alistair chuckles)
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ALISTAIR: That rule only applies to weddings, BB.
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BB: Swear?
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SABRINA: Oh, come on, BB, that's cap! Quit the act!
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BB: Rude!
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ALISTAIR: Chill, you two! (They all share a laugh, but Alistair starts getting a bit serious, and
the other two notice) You stoked for Prom?
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SABRINA: For me, it's a worknight, just headaches as the prez, but I hope you dig our picks.
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If not, feel free to fuck yourselves!

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ALISTAIR: It's gonna be sick! Relax, babe!

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SABRINA: Ew, cringe! (They laugh)

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BB: C’mon, it's Prom, C! Already lit by definition, unless you go for themes like the 80s, 90s,
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Y2K, under the sea, gender swaps, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, the Roaring Twenties…
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ALI: Damn, you really know your shit.
(BB blushes)
BB: Hell yeah! I kinda dig prom, just a little. (Sabrina and Ali exchange glances)
Sabrina: We saw that, but it's not related to any of these topics.
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BB: Starry Night?
SABRINA: No comments.
BB: Called it!
ALI: It's on the flyer, BB!
BB: Flyers, so cringe. Ruins the whole vibe.
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SABRINA: No kidding?
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BB: Haha! Well, C, are we really gonna get into the whole "step up and don't be a pussy"
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thing right now? (She was sipping something and then accidentally spills it)
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SABRINA: BB, NOT LIKE THAT!
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ALI: What?
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BB: The text literally says, "We gotta drop some brain and courage into that faggot’s head.
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Can't be a pussy forever." (Ali starts spacing out)
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SABRINA: I KNOW, BUT I DIDN’T MEAN TO COME ON THAT STRONG!

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BB: Why not? You talk to us like this all the time.
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SABRINA: BUT THIS IS IMPORTANT! I’m worried, and you are too… Ali? You're quiet.
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ALI: Sorry, spaced out. You're talking about me being a pussy?

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BB: See? He's cool.

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ALI: Why would I be mad? She talks like this all the time. No biggie (Fake smile)
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BB: Right? Yet you tell her to fuck off.

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SABRINA: And now you're quiet... Spill it, this about Berklee?
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ALI: Dude, no... It wasn’t. Okay, now it is! But, you know, maybe you're right…
SABRINA: No!! I was being a jerk
ALI: Stop, okay! Don’t sugarcoat it!... I've been mulling over things constantly lately.! So, let's
keep it real, C! What have I actually accomplished in these past 4 years?! I feel like I'm just
playing catch-up, never leading the pack. I’m insecure as fuck, you feel me?
SABRINA: That’s a fucking lie. We walk with you, you ungrateful bitch! Are you sure this
isn't an anxiety crisis? Sorry
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ALI: (Laughs) Nah, C! You're totally missing the mark! We've been ride-or-die since
kindergarten, and yeah, that's cool and all, but it doesn't count for much in high school and
you know it. Fact, I'm just another face in the crowd. I'm like, the definition of forgettable.
Clara #3 even dubbed me "Best Escort", PUN INTENDED, in the yearbook. Can you believe
it?
SABRINA: That bitch
ALI: But you know what's kinda ironic? She's kinda right. I've been flying under the radar, not
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stirring up any drama. I'm like, the least intimidating person ever, and that's not exactly a
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flex, especially in high school.
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BB: Wait a sec, you're feeling insecure? That's like, totally not you. Remember sophomore
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year when you called out Jared for being all xenophobic towards C? Or that wild frat party
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where you straight-up decked that dude for bugging me and ended up with a broken arm?
Lowkey, it was kinda adorable...
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ALI: BB, it's not quite like that. I mean, yeah, I got your back, nobody's messing with you
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when I'm around, but let's be real, it's not exactly the healthiest dynamic. Having a busted
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arm isn't exactly a badge of honor, you know? But when it comes to IJ? Or like, The Claras?
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I just feel so... lame, you feel me?..…

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SABRINA: Ali, hold on... Where is this coming from? (Pissed) And don’t get me started! you
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should’ve talked about those little cunts before!

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ALI: We can’t say that anymore, Brina! It’s disrespectful

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SABRINA: God! Alistair George, you’re deflecting

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BB: He’s upset, he called her Brina.

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ALI:You know, I didn't want to bug you with this. You had your hands full with the whole
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election scene and your applications. I tried to handle it solo, but yeah, it's obvious I'm not
exactly killing it. I'm just so over feeling like I'm invisible...
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SABRINA: You're starting to sound like that idiot, doesn't it?

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BB: Josh Slosh?
ALI: (Laughs sourly): He's not an idiot, you know. Actually, he opened my eyes to a lot of
stuff. He just pointed out a few areas where I could do better, like you always do. Anyways, I
shouldn't have been rude to him, but I was. He's not a fan of nicknames and he's a bit
Pissed about it, that's all. But that's not the point.
SABRINA: Oh, I get it now. So you've been all distant because of this? Seriously, it's just a
joke, for fucking god’s sake! AND THAT’S A MAJOR RED FLAG, ALI!
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BB (Ironically): He’s not mad when I call him Josh Slosh (Sabrina and BB look at each
other, ALi doesn’t listen)
ALI: Anyway, Now he's ghosting me.. And I don't know when he's coming to pick me up, or if
he's coming at all!... Maybe I should apologize again... After all, where else am I going to find
a guy like him, I'm lucky to have him! He's everything I've ever wanted, right? I've ever
dreamed of... Why am I so dumb, why can't I just grow up, you know!... (Sigh) You know
what? I'm thinking of calling it a night and going to bed... I got a chem final to grind for,
Roni's counting on me to pass, you know, just to get outta high school! IJ and the squad will
be there, and I really don't need the drama!
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SABRINA: Ali... That's exactly why I wanted to talk about this, doing things just for others?...
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I'm moving to the other side of the world
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ALI: 3,927 miles away to be more accurate… (Sabrina is shocked but feels fondly about it)
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SABRINA:Yes... I need to know you'll be okay, not listening to this nonsense and doing
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stupid shit. Listen to me! You don't have to grow up! Not today at least! We're young! we're
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hot and you can find 100 guys who are better than him.
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BB: Definitely!
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SABRINA:: Tonight is the night for being young not old, Like 30! (Smirks) Tell me something,
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Do you want to grow up!? Or is this something that you were told to do?
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ALI: I don’t know C, hehe. I think I should, My grandpa definitely thinks yes, Certainly Josh
and the…(He holds)
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SABRINA: The Cunts right?.... Ali, listen up! Let’s just say, you’re 100% right! You’re a total
loser, we are your babysitters, and you’re nobody! That's exactly why you can't afford to bail
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on tonight! I don’t wanna be all cliché or whatever, but seriously, our adventure isn't over yet.
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We've got this night ahead of us. If the stars align, it's gonna be a chill, drama-free prom, no
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crazy stuff and yadda yadda yaddda.

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BB: boo! (Ali grims)

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SABRINA: Moving on, tonight belongs to us, bitch! Own it! Don't settle for less, and
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stand in our way! Let’s do it!
ALI: Not in the mood
BB: Let’s do it! For me, pleeeease?
ALI: (He grims): Okay
THE THREE: Go, hoes! (Laugh)
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ALI: I love you girls, I promise I’ll think about it
SABRINA: Hold on, we're not done talking about this, we'll discuss it properly, okay? WE'VE
GOT YOUR BACK. You're always safe with us!!
BB: And don't forget, anything can happen at Prom Night! Let loose, Mr. George! Think
about doing this for us.
ALI: (Uncertain) Can you promise that everything will be alright?
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SABRINA AND BB: We promise!
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ALI: Okay okay, I’ll go… Waiting for Josh.
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SABRINA: You'll go even without him, okay? I'm going solo, what's the big deal?
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ALI: NO! To you, it’s empowering. To me, it's just pathetic!
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SABRINA: Who said that?
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ALI: Brina!
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SABRINA: Ok, so my idealism and effort aren't enough to convince you to join my project?
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ALI: Low Blow!

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SABRINA: That said! You owe me, and I’m cashing in now? For the Olivia Rodrigo concert!
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ALI: What?
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SABRINA: You know! You swore on the River Styx, you know you have to do it! If Josh
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Slosh, yeah I think he’s a jerk, doesn’t show. In an hour, you’ll call an Uber and meet us at
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the Gym. Deal?

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ALI: I can’t believe you’re doing this to me!

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SABRINA: Deal?
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ALI: That Concert was a masterpiece and you can’t deny it.
SABRINA: Deal?
ALI: Only because it was on the River Styx, okay?! (Laughs)... It’s weird, I’m actually looking
forward to it now? You've got me excited!
BB: You'd be mad not to be, I have a question about this river, is it near the Mississippi
River, right? It’s gonna be on SAT?(They laugh)
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SABRINA: No, it’s just some geeky thing with Ali! But it’s close to hell, girl!
BB: It’s giving me hot tub vibes.
ALI: Well, you said it!
SABRINA: About Prom! I can’t give away any secrets, but you know, I’m a handful and it’s
gonna be epic!(a car honks) That’s our signal! BB, I’ll be at your place in 15 minutes!
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SABRINA: Are you sure that you don't want to add your place, Ali?
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it or not, I’ll call a cab and be on my way!...I’m okay, I swear! We didn’t talk much about it, but
I feel like I agree, and the first step, though I’m scared, to actually stepping up is that nobody
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decides when and how I’m going to have fun! So, literally risking everything, mostly my
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mental health and all my insecurities, man I think I’m gonna throw up! (Breaths deeply) I’m
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SABRINA and BB: We’re going to Prom!

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First Scene: Theater
[Sabrina]
You look hot
[BB]
You look so hot
[Sabrina and BB]

Well I hate to sound conceited
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But the boys get overheated
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When I strike a pose or two like this
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[BB]
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You have to hand it to me
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I mean even I would do me
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[Sabrina and BB]
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Let's show the world
Tonight belongs to us
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One thing's universal
Life's no dress rehearsal
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Excuse me while I state the obvious

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Go big or you've blown it

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It's time that we own it

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Let's make it clear that

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Excuse me while I state the obvious

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Go big or you've blown it

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It's time that we own it

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Let's make it clear that

Tonight belongs to
Make it clear that tonight belongs to
Make it clear that tonight belongs to us
(Clara enters in “who’s that girl” and Ali in “who’s that guy” she is shocked with Ali’s presence
there, VERONICA is shocked and embarrassed, he looks at Clara)
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Who's that girl?
She's so fine
Who's that guy?

I don't recognize (oh)
Who's that girl?

She looks so good, yeah
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Guess you never really noticed, but you probably should
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[Boys]
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Big fun
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On the night of nights
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[Girls]
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Alright
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[Boys]
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The night of nights, tonight

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[Everybody]
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Let's dance
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[Boys]
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On the night of nights

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You know we're gonna do it right

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[Everybody]
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It's gonna be a night

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[Girls]
To remember
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[Everybody]
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It's gonna be the night

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[Girls]
To last forever
[Everybody]
It's gonna be our night
[Girls]
To remember
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[Everybody]
[Girls]
To last forever (ever)
[Everybody]
[Boys]
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You know it
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[Girls]
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To remember
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[Boys]
For all time
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[Girls]
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Come on, now N
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[Everybody]
Big fun
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[BB]
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To remember
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[Everybody]
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[Boys]
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We love it
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[Girls]
To last forever
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[Boys]
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The rest of our lives

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[Everybody]
We'll never, ever, ever forget
[Boys]
Oh, yeah
[Girls]
All together
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[Boys]
Say it loud
[Girls]
Come on, now
Everyone, that's right
[Everybody]
It's gonna be a night
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[Boys]
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Yeah, tonight
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[Girls]
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To remember
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[Boys]
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Hear the crowd
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[Everybody]
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And never, ever, ever, never, ever, ever

Never, ever, never, ever, ever forget
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NAN: Welcome to Columbia Heights High 2024 Prom! This year, we’re gonna have a starry
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night. Is everybody cheered up? I’m Nan, your host! (Sabrina coughs) Ok, co-host! As Prom
secretary! We have a nice DJ, a wonderful band, and a karaoke night just for you! Can I hear
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the warm welcome to both of them! (Pause for applause) First things first! Let’s do our job!
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Remember, no drinks allowed.

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IJ: As if? (He do a handshake with Ryan)

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NAN: I heard that, IJ! Well, we have a buffet for you, dinner will be available at 6 P.M, and
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this year we will innovate a little bit. We all know that Prom is a postcolonial patriarchal
construct right? So as a protest too, no cheesy videos of prom used by older people to make
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us embarrassed!!!! (People cheer Sabrina and Nan look at each other) and about the Prom
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queen and king election, done by you students I have some exciting news! Drum rolls,
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please!
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(Drums)
NAN: The election will be done online! On your tables, you’ll have a link on the flyers. That
way, you can anonymously choose your Prom King and Queen! Anyway, this Prom couldn't
never be done without Mr. Duvall, our principal, and our School President and the next
Oxford student, Sabrina Perez!
(People cheer, she takes the microphone)
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SABRINA: Let’s make this night easier. Mr. Duvall can’t hunt you all, but I can! I have my
eyes on you! But I also feel the vibe so high!
ALI: I’m feeling the energy already! (He spots VERONICA far) VERONICA, Hi! (VERONICA
deflects him and he thinks that is weird) VERONICA? (when he was moving to meet him and
IJ drops accidentally his drink all over Ali’s back, and he starts to laugh after realizing who
was the person) [Violin of “Brutal”]
IJ: Holy shit, you’re all wet now, Bro! (Laughs hardly) Wait! That’s a great nickname for you:
All wet! Ali wet! (Ali feels deeply humiliated when everybody is laughing, he wants to cry, He
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hyperventilates) Oh My god, Are you really gonna cry? Such a whiny baby!!! (Ryan and him
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Imitates a crying baby)
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RYAN: “I’m gonna cry”! Buah buah buah (Laughs with IJ)
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IJ: Dude, grow up! It’s just a fucking suit!
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SABRINA: Ali…
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ALI: You promised (He breaths heavily, change lighting)
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SABRINA: Wait! (Her and BB Try to reach him)

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ALI: NO!
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(Brutal)
I'm so insecure I think
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That I'll die before I drink

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And I'm so caught up in the news

Of who likes me, and who hates you
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And I'm so tired that I might

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Quit my job, start a new life

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And they'd all be so disappointed

'Cause who am I, if not exploited?
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And I'm so sick of seventeen

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Where's my fucking teenage dream?

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If someone tells me one more time

Enjoy your youth, I'm gonna cry
And I don't stick up for myself

I'm anxious and nothing can help
And I wish I'd done this before
And I wish people liked me more
All I did was try my best

This the kinda thanks I get?
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Unrelentlessly upset (upset, oh)
They say these are the golden years

But I wish I could disappear
Ego crush is so severe
God, it's brutal out here
I feel like no one wants me

And I hate the way I'm perceived
I only have two real friends
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And lately, I'm a nervous wreck
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'Cause I love people I don't like
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And I hate every song I write
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And I'm not cool, and I'm not smart
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And I can't even parallel park
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All I did was try my best
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This the kinda thanks I get?
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Unrelentlessly upset (upset, oh) N
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They say these are the golden years

But I wish I could disappear
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Ego crush is so severe

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God, it's brutal out here

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Got a broken ego, broken heart

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God, I don't even know where to start

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ALI: (Looking at Sabrina and BB) NO! I'm done with this crap! You girls enjoy your prom. I'll
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find my own way home. I wasn’t supposed to be here in the first place, Perhaps Josh is in
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my house right now; he definitely won't be pleased to see me alone here. What was I
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thinking? I knew this was a terrible idea from the start!

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SABRINA: Ali, wait! Don't let IJ ruin your night.

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ALI: (Walking away) It's not just him, Sabrina. It's everything. This was a mistake.
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BB: (Following him) Ali, you can't let this define your entire Prom experience.
ALI: (Frustrated) It already has. He already ruined that for me. I'm going home. Periodt
IJ: What? I was just messing around. It's not a big deal. You need to learn to take a joke. Are
you being fucking 4 real? Chillax babe, don’t you have a little sense of humor? Aren’t we
homies after all?
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RYAN: Homies? (IJ look at him as it was obvious, and Ryan hype it up!) Yeah, Homies! Bust
Buddies in the world.
BB: IJ… (IJ kinda frozen as she talks to him)
ALI: HOMIES? Sense of humor? Are you fucking 4 real? You’re a prick, you both are a pain
in my ass since sophomore year! How can you believe that we are even remotely close to
each other, you idiot?
IJ: Wow, No need for that. C’mon, you’re overreacting, u never behaved like that, be
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ALI: Why should I? This was supposed to be a lit thing for me. I'm not a quarterback, a
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cheerleader, or the fucking president of some random group. I'm the Weirdo in the school
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band. Everyone here thinks I'm a wimp and I’m done, and I've had enough! (Everybody is
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silent) See? They don't even bother to deny it.
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CLARITTA: Such a freak! (laughs and he turns his back)
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ALI: U know what? I’m leaving! I’m tired of this N
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IJ (Treats as nothing important): Yeah! Be a quitter! Maybe people didn’t treat you like that
if you behave like an adult, a respectful citizen, a man! GROW THE FUCK UP!
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IJ: All that because of a suit. (They punch each other fists friendly)
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RYAN: Back off, RuPaul!

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ALI: SHUT UP IDIOT! C’mon IJ, before that!

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IJ: That you’re quitter!
ALI: After that, you dumbass. (BB wants to get involved, Sabrina holds her so as Ryan)
SABRINA: Let him do it!
IJ: I got this Ryan, chill! Wow, you’re doing the most, Band Boy! Congrats! Don’t you know I
can literally kick your ass? (IJ is a little bit nervous with all the eyes and the fuss)
RYAN: YEAH, KICK YOUR AS-
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IJ, SABRINA, BB, ALI: RYAN!
RYAN: Sorry…
ALI: Fucking Try me, IJ! Say it again, what did you say!
MR. DUVALL: Boys, fights will kick you out of here in no time. BEHAVE. This is non-likely
you Mr. George.
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IJ: Don’t worry, Don! I’m almost ready here. (Fixes Ali’s suit) I remembered, for you to
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behave like an adult, a respectful citizen. A man. Grow. the. fuck. up!
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ALI: (Crazy eyes) Yeah, I’m curious about this though, you know, and how do I do that?
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How do respectful citizens behave? (IJ looks confused, he was ready to fight)
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RYAN: Answer it, IJ! Show this fucker who’s the boss!!
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IJ: Eh… Positive thinking, lighthearted sense of humor, don’t take things too seriously. All
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ALI: Oh I see, don’t cry, don’t feel… And you’re the expert! After all, aren't you the
all-American golden boy with your minions? I bet this is your reference in all circles right?
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(People laugh)
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RYAN: Shut up Everybody!

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ALI: You know what, Junior? I'm tired of hearing that crap everywhere, from the principal,
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from my grandparents, from Josh! And now from you? Grow up, grow up, grow up! I DON'T
WANT TO. (He’s surprised with himself) Having this fucking conversation made me realize
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that I don't want to! What I really want is to be young, enjoy my youth, and actually
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experience that in my fucking life.

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IJ: Dude…
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ALI: Dry up!

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ALI: What a wonderful surprise! I apologize, Mr. Duvall! (Chuckles) An American citizen...
The irony within... You know what? Okay, do you want America? I'll give you America like
you've never seen... And the best part is, you are an almighty judge of character and
behavior, right? I would kindly request that you please guide me through it all. And if I do
anything wrong right here, friend, don't hold your breath. I'm all ears. I really hope this
sounds familiar to you and meets your standards of what is best for me. After all, that's my
whole life's purpose, right? To please you, to match your point of view.;
IJ: I didn’t mean that (Sabrina and BB noticed and start to get ready)
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RYAN: YEAH, he didn’t mean that!
IJ: Bruh, chill! Too much!
ALI: No doubt you didn't! Well, Have fun, and maybe my classmates can figure out if that's a
DNA match for all of us!
SABRINA: And we’re with him!
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(All-american Bitch)
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I am light as a feather, I'm as stiff as a board
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I pay attention to things that most people ignore
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And I'm alright with the movies
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That make jokes 'bout senseless cruelty, that's for sure
And I am built like a mother and a total machine
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I feel for your every little issue, I know just what you mean
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And I make light of the darkness
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Yeah, you know me, I-I-I
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Forgive and I forget

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I know my age and I act like it

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Got what you can't resist

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I'm a perfect all-American

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I am light as a feather, I'm as fresh as the air

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Coca-Cola bottles that I only use to curl my hair

I got class and integrity
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Just like a goddamn Kennedy, I swear

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With love to spare, I

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Forgive and I forget

I know my age and I act like it
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Got what you can't resist

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I'm a perfect all-American bitch

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With perfect all-American lips

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And perfect all-American hips

I know my place, I know my place, and this is it
I don't get angry when I'm pissed

I'm the eternal optimist
I scream inside to deal with it, like: Ah
Like: Aah
All the time

I'm grateful all the time
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I'm sexy and I'm kind
I'm pretty when I cry
Oh, all the time
I'm grateful all the time (all the fucking time)
I'm sexy and I'm kind
I'm pretty when I cry
ALI: Is that good for you?
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ALI:(Laughs): OMG, Don’t you get it? I don’t care! I genuinely just want to have fun today,
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with my friends, with my classmates, right?! For the first time in forever I’m sure that
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(Grow up)
This is who I am
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And this is what I like
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GC, Sum and Blink and MxPx are rocking my room
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I'll be at the show
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I can never find a better place to go

Until the day I die I promise I won't change
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So you better give up

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I don't wanna be told to grow up

And I don't wanna change
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I just wanna have fun

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So you'd better give up

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Cuz I'm not gonna change

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I don't wanna grow up

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I like to stay up late

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Spend hours on the phone

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Hanging out with all my friends

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And never being at home

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I'm impolite and I make fun of everyone

I'm immature but I will stay this way forever
Until the day I die, I promise I won't change
So you better give up

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So you\'d better give up
Cuz I'm not gonna change
I don't wanna to be told to grow up (grow up, grow up) (2x).

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So you'd better give up (2x)
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No I don't wanna change
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So you'd better give up
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Cause I'm not gonna change
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IJ: Geez, okay! My bad! That was-
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RYAN: HOT!
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IJ: Man, Seriously, Which side are you on?

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BB: You slayed, dude!

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SABRINA: You roasted him so hard! You good? Your eyes

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ALI: I think I shitted my pants

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SABRINA: Are you serious? (She laughs)

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ALI: I don’t know

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BB: Well, if you did, at least you're not stinky

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SABRINA: Despite all that drama, major props to you,
ALI: Thanks! I'm trying to vibe with it, actually. Despite it all, It felt good letting it all out. I
hope the DJ drops some sick beats to erase that... Was it extra?
BB: Who cares? Extra is where the party's at! Go Hoes?
THE THREE: Go Hoes!
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SABRINA: Alright! Let’s hit the restroom and freshen up, Rodrigo!
BB: I think my dad might have a tux in the limo.Yo, why not level up and go for a total
glow-up?!
SABRINA: BET!
ALI: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
SABRINA: Such a Drama Queen, Move!
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Second Scene: Shooting
(Makeover scene)
BB: You're looking great! Definitely an improvement!
SABRINA: I'm with her on this, maybe it's your choice of colors... hold on (She sniffs around)
Is that weed??
ALI: Sabrina, chill, let them be.
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SABRINA: Seriously? Think about how that would make me look, Ali! I've got a reputation to
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maintain. This is my prom, and if anything goes wrong, guess who they'll blame? Duvall will
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definitely blame me, you've seen how he treats the jock! But the Latina girl with a
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drug-addicted dad gets a pass, it's like some cliché deportation drama. (She sighs) My
name, my future, everything I'm working for is at stake. Yeah, I'm the Baddest bitch in town,
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but I have to prove that every single day. My record is spotless! I can't risk messing that up
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now. I've got to take care of this. By doing this, I'll show everyone that I can handle it and I'm
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ready. I don't want to be the butt of everyone's jokes!
ALI: Sabrina, no one thinks that. AT

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BB: Don’t let your past dictate who you are, Sabrina (Ali and Sabrina are taken aback, but
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she only responds to Ali)

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SABRINA: BB, I have to go. And you don’t know that, Ali. Weren't you listening? I just can’t
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let these people get away with this, hey, come back here! Who’s your dealer?? Where the
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fuck is Nan?
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ALI: She’s going to do it again, it’s going to be like Craig’s house all over again.
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BB: Absolutely! Sabrina lets her past weigh down on her…

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ALI: I’m sorry?

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BB: Never mind… I think I should be the one to say that. You’re not a Black person! (Ali
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ALI: I know BB! It’s quite obvious…

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BB: Oh no! Not like you are a black person, I know you’re a white guy, OMG, OMG that
came out wrong.
ALI: A bit…(he laughs)
BB: Be quiet! I mean that you’re not a person who looks good in black.
ALI: Oh! Thanks? I guess.
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BB: SO??? What do you think of the Starry Night so far??
ALI: Oh, I’m enjoying it, despite everything, it’s nice, nice (He checks his phone)
BB: You’re not giving me the Prom vibe.
ALI: Prom vibe?
BB: Yeah, you are constantly checking your phone.
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ALI: Uh… No, it’s nothing, just a tik tok trend I saw earlier!
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BB: Don’t lie to me, Ali!
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ALI: I’m not!...Okay maybe I am. I’m just worried…
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BB: About what?? Can I help? It’s the alcohol thing right? Relax, there will be drinks
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available in the next 30 minutes.
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ALI: No, it's not about alcohol.
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BB: Then I don’t get it, promise me you’ll be honest! I wanna try something
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ALI: I swear on River Styx, Girl.

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BB: Let’s try again!...Okay, Bea sometimes made me do this with him, it’s a repetition
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exercise as he says, and after that He is actually calmer, maybe it will help you!
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ALI: Sure.
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BB: Close your eyes, focus on the moment…

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ALI: Okay.
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BB: Now tell me, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind, in 3, 2, 1.
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ALI: Berklee.
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BB: Berklee? How? Why?
ALI: Uhm…I'm worried about my application. It's unusual for them to take this long, and I'm
starting to think that maybe I've been rejected as I’m waitlisted. I have to consider the
possibility of this not working out. If it doesn't, I'll have to find another job. Perhaps I should
have applied to other schools as well. What was I thinking? And all of this before graduation.
Maybe I should consider tutoring.
BB: Stop! You’re not here!
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ALI: Okay, it’s just-
BB: This! It’s not you, it’s your anxiety talking. I’ll forgive you! Let’s try it again! Close your
eyes and focus on your present state, not on your future that much.
ALI: Okay, bring it!
BB: 3, 2, 1.
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ALI: Josh.
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BB: What?? That jerk who literally left you hanging?
BR
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ALI: You don’t know that! That was uncalled for, don’t do that!
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BB: He has literally left you alone until now.
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ALI: He could have his reasons, and I’m worried. I don’t think I’m that wrong.
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BB: Sure, That always happens with you and Sabrina,
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ALI: What? I’m not following. BB

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BB: Because you’re not here, The Prom can be a wonderful experience! So rich, full of hope
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and possibilities, beginnings, closures and perspective-

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ALI: Perspective? It’s young people trying to get drunk illegally and, Apparently, C running
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after stoners
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BB: (Heavily shocked) U DIDN’T SAY THAT!...You’re unbelievable!....You know, That

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happens because we’re DARK

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ALI: Bitch, You better be joking!

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BB: The TV series

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ALI: Thank Lord! WHAT? Dark? the german show?

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BB: Yes, You’re future.
ALI: I’m future?
BB: Yes, I’m present and C is Past
ALI: A timeline then?
BB: Sure, if you say so!
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ALI: Not following yet, can you explain that to me?
BB: You’re future! U are always running! and your anxiety is always about future issues, Am
I wrong?
ALI: B, it’s not fair, u know my record…
BB: I know. It was not easy at all, you worry too much! Dude… You’re not worried about
Josh or Berklee! You’re worried about not being loved again, and how it will affect your
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reputation and how you can defend yourself til graduation. Other people's expectation, about
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you being in Berklee, and not going will affect your plans and hope for the upcoming future,
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as you “disappoint people again”, even though those little things don't matter at all…
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Returning to Josh, If he dumped you, how is this gonna be hard for you to deal with, in the
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rest of the year, even though we already finished. But still, you don’t even want to consider
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that. Did I get it right? I actually risk it that you are rooting for him to be sick,
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ALI: Ouch,
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BB: Am I wrong? N
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ALI: I’ll not answer this…

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BB: OK…
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ALI: But you’re wrong about C, she is the most future person I’ve ever met, She got into
Oxford early! For god’s sake
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BB: Ali,Ali! You look, but you don’t see. Sabrina is always in constant run from her past,
that’s all she’s been doing. She’s not proud of her dad being a stoner and her mother is
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surviving not living and she doesn’t want that to herself, the hard times. Do you know that
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she freezes when people laugh because of her father, who did crap laughing at her all the
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time? That’s why she’s super sensitive to anything that puts her power in jeopardy. She
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wears clothes she can’t afford. Please people she doesn't like. Due to a status chase! Even
these people she is running after right now, it’s because they remind her of her dad. There’s
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nothing to do with the future…Do you know that she lied to some people in Oxford saying
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that her name is Sabrina Prescott, to erase her past? That’s how deep she is. I just wish she
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could see that this doesn't define her at all, and she is so much better than this and
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because of this. Everything related to the future it’s because of her past… that’s why she’s
always angry. She’s so focused on building a better world, deflecting her past that she lets
herself be sad! She even refused Jules’s promposal to be a beacon to single people today.
But it wasn’t what she really wanted to do. (Ali is Shocked) Didn’t you think I would be able
to notice, right? A dumb person like me…
ALI: The weird girl? Wait, I never said that
BB: But you thought about it, didn’t you?
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ALI: BB…
BB: That’s fine, even my mom thinks that way, And so many people act like it as well, You
included…. you’re both leaving and leaving me here, both of you. That’s why I’m pissed!
This is one of the last times that we’re gonna have together and you’re not enjoying this at
all. As A prom lover, I’m not enjoying the perspectives about my own prom… people wanting
to ditch me, and this is my sweet escape… And as we’re telling the true, I feel sometimes
you are excited to leave me like them
ALI: BB! We would never! We’re best friends!
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BB: Don’t BB me!... Don’t act so surprised! Do you know my father is gloating about Tris
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even though he went crazy when she cracked and now he’s so proud of Beatrix cuz they
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killed their dream to do business school in Duke,
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ALI: What?
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BB: They didn't tell you, did they? You should talk to them later! Yes... My father didn't like
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the idea of Juilliard. For a long time, they were really proud of only themselves. The twist
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was that I was the black sheep for so long, the expendable one... Always put down, always
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diminished. I know we all have our roles in the family. Tris is a multitasker and has become
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the family's green label, while Beatrix is incredibly talented. After all this time of suffering and
doubting myself, I meditated and connected with my spirits and chakras. I watched a super
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deep movie that changed my life when I realized: Yesterday is history, It is already in the
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past, Tomorrow is a mystery, It’s not worth it to crack your head with it. But today is a gift,
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that’s why it is called the present.

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ALI: Wow, that's beautiful! What was the movie?

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BB: Kung Fu Panda (Ali does a grumpy face) Anyways I come to my senses, and I realized
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what I am! I'm HOT!

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ALI: You’re hot?

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BB: Clearly! It started as a bad thing my mother always said! But I found a way to survive
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through that philosophy: by focusing on the present… Here, now! What’s happening to me
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right now! What I’m feeling now! I don’t think you should be like me, like a copy, I’m just
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saying there is another point of view while you are drowning in your thoughts! You would be
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surprised by what you can see if you try!
ALI: I’m having a hard time understanding the connection.
BB: Because you weren't even listening to me! That’s the problem of all of you! You’re never
focused on the present. Watch DARK, Ali! The prom is an analogy dumbhead, the gift of
change like the ball of Martha on season 3, a signal of transformation, a rite of passage ,
Hope, that we can be better and the future can be bright, It’s not just peptalk, Ali.
Somewhere, where you can be brilliant, and beautiful and why not Sexy and this is enough?
Wouldn't you like a world like this? Nobody is better or worse, where the simplest feature can
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be a strong suit. But You’ll have to be open to it. That’s why Prom is amazing! Like, I’m “just
Sexy” and I fit very well. Where if you’re not confident, you pretend you are and have a fair
shot! Everything about you matters.
ALI: What? I promise I’m opened to see things through your eyes and who’s Martha?
BB: Gosh, I’m gonna show you! Exhibit 1
ALI: Wait, Where are you going?
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Second Scene: Theater
BB: Demonstrate! There are different kinds of Proms. Like, we've got your classic high
school prom, right? The one with sparkly dresses, awkward slow dances, and a chance to
get that perfect prom pic for the 'gram.
ALI: True, but this feels like a chaotic blend of drama, teenage rebellion, and questionable
decisions. I mean, C's out there interrogating potential stoners, and we're having this deep
convo in the middle of the Starry Night.
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BB: Exactly! This is our version of Prom – unconventional, a bit messy, but real. No
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cookie-cutter molds here.
BR
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ALI: So, what's Exhibit 1?
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BB: The Dance Floor! It's where the magic happens. People letting loose, grooving to the
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beats, and forgetting their worries. Come on, let's join the fun!
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ALI: What? BB get down here!
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BB: Hi guys, I’m BB, well, I have a friend and I want to make a point about Prom and How
amazing it is, so the DJ will stop a little bit, and you’re gonna focus on me. YAY! (Full silence)
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Tough crowd!
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(Sexy)
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[BB]
Hi, sorry
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If I could change the world

I’d make it a Prom Day
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Every single day

And also have world peace
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Maybe world peace should be first

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World peace and then Prom Day

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Wait, let me start over (Sabrina and Ali are worried trying to get her off the stage, but then
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they just play along)
Hi
If I could change the world

I’d make us have world peace
And also Prom Night
Every single day
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On Prom
You can pretend to be someone else
It’s like the internet
Only in person and corsages
When you are the hot one

It’s a full-time gig
Looking like what people wanna see
[Ali e Sabrina]
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Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh
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[BB]
BR
Few times a year I am not
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I dress up and dream big
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Dressed as someone else who is not me
But is still hot
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[BB & Ali e Sabrina]
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I can be N
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[BB]
Who I wanna be and sexy
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I can be
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[BB]
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Who I wanna be and hot

Don’t like who you are
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Guess a dress that you should shop

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Rock a new and different sexy look

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[Ali e Sabrina]
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh
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[BB]
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Why be so downhearted
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Blast some trashy pop

And drop it to this hot and sexy hook at prom

I can be
[BB]
Who I wanna be and sexy
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I can be
[BB]
Who I wanna be and hot

Be somebody new
Do a total transformation!
[BB]
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Go to a prom or even two
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Crash a party, what a sensation!
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Hello from East High!
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I can be who I want to be
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And sexy!
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BB: And if you not feel comfortable enough, there are different kinds of Prom’s
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[BB]
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A Sadie Hawkins invite you shall

For all-boys down the hall
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[Ali e Sabrina]
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Uh-huh!
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[BB]
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Homecoming thing to homecoming them

cover a homecoming fling!
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[Ali e Sabrina]
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Uh-huh!
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BB: I feel so empowered right now. It's at the prom where I feel like I have the potential to be
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everything I want! Here, I can be the bold, confident version of myself without any judgments
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or expectations. Do you know what I mean?

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[BB]
I can be a sexy pirate (Sabrina: there’s no classes for Pirate)
Or a sexy ballet dancer (Ali: But there is for dances)
Wait! I can be a sexy doctor
And cure some sexy cancer!
That’s not right, is it?
[Sabrina]
No
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[BB]
I can sexy cure some cancer!
[Ali]
No!
[BB]
I can cure sex cancer!
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[Ali]
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Sex cancer doesn’t exist
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[BB]
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I did it
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ALI: Fuck that
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[Trio]
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Happy Prom! N
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[BB]
This is modern feminism talking
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I expect to run the world

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In shoes I cannot walk in

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I can be, who I want to be

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And sex
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Sex
Sexy!
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[BB surprised]
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I’m a Sexy Jonas

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SABRINA: What?
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ALI: Girl, don’t! It’s a Dark thing.

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[Break for the cheering up]

MR. DUVALL: Sabrina, deal with this! You are the school president, you shouldn’t behave
like this, everyone is counting on you, prove your worth. We already had Mr. George
spectacle, don’t make yourself a fool!
SABRINA: Okay, Principal Duvall, I’m on it.
BB: Bri again, don’t let your past define who you are!
SABRINA: That’s like the second time you've hit me with that today! What's up with ya?
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BB: This ain't right, it's supposed to be your prom, not just 'cause you organized it, but
'cause you're graduating – your moment to shine.
SABRINA: It’s kinda different, you know? I’m almost there, people are showing me mad
respect, Ali got my back on this, right?
ALI: Yeah, she's right!
SABRINA: Wait, what?
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ALI: Like, wasn’t that the lesson we learned today? We’re all stuck in pasts or tripping about
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the future, but why not just be here, now? Right?
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BB: Totally got it!
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SABRINA: Whatever! I gotta roll, got something to prove-
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BB: C, you don’t have to prove anything to anyone, you’re enough!
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SABRINA: Yeah, I know, but I just-
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ALI: C, you are enough! No stoners, no prom plans – seriously, who cares? You're already
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the baddest bitch in town. Don’t let him mess with your head.
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SABRINA: Am I doing something good, though? I came solo to support the lone wolves, and
they're vibing, right? (Not sure)
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ALI: Totally, you got this. Plus, you can still hit up Jules for a dance (BB nods in approval).
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SABRINA: You told him!

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ALI: Just stating facts!

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SABRINA: I’ll think about that later! But yeah, second thoughts incoming… (Sabrina leaves)
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BB: Did you feel that?

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ALI: Oh yeah, way lighter. Totally get it. The atmosphere here is infectious. I'm kinda digging
this vibe.
BB: See! And the best part? No one cares about the usual high school hierarchy tonight. It's
just about us having a good time. That’s why I love proms! Feels like you can be anything,
everyone’s so obsessed with the future, but what's wrong with soaking in the sea of
possibilities, living in the now?
ALI: I…
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BB: I know, it sounds lame.
ALI: Nah, not lame at all!
BB: It is! Forget the feminist angle; maybe Sadie Hawkins. For me, it was tough – being me,
"Ms. Just Hot."
ALI: Let's go back to the hot thing. You're more than just that.
BB: Lots wouldn’t say that. After three years, I realized studying with me was code for
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hooking up.
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ALI: Wait, what? Why would people even say that? So rude and misogynistic. And you didn’t
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even do that.
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BB: Actually, I did.
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ALI: Say what now, BB? Why hook up with every tutor?
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BB: 'Cause I wanted to. I am a single woman, and it's impolite to refuse a proposition,
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especially as a Libra. (They laugh) The only one I turned down was…
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ALI: Was?
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BB: Nevermind. Anyway, being hot was a burden – hard to accomplish much just for being
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hot.
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ALI: You'd be surprised-

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BB: The point is: people will label us no matter what, take that and own it, change that into
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something good and life will be lighter. In the end, don’t overthink and don’t underestimate
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we all connected somehow! Enjoy the ride and seize the view
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ALI: BB, I get it, but looking to the future is important.

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BB: Enough with this obsession about the future, what about today? When the future
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comes, will you just think about more future? What does the future even matter if you can't
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enjoy today? It's all about finding your own path. I do it to replace the 'Just Hot.' There's no
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need for a reason to hook up, dress sexy, or attend random proms. I do it because I can,
because it makes sense now. I have a load of stories – some bad, some good. I'm just hot,
and it's amazing! Ask yourself, what can you accomplish by living in the moment? You're so
much more; you're already killing it by posting tracks on TikTok.
ALI: I’m not like that at all; it’s just fun! I’m weird, I’m nobody. I don’t even know why you still
hang out with me.
BB: 'Cause you’re my bestie, you got my back, I got yours. I love you, Ali! Every day, I feel
lucky to have you both. Without you, RIP.
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ALI: Lucky to have you too.
BB: You are! Chill, enjoy! Forget about Berklee, Josh Slosh – this is your prom. If he’s not
here, his loss! It’s your night; anything can happen, or nothing. That’s the beauty, but it’s up
to us to make it the best!
ALI: That was genius, B!
BB: Thanks, I have my moments. Let’s check out Brina’s speech and grab some eats.
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ALI: Tots, I’m starving.
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BR
(Sabrina takes the stage)
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SABRINA: That was dope, right? But my bad, it wasn’t even on the schedule. Let the band
take over! (People cheer) Remember! Follow the rules we laid out for a killer prom night-
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IJ: Boo, c’mon! Seriously, are we listening to someone who couldn’t even snag a prom date?
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RYAN: DJ Fingers! (Laughs all around, except for the singles and Ali and BB)
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MR. DUVALL: Good one, IJ.

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ALI: Can you just shut the fuck up, IJ? Fluent in BS or not, today's not the day. Geez. And
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shut up your parrot too! (Laughs all around)

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SABRINA: You're all laughing – laughing like my pops after some crazy stuff.... Is that really
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how y'all see me? (Sabrina laughs, finding support in her friends) Don’t let your past define
you. You know what? Fuck all of you, I mean it! I've been prez of this shit for three years,
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made real changes, shook up the social scene. Came from a place you wouldn’t survive,
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and I conquered. Done more than the principal, no shade, Mr. Duvall, just facts. I come to
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something I organized to have fun with friends, make you happy, denying even myself, and
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you define my value not for the good I’ve done or the changes I made, but if I have a date or
not? (Silence) After all this, the important thing is if I have someone behind me? Because I
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have to have that to be successful! (Laughs hard) NOW I SEE THE FUN IN IT! It looks silly,
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but the root cause is that no matter what I do, it’ll never be enough, right? A friend told me I
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was living in the past, didn’t get it till now. Chasing stoners who looked like my dad, taking
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care of friends 'cause they remind me of my little bros. A control freak 'cause of my mom,
building my life to prove something, that an outsider's vision is wrong. In the end, labeled
cray cray, loba loca, for all the xenophobes out there. Told a friend to step it up, but you
know the messed-up part? That’s not enough, apparently. You grow, you fight, but still, jerks
like you think you have the right to say something or judge me? I spent so much time trying
to please you, it’s useless. To every girl! We’re not enough! I got the hottest person as my
friend, and you judge her, “The school girl.” All of you want to “study with her,'' but if I’m with
nobody, you bash me either. No date, no person, it’s just me, yeah, just me. Honestly, I don’t
have to prove anything to you, and I realize it now! Prom is a chance to reinvent yourself. Let
me tell you something: I’m enough! Are you? The greatest gift is to live in the present. It’s my
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prom! I have the right to live it! Take my features as strong suits, not liabilities. Me and my
gals are fancy shit, and that’s all I need. I am who I am, because of this. Now I see! Your
opinions? DJ, hit it!
(Fancy/Team-I’d rather be me)
[SABRINA]
First things first, I'm the realest (realest) [ALI & BB]
Drop this and let the whole world feel it (let 'em feel it) [ALI & BB]
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And I'm still in the Murda Bizness
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I can hold you down, like I'm giving lessons in physics (right, right?) [ALI & BB]
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You should want a bad bitch like this (huh?) [ALI & BB]
BR
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah) [ALI & BB]
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Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
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High heels, something worth a half a ticket on my wrist
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[ALI & BB, Sabrina]
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(Hell nah) Keep on pushing like a dealer
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(Hell nah) Keep on shooting, Reggie Miller N
(blow-oh-oh-oh)
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(Hell nah) Go and give 'em all the finger

You gotta set the score right, call it Hans Zimmer
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My time wherever I go
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I took a chance like I'm from Chicago

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100+ in that Murcielago

Bout to go ape, hey! Turn it to the Congo
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[SABRINA]
Baby, I got me
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Baby, I got me
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(I'm so fancy, you already know) [ALI & BB]

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And that's all I need

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Yeah that's all I need

Baby, I got me
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(I'm in the fast lane, from L.A. to Tokyo) [ALI & BB]
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Only friend I need

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Baby, I got me
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(I'm so fancy, can't you taste this gold?) [ALI & BB]
Only friend I need
Playing on my team
(Remember my name) [ALI & BB]
Is someone like
(bout to blow-oh-oh-oh) [ALI & BB]
Me, baby, no way
(from L.A. to Tokyo) [ALI & BB]
Watch me while I do my thing
Oh, baby, no way
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(I'm so fancy, can't you taste this gold?) [ALI & BB]
Are you fucking with the team?
(blow-oh-oh-oh) [ALI & BB]
Outchea, pronto
Hit 'em with the dose, that's a combo
That do that, do that?
Put that paper over all, I thought you knew that, knew that
I be that B-R-I-N-A, put my name in bold
(Baby, I got me) [ALI & BB]
I been working, I'm up in here with some change to throw
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Ven aqui, andele
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You tryna take flight? Do what I say
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(you already know) [ALI & BB]
BR
100+ vogues on the highway
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Watch a new car dash, call me Kylie
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(I'm so fancy) [ALI & BB]
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Baby, I got me
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Baby, I got me N
(I'm in the fast lane) [ALI & BB]
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D

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Baby, I got me
(can't you taste this gold?) [ALI & BB]
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Only friend I need

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Playing on my team
Is someone like
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('bout to blow-oh-oh-oh) [ALI & BB]

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Trash the hotel, let's get drunk on the minibar

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(Me, baby, no way Watch me while I do my thing) [ALI & BB]

Make the phone call, feels so good getting what I want
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(Oh, baby, no way, Are you fucking with the team?) [ALI & BB]
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Yeah, keep on turning it up

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Chandelier swinging, we don't give a fuck

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Film star, yeah I’m deluxe

Classic, expensive, you don't get to touch, aow!

Baby, I got me
Baby, I got me
(I'm in the fast lane) [ALI & BB]
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Baby, I got me
(can't you taste this gold?) [ALI & BB]
Only friend I need
Playing on my team
Is someone like
('bout to blow-oh-oh-oh) [ALI & BB]
Who that, who that? Brina, Brina
(Me, baby, no way) [ALI & BB]
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That do that, do that, Brina, Brina
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(Watch me while I do my thing) [ALI & BB]
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BR
(Oh, baby, no way) [ALI & BB]
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Blow-oh-oh-oh
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(Are you fucking with the team? [ALI & BB]
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That do that, do that, Brina, Brina
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(Blow-oh-oh-oh) [ALI & BB] N
Are you fuckin' with the team?
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I’ll raise my right finger

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And solemnly swear

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"Whatever you say about me

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I don’t care!"
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I won’t twist in knots to join your game

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I will say, "you make me mad."

And if you treat me bad
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I’ll say “you’re bad”

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And if I eat alone from this moment on

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That’s just what I’ll do

‘Cause I’d rather be me
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I’d rather be me
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I’d rather be me than be with you

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We’re supposed to all be ladies

And be nurturing and care
Is that really fair?
Boys get to fight, we have to share
Here’s the way that that turns out

We always understand
How to slap someone down
With our underhand
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So here’s my right finger
To how girls should behave
'Cause sometimes what’s meant to break you
Makes you brave
So I will not act all innocent

I won’t fake apologize
Let’s just fight and then make up
Not tell these lies
K
Let’s call our damage even
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Clean the slate till it's like new
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It’s a new life for me
BR
Where I’d rather be me
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I’d rather be me
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Than be with you
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[BRINA]
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I'll say, "NO!"
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[ALI & BB]
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NO!
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[BRINA]
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I’ll say, "knock it off, with your notes

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And your rules and your games."

And those sycophants who follow you
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I’ll remember all their names

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And when they drag you down

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Like they inevitably do

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I will not laugh along with them

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And approve their palace coup

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‘Cause that’s not me

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[ALI & BB + CHORUS]

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BRINA! BRINA! BRINA! BRINA

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AL
[BRINA]
I don’t need their good opinions
I have plenty of opinions
Everybody has opinions but it doesn’t make them true
What’s true is being me
[BRINA, ALI & BB ]

And I’d rather be me
I’d rather be me than be with you
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[BRINA]
So raise them high ‘cause playing nice and shy is insulting my IQ
[ALI & BB]

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah
[BRINA & ALI & BB]

I'd rather be me (I'd rather be me)
I'd rather be me than be with you
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I'd rather be me
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O
BR
I'd rather be me than be with you
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H
SABRINA: Mr. Duvall, I'm out! Congrats, Nan, you just got yourself a promotion! (Gets a
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standing ovation)
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NAN: FUCK YEAH! I mean, uh, back on schedule! N
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IJ: Oh man, my bad!

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Third Scene: Theater
(VERONICA and Beatrix are eating and talking, and Ali spots them. He gets closer.)
ALI: OMG, you two!
BEATRIX: Ali! Come here! Bruh, you were epic against IJ today. You know you ate, right??
ALI: It was like, vibes! BB and Brina are spitting some fuck wisdom. I was not ready for that
K
O
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BEATRIX: I’m glad Sabrina shouted it out too, she inspired all of us, it was really something!
BR
ALI: I’m vibing with the changes! I’m trying to live, even though it's kinda weird. It’s weird but
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a good weird! V!! Sorry for ghosting; it looked like we’re dodging each other.
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AN
VERONICA: Yeah hehe, Long time no see, right?
H
ALI: Yeah…
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N
VERONICA (Embarrassed): I didn’t want to ask about dates after Sabrina's speech, but
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where’s your date? Where’s Josh?

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ALI: Waiting for him. Remember him from the Halloween party? He invited me here. That
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proves he’s been thinking about me, right?

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ER
VERONICA: Yeah, shook.

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ALI: I’m so happy (not really).

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VERONICA: He’s on his way, I’m sure… I gotta go! If Clara spots me with you two, I’m done.
E
AR
ALI: For sure! But don’t forget our chem test. Next Tuesday! It’s almost done with the
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project. Wait… I’m not doing this; I’m chilling, and living in the moment!
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BEATRIX: Advice: Don’t fear her! Roni, she smells fear; that’s what I always say to this
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dumbass, but he does an intense Method Acting of Elsa and freezes every time. It worked
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well for me.

AL
VERONICA: Thanks, hehe (VERONICA leaves).
ALI: She Didn’t lie!... Hey, Bea! I really wanted to talk with you.
BEATRIX: About what?
ALI: About Duke…
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BEATRIX: Oh… BB?
ALI: Kinda… Why didn’t you tell me?
BEATRIX: There’s nothing to be said… (She fake smiles and then drops the act) It’s
complicated, Ali. I know what you’re going to say, that
ALI: Crazy?
BEATRIX: That I have to accept.
K
O
ALI: Fuck yeah!
O
BR
BEATRIX: The Juilliard thing.
AL
H
ALI: Thing? It’s a full ride, Beatrix!
AN
BEATRIX: Full names not allowed! Stage name only!
H
AT
ALI: See!? But yes, U actually know me very well! Bea, this is a once in a lifetime chance!
N
They are literally paying for your college costs, the only thing you have to do is send the
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application video!
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BEATRIX: I have to be mature!

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VE
ALI: Bullshit, I won’t listen to that word again today.

ER
BEATRIX: Ali, it’s not that I don’t want it, you know! When Tris quit her old life, and went to
ES
Rehab, which u know my parents, it’s such a taboo, as like the time they didn’t let us wear
red when we were kids because it alluded to communism. But nothing is really the end when
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you have 2 other siblings to match your delulu expectations, and I was the bastard one on
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the line, “a man”, since we were born minutes apart and I was queer then a non-binary
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person, a huge disappointment to them let’s face it. Tris was the beacon of them, as father
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says, and set the fucking bar so high! She was literally perfect! And then she wasn’t
anymore... But she has to thank hypocrisy because they disowned her due to her charity
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projects and then took it back and gloated about it for the same reason. Rich people love to
IG
show they are rich, but the trend of the moment is to pretend to give; lucky for them she
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checks all the boxes. And I can’t even hate her because she is a good person. Let’s face it,
L
AL
Artists are losers, Ali, to my parents and to half of the American population. SO I’ll have to do
something that gives me money and makes me a beacon to the next generation of
nepobabies, U know?
ALI: NO, I don’t know. Bea… Look, I cannot comprehend how hard this is for you. But I
believe that when you’re actually really good at something no matter how competitive the
market is, you shine above it all. And U have it! You are talented as fuck, bitch! U have the
look, u have the knowledge, u have the resume, u have the voice, u have the foot. You’re
big!
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BEATRIX: I don’t need you to judge me or something…
ALI: I’m not Judging you! It’s just, Bea. You’re huge! And you’re making yourself small
because of other people,
BEATRIX: They’re my parents.
ALI: I didn’t mean to say that, but they’re not parents of the year and you know it.
BEATRIX: They’re trying to do their best?
K
O
ALI: Are they? This whole thing with Tris, C’mon! BB told me your mother actually told her
O
she was “just hot” and that was not good enough. I love you! And I’m really grateful for the
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help when I was kicked out, but looking at you three, I don’t know if it’s the best way to raise
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your children, and that’s okay to recognize. And you are making yourself smaller to fit this
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place that wasn’t yours or Tris’s to begin with.
AN
BEATRIX: I have responsibilities; I have to think small, I am committed to my parents and
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the community and their longevity.
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N
ALI: Honey they’re not gonna die, Your mom is 39, and your dad 41. They’ll live; they have
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their work. They’re healthy, and have their whole life ahead of them. It’s not fair demanding
your children to live the dreams you wanted for yourself. You’re uto something because you
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think they might hate it

D
VE
BEATRIX: Don’t be like that! GOD! I hate you!... That’s exactly why I didn’t tell you anything,
because I knew that the moment we talked, you would try to convince me otherwise and you
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almost did right now. But I have to be realistic, not everybody can be a star
ES
ALI: But you are!!!

R
E
BEATRIX: No! My boyfriend supports me, I’m doing my parents’ will-

AR
TS
ALI: The boyfriend you don’t even like? The one you chose because your parents approved!
bitch, you and I have more chemistry than that, and you know it.
H
IG
BEATRIX: Ali, I don’t like your tone!

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L
AL
ALI: Sorry, He is a good man, I know it, But he’s not the one! Is he?
BEATRIX: The one? This is for…
ALI: Say “children” and I snap! Say that I’m wrong, that you chose him only for yourself and I
back off!
BEATRIX: It was important that my parents liked him… You wouldn’t understand because
ALI: Why? Because I don’t have my parents?
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BEATRIX: I didn’t mean it like that… like a dick, god! Don’t put me in this position
ALI: I’m not mad at you, I’m not! I just want to bring to your attention that all your decisions
are not being made by you in these last 6 months. It’s being made by someone else. Even
us, who are more shitful kinda… C, decided for herself, even being stuck in the past. I
decided my obsession about the future, BB decided to stay. I’m not saying we’re right! But
we chose that. You are not deciding things. Because of your parents, Because of everyone
around you.
K
BEATRIX:(Crying): I wish I could let this go… I do miss everything…
O
O
ALI: You really don’t want to be an art-
BR
AL
BEATRIX: WHAT? no, Ali! When I’m on stage I’m so happy, I’m whole
H
ALI: I know! I Know, girl! That’s why we defeated the Clara’s. I didn’t know they actually were
AN
a thing. But when we got the role, when I was Troy and you were Gabriel in the first gay
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screenplay of High School Musical. Bruh, we ate it so bad! You won that scholarship
AT
because of this role!... U need to be remind that… Beatrix, can I spill some tea? Being a
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Bitch, I mean
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BEATRIX: Go for it.

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ALI: Seriously, some of these folks won't make it past high school, but you, dude, you're
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destined for bigger things. Look at IJ, probably hitting his high school peak.
ER
BEATRIX (smirking): It's not as simple as it seems.

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ALI: Trust me, it is! This is your life, and you've got to dream big. Remember when you told
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me to buckle up and stand tall? "Wildcats don't quit," you said. Even though I didn't fully get
E
it at first, on opening night, I was a nervous wreck. But you told me, "No, focus on your
AR
future! Now, Be a star, be bigger." I didn't even know I wanted to be a star, and you made me
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see it. You were the star that night!

H
BEATRIX: I know!
IG
R
ALI: That's your dream right there on the dream board.

L
AL
BEATRIX: I actually dropped that;
ALI: No, U didn’t! It’s inside of you! You know, I learned today, that all we have is right now,
how do you feel about it?
BEATRIX: I do love to perform but…
ALI: There’s no but’s, I have an idea! I know exactly what you need
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BEATRIX: What?
ALI: An intervention!
BEATRIX: No!
ALI: I’ll give you one! Dream big
(I want it all)
K
[Ali , spoken]
O
Imagine havin' everything we ever dreamed!
O
BR
(sung)
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Don't you want it?
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[Beatrix, spoken]
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Maybe.
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AT
[Ali] N
Can't you see it?
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[Beatrix, spoken]
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Kinda.
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[Ali, spoken]
Imagine first audition after college, U get the lead!
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ES
[Beatrix, spoken]
A part for me?
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E
[Ali]
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Well, of course
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[Beatrix, spoken]
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Yeah, right.
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R
[Ali]
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AL
You've gotta believe it
[Beatrix, spoken]
Keep talkin'.
[Ali]
You and I, all the fame
[Beatrix]
Beatrix, with what name?
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[Ali, spoken]
Sound exciting?
[Beatrix, spoken]
Inviting.
[Ali, spoken]
Let's do it then!
K
[Beatrix, spoken]
O
Listening!
O
BR
[Ali]
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Personal stylist
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Agent and a publicist
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[Beatrix]
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But where do I fit into this?
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N
[Ali, spoken]
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I’m sure you can win!

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[Beatrix]
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Win the part?

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[Ali, spoken]
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Think bigger!
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[Beatrix]
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Become superstars?
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AR
[Ali, spoken]
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That's better!
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(sung)
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Don't you see that bigger is better

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And better is bigger?

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AL
A little bit is never enough, no, no, no
[Ali & CHORUS]

Don't you want it all?
You want it, you know that you want it
The fame and the fortune and more
You want it all
You want it (You want it!), you know that you want it
You've gotta have your star on the door
You want the world, nothin' less
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All the glam and the press
Only givin' you the best reviews
[Ali, spoken]
Say it!
[Ali, Beatrix & CHORUS, Ali]

I want it all!
I want it, want it, want it (I want it, yeah!)
My name in lights at Carnegie Hall
K
I want it all
O
O
[Beatrix, spoken]
BR
Are you seeing it?
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H
[Ali, spoken]
Yeah!
AN
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[Beatrix, spoken]
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They're gonna love me! N
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[Ali clears his throat.]

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[Beatrix, spoken]
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I mean...us!
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Red carpet, rose bouquets

Crowd waiting backstage
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ES
[Ali]
I'm with him, don't stop me
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I'm not the paparazzi

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AR
[Beatrix, Ali]
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Invitations (Oh)
Standing ovations
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IG
[Ali]
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Magazines
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AL
[Beatrix, spoken]
Yes, please.
[Beatrix AND Ali]

Gonna be celebrities!
[Beatrix, with Ali]

Photographs, fan club
Give the people what they love
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[Ali, spoken]
Now you're excited.
[Beatrix, spoken]
I like it!
Let's do it then!
[Ali, spoken]
Yeah!
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O
[Beatrix AND Ali]
O
Times Square, jet-setter
BR
Sequels pay better
AL
H
(spoken)
New York today.
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Tomorrow, the world!
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[Ali] N
Sold-out shows?
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[Beatrix, spoken]
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Think bigger!
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[Ali, spoken]
And the Oscar goes to...
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ES
[Beatrix, spoken]
That's better!
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E
[Beatrix AND Ali]

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Don't you see that bigger is better

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And better is bigger?

A little bit is never enough, no, no, no
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IG
[Beatrix, Ali & CHORUS]

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I want it all
L
AL
I want it, I want it, I want it

I want it all
I want it, want it, want it
I gotta have my star on the door
I want the world, nothin' less
Only givin' me the best reviews
I want it all
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Radio City Music Hall
(spoken)
We want it all!
[Ali]
Here in the spotlight, we shine
Look at who we are
[Beatrix]
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When Broadway knows your name
O
O
[Beatrix AND Ali]
BR
You know that you're a star
AL
H
[Ali, spoken]
Dance!
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Madison Square Garden!
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[Beatrix, spoken] N
They love you!
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[Ali, spoken]
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Thank you! Thank you all!

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[Beatrix & CHORUS, (Ali)]

I want it (I want it)
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I, I, I want it, I want it (I want it)

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I, I, I, I want it all (I want it)
R

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I, I, I want it, want it (Ooh, I want it)

AR

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I, I, I, I want it all
I want it (I gotta, ooh)
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I, I, I want it, want it (I want to, I have to)

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I, I want it (I have to, I want to)

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I, I, I want it, want it (I want it)

L
AL

I, I, I want it, want it (I have to)
I want it (I want it, I have to)
I, I, I...

I want it all!
I want it all
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I gotta have my star on the door
I want the world, nothin' less
Only givin' me the best reviews
I want it all
[Beatrix, spoken]
Paris!
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[Ali, spoken]
O
London!
O
BR
[Beatrix, spoken]
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Rome!
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[Ali, spoken]
AN
Toronto!
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L.A!
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N
[Beatrix, spoken]
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Sydney!
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[Ali, spoken]
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Buenos Aires!
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[Beatrix, spoken]
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Tokyo!
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[Ali, spoken]
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Moscow!
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[Beatrix, spoken]
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Bollywood!
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We...
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L
AL
[Beatrix AND Ali, spoken]

New York City!

Want it...
[Beatrix, spoken]
We want it!
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All!
ALI: Dude, U want it all!
BEATRIX: Totally! I want all of it! I was so stuck thinking about what my dad would say that I
forgot how much this means to me. I was losing myself, and you swooped in. Thank you so
much! I’m seriously grateful.
ALI: For real, why?
K
BEATRIX: Because I trust you!
O
O
ALI: Props to your sis too; she was freaking out about you.
BR
AL
BEATRIX: Can I ask, why did you even bother?
H
ALI: It's your destiny, bruh! Destiny can't wait. I might still be figuring out my path, and so are
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BB and Sabrina, but ever since I met you, there's been this vibe, this clear artistic path. I
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couldn't let your dream fade away just because the world tried to mess with it. Trust me,
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every day is a survival game, and I'd never let you lose without a fight. You're the music in
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me, Montez!
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BEATRIX: Thanks, Bolton! I won’t give up! God, I gotta hurry up! The application is due
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today! I can do this.

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ALI: Fuck yeah, you can!

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BEATRIX: I’m gonna record Funny Girl, Don’t Rain on My Parade, or Lydia Deetz in
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Beetlejuice.
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ALI: That’s the spirit!

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BEATRIX: But my dad!

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ALI: Deal with that later!

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BEATRIX: Okay, deal with that later. I’m on it!

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ALI: On it! (She leaves, and IJ comes)
IJ: Truce?
ALI (Pitch scream): Dude, IJ! Seriously, don’t sneak up on me; I’m already on edge!
IJ: My bad, bruh.
ALI: Truce.
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IJ: Cool move with that dude!
ALI: You know how it is! Theater kids gotta stick together right?... Where’s dumber? I
thought actually you couldn’t live five feet apart
IJ: (Chuckles) He’s after some girl! MY BOI GOT GAME! (Raise hands as Ali was his friend
and he just stands looking at him like an idiot and then blushes) I wanna apologize, ya know
(He rubs his arm) I already said sorry to Sabrina.
ALI: (smile) She beated the shit out of you, huh?
K
O
IJ: Please remind me not to mess with her again.
O
BR
ALI: (laughs) No promises.
AL
H
IJ: Maybe my humor ain't the right kind...
AN
ALI: Ya think?!
H
AT
IJ: Right? It was kinda a surprise to me (Ali exhales heavily) But why didn't you say anything
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earlier? I thought we were friends.
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ALI: Us? Friends? Bro, you've been throwing shade my way since the first day sophomore
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year – The best wear: Dickhead, Dumbass, DUFF, Shamu, Kurt Fummel, Wide load...
D
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IJ (laughs): That one was epic! (Ali rolls his eyes) It's supposed to be fun, you know? Bros
bond with a bit of teasing.
ER
ES
ALI: Teasing? That’s not teasing! You guys legit bully each other!
R
IJ: Yeah.
E
AR
ALI: No wonder straight people normalize toxic relationships...

TS
IJ: Bruh, What? (shakes head)

H
IG
ALI: Are you high, IJ?

R
L
AL
IJ: ADHD meds!
ALI: For goodness sake, Definitely not what I had in mind for tonight, But fine! I refuse to
become friends like this, specifically with you... Dude, You hurted me a lot...
IJ: My bad man, I didn’t mean it that way. But again… why didn’t you say something? If you
told me to stop or that you didn’t like it, I would've backed off. Other bros did.
ALI (Froze): And I don't have an answer for that... Maybe I should've spoken up.
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IJ: Yeah, but I'm sorry again. I didn’t mean to hurt you or anything; can you forgive me or
something?
ALI: Man, this is a twist I didn't see coming. Or something, maybe
IJ: Yay!! Can we be friends now? Low key just between us I think Ryan maybe-
ALI: Wait a minute! Slow your roll, “bruh”! Why are you so obsessed with me in the first
place?
K
IJ: I’m not! I’m not!
O
O
ALI: Spill it, 420!
BR
AL
IJ: (laughs) Okay!... I might… be into your friend?
H
ALI: NO SHIT! BB? God, that’s why you are so weird around her. Trying to hook up with BB?
AN
Since when? Aren’t you the quarterback? Why didn’t you try that before!
H
AT
IJ: Maan, She’s not impressed by that, that’s why I tried to be your friend.
N
JO
ALI: Wait, since sophomore year? You were using me to get to her! Karma's real. (Laughs
hard) And you were talking about me talking about something?
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D
IJ: Okay, You got me... (They laugh together)

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(The Clara’s walk over and come up to them laughing)

ER
ES
CLARITTA: What’s so funny!? HI! Hi IJ!

R
IJ: Suup? Inside joke!

E
AR
ALI: Claritta?
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CLARITTA: So…Where's your partner, Alistair?

H
IG
ALI: I’m sorry?...

R
L
AL
CLARITTA: “I’m sorry?” Are you deaf? 8 bars! Where’s your date? Who is that, actually?
Spill the tea
ALI: Seriously? After Sabrina’s speech? (The Clara’s stare at him and make him feel
uncomfortable)
CLARITTA: Woosh! Are you gaslighting me, Alistair?
ALI: What? I-
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CLARITTA: That’s not what I meant, right girls?
CLARA’S: Um, um
CLARITTA: I just have a commitment with the truth, and you told everybody you had a date.
ALI: Not everybody.
CLARITTA: Wow, Calling me a liar? Girls, that's why we need to talk about misogyny in the
LGBTQIAPN+ community; it’s happening too often. So sad, ‘cause we're allies.
K
O
ALI: I didn’t mean to… Josh.
O
BR
IJ: Josh Snow? (He looks uncomfortable) So he was the one telling you to grow up…
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H
ALI: Yeah.
AN
CLARITTA: Where is he?
H
AT
ALI: Honestly, I don’t know Claritta. He didn’t answer my texts, so…I’m waiting to see if he
N
comes here.
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CLARITTA: Left him waiting at your home? How rude…

TO
D
ALI: If he was at my home, he’d be blowing up my phone, seriously! I'm worried about him,
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but I'm trying not to stress on it ‘cause it's my prom night too, right?
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IJ: Fuck yeah! Chicks before dicks, right? (They laugh)

ES
CLARITTA: Totally! You made the best call, Alistair! Despite some things you need to work
R
on and think about your actions and how they affect us women. Well, Good to meet you! You
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too, IJ!
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TS
IJ: Yeah! (The Clara’s leave) Who even are they?

H
ALI: Seriously? Wait.

IG
R
IJ: Wait what?

L
AL
ALI: She goes around saying that you and her walk together. Have the same friends…
Janis, Cady, Veronica!
IJ: Veronica, I remember her!!! SHE’S FINE, FINE, FINE! WHAT? That’s her squad? Why? I
legit don’t know them at all! And why were you being such a beta?
ALI: Such a what? God! I’m not getting into this! But I don’t know why V walk with them
either. She’s a nice person…You don’t know the Clara’s 4 real? You don’t know any of them?
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IJ: No, should I? Not trying to be rude, promise!
ALI: Okay, let me clue you in!
(Coro) Ah! Clara, Clara, and Clara!
(Ali) They are the Clara’s, they float above it all
(Coro) I love Clara, Clara, and Clara
K
O
(Ali) Anna Clara, head cheerleader, her dad is loaded, he sells engagement rings
O
BR
(Coro) I hate Clara, Clara, and Clara!
AL
H
(Ali) Claroline, runs the yearbook, not even a Clara
Said this was due to TVD, But she lied and doesn’t even know who Klaus is
AN
H
(Coro) I want Clara, Clara, and Clara!
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N
(Ali) And There’s Claritta, the almighty
JO
She is a mythic bitch

They are solid Teflon
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Never bothered, never harassed

D
I would give anything to be like that

VE
(Coro) Ah! Clara, Clara, and Clara!

ER
I love Clara, Clara, and Clara

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(Claritta) And you know, you know, you know

R
This could be beautiful

E
Mascara, maybe some lip gloss

AR
And were on our way

TS
Get this girl some blush

And Clara I need your brush
H
Let's make me beautiful

IG

R

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(Clara’s) Okay? Okay!
ALI: No vibes from them at all?
IJ: Kiddin me? don't recognize any of those chicks. Literally, they look like background
characters, and truth be told, I'm kinda the main character, no cap!... Dude, can I drop some
wisdom on you?
ALI: Spill!
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IJ: Bro, you gotta communicate! The situation with me and Clara's "status" is like a red flag.
Sometimes we make up stuff in our heads, and you're giving power to people who aren't
vibing with us or the reality, 'cause, as you said and I saw it, they were throwing heavy shade
at you! I don't know, but I'm getting some serious toxic vibes from her. U heard the deaf
impression? that was so extra.
ALI: Hmmm, maybe... I'll think on that! Thanks, IJ.
IJ: No cap, that's what homies are for.
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ALI: (Laughs) Facts. So, where are you headed next year?
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IJ: Harvard, baby!
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ALI: What?!
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IJ: I ain't dumb, bruh. Got that half scholarship, rocking with the Harvard Crimson!
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ALI: Life is so unfair. N
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IJ: Chill, man!

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ALI: You know what I mean. We still on truce, cut it out. (Ali notices the Clara's approaching
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VERONICA and gets concerned)

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IJ: It's over now. (IJ playfully smacks Ali's head)

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ALI: You're an idiot, come on. (Ali and IJ leave the scene, leaving Claritta watching them as
they go)
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CLARITTA: Ugh, so that little hunchback crashed my prom, ruining everything like the
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buzzkill he is, and now he's suddenly IJ's new BFF? NOT COOL, HE WASN'T SUPPOSED
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TO BE HERE! Am I stuck in a Stranger Things episode, flipped into the Upside Down?
Seriously, I can't even. A woke prom? Come on! He totally messed up my grand entrance!
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(The Claras exchange looks, preparing to speak) ) ZIP IT, CLARA! I don't wanna talk about
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it! And where the fuck is Josh? You! (She points and approaches VERONICA.)
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VERONICA: Uh, hi?
CLARITTA: Yeah, who else, genius? Where's Josh?
VERONICA: He's getting ready. Clara... I'm not feeling so great about this. You said he
wouldn't show up, and now this whole Prom date with Josh thing?
CLARITTA: What? Oh, this is you trying to back out now? Just 'cause it's the end of the
year? (Laugh) That's low-key hilarious! Almost proud! Watch yourself, Veronica. You know.. I
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have a lit video in my DM’s where you were supposed to be studying with Alistair, but you
ended up “making out” with his boyfriend at the Halloween party...
VERONICA: WHAT??? HOW?? You wouldn't, Clara, that was privat...
CLARITTA: Fucking Try me! Damn me for trying to be inclusive with Duff’s, just because
you're a fantastic forger! Roni Phony! Mr. Duvall would love to see the hall passes and tests
you fiddled with. So don't fucking test me! I give you shit for your moral crisis, but that won't
change a thing! Oh, RONI! You should've thought twice before playing with the big girls.
Now, you either do as you're told or face the consequences. And trust me, it won't be
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pleasant. Tell Josh to come here and, in classic diva style, make a grand entrance and take
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photos with you. After that… now he can fuck your ass I don’t care, like a slut you are (The
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three of them laugh, and she abruptly stops.)
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VERONICA: You can’t be serious, this video can ruin my entire life, Come on, Clara, delete
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it. Where’s your sorority spirit?
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CLARA (They Laugh): Sorority? Bitch Please…
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wasn't even him. You wouldn't make a good Troy Bolton. (The Claras get serious, and the air
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feels tense as Roni realizes he said something he shouldn't have.)

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CLARITTA (laughs): Come again? Honey… this is just the beginning. He messed up my
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plan, sweetie! I was supposed to be Gabriella, not Sharpay in a woke interpretation! That's
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where we met, remember?... You were Anorexic Kelsi (Mocks her) And babe, I'm not taking
anything to another level; you are! You approached him at the beginning of the year and
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volunteered to be his lab partner and friend after the play.

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VERONICA: Because it was part of the initiation.

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CLARITTA: You came to me with Josh's name, claiming he's had a crush on him since 5th
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grade, and then you seduced Josh!

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VERONICA: Because you told me to!

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CLARITTA: Tell me, did I force you to give Josh a blowjob while poor Alistair was looking for
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the keys?
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VERONICA: DON’T SAY THAT OUT LOUD. You told him to order me!
CLARITTA (Laughs): You know what's fun? I didn't! He just realized you're a fuck doll, doing
whatever is told and lied just to have his cock in your mouth. Shocking part? He said you're
not even that good.
VERONICA: That's not fair. You told me to do a lot of things-
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CLARITTA: Oh, love, last lesson! The world is a big game, let me ask you something. Do
you have any evidence?
VERONICA: No, but-
CLARITTA: Yeah, I thought so! This is a teachable moment. I'll teach you to grow up, leave
the childish games behind. You wanted power, right? Got cold feet, baby? I can offer you a
Backyardigans set or a 24-piece puzzle. But no, we're women; we only walk with big strides,
and I'm gonna toughen you up. Make you grow some tits. Even though you look like a
shemale! (She laughs with the Claras.) You're dancing in the lion's den, and I control the
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music. Now, go fetch Josh and tell him to make a grand entrance.
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VERONICA: (Sighs) I don’t have another option, right? but this is fucked up.
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CLARITTA: (Smirks) Life is fucked up, darling. Now run along and play your part.
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VERONICA: Clara, I beg Yo-!
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(Candy Store)
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Are we gonna have a problem?
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You got a bone to pick?

You’ve come so far
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Why now are you pulling on my dick?

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I’d normally slap your face off

And everyone here could watch
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But I'm feeling nice

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Here’s some advice

Listen up, biotch!
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[Clara’s]
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I like!
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[Claritta]
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Lookin’ hot
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Buying stuff they cannot

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[Clara’s]
I like!
[Claritta]
Drinkin’ hard
Maxin’ Dad’s credit card
[Clara’s]
I like!
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[Claritta]
Skippin’ gym
Scaring her
Screwing him
[Clara’s]
I like!
[Claritta]
Killer clothes
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Kickin’ nerds in the nose!
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If you lack the balls
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You can go play dolls
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Let your mommy fix you a snack
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[Clara’s]
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Woah!
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Or you could come smoke
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Pound some rum and coke

In my Porsha with the quarterback
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(Clara’s)
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Woah! Woah! Woah!

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[Claritta]
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Honey, what you waitin’ for?

Welcome to my candy store
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It’s time for you to prove

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You’re not a loser anymore

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Then step into my candy store

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[Clara’s]
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Guys fall
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[Claritta]
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At your feet
Pay the check
Help you cheat
[Clara’s]
All you
[Claritta]
Have to do
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Say goodbye to Shamoo
[Clara’s]
That freak’s
[Claritta]
Not your friend
I can tell in the end
[Clara’s]
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If he
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[Claritta]
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Had your shot
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He would leave you to rot
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‘Course if you don’t care
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Fine! Go braid his hair
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Maybe Sesame Street is on
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[Clara’s]
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Woah!
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[Claritta]
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Or forget the creep

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And get in my jeep

Let’s go tear up someone’s lawn
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[Clara’s]
Woah! Woah! Woah!
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[Claritta]
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Honey, what you waitin’ for?

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Welcome to my candy store

You just gotta prove
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You’re not a pussy anymore

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You can join the team

Or you can bitch and moan
You can live the dream
Or you can die alone
You can fly with eagles

Or the truth within
Keep on testing me
And end up like him!
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[Clara’s]
Woah!
Honey, what you waiting fo-
[Claritta]
Shut up, Claras!
Step into my candy store!

Time for you to prove
Ooh, woah, Woah, oh, oh
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You’re not a lame ass anymore
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(All) It’s my candy store
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It’s my candy
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It’s my candy store
It’s my candy
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It’s my candy store
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It's my candy store
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CLARITTA: Did you get it?
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VERONICA: Totally!
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CLARITTA: This is gonna be so lit!

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(IJ searches for Sabrina and BB)

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IJ: Sabrina! Have a minute?

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SABRINA: What do you want, IJ? Another uppercut?

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IJ: It's serious, about Josh and Ali… Maybe

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BB: What? (IJ blushes)

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IJ: I... I...

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SABRINA: Spill it, we don't have all day.

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IJ: I think he might be getting "pranked" by the Clara's. (Sabrina looks at BB, Beatrix joins
them)
BEATRIX: Why "pranked"?
SABRINA: Bea, oh god!
IJ: Cuz well! I know some info but if what I’m thinking is true, it's mean as fuck! Like 4 real
devious!
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SABRINA: Dish out the deets, nutcracker! While the DJ keeps the beats rollin'! (They exit
the scene)
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Fourth Scene: Theater I
(Josh comes in with VERONICA, after that IJ, BB, Beatrix and Sabrina are coming to tell Ali
about the prank, Ali is shocked)
BB: We gotta tell him!
SABRINA: NO FUCKING WAY!
ALI: So, this is where Josh is! With VERONICA? OMG! I knew it… I knew there was
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something off
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(Almost crying of hate)
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CLARITTA: Alistair, Allistair! Seriously? Do you honestly believe someone like Josh would
date you? (She laughs hard) It’s pure desperation! It was a prank, you idiot! You weren't
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supposed to show up; Josh was supposed to ghost you, and you'd stay home with a handy.
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But no, you had to embarrass yourself by coming here. Your fault!
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ALI: You did that? WHY? What did I ever do to you for you to hate me that much?
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CLARITTA (Gets closer): Oh easy peasy, You were in my way, you pathetic asshole. With
that saintly act, pretending to be innocent, and you're not! But honestly, I don’t need a
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reason! I did it because I can! I’m that powerful! Your downfall is my victory because I said
so. Periodt. Veronica was so desperate to belong that he told me you've been in love with
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Josh since you were a baby faggot, and I convinced her to seduce your boy. When the jock
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was desperate enough, he came to me for tips on how to get RonRon, and I suggested this
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little fee, a prank. The ugly truth? Besides you, of course, is: He despises you so much,
laughs hard at how ridiculous you are. Josh Slosh? Are you 10? Of course, this is totally
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off-screen, I can’t have that ruining my reputation. But well Karma… (She sings a little bit of
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Karma) This is for you to understand not to mess with me and take things from me, take it as
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a lesson, I’m that good! I don’t play fair, I win! I’ll put you down and annihilate your whole
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existence. I don’t wait for the world to spin, I spin it myself. You Fugly Cow!
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Tonight Belongs to us (Reprise)

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[Alistair]
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When people find a scapegoat to condemn

We went big, yet we've blown it
Well, I guess I should have known it
All along, tonight belonged to them
(Ali leaves running, IJ, Beatrix, Sabrina, and Clara run after him, VERONICA is ashamed)
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Third Scene: Shooting
SABRINA: OMG, I’m so sorry Ali!
ALI: Can you believe this is actually happening?
IJ: Bruh, I kinda guessed, 'cause well… Josh is always talking in the locker room, and it’s
always about VERONICA and his expectations of fucking her after prom. I was kinda
jealous, anyway That’s why when you told me he was your date, it looked weird to me!
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ALI: Don’t worry IJ…. Man, Why does this keep happening to me? And she… I can’t believe
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it, She..
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BEATRIX: Spit it out!
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ALI: She’s such a bitch!
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SABRINA, BEATRIX, BB: YES!
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ALI: AND SO AS HE! Tell me Why, Why? do that to a person, let others believe you have
something together just to humiliate ‘em like this! It’s SICK! It’s just Sick!! (Cries) God…The
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things I did for him, the understanding posture, applying his tips? I feel so dirty, so used.
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BB: I’m so sorry…

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ALI: And the worst part, I’m just drained, I don’t have energy for anything right now. I’m lost,
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completely lost. Damn I’m so, I’m so, I’m so heartbroken. I didn’t want to be, didn’t wanna
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give’em that taste, but…

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BEATRIX: Ali, Hey… Look at me. LOOK AT ME!

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ALI: What Bea?

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BEATRIX: You’ll rise above it! We just had a deep conversation and understatement about
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Destiny. Didn’t we?

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ALI: Yes
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BEATRIX: I understand that This may not be your full destiny, but in life there are moments
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that define our fate, to choose what kind of destiny life will throw at us and stick up for
ourselves.
IJ: U did that with me… and it worked!
ALI: I don’t think I’ll be friends with Clara
IJ: Hey, we’re friends!
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BB: IJ…
IJ: Sorry!
BEATRIX: But you stepped it up
ALI: Bea! It’s useless! I don’t have strength left, there’s nothing you can do to convince me
that I have the strength needed to actually face this. She won! Like always, She got it! an
now she ruined me, let her have it
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BEATRIX: That’s it? that 's okay?! She won! She won? NO! That bitch will not win!
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IJ: Hell Yeah!
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ALI: (Ironically) Cute! What do you suggest I do?
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BEATRIX (TO BB): What’s he even doing here?
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IJ: I’m his friend
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BB: The method
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Beatrix: What?
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BB: The method, acting. He’s weak, he doesn't’ have energy, and with a reason. It’s the only
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way (She’s uncomfortable)

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SABRINA: Spill it
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BB: Okay, Before I say anything… You need to know…He tried to study with me 3 times…
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While you were hanging out!

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SABRINA: BB, it was not the right time…

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ALI: I know…
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BB: What?
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ALI: I know…
SABRINA: And why didn’t you do something?
ALI: I didn’t want to face this, okay? I was focused on his idea, that I blinded myself through
the patterns, making him excuses: that he was amazing and then switched to someone
incredibly rude, and then returning speaking French: I convinced myself that that was
enough: Je t'aime, J’adore
IJ: Dior!
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(Beatrix gives a killer look to IJ, but Ali laughs)
ALI: I convinced myself that this was a relationship, a normal one, But he’s a DICK!
BB: Totally
IJ: Fun Fact! He’s not even a good football player and there are the erection problems
ALI: RIGHT? And I felt guilty about it!
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SABRINA: God, Yeah, cuz that matters so much
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IJ: Dude, If you have like a football fetish, I have bro’s who really love to do things with men,
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but keep it low key;
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BB: Not now, IJ! Not Now, we’re having a moment! Spill it Ali
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ALI: What do you want me to say? I pretended that I didn’t see it! To keep him! GOD!
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THROUGH ALL THIS TIME, I HATED HIM AND LOVED HIS IDEA SO MUCH AND NOW I
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JUST HATE MYSELF FOR ALLOWING ME TO LIVE THIS! How is it even possible? What a
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a freak right? I’m hopeless
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BEATRIX: That’s exactly why, you can’t let this go! You have to do something with this!
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You’re into somethin, BB! The method was a great idea, Good one! With that You’ll will be
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able to do anything and rise

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IJ: Yeah, like Ren McCormack in footloose.

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BEATRIX: GOD, BB, Brina, I’m sure you can handle this and I see you have something to
vent between yourselves, I’ll deal with the other problem… U got this BB! (Looking at IJ, She
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turns to Ali) Strassberg, Stanislavsky

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BB: Sure! I need to-

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BEATRIX: Don’t worry, thanks for taking care of me as well… IJ let’s go outside, only the
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bff’s from now on, k?

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IJ: Sure! If you need something just shout, I can crack his head in no time! Now that we’re
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friends
BEATRIX: Why are straight men so violent with each other?
ALI: Thanks IJ!.... I didn’t understand that very well!
SABRINA: LOL, to Beatrix, everything is like a show.
BB: Ali, you're deflecting again. Why didn't you tell me? We were legit walking on thin ice
with you 'cause you always looked brainwashed by Josh.
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ALI: Ugh, I already looked pathetic, okay? You were right in the end, happy?
SABRINA: Wow, We didn’t wanna be. We pinky-promised to never lie or hide things from
each other, to always be there for each other.
ALI: Oops,The cat's outta the bag! Like you telling me everything, right? Let’s start with
Jules, or BB about Josh!
SABRINA: DON’T BE A DICK, OKAY? Why did you think you had to hide it?
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ALI: C, I don’t know, okay? To be honest, I painted Josh for so long that when I met him and
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was disappointed, I didn’t know what to say… I didn’t know what to do! Hoping for something
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so long with my record and then see that it was crap? Just like a rerun of the worst show of
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my life.
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BB: It sucks thinking that you thought you needed to deal with this all by yourself! That’s
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what friends are for.
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ALI: I know! I was just afraid… (Sobs) I’m sorry, girls! I’m ruining your prom… Can I ask one
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last favor? Can you drive me home? I can’t do what Bea wants. This is real life, I don’t want
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drama class again and repetition exercises

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BB: Ali, that’s your prom too!

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ALI: Yeah, that’s my fucking prom, and I failed it! Move on! C’mon, girls… Case closed
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SABRINA: Hold on just a sec, okay?! Let me think! At least tell me about this method. I
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know Karaoke will happen in a few minutes.

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BB: It's like this technique where you embody a persona to build a character. Stanislavsky is
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the OG, and then there's Lee Strassberg, Stella Adler, Utta Hagen, and like a bunch of
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others. (Both look at her) What? Beatrix listens to a ton of podcasts about it; I’m not deaf.
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SABRINA: I think we are onto something!

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BB: Hey, I know it’s tough and you’re scared! But remember? “Not a harmless faggot
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anymore.” Right now, Choose to build something from this. Just let it go! You said you had
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no strength, but now in this decisive moment, you can build a character to say what you
want to say. Backing down is not an option, Ali! This is that moment! The moment that will
change your life forever!
SABRINA: Agreed! Let’s do this, and if you don’t vibe with it, after that, I’ll drive you home in
a heartbeat. But this is exactly what I wanted to mean earlier! Leveling up! Owning our
narrative. What do you say?
ALI: I’ll need some liquid courage.
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BB: Say no more! (She has a drink)
SABRINA: Karaoke's about to pop off, and we’re gonna be the opening act. I’ll talk with Nan!
ALI: Wow, that burns! Duvall will not let you!
SABRINA: It wasn’t him who paid the band. Leave that with me! First, we need a full house!
Something that kicks his ass so good! As a rising politician, I can say: First, find your
platform, the character you want to emulate! Second, roast him completely with no mercy,
and third, communicate to your audience loud and proud why you did it! Works every time!
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ALI: Captain America?
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BB: No, you're not that hot!
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ALI: Ouch
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SABRINA: BB!
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SABRINA: But yeah! Captain America? He doesn’t have a song, and what would he do,
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forgive them?
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ALI AND BB: Kick their ass first, forgive later.

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ALI: Okay, no Captain America! Katniss Everdeen?

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SABRINA: That’s a good one!

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ALI: But I’ll have to sing Taylor Swift.

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ALI AND BB: NO!

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SABRINA: What do you have against Taylor Swift?

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BB: Eras is so 2023.

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ALI: The fandom?
SABRINA: OK… Let’s start again; we don’t have all night: What are you feeling?
ALI: Rage, Shame, Wrath, Pain, Scream!
BB: Why?
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ALI: Because I was holding so much for him! Don’t do that! Don't talk like that! Behave that
way, and I listened!. Opened my eyes? FUCK HIM! Taking care of me, MY DICK!
SABRINA: Yes! Keep that energy! And who you wanna be to actually express yourself to
make a statement. Who do you think could handle this situation smoothly? The first person
that crosses your mind when you're thinking about it.
ALI: Someone who is badass!? Someone, you know, people don’t mess with! Someone so
strong that everyone will think twice when they put me in the bullseye. I’m tired of crying over
guys or bitches; I wanna make them pay! Forgive and forget my ass! I want carnage, I want
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blood, I want revenge!
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BB AND SABRINA: Yeah!
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ALI: Fugly cow, That’s what she called me! I think I found the perfect one, The right one to
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solve this once and for all! Will you back me up!?
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BB AND SABRINA: Fuck Yeah!
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BB: So, who are you? AND WHAT. DO. YOU. WANT?
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Fourth Scene: Theater II
(World Burn)
[Ali]
My name is Regina George
And I am a massive deal
I will grind you to sand
Beneath my Louboutin heel
This is what I get for helping
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Helping someone lame fit in
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Cady Heron, enjoy your temporary win
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My name is Alistair George
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Alistair is a fugly cow
Hey Clara, how you like me now?
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I wanna watch the world burn, I got the gasoline
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I wanna watch the world burn and everyone get mean
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I wanna watch the world burn, I got the gasoline
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I wanna watch the world burn and everyone get mean
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[Ali]
Clara, time to watch your back
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Josh, time to turn and cough

Because you took me down
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But you didn’t finish me off

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My name is Alistair George

And in case you’re keeping score
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Clara may have won the battle

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But I will win the war, for

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I wanna watch the world burn

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[BB and Sabrina]

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Claritta is a grotsky bi-otch!

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[Ali]
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I got the gasoline!

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[BB and Sabrina]

The stoner is a drug pusher!
[Ali]
I wanna make the world burn
[BB and Sabrina]

Brina is a space dyke!
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[BB and Sabrina]
Ali is a fugly cow
Ali is a fugly cow
Who wrote this?
Who wrote this?
[Ali]
And you can quote this
Oh, woah-oh-oh!
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[BB and Sabrina]
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Who wrote this?
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Who wrote this?
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[Ali]
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I got the gasoline!
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And everyone turn
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So mean!
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[Ali]
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Mean!
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[BB and Sabrina]

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So mean!
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[Ali]
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Mean! I wanna watch the world burn

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[BB and Sabrina]

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Who wrote this? Who wrote this?

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[Ali]
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I wanna make the world turn

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So mean! I wanna watch the burn!

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SABRINA: ABC til the end?
ALI: Go Hoes!
(Backing vocal Look what you made me do) [Ali and the girls walk to VERONICA and Josh]
[Sabrina and BB]

The world moves on, another day another drama, drama
….
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But not for me, not for me, all I think about is karma
ALI: Hey, Josh! Fashionably late, huh? (He tries to speak, but Ali cuts him off) Oh, and with
a new date. No worries, no need to say anything; you two look like a beautiful couple.
VERONICA: Ali, I didn't mean—
CLARITTA: OMG! He's losing it, girls. Turn your phones on. Crazy eyes alert!
ALI: Nah, no harm feelings! I know it's not entirely your fault. Though His dick was in you
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after all. But, being the ex, I've got 2 or 3 features you might wanna be aware of before
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diving into this puzzle.
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NAN: Karaoke season kicks off right now!!
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ALI: I'm up! Ahn ahn ahn, you're not escaping that easily! Ladies and Gentlemen, Watch out!
It’s based on a true story
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(Better than Revenge/Mr. Perfectly Fine/Get him back) N
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Now go stand in the corner and think about what you did
(BB)Ha
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(Sabrina)Time for a little revenge...

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The story starts when it was hot and it was summer

And, I had it all; I had him right there where I wanted him
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She came along, got him alone, and let's hear the applause
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He dumped me faster than I can say sabotage

I never saw it coming, wouldn't have suspected it
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I underestimated just who I was dealing with

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I had to know the pain was beating on me like a drum

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He underestimated just who he was leaving from

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He’s not a saint and He’s not what you think

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He’s an actor, Whoa

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He’s better known for the things that he does

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on the mattress, Whoa

Soon he's gonna find
Treating other people like toys on the playground
Won't make him many friends
He should keep in mind,
You should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge, Ha
He lives his life like it's a party and he’s on the list
He’s looks at me like I'm a trend and He’s so over it
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I think him ever present frown is a little troubling
And, he thinks I'm psycho
cause I like to rhyme his name with things, but
Sophistication isn't what you wear, or who you know
or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go
Oh they didn't teach you that in prep school
So it's up to me
But no amount of vintage suits will gives you dignity
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He’s better known for the things that she does
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There is nothing I do better than revenge, Ha ha N
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I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at honey
You might have him, but haven't you heard
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I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at honey
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You might have him, but I always get the last word
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Whoa
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He’s better known for the things that she does

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There is nothing I do better than revenge,

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And do you still feel like you know what you're doing,
Cause I don't think you do, Oh
Do you still feel like you know what you're doing
I don't think you do, I don't think you do
Let's hear the applause
C'mon show me how much better you are
See you deserve some applause
Cause you're so much better
He dumped you faster than you can say sabotage
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And it's really such a shame (I want)
It's such a shame
'Cause I was Mister Here to stay (I want)
Now I'm Mister Gonna be alright someday
And someday maybe you'll miss me (I want)
But by then you'll be Mr. Too Late (I wanna make him really jealous, wanna make him feel
bad)
[Sabrina and BB]
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(I want sweet revenge and I want him again
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I want to get him back)
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(One, two, three)
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NAN: Eesh? That shit was 4 real? How did it happen? Are you okay?
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[Sabrina]
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(Wait, is this the song with the drums?)
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I met a guy in the summer and I left him in the spring
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He argued with me about everything
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He had an ego and a temper and a wandering eye

He said he's six-foot-two and I'm like: Dude, nice try
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But he was so much fun and he had such weird friends

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And he would take us out to parties and the night would never end
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Another song, another club, another bar, another dance

And when he said something wrong, he starts to speak french
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So I’ll miss him some nights when I'm feeling depressed

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Till I remember every time he made a pass on my friend

Do I love him? Do I hate him? I guess it's up and down
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If I had to choose, I would say right now

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I wanna get him back

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I wanna make him really jealous, wanna make him feel bad
Oh, I wanna get him back
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'Cause then again I really miss him and it makes me real sad
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Oh, I want sweet revenge and I want him again

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I want to get him back, back, back

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So I write him all these letters, then I throw them in the trash
'Cause I miss the way he kisses and the way he made me laugh
Yeah, I pour my little heart out, but as I'm hitting: Send
I picture all the faces of my disappointed friends
Because everyone knew all of the shit that he'd do
He said I was the only guy, but that just wasn't the truth
And when I told him how he hurt me, he'd tell me I was tripping
But I am my father's daughter, so maybe I could fix him
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'Cause then again, I really miss him and it makes me real sad
I want to get him back (and then? And then?)
I wanna key his car (I want to get him back)

I wanna make him lunch (but then I, I want to get him back)
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I wanna break his heart (but then I, I want to get him back)
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Then be the one to stitch it up (but then I, I want to get him back)
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Wanna kiss his face (but then I, I want to get him back)
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With an uppercut (but then I, I want to get him back)
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I wanna meet his mom (but then I, I want to get him back)
Just to tell her son sucks (but then I, I want to get him back)
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Oh, I wanna key his car
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I wanna make him lunch (but then I, I want to get him back, I want to)
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I wanna break his heart
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Stitch it right back up (but then I, I want to get him back, get him back)
I wanna kiss his face with an uppercut (but then I, I want to get him back, I want to)
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I wanna meet his mom and tell her her son sucks, yeah (but then I, I want to get him back,
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get him back)

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'Cause then again I really miss him and it makes me real sad
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I want to get him back (and then? And then?)

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I'll get him, I'll get him, I'll get him, I'll get him back (woo-hoo)
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Get him back (come on, come on, woo)

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I'm gonna get him so good, he's not even gonna know what hit him
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He's gonna love me and hate me at the same time (get him back, girl, you better get him
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back)
(You got it, got it)
Oh, I don't know, I got him good, I got him really good
CLARITTA: OMG! Are you Crazy, guys? This is what people think is “savage nowadays”??
Total narcissism, publicly embarrassing someone? Ali, I’m saying this as a friend and an ally,
you seriously need help! We all witnessed it like, multiple times today, This kind of behavior
happened, and I mean, so not cool! You pulled that with poor IJ! Your vibe, ugh!
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IJ: Nah, I'm good; it was actually kinda fun, and the beats were sick.
CLARITTA: Shush, sweetheart, shush. Why do you gotta be like this? Since the play, you're
just like that. I get you might have your own stuff going on, but isn't this, like, everyone's
prom night? And you're turning it into the Ali Show! I can’t stay silent as It's hard seeing
others hurting someone, you know! Josh has been nothing but sweet to us all these years,
and now we're supposed to believe he's the villain in some soap opera you cooked up?!
Maybe you, I don’t have the proper authority to diagnose mental health issues, maybe got
lost in a delusional fantasy, and now you're ruining everyone’s prom with this made-up
drama because you lied about going to prom with Josh, as you were kinda obsessed with
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him since 5th grade, right? I did a play with him, guys! I know what I’m talking about. And we
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forgive you and support you! But you need help! How can you be so bitter? Celebrate young
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love. Support your community.. I know it's tough for you, but at least try! (Ali laughs)
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ALI: Claritta, are you getting this?
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CLARITTA: Sure!
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ALI: Good! SUCK. MY. DICK, YOU. FUCKING. CUNT! And Fuck you!
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(The Claras are all fired up) CLARITTA: Oh my god! I've never felt so disrespected in my
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entire life, like, so not-ethical! (Speaking low) did you record that? (They nod, and she starts
to speak louder) Can you see, everyone? How can he actually say something like that, to a
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woman? You're definitely not the person I thought you were!

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VERONICA: Claritta, enough!

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CLARITTA: Watch it, VERONICA.

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VERONICA: I'M DONE!

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CLARITTA: What?
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VERONICA: I said, I’m done! You did all of that! You told Josh to prank him, thanks for the
note, the only proof I had was the screenshots about this, at least from that! And you treated
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me like a pawn this entire year selling me to Josh! As I didn’t even like him to begin with!
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And now, you are trying to make this whole thing about you. And you know what, I settled. I
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settled because I wanted peace, but now I wonder at what cost? I just wanted to be chill
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during the Senior Year. At least this year, I wanted to be cool about it but it was a nightmare.
You made. your. bed! You transphobic, homophobic, racist little cunt! You’re obsessed about
him, as you were not talented enough to snag that part and was the runner-up Gabriella! You
are so garbage that just because he looked shy you picked on him. And don’t get me started
about the things you made me do! YOU LOST THE SCHOLARSHIP, GIRL BECAUSE YOU
WERE NOT GOOD ENOUGH! YOU’RE NOT GOING TO JUILLIARD! And Yes, Josh, I don’t
like you. We’re done! Try to stimulate yourself often or rarely because I agree, it’s not getting
up!...Ali, I'm really sorry! I'm sorry t…
CLARITTA: NOT GOOD ENOUGH??
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VERONICA: I Literally offended you so much and that’s what you were focused on?
CLARITTA: you’re both so pathetic; do you really believe that people will believe in people
like you instead of me? Are you nuts? WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? You're a bunch of
red-necked shitholes, nobody little shits! You mostly, VERONICA, you were lucky to walk
with us! But you know what? I did it, and I would do it again! He didn’t have the right to cross
my way; I did it because I could! Because he was weak as heck. Do you want to see how
much I care? Yes, I made fun of him, convinced this idiot to hook up and cheat him, to have
a BJ under the Shamu’s house. And made you pretend to be his friend, just to crush him and
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be alone on Prom night! but today he woke up, fiery, and came, and in the end, I had to
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finish the humiliation right here. By the end of the day, I’ll edit this video and my reputation
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online will crush you all so hard! Facts: I’m a saint! I look like one And you are demons! The
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sodomite and the ugly whore. Christian tok will always be on my side no matter what! the
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sinners trumps American angel, it’s almost funny. Because people online are THAT STUPID!
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I’m the tiny victim, who was bashed by a pervert! He gave me everything I wanted! (People
are staring at her!) Why are people looking at me like this?
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ALI: Don’t worry, Ron! You already gave me my gift, We’re still live, Bitch! And you are
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TODOS: Cut out
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ALI: What were you saying?

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CLARITTA: What??? Why are you still recording?

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VERONICA: You never said to stop, girl. They only work by command.
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CLARITTA: WHAT??? You weren’t recording???

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CLARITTA: NO! NO! NO! Wait, this is an act! It’s an exercise for the drama club!
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ALI: No, it’s not! You're a bully, and you earned it! I hope you reap what you sow, Claritta!
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What was the song you were singing? (Karma sings)

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CLARITTA: FUCK YOU!!!

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ALI: NO, fuck You, bitch!
IJ: Who snapped now, right? (Everybody laughs)
CLARITTA: That’s okay, Do you think I need you? I’ll rise even bigger; you’ll all know my
name! Mark my words! Mark my words.
IJ: Bye Clarice, it’s Clarice right? I wanna sing, and you’re in the way! Can we speed this up!
God, Drama kids are so extra! (She leaves pissed)
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ALI: Try a white shirt!!
BEATRIX: And Scene!
(Ali Laughs, Josh just stands and leaves, and he’s just sad)
VERONICA: Hey, He’s not worth it!
ALI: I know! but thanks for apologizing though! Maybe we should enjoy PROM, right? I need
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to let out some steam?
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SABRINA: Do you really want to leave? I can drive you home!
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IJ: What??? Party is only getting started! MY MAN! You defeated her!
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ALI: You’re right, Jock!
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IJ: That’s a stereotype, dude! Not cool!
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ALI: God! Please, can anybody sing?
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MR. DUVALL: Well, That was a helluva way to start the karaoke part! Man, I really need to
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(Somebody sings “Lover”)
Fifth Scene: Theater
SABRINA: So, Jules hit me up for a slow dance, and I’m totally in! (They share a laugh)
ALI: No worries, I'm hanging with my girl here! (He gives BB a hug, but his mind is
elsewhere. IJ walks over from the other side)
IJ: Hey, BB! I was thinking... only if you're down, totally cool if not!
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BB: Absolutely! Um, can I go, Ali?
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ALI: Of course, BB, no need to ask permission!
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BB: Ali, if you feel like slow dancing, I'm your partner in crime, just say it!
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ALI: Slow dancing is not my thing, babe! And no need to ask, just enjoy with IJ. Hey, If you
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fuck this up, I might drop another pop pot-pourri bomb!
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IJ: No way! I've seen your rise to fame after the drama, but looking like the Joker? Not my
jam. Got the memo loud and clear.
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ALI (laughs): Fair enough!

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IJ: Dude! You won’t believe it! caught a few jocks arguing baseball vs. football to fuck you up
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real good, huh! And you know who was leading the charts to fuck your ass?
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ALI: Ew, first of all, gross, second of all, no deets, okay? I won't discuss personal intimacy
with you. BB, go have a blast with IJ! PLEASE!
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BB: Gotcha!
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IJ: Did I do something wrong?

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BB: God, IJ! (Forced laughter as they head off, and Ali's mood takes a dip)
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MAY: Dude, you killed it today!

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ALI: Thanks
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MAY: Really, Big props for standing up to Clara's! They've been bullying me forever
ALI: Real talk!
RYAN: Hey…Wanna dance?
ALI: I don’t dance, but thanks for asking!... You?
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RYAN: (Smiles uncomfortably) Yeah…Surprise! Sure you are okay?
ALI: I’m fine, I’m totally fine! Just a little bit dizzy… Sorry
RYAN: Maybe we should hang out after prom…
ALI: Talk to you later, k? (Ryan leaves) What’s going on? Why do I still feel like… I did
everything to get over with, right?!
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It's times like these, wish I had a time machine
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So I could see what you did October 23th
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At 10:15, were you really asleep?
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Were you lying to me and the family?
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There's no us in us when I'm lacking trust
You wanna discuss, ugh, you disgust me
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Don't make me cuss you out, why'd you let me down?
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Don't say sorry now
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And thanks to you, I, I can't love right
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I get nice guys and villainize them

Read their texts like they're having sex right now
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Scared I'll find out that it's true

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And if I do, then I blame you

For every worst that I assume
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When I'm 41, someone calls me their one

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And he fucks our lives in one selfish night

Don't think I'll find forgiveness as fast as once did it
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And, God, I love you, but you're such a dipshit

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Please, fucking fix this

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'Cause you were all I looked up to

Now I can't even look at you
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TRIS: Hey... Can I snag this spot?

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ALI: OMG Tris! You made it! Girl, It happened so much
TRIS: I got in In 'All-American Bitch'! You nailed it! Also "Get Him Back!" was so lit! I’m happy
that I've seen different vibes from you today. Apologies for the tardiness though. The animal
shelter needed an extra hand with the dogs, but being here was worth it!
ALI: Oh it’s been a while since then, My bad! but thanks!... I’m really stoked that you're
finding purpose in it too, you know? Building a career to make the world better. Aren't you
also working on another project for next year?
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TRIS: Yeah, we're setting up shelters in Africa! Justin and I are super pumped about it!
ALI: That's dope! So glad
TRIS: But I'm not here for me. I mean this spot. You know why I came, right?
ALI: A better view of prom??
TRIS: Bet (They laugh) but also… because you need to talk. I know you.
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ALI: Me?
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TRIS: The eyes, chico! They never lie
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ALI: What eyes? I don’t have an eye.
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TRIS: Ali… (Disappointed) you work like this: When you're overwhelmed, you have a
pattern. First, you go to BB, your bestie, for some lightness. She's good at lifting you up.
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Then, if that doesn't work, you turn to Beatrix, the dreamer who rises above it all. they’re
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good at lifting you up. But when even that fails, your eyes meet mine since my rehab. You
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and I, we connect on the common ground of sorrow, honesty, and the weight of the world
we've carried since childhood. You crumble with me.
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ALI: I can't lie to you, can I?

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TRIS: No… What happened?

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ALI: It’s BS.

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TRIS: If it makes you feel something, it’s not, JUST VENT

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ALI: Okay, Tris, I did it! I stepped up! People are congratulating me, cheering for me! IJ is
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even my friend now, can you believe it? Ryan hit it up on me! I didn't expect that to happen
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4real!
TRIS: For sure!
ALI: Anyways, I defeated the Claras and Josh, but still! Why am I completely drained? a
phony… This wasn't supposed to make me feel better? Why does it still hurt so much? I saw
the dick when I considered to dance right now, but you know…I can't talk with anyone about
it because they—
TRIS: Will tell you to fight with open arms and rise again?
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ALI: You got it!
TRIS: And You're tired, that’s okay... but this is not all is it? Have you ever wondered why
you froze? truly?
ALI: I… I don’t know if I’m ready, not here, not now.
TRIS: If not now, when? It’s time to face your demons… if you don’t this will keep
happening... So. Why do you hold back when it comes to you?
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ALI: Because I'm afraid.
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TRIS: Of?
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ALI: Being alone…Yeah
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TRIS: Because of your family.
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ALI: (Cries) What is so absurd in wanting to be loved?.... It was all I ever wanted since day
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one, since I was kicked out for being a fag. It’s so not fair! Everyone today has a supportive
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family… but I skipped that! And now I feel guilty! Cuz I don’t want to sound ungrateful, and
my grand parents despite everything are the best in the whole world, welcoming me into
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their house, though they don't fully understand me. I had no other choice besides building
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that image to "survive" at school cuz here people prey on insecurities, That’s why I wear this
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beard… to look older, wiser and mature. But the truth? A thin cracked glass where no one
sees it . You know why? I built a wall so thick around me that no one can access me…
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understand me … making me feel alone.. especially in a romantic way. To escape my

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reality, I built up Josh's image so much that when I had his attention, I didn’t feel right,
always felt like an accomplishment, a goal. Cold. That’s why even though he was proving
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every day what a piece of crap he was. I accepted everything! Cuz honestly, deep down and
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just between us I came to the conclusion that I don’t think I deserve love, no matter what I
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do I feel the same. This whole circus that happened today just confirmed that... And I hate
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feeling that vulnerable. (Sour laugh) Do you know what I hear right now? My mother
laughing making me sure that her words are legit: You don’t deserve our love. That was her
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favorite quote… (Sips his drink) Maybe she’s right… After all, if my parents can’t love me,
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who can?
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TRIS: Hey…. Listen to me! That doesn’t prove anything... God…Come here (Tris hug him)
Ali, I know it was terrible, but look at me. Look what you did today. The only thing wrong with
you right now is narrow vision. Look up! See how much you changed the lives of people
around you! How many good surprises he had! IJ is actually a nice guy, despite the
problematic speech. God, Even Ryan! (They laugh) Look at BB… She stepped it up to
defend something! The whole personal concept of prom to her! At home, she doesn't open
her mouth! She said something and owned it! Sabrina is relaxed, enjoying her present,
proud of herself. And Bea, they’re going to Juilliard despite what the beast holds for them,
and I couldn’t be more proud of them. Because I didn’t have that shot before.
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ALI: I wish I could see the world through these lenses…
TRIS: You can! Especially regarding Bea. I really need to thank you! I know they doesn't
understand very well what happened like a lot of people. Even I took time in rehab to realize
what happened and why… But the biggest lesson was: It’s okay to let go. It’s okay to feel
sad, and lost, and afraid sometimes. Holding things back won’t help, The more you feel it,
the less you freeze because you own it. When I burned out, I did a lot.
ALI: I never knew that…
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TRIS: Nobody did… (Sour laugh) I thought I had to prove myself against the patriarchy… so,
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Ballet, president of everything: all the clubs, the best student, the best girlfriend. the best at
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everything! I was addicted to the attention, not proud but specially when Bea came out of the
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closet and dad couldn’t accept the gender identity issue. But that weight! I couldn’t handle…I
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crumbled… because I was everything and nothing at the same time, hollow, empty you
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know. My father, you know him, gave me hell, almost disowned me cuz my body failed. My
loyal boyfriend, Aaron, dumped me for my best friend cuz I was the problematic one now
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and that’s no power couple for him (She laughs). Can you believe he said I was affecting his
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brand!... Idiot! Anyways, I was so pissed, angry, mad, the efforts of a whole life dumped on
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the trash like I was nothing... And Then, in rehab, Justin Crossed my life, deep in self-pity.
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He said: Dream and dance girl, it’s all you need. Yeah, I thought it was bs too! Until it wasn’t,
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it helped me see, just like I’m doing right now with you, people facing problems and
overcoming them, and the gift that I could help somehow in the bigger picture… this helped
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the healing process, being part of all not being everything, other peoples dreams. I was
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skeptical in the beginning but… Here I am, see how life can reinvent itself and being a part
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of the solution of other peoples problems helped solve my own. Changing my mind
completely ‘bout everything! How much people's lives change when you just look at them,
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hear them, dream with them…. I learned an important lesson about our path. You can see
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things in two ways…. Tell me somethin… What do you see when you look at yourself? Be
full honest right now
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the same time. Someone who can explode at any moment, or do nothing, and doesn't know
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how to put himself together. But the cherry on top? An ungrateful and whiny bitch.
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TRIS: Hursh! Do you want to know how I see you?

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ALI: No (They laugh)

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TRIS: C’mon, don’t be a wuss! I’ll ask you to see yourself through mine, okay? What I see
is… I see a strong person! Stronger than all of us together! The world told you to settle
down, bow your head, and you said: fuck it. When your parents told you to “decide” between
who you are – this sounds bizarre even when I say it – decide about being yourself and
having them in your life, you chose yourself. It didn’t matter the odds, you didn’t even
hesitate! When it comes to people you love, I know how hard you fight! For Brina, for BB…
You saved their lives a thousand times because you loved them. So I ask you: Why can’t you
love yourself that way? All those people love you back! You are a strong person, and you are
loved. But why don’t you feel like that?
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ALI: How do you know that?
TRIS: Your eyes say it… I know when you are happy, mad, sad, exhausted. Let it go! Why?
ALI: I just feel like a time bomb all the time, containing myself to please everyone, to feel
cherished, to be liked, to be loved, denying myself. And when it comes out, it’s a tsunami.
And you know the worst part? It’s not what Clara did or Josh or whatever…What I hate the
most is that I made those decisions all by myself, I taught them how to treat me, the wasted
time and how the world sees me. I feel guilt! Those “improvements” I applied. Even growing
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even more far away from what I am. But the irony is, a lot of what I did today tasted the
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same. All because I was looking for this dumb love? Which is nonsense. I felt like a
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performer only, you know?
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TRIS: And here comes the crazy eyes!
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ALI: Yeah.
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TRIS: Sweetie, listen to me. There’s nothing wrong about looking for love. But maybe you
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are looking for the wrong kind of love! You don’t have to be loved, romantically I mean. Not
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yet! You’re young. We’re young. We have our whole lives ahead. Do you really want to be a
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high school sweetheart your whole life?

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ALI: Said the girl who’s traveling to Africa with bae!

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TRIS: (She laughs) I am. I want this to work, but if it doesn’t, it’s not gonna be the end of the
world… Don’t give people that kind of power. Remember what I said to let yourself feel the
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feelings? You have to feel, not to be! You’re letting your fear blind you and see only sourness
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in your story. The taint, the rotten. But don’t you ever notice that there was also freedom in
it?
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ALI: I don’t know how to dance like this.

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TRIS: What do you REALLY know about my recent “situation”?

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ALI: I remember we were not friends when you were the All-American Bitch, but you went
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through a rough path. And now, your parents are GO Green exclusive.
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TRIS: Yes, when I crumbled and they didn’t understand, I thought I needed that so much that
I became ill! The attention, and pleasing my parents! So I came home and told them to get
lost and do everything against what they taught me! I won’t be a doctor, I’ll dye my hair green
and be a rockstar and yadda yadda, and I felt so good when they rejected me. But when
they saw that through that, they could actually claim my accomplishments and use me as a
guinea pig. They did it! Now, And all of the sudden I’m the precious daughter all over it.
Well… There was nothing I could do, I can’t change people. That taught me a lot! I needed
to decide! I could be frustrated because they took my power again. Something that used to
make me free became my chains and put Beatrix in Jeopardy. I wanted the world to change
and it didn’t change shit. (about Bea) I tried to talk with them before, but they were not open,
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no matter how hard I tried, anyways…. I can’t control other people's actions, but my own?
Now we’re talking…. My fuel was my dreams, It’s hard to understand, but we can’t control
everything around us, they can take everything besides that. So yes, you stepped it up! And
even winning, you can allow yourself to be frustrated. That’s not wrong. It’s human. I know
BB says to enjoy the moment, and this is one of the things you can do for sure – but you can
allow yourself to feel sorrow and pain too cuz it’s not fair what happened to you. Neither with
your parents, nor with Josh or Clara.
ALI: If I start to do that, I will hit rock bottom, I worked so hard to keep my shit together,
since I was 13. I just feel suffocated
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TRIS: I know… But trust me on this, let’s at least try. Right now tell me something. If 18 Ali
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meets 13 Ali, what would he say to him? That he’s a failure? A pity boy?
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ALI: No! I would never!
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TRIS: Express yourself then, you are at my door, soaking wet in a cold night, asking for a
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place to crash, what would you say to him that night?
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ALI: That despite everything, I’m so proud of him! That he’s beautiful, he’s brave, and he’s
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kind, and he deserves love and I love him so so so much! And he will survive, even though
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the people he wanted are not in his story, he’ll find amazing people and learn from them, but
that quest it’s not the end, it will go on! But no matter what, he is enough, and I want to hug
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him for being so brave….

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TRIS: I felt it here! Now, look into your future! Project yourself 5 years ahead, what do you
wish for?
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ALI: I wish…
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TRIS: Hey I’m here for you!

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ALI: I see myself as a famous producer, living in new york, mad about the taxi, pissed with a
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6 foot guy that eventually will become my husband and father of my children, Broken but
irradiant, not in a bad way at all! (And smiles) I only want to cry right now!
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TRIS: Then cry! That was so beautiful, Ali! Treat yourself with that same love you told me
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right now! Let this feeling flow. Look how shining you are for that! Today’s prom is canonic!
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The way you choose to handle this will define what this event will mean to you in the next 15
years or more. You have a decision to make until the end of the night! This prom will be a
symbol of a sour experience, the storm that you fear, or if you're gonna dance in the rain – a
proof of freedom. When you pull out your strings and start to live the way you want!.... Let
your fuel be your dreams not your pain…. Not gonna lie, I can’t even imagine how you felt
when you were rejected by your parents. And how you were triggered again today! I’m not
gonna sugar coat you! It hurts!
ALI: Yes!
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TRIS: But look at me. Look at the event! You survived, you conquered! Eventually things will
be better. We’re on the verge, This night will not or cannot define you unless you want it. If
you decide that it actually will, this floor can be the place you claimed your own life or the
place you were humiliated two or three times, if you count the sexy dance. (They laugh) As I
told you, you can see things in two ways. This is life! Everything connected! Just like… a
dance! It’s up to us! All about us! We take a step, then another, and another, and when you
finish, it’s beautiful. It’s art. Lemme share what I see, I survived because of this! And be sure
you’re not alone (The song intro comes out)
[TRIS]
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I close my eyes and I can see
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A world that's waiting up for me
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That I call my own
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Through the dark, through the door
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Through where no one's been before
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But it feels like home
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They can say, they can say it all sounds crazy
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They can say, they can say I've lost my mind
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I don't care, I don't care, so call me crazy N
We can live in a world that we design
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'Cause every night I lie in bed

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The brightest colors fill my head

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A million dreams are keepin' me awake

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I think of what the world could be

A vision of the one I see
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A million dreams is all it's gonna take

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Oh, a million dreams for the world we're gonna make

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There's a house we can build

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Every room inside is filled

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With things from far away

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Special things I compile

Each one there to make you smile
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On a rainy day
IG
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They can say, they can say it all sounds crazy

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They can say, they can say we've lost our minds
I don't care, I don't care if they call us crazy
Run away to a world that we design
Every night I lie in bed

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Oh, a million dreams for the world we're gonna make
However big, however small

Let me be part of it all
Share your dreams with me
You may be right, you may be wrong
But say that you'll bring me along
To the world you see
To the world I close my eyes to see
I close my eyes to see
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[ALI & TRIS]
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'Cause every night I lie in bed
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A million dreams, a million dreams
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A million dreams for the world we're gonna make N
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ALI: I don’t know what to say… Thank you!

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TRIS: (Laughs) Don’t say it! Come with me!

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ALI: It's a slow dance. I don’t have a date. Not after Sabrina’s speech. I know. I’m afraid.
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TRIS: I know! But life is just like this as well. It gives you the creeps, but we have to do it!
Dream and Dance! Are you gonna dance in the rain or feel afraid of the storm, George?
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(All about us)

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(Tris)
Take my hand, I'll teach you to dance
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I'll spin you around, won't let you fall down

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Would you let me lead, you can step on my feet

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Give it a try, it'll be alright

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(Tris e Ali)
The room's hush, hush
And now's our moment
Take it in feel it all and hold it
Eyes on you, eyes on me
We're doing this right
Cause lovers dance when they're feeling in love

Spotlight shinning, it's all about us
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It's oh, oh, oh, oh, all about uh, uh, uh, uh, us
And every heart in the room will melt
This is a feeling I've never felt but
It's oh, oh, all about us
(Ali)
Suddenly, I'm feeling brave
I don't know what's got into me
Why I feel this way
Can we dance, real slow?
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Can I hold you
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Can I hold you close?
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(Tris)
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The room's hush, hush
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And now's our moment
Take it in feel it all and hold it
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Eyes on you, eyes on me
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We're doing this right
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(Tris e Ali)
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It's oh, oh, all about us
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ES
(Tris)
Do you hear that, love?
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They're playing our song

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(Ali)
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Do you think we're ready?

Oh I'm really feeling it
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(Tris)
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(Ali)
(Tris)
(Ali)
Do you think we're ready yet?
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Love I'm really feeling it
(Tris)
Do you hear that love?
(Ali)
(Tris)
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(Ali)
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Do you think we're ready yet?
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Love I'm really feeling it
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(Tris)
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(Tris)
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Lovers dance when they're feeling in love

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(Ambos)
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It's all about us

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It's all, all, all, all

Every heart in the room will melt
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This is a feeling I've never felt, but

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It's all, all about us

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(Hey-ey hey)
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AL

It's oh, oh, all
It's all about us
TRIS: Yesss queeen, you killed it! By the way, by the end of the night, spill the tea on how it
all went down!
ALI: Thanks a bunch! I'm on the mend now. And hey, stepping up, or whatever, is like a
major communication thing, you know? My whole ordeal got messy 'cause I didn’t chat right.
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So, pro tip: Talk to your siblings, they miss you. You guys have things to share! I'll spill the
deets on the night if you have that heart-to-heart. Deal?
TRIS: Totally down for that!
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Sixth Scene: Theater
NAN: Alright, buckle up, folks! It's time for the grand finale—the moment you've all been
waiting for! Drum rolls, please! Our Prom Queen is... *drumroll continues* __________! Big
congrats! Grab that tiara! (Free speech) Now, moving on to the Prom King, give me those
drum rolls! The Prom King is none other than:...Alistair George!
ALI: What?
NAN: Alistair! (Cheers erupt)
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ALI: Are you serious right now? (He heads to the stage) Hold up, let me check if there's a
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bucket around. I'm not trying to recreate Carrie here! This tux is from Mr. Lockwood and I
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don’t have money to pay him back if it’s ruined! Are you absolutely sure about this?
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NAN: Yup, it's all online! Can't be hacked or anything! Roll with it
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ALI: Alright, chill!
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NAN: You can drop a speech if you're up for it, but no pressure.
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ALI: Cool, two ways to see this, right? Perspective... Hey, um, I don’t know what to say!
When I rolled up here today, I never thought in a million years that this… would go down. I
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figured I'd be chilling over there in that corner with my two pals and their family, maybe a little
gloomy with my supposed golden boyfriend, being just a random face in the crowd and….
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pretty damn unhappy. Who am I kidding, super unhappy, 'cause I wasn't being true to myself.
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I felt pretty crappy this afternoon, ya know, four years and no legacy, But before all this
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kicked off, someone told me in the most cliché way possible that my journey wasn't over yet,
and we had tonight. She hoped it would be a calm, drama-free prom, the usual stuff, and
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that I could somehow find myself. Well, Poor thing! (Laughter from the crowd) Prom is a
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life-altering experience, an analogy for the gift of change and transformation, a rite of
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passage. It's a beacon of hope that we can be better, that the future can be bright—a place
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where you can be brilliant, beautiful, and why not, sexy? A space to be open to the new. I
know that now! And man, I spread my legs tonight! No disrespect, Mr. Duvall! Throughout
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this prom, I learned the gift of enjoying the present, that I should learn from my past but not
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let it define me. that’s It's never too late to accept our destiny, no matter how tough it seems.
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There are people who will never change, but that won't change my worth. Also People who
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stay the same, maybe with a hint of regret. Great surprises from those who are ready to
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learn! And most importantly, people who step into our lives to guide us towards becoming
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better. A friend of mine asked me a question, and I'm ready to answer it: Was this whole
intense experience that was Prom24' a sour note or a liberty walk? Well, the band's gonna
help me express my gratitude for this overwhelmingly heartwarming gift!
(Freedom 90’)
(Ali)
Heaven knows I was just a young boy
Didn't know what I wanted to be
I was every little hungry schoolgirl's pride and joy
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And I guess it was enough for me
To win the race, a prettier face
Brand new clothes and a big fat place
On your rock and roll TV
But today the way I play the game is not the same, no way
I think I'm gonna get me some happy
I think there's something you should know

(Sabrina) (I think it's time I told you so)
There's something deep inside of me
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(BB) (There's someone else I've got to be)
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Take back your picture in a frame
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(Beatrix)(Take back your singing in the rain)
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I just hope you understand
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(All of them)Sometimes the clothes do not make the man
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All we have to do now
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Is take these lies and make them true, somehow
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All we have to see
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Is that I don't belong to you N
And you don't belong to me, yeah
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(Girls) Freedom, (Ali) I won't let you down

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(Girls) Freedom, (Ali) I will not give you up

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(Girls) Freedom, (Ali) gotta have some faith

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(Ali) Gotta have some faith in the sound

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I think there's something you should know

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(Tris) (I think it's time I told you so)

There's something deep inside of me
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(Girls) (There's someone else I've got to be)

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Take back your picture in a frame

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(Girls) (Take back your singing in the rain)

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I just hope you understand

Sometimes the clothes do not make the man
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Eh eh eh (I will not let you down) eh eh eh

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Freedom
Freedom
Freedom (freedom, freedom)(Ali)
Gotta have some faith in the sound
Have some freedom (have some freedom, oh)

Freedom
Freedom (freedom)
All we have to do now (all we can do)
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Is take these lies and make them true somehow
All we have to see
Is that I don't belong to you
And you don't belong to me (freedom)
(Ali) I won't let you down

I will not give you up
Gotta have some faith in the sound
It's the one good thing that I've got
I won't let you down
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I will not give you up
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It's the one good thing that I've got
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BEATRIX: Can't believe you snagged Prom King! You traitooor!
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BB: Yep
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ALI: Just deal with it! (they laugh) But for real, I'm in shock too. Soooo…Do you guys talk
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now? N
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TRIS: Yeah, we had a “heart-to-heart”.

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BB: Missed my sisters!

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BEATRIX: Being a non-binary person doesn’t make me your sister BB. (THEY LAUGH)
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TRIS: I never meant to hurt you. Never wanted you to carry that burden alone.
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BEATRIX: I get it now. It's not on you; it's on them.

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BB: No worries, X. Dad might have an early departure, but when your first college project
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rolls around, he'll be printing playbills, calling you a New York Star!
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BEATRIX: Can I hear an Amen! And I never wanted to mean to say that the only thing
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you've got is your body. Just in case!

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BB: Not to be rude, but I think I'm in a better spot than you two. Better best friends, you
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know? So, it didn't really hit me.
BEATRIX: Ouch.
TRIS: And I Missed that! Classic Lockwood SOP (They laugh) Great answer, by the way!
ALI: Thanks! So, this was Prom!
BB: Young, wild, and free! Freedom!
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SABRINA: Yep! I'm all pumped up to crush it at Oxford Right now. Promise you'll be okay,
Mr. King?
ALI: Absolutely!
SABRINA: You stepped up; you're a grown man now.
ALI: Yeah, and I did that avoiding doing it.
TRIS: Bizarre, right?
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ALI: Definitely. But I'm happy. I wanted so hard to love, to be loved, and it hit me. I’m already
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am! You were the love I needed. I didn't have to shrink or vanish or make a big show for
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everyone. I have you. No matter the past, my family, or whatever. You accepted me for who I
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am.
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TRIS: I can see that by your eyes now!
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BB: Love you. Happy to have my sisters back, but even happier with this! (They laugh)
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ALI: That's a secret I never tell, you know we've been through a lot, right?
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BB: For sure! uhm… I have a secret too. You know I'm hot, right?
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SABRINA AND ALI: We know!

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BB: You won’t believe it! Check it out! I got approached to make money out of it. I got an
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opportunity!
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ALI: For?
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BB: Digital influencer in LA.

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SABRINA: No way!
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ALI: Will we see you in the next Hype House?

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BB: Who knows? They liked my videos while studying I guess, but, well, I wore a nice bra
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that day! It's stage one of the conversation, but can you believe that?
(Trio screams, and a phone rings!)
ALI: I'm so happy for you. That's all that matters!
SABRINA: So!! What about Berklee?
ALI: Nah, rejected! I'll use that time to find other schools and apply next summer. That way, I
can come here sometimes, help in the drama department—
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BB: Ali please, check your application. You don't know yet!
ALI: Again? For goodness' sake! (He opens his phone and shows them; they see he got in)
SABRINA AND BB: You got in!
ALI: What? I got in! I GOT IN! No way, no way, no way!! Thank God! I'll never set foot in this
place again.
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(Mr. Duvall coughs)
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TRIO: Sorry, Mr. Duvall!
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BB: Tea! IJ asked me out!
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ALI: You should go; he's heading to Harvard.
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SABRINA: What?
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ALI: That was exactly my reaction! (They laugh) Do you want an even bigger one? Ryan
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asked me out?
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BB: I KNEW IT!

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ALI: I didn’t knew if I was annoyed, mad or horny about it

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SABRINA: ALI!! Such a bad boy huh?

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BB: Go for it! He’s a dick for sure, but he knows how to use his, just saying!
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(They laugh hard!!)

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ALI: I can’t believe you said that!

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BB: You were thinking about it, bitch! Don’t even deny it!
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SABRINA: You 2 are impossible! (Laugh then get emotional)

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BB: Gonna miss you guys!
SABRINA: Yeah, but as you told me before, let's live the night.
ALI: Yes, let's live the night!
BB: We're gonna be together, right?
SABRINA: Forever.
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ALI: And ever and ever. (They do the handshake)
SABRINA: Yeah, I'm always one call away, no matter the UTC!
ALI: I'll be in New York, you'll be in London, and you'll be in Los Angeles. But we're gonna
be together, ABC. Nothing can stop us! Let's do it.
THE THREE: Go, hoes!
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BB: Just like this goof ball!
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SABRINA: Just like this good ball! (They laugh)
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ALI: It’s beautiful! .I’m seeing the stars for the first time in forever! In all of the ways.. 4 real, I
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never would've made it without you today, cheesy but so true.
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SABRINA: What?
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[ALI]
Cheap, fake
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Easy to break
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That’s how I used to be

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Here, come here

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Now I’m awake

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I’ll tell you what I see

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Plastic don’t shine

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Glitter don’t shine

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Trophys don’t shine

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The way you do

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You are so real

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You are so rare

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I see you there

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I see me
I see stars
So many stars tonight
You could make diamonds dull
You are so beautiful
I see stars
You shine as bright as day
I will look out for you
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We’ll light each other’s way
You’re all stars
[CHORUS]
I just want to dance with you
[ALI (CHORUS)]
See, I went low, not high
That was my problem, mine
Don’t be frightened like me
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The darker the night
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The brighter you shine (And dance with you)
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Plastic don’t shine
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Glitter don’t shine
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Medals don’t shine
The way I do
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I'm on fire
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I can rise higher N
Up in the sky
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Enjoy the view

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You stars!
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You could make diamonds dull

You are so beautiful
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I see stars
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You are real

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And you are rare

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I want to say
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I see you there

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It’s me and you

Not us and her
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Cause if we knew
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[ALI, TRIS, BEATRIX, BB]

How strong we were
[ALI]
We’d say what we are
[ENSEMBLE]
Stars!
[ALI, SABRINA AND BB]
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Say what you are!
[ENSEMBLE]
We’re stars!
[ALL (ENSEMBLE)]
I’m a star! (We are stars)
I can make diamonds dull
I am so beautiful
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(My god is beautiful!)
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I see stars (We are stars)
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We shine as bright as day
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We’ll light each other’s way
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I see stars
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(Let the whole world melt away)
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[ENSEMBLE]
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I see stars (I see stars)

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So many stars tonight (I see stars) (Who cares what other people say)
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We could make diamonds dull (I see stars)

We are so beautiful (I see stars) (No one can convince us we were wrong)
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I see stars
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We shine as bright as day

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We’ll light each other’s way (I just wanna dance with you)
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We are so real
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We are so rare
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We see you there, we see you

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We’re all stars! (I just wanna Dance with you)

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We’re all stars!

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So many stars! (All it takes you and me And a song)

Stars!
(BEATRIX)
One thing you've taught me
Is how much people enjoy a show
(TRIS)
And so you've got me
Debating how this whole night should go
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[SABRINA]
Kids will be watching
To see who every guest is
And so my only request is
(ALI)
Build a prom for everyone
Show them all it can be done
If music blares and no one cares
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Who your unruly heart loves
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[TODOS]
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Build it now
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Make people see how the world could one day be
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It might come true if we take a chance
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But 'til that day comes
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I say cue the drums
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It's time to dance N
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(BB)
TO

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Time to get dressed up

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You are a vision in aqua-blue

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(SABRINA)
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It's time we fessed up

This year our prom king will be you
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(ALI)
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Maybe I'll wear a tiara

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When it's go time

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Get ready folks

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'Cause it's show time

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(TODOS)
Build it now
Make people see how the world could one day be
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I say cue the drums
It's time to dance
(BB,BEATRIX,TRIS)
This is more than I dared wish for
It's epic and what's more
Tonight there's room for anyone
So everyone on the floor
Get on the floor
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(TODOS)
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It's time to
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Build it now
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Make people see how the world could one day be N
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I say cue the drums

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And take to the floor

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That's what the floor's for

So turn up the bass
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Until the whole place

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[?] Their feet

And has to repeat
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It's time to dance

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(ALI)
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(TODOS)
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It's time to dance

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(ALI)
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A Sky full of stars!

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(TODOS)
It's time to dance
My god is beautiful! (Ali)
Dance
(ALI)
a beautiful fucking night!
[Todos]
Dance
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It's time to dance
NAN: What a way to wrap it up! Prom24" is officially coming to an end. Let's give a huge
shoutout to the awesome band that stuck with us through it all. Without you, none of this
would've been possible—literally! And that's a wrap, everybody! I feel for the juniors; topping
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this plot is gonna be a tough one. Best of luck! Now, SENIORS, let's get FUCKING
WASTEEEEED!
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Post-Credit Scene: Shooting
Screen September 5th, 2024, Nan check her emails after her long vacations in Brazil, first
opening email is Stanford’s
[NAN]
Stanford Boarding Committee, Dear Ferdinanda, god…
Congratulations! We’ve been noticing how you’ve been growing and encourage you to apply
for early admission this november. If all goes well, It is with great pleasure that we offer you
K
admission to the Stanford University Class of 2029.
O
O
Your thoughtful application and remarkable accomplishments convinced us that you have the
BR
intellectual energy, imagination and talent to flourish at Stanford. Among the over 20,000
AL
applications we read, your distinguished record of academic excellence and personal
achievement stood out. We are thrilled to welcome you to the Stanford community and look
H
forward to the unique and extraordinary contributions we know you will make to the
AN
intellectual and extracurricular life of our campus.
H
AT
YES, YES, YES, YEEEEES! I can’t believe everything worked so well! Wait. An Email from
Sabrina? “Take good care of the school and be a great president! I’m rooting for you”. She’s
N
JO
so sweet. I almost feel bad, at least I got the Hype house for BB, targeting her was a little bit
extra.
TO
Dear God up in heaven, a prayer for Brina

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Once she was my hero, now she's Away

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I'm where I want and I was less than zero

ER
Dragging me down to save face

Brina always worked hard, was trusting and fair
ES
And Lord, that's the crux of her problem right there

R
E
You need that killer instinct to give you the nerve

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To grab everything you want in life but may not deserve

Like if some girl's in your way, there's only one thing to do
TS
You set up her trigger, dealing weed with the stoners and around the jocks you slightly talk
H
‘bout how pathetic she was to be alone and they mock her, with nothing connected to you
IG
And your dreams come true (Your dreams come true)

R

L

AL
And your dreams come true, oh, oh
It takes that killer instinct, that killer desire (Killer desire!)

Are you the little ant or do you set the ants on fire?
And if there's two people in line to make the prom interesting to you
Then you spread to the school how BB was knew
and record a sex tape and send it to Claritta, and she uses it as blackmail, while you’re
recording and trending and the whole of America knows how good I am at covering the
news!
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(They turn to you!)
And your dreams come true
(Dreams come true, they do, yeah yeah)
Do I sound awful? What have I become?

Who's that girl in the mirror I see?
(Who is she? Who is she? Ooh...)
Some backstabbing whack-job I'd run screaming from
Oh God, I just love being me!
Wouldn't all of you kill to be me?! (Aw shit)
K
O
You need that killer instinct since time first began
O
From Genghis Khan to Bristol Palin, you need a killer plan
BR
You need to reach the top, if it's the last thing you do
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I'm the girl to beat, the high school queen
H
Seniors kiss my ass since I was 15
(And soon the world will know her name)
AN
I'm raisin' hell, and I'm a felon in a 4-foot frame
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I just use my killer instinct and my dreams (dreams) come (come) true
AT
(Your dreams come true N
And your dreams come true
JO
I use my killer instinct)

–uuue
TO
(Killer!
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Instinct!)
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Oh yeah-eah-eah!
ER
(She walks in the cafeteria, people are shook)

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Don't look at them, just don't

R
We call those three 'The Plastics'

E
They're shiny, fake, and hard

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Prom’24

Screenwriting: Jonathan Halbrook

[NAN is fixing her clothes on camera]

[Special effect starting over]

Hey you! What do you think about the new Seniors? AT

[Random 1] Oxe, eu não falo inglês, por que você tá falando?

EAT SHIT, YOU DICK!

Alistair, and rolls her eyes]

[BEA looks so fakefully thankful]

place, all the wonders and the filth included!

Ali, no catastrophizing! It’s a Senior Prom Video

for different POVs.

Me? I would never!

Bull-dyke! Stuck-up! Hunchback!

Like the Huns invading Rome

Hey, are you okay?

Get away, nerd

Freak! Slut! Cripple! Homo! Homo! Homo!

[BEA looks at him disapproving his posture]

[RYAN upends ALI’S books.]

What did you say to me, HOMO?

But I know, I know...

[RYAN leaves, SABRINA speaks]

a little bit weird? I mean, he’s no genius

He offered earlier, I had to say yes! Right?

[SABRINA, spoken (furious, to IJ)]

Hey! Pick that up! Right now!

I'm sorry, are you actually talking to me?

has-been waiting to happen. A future gas station attendant

[IJ AND CHORUS laugh]

Somebody hug me!

Somebody save me!

[KIDS & ALI]

Give me some hope, here!

Something to live for!

Ryan, as a Senior, what are your expectations for this year?

Clara are watching Claroline puke into a toilet.]

Grow up, Clara. Bulimia is so 2019.

Maybe you should see a doctor, Clara

[MS. SCHUESTER, spoken]

Ah, CLARA and CLARA

[VERONICA scribbles on a piece of paper.]

[MS. SCHUESTER, spoken]

[MS. SCHUESTER, spoken]

secrets from everyone around here

[ANNA CLARA WANTS TO TALK AND CLARITTA CUTS IT, spoken]

Shut up, Clara

[NAN] Voice only

[Another day, another hellish lunch.]

I don't want trouble—

You're gonna die at 3 p.m.!

Bruh chill, too much

[CLARA’S enter again...]

Clara, Clara, Clara...

[IJ & RYAN]

Clara, Clara, Clara...

Veronica? Veronica? Veronica!

And you know, you know, you know

Clara! Clara! Clara! Veronica!

their authorization in a public restroom?

[NAN KINDA FROZE]

[SABRINA leaves and camera closes in NAN’S face]

sure of it, bet…

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