Backstage

Ready?

Ready as I'll ever be.

Here we go! First day at one

of the most prestigious

art schools in the country.

I've never

felt this nervous.

Are you kidding me? What

about our third grade recital?

This is so much more.

Wow,

that was a lot

of nervousness...

and puke. You don't

have to be so scared, Vee,

- you're amazing. You wouldn't - have gotten in if you weren't.

I wouldn't have gotten in

if you hadn't made me apply.

- You just needed a little nudge. - You're the best.

I know!

Let me guess...

dance with a concentration

in ballet?

Um, yeah,

how'd you know?

Say your names to the camera.

Um, I'm Carly,

- but people call me Cee, - and this is...

Vanessa.

And people call you Vee..?

Yeah! Actually, they do!

Welcome, Vee and Cee,

I'm Julie Maslany,

your student president!

Vee, you've gotta see this!

Those dancers must be the

primas: the best dancers

in the school.

(gasping): So cute!

Freshman, music program,

you look like

you could be a drummer

- but you're carrying - an electric guitar

And you're a singer too?

I know, it's kind of a gift; I'm

really good at reading people.

You OK? You look...

a bit in shock.

I do. I mean; I do?

- Don't worry, the first day of - school is always intimidating.

Just know that

every freshman...

Scratch that. Every student

here feels exactly the same.

It's just that some are better

at hiding it than others.

Thanks! I'll try

to remember that.

Way easier said than done.

(sighing): Scarlett

the starlet!

What am I doing here?

Conquering the world!

Here's hoping.

Welcome to Keaton

School of the Arts.

Keaton is the key

to your future.

Whether it will be a success

or a failure is

completely up to you.

This is gonna be

the best 4 years

of your life. Not saying

it's gonna be easy, but it is

gonna change who you are

for the better.

The person you are today

will not be the person

who will graduate in 4 years.

Look around. The people

sitting next to you

are your family.

Help each other.

Support one another.

Be each other's critics, fans,

and most importantly: friends.

Statistically, only half of

you will make it to graduation.

And one of you won't

even make it 'til Christmas.

Will it be you?

If you need someone to talk

to, my door is always open.

If you need a shoulder

to cry on,

go cry to your mother.

Just like in life,

this is not a rehearsal.

You are constantly being judged,

constantly being evaluated;

one misstep could mean the end.

Think now would be

a good time to get to know...

what each one of you is

capable of.

So, let's see what you're

made of.

So,

let's see what you're made of.

Isn't she the girl

from that show?

- The one - with the robot?

I don't watch TV.

Who doesn't watch TV?

People who don't

own televisions.

Who does this guy think he is?

He doesn't watch TV?

I mean, even his haircut

reeks of pretention.

I know he probably thinks I'm,

like, too cool or something,

but... my situation is...

it's...

it's complicated.

Does she look familiar to you?

Um...

Yes!

She's Chase.

From Chase and Chance!

I love that show!

- I mean, how much more - intimidating can this day get?!

Who's the student...

who came into my class... late?

You're up, Miss...?

Alya. Alya Kendrick.

OK, Alya,

it's all yours.

It's OK,

take your time.

Is she seriously freezing out?

What an amateur!

Did she say her name

was Alya or Elsa?

I couldn't hear!

Vanessa Morita.

You'll be great.

And again. And again

and again and again

and again! That'll do.

It's not the worst I've seen.

Congrats!

Congrats?

That was one of the best

compliments Hell-On-Wheels

has ever given.

Seriously! Big props.

How can that be a compliment?

I'm Sasha, but everyone

calls me TMZ.

- No one calls him TMZ. - (chuckles)

I'm Vee, this is Cee.

Cute!

Look, this is my second

year taking this class.

Long story, but take it from me,

she thought you were amazing.

She has a whole repertoire

of sayings and expressions

- that you'll get - used to over time.

Decoding her is actually fun!

Yeah...

sounds like a ton of fun.

After this class,

- she'll pick one lucky freshman - to take an elective with her

And her fourth year ballet

class: the primas.

I'm already out of the running.

Again; long story.

But being chosen

is a really big deal.

And my money is on Vee.

You haven't seen Carly yet;

she has mad skills.