un: wiccan

[demiurgency]

[voice:]

You know, I've been thinking. If I were back home right now--[Leaving aside everything that had gone terribly wrong back home, dealing with the interdimensional parasite that had brainwashed his parents and wanted to feed off of him and his magic for hundreds of years, his missing brother, et cetera]--it'd be time for auditions for the spring musical. I think this year was supposed to be Bare, which would have been amazing, especially since it would've been senior year, so, my last chance at a lead role, you know?

Maybe you don't, I mean, I know a lot of people aren't from Earth, or from the twenty-first century, but that's not really the point, sorry, I'm getting distracted.

The point is, I miss music, and I miss theater, and even with learning self-defense and first aid and reading everything in the schoolhouse and foraging and all the things we need to do here to survive, I still end up with a lot of free time. So, I was thinking, I'd love to learn some new songs, and new dances, and new stories. I don't know if there're enough people here interested to justify putting on a show or anything, but I thought it might be fun to get people together to trade those sorts of things. Share parts of our cultures, you know? Anyway, if anyone's interested, let me know, we can work something out.

[action, OTA:]

[Those who frequent the schoolhouse might run into one Billy Kaplan there after this broadcast, sorting through books on the shelves attempting to organize things by genre and/or season and trying to figure out what he has or hasn't read. If he isn't there, you might run into him in the inn grabbing lunch, or on the road heading to or from the eastern woods outside of town on a mushroom-hunting run. Wherever you find him, chances are he's humming under his breath, if not singing outright. What? It's been stuck in his head for a while now.]

Comments

UN: Reeve T., Text

[plate_builder]

Well, provided it isn't Loveless, I'd be happy to provide some assistance in ultimate planning. I've never tried my hand at designs for play things, but I could probably assist with sets if you ever get this up and running.

[demiurgency]

Don't think I know that one, but I totally understand. Cats is basically the bane of my existence.

I know it's kinda silly, but I really, really hope we do. I think it's just as important to be able to relax and unwind a little, you know? Especially after a stressful month like this last one, and I can't be the only person here who loves a good story.

[plate_builder]

Loveless was a bit of an overly popular thing. And led to some issues in the past.

It's not silly. It's not silly if you like this sort of thing. I love folklore stories about fae. So it's what it is. And I love stories. A friend of mine is writing some of his experiences as stories.

UN: Skateboarding Sniper

[duel_wielding]

Oh man, North and I might be able to remember a few things from when he was in high school. If we can find paper I'd be happy to help him write them out for you!

[demiurgency]

That would be great! I don't know if I've met North, or you. I'm Billy. Where are you guys from?

[duel_wielding]

Space. North doesn't have a home planet anymore. I think my origin ultimately goes back to Earth.

Better to ask when. The 2550s.

I'm Theta! I think we can probably get Romeo and Juliet out.

action

[oorah]

[ frank is a semi-frequent visitor to the schoolhouse since he discovered it a few months back. it reminds him of the library at reims, just... less french. and less dangerous. besides, he never knows who he's going to run into there. aretha is with him today and she bursts through the doors with uncharacteristic energy to sniff out someone she recognizes. before frank can call her back, he sees the back of billy's head and smiles as he goes to join the boy by the shelves. he's wearing his hotdog sweater of course, an unzipped parka overtop as he lifts his hand to slot the book on masonry back into place that he'd brought back from home, the movement revealing his communicator's bright red. ] What's that? [ he asks about the song, not recognizing it but thinking it'll probably be stuck in his head now, too. ]

[demiurgency]

[The sudden sound of paws gallumphing across the floor makes Billy turn, and when he sees Aretha skidding towards him Billy kneels with a grin, ruffling the dog's ears and giving her plenty of skritches before he looks up at Frank, offering him that same grin. Billy looks a little different from the last time they met; a little more confident and self-assured, maybe, less nervous and not at all embarrassed to be caught singing.]

Take Me or Leave Me, from RENT. The musical. You know it?

[oorah]

I've heard of it. [ the show. he's just never seen it. frank smiles softly at the dog interacting with billy, he seems a little different himself. less stressed, maybe. ] Is it your favorite?

UN:The Iron Bull, private

[ataashihunter]

So you're Billy, right? I need a talk with you.

private

[demiurgency]

[Well that's. Weird. And ominous. But hey, sure.]

Yeah, that's me. What's up? Did Tommy do something?

[Listen some reflexes are just automatic.]

Re: private

[ataashihunter]

No, it is about Nida. Can we meet up and talk face to face?

un: cisskabob

[cisskabob]

I took ballet, gymnastics and tap for years, and did some acting too. Do you have Wendy the Werewolf Stalker where you're from?
There was a whole musical episode and everything. But. They did not have me sing, and neither should you or anyone, because I took voice lessons as a kid and that was the only lesson where my teacher basically told my mother I was a lost cause and Mom actually let me be bad at.

[demiurgency]

We've got Buffy the Vampire Slayer, sounds like it's from the same family of quality television TBH

Oh nooo, was it really that bad? It's okay, there's plenty of other stuff that goes into musical theater, you know? And you do a TON of other stuff. What's your favorite thing to do? Like, as a hobby?

[cisskabob]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer? That's so weird! Wendy wound up being kind of a cult classic, it's pretty awesome. And I'm not just saying that because I got to be on it, lol.

It was pretty bad, but nothing is as bad as baseball, tbh. :) My favorite thing is probably archery, but I'm not sure that counts as a hobby. ...Huh. I'm not actually sure if I have a hobby. Is that weird?

un: slothbaby

[morphogenia]

Say no more!!! I'm so in!!! I have so many dances I can teach you! And stories! Maybe throw in some songs too if you're down to learn them in other languages?? Since I bet we listen to the same pop songs.

[demiurgency]

YESSSS I was hoping you would be! I am SO in for learning songs in other languages and new dances. Although this place could stand to have some good pop music exposure.

UN: Rinoa

[alittlelonger]

You know I'm in!

[demiurgency]

Good! You promised to teach me your mom's songs back in December, remember? :D

[praypal]

An excellent idea! I'd be happy to help in any way I can. Perhaps we could have open "mic" nights at the Inn, or something to that effect, until we have the means to have some proper performance space.

[demiurgency]

Awesome! An open mic night sounds like a pretty fun idea, if we can get enough people involved. Maybe I'll see about posting signups or something. Either way, I'm just looking forward to learning something new. You know, for fun, and not for staying alive

UN: The Brock Report

[imareporter]

...Well I was a reporter

[pause]

Am. Am a reporter. That comes with storytelling skill. I mean I had to take some creative writing classes.

I could teach those. Or y'know, write shit. Or teach people to write things.

[demiurgency]

So weird, there was a reporter named Brock in my world, too

Storytelling takes skills, that's definitely a talent. You should come, see what inspires you, you know?

private audio; un: jane doe

[scathefires]

Ah, senior year. I remember being in high school and thinking I wasn’t gonna make it to senior year. And, as it turns out, I was right.

[ha. hahaha hey have you heard about that time jason died?]

If you’re recruiting for musical theater, you should talk to Tiny. We had a discussion about staging a production of The Little Mermaid a while back.

Re: private audio

[demiurgency]

Funny guy.

[He does sound at least a little amused, even if he also sounds a little horrified. Jason, why.]

Who's Tiny? I mean, I could totally do The Little Mermaid. Disney's not a bad place to start.