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00:00:00I now declare to my fellow bucks and does
00:00:18nothing can stop me because I love love love
00:00:25so send me off into the night I'll get the job done do it right I can bleed all
00:00:37through the night front and center shining what you would call an eyesore
00:00:43is taking Christmas Eve rides by storm so get up off your high reindeer and say
00:00:52what you want you can take your best charge cause nothing's getting in my way
00:01:03I'm done playing your reindeer games
00:01:11Where are the dancing reindeer?
00:01:23thank you Elliot Nolan good to see you are you guys not a sight for sore eyes
00:01:36hi Aurora look at you you are all grown up what happened?
00:01:40it happened you were so awesome I'm glad you were seriously you honestly you've still got it little brother
00:01:45nah thanks thanks Jess I just I it was a bonafide disaster
00:01:50what no no no don't say that you know what you just performed in a one-man Christmas
00:01:55musical all written directed and produced by you be proud of that
00:01:59nobody showed up it was you two and one other person okay I don't know I thought
00:02:05a political reindeer message would resonate right like Hamilton but Christmas
00:02:09am I crazy that sounds commercial right for sure yeah whatever it wasn't that much work
00:02:17I just wrote the script for a for a year and I designed all the costumes and I designed all the choreography
00:02:23and I rented out the theater and I sent letters to every agent casting director and director in the state of New York
00:02:28hoping that they would come well after three years of not really seeing each other we thought it was important for us to come
00:02:35three years it hasn't been three years three years and six months actually
00:02:40but we know how tough it is to find time at Christmas because of your caroling gigs
00:02:45and well maybe this is the Christmas that you come upstate and stay with us
00:02:50what do you say oh come on it'll give you time to relax breathe just take a break from the concrete jungle
00:02:58here a little something to celebrate your show tonight
00:03:03you did this Aurora this this is incredible it's nothing really
00:03:10what this is not nothing look at that that's me with antlers oh my god you're amazing thank you
00:03:15she's amazing and you know what offers still on the table for you to come spend Christmas in Hancock
00:03:22it all depends on how this audition goes tomorrow audition for for what
00:03:29huge new Broadway musical okay they're casting it now it's called glitter and grace one of the biggest
00:03:35Broadway producers is behind it I'm telling you it's gonna be a massive hit
00:03:39okay here is to my talented brother may all your Christmas wishes come true
00:03:44thank you guys
00:03:56Asher are you doing
00:04:04those were the days huh Noah hey what are you doing here
00:04:08well
00:04:10you're the scenic designer on the show
00:04:12yep
00:04:13wow
00:04:14I didn't think you did kettle calls
00:04:15uh yeah yeah normally I don't um I don't have much of a choice right now my agent dropped me
00:04:20oh I'm sorry
00:04:21no no it's okay
00:04:22it's all right
00:04:23well it's uh it's a big turnout today
00:04:25yeah yeah it seems like the entire city's auditioning for this one
00:04:28it's a Cindy Santos show what do you expect
00:04:30yeah
00:04:31how did your show go last night
00:04:32yeah fulfilling
00:04:33oh
00:04:34with a side of disappointment
00:04:35oh I'm sorry we couldn't come
00:04:37no
00:04:38I mean Catherine I wanted to support and you know we're busy with the thing so we couldn't
00:04:42come you know
00:04:43with what
00:04:44we invited you
00:04:45oh my goodness it was your engagement party wasn't it
00:04:48yeah
00:04:49right I am so sorry I couldn't make it man
00:04:51I did say that
00:04:52we were just so busy with
00:04:53oh hey Cindy good night
00:04:54yep
00:04:55well that
00:04:56can't be good
00:04:58attention everyone
00:05:00auditions are done for the day
00:05:02you've got to be kidding
00:05:03check back after the holidays
00:05:05oh brutal I'm so sorry man I mean
00:05:07you know what
00:05:08at least I still have my day job
00:05:10fired
00:05:12what do you mean I'm fired
00:05:13this is a caroling group
00:05:15I can't have my tenor coming in an hour late
00:05:17I had an audition across town
00:05:18please please
00:05:19Bert I need this
00:05:20this is the only gig I have had in months
00:05:22I already found your replacement
00:05:23were you trying to ruin the soundtrack of the season
00:05:27put your costume in the locker
00:05:33look I'm sorry
00:05:34you're talented
00:05:35you're bound to find something else
00:05:37thanks Bert
00:05:40Merry Christmas
00:05:42oh Isaiah
00:05:44yeah
00:05:45wanna send in Tiny Tim
00:05:47I'm Tiny Tim
00:05:48okay Hancock here I come
00:05:53Oh, it's by the sound
00:05:59The blessed angels sing
00:06:07The blessed angels sing
00:06:16Okay, Hancock, here I come.
00:06:23Hey, thanks for picking me up from the train station.
00:06:32Yeah, of course.
00:06:36What is it?
00:06:37It's so quiet.
00:06:39I kind of miss the sounds of the city, you know?
00:06:41Who knew car horns could be so zen?
00:06:46Still zen?
00:06:47It's funny. It's funny, Jess. It's cute.
00:06:51Oh, hey, Jess. Hiya.
00:06:52Hi. Hey, Hal.
00:06:55Hey, so I mean you to ask,
00:06:58when are you planning on putting up your Christmas lights?
00:07:00You know, if you need a hand, I got two.
00:07:02Well, I actually, I have my brother here now.
00:07:05Your brother?
00:07:06Yep.
00:07:07Hey, I'm Isaiah.
00:07:08Hey, Hal.
00:07:09Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:07:10That's a, that is a firm grip you have there, Hal.
00:07:13It's a cute thing.
00:07:16Yeah.
00:07:17Well, it's my Christmas sweatset.
00:07:19All right, well, I'll just, I'll leave you.
00:07:21Whoa, whoa, whoa, careful.
00:07:22Oh, sorry.
00:07:24I'm good.
00:07:25Okay.
00:07:25You're good. I'm good. Okay. Bye.
00:07:27See you later.
00:07:27Bye, Hal.
00:07:28See you, Hal.
00:07:31Shall we?
00:07:34Oh, your house always smells so good around the holidays.
00:07:38What is all this stuff?
00:07:40Well, they're candles in teacups.
00:07:42Yeah, I can see that.
00:07:43You think you, you think you're taking your hobby a little too far?
00:07:46It's not a hobby. It's actually a business.
00:07:49And are you really here for Christmas?
00:07:50Uh, barring any last minute auditions, I am planning to stay.
00:07:54Really? Well, that's great.
00:07:55Uh, what time is it?
00:07:56I have to pick Aurora up from school right away.
00:07:58How is she doing anyway?
00:08:00She's been going through a lot since the divorce.
00:08:02Like, like what?
00:08:03You know, she just spends a lot of time by herself.
00:08:06She used to be so fun.
00:08:07Yeah.
00:08:07It's so outgoing.
00:08:08If you had been around more, you would have noticed the change.
00:08:12Uh, it's just, we've missed you is all.
00:08:16I miss you too.
00:08:18How about this?
00:08:19How about I go pick her up from school?
00:08:20Okay, I mean, it would really, really help.
00:08:22Yeah, sure.
00:08:22Can I, I just need your car.
00:08:23Okay.
00:08:24And the keys.
00:08:24And the name of the school and the address.
00:08:26And I'm going to take one more of these.
00:08:27I can, alright.
00:08:27What are you doing?
00:08:39I'm just parking.
00:08:40I'll be a minute.
00:08:41You got a name?
00:08:43Isaiah Hayward.
00:08:44Why are you here, Isaiah Hayward, if that is your real name?
00:08:49I am picking up my niece, Aurora Peralta.
00:08:52How do I know she's your niece?
00:08:54Do you do this to everybody?
00:08:55I'm the one asking the questions here.
00:08:57Oh, Sandra, is something wrong?
00:09:01Friend-o says he's here to pick up his niece, with no proof he even knows her.
00:09:06Okay, Aurora is a Virgo, she is wicked smart, she sketches like a pro, her mother's my sister.
00:09:12She called ahead.
00:09:13I'm convinced.
00:09:15I'm Isaiah Hayward, by the way.
00:09:17Miss Fagente, where are you visiting from?
00:09:19The city.
00:09:20Oh, what do you do in the city?
00:09:22Well, I'm on Broadway.
00:09:24What show?
00:09:24I'm not currently in a show, in between things.
00:09:27Code for unemployed, got it.
00:09:28Well.
00:09:30Mrs. Bedford?
00:09:35That doesn't look good.
00:09:36My fault.
00:09:37I do not have full depth.
00:09:40Hey!
00:09:41Hey!
00:09:41Hey!
00:09:42Hey!
00:09:42Everybody settle down, settle down.
00:09:44We're going to figure this out.
00:09:46Uncle Isaiah?
00:09:48Hey.
00:09:48What are you doing?
00:09:49Is everything okay?
00:09:50Yeah, yeah.
00:09:50Your mom sent me to pick you up.
00:09:52Surprise.
00:09:52Where did Mrs. Bedford go?
00:09:54She just passed me in the hallway.
00:09:55Apparently, the show's over.
00:09:58The Christmas show?
00:09:59What do you mean?
00:10:00She's in love with some lumberjack.
00:10:02Met him online.
00:10:04I can assure you there's nothing funny in this situation.
00:10:08I'm sorry.
00:10:09It's lumberjacks.
00:10:10They're funny.
00:10:11It's serious.
00:10:12Okay, no director means we have no show.
00:10:15What are we supposed to do now?
00:10:17Oh, this is a disaster.
00:10:18Well, good luck with that, guys.
00:10:19Okay, let's go.
00:10:20You can direct our show.
00:10:24You could save our Christmas musical.
00:10:26I'm sorry, what?
00:10:28Miss Brigante.
00:10:28No, no, what are you doing?
00:10:29Yes, Aurora.
00:10:29What are you doing?
00:10:30No, no.
00:10:30Every year, this show makes a lot of people happy, including me, because it reminds me of you.
00:10:37Look, all we need is someone to step up as director.
00:10:38Uncle Isaiah, you're that someone.
00:10:40I don't know anything about directing high school musicals, Aurora.
00:10:43I'm sure you probably do.
00:10:44Maybe my uncle can step in as director.
00:10:47He's very unemployed, so he has a lot of time on his hands.
00:10:50I'm, well, that's, uh, no, I'm more in between projects at the moment, okay?
00:10:54Grab your things.
00:10:55We need to go.
00:10:56Are you a director?
00:11:00I wear a lot of hats.
00:11:01Uh, actor, writer, producer.
00:11:04Uh, just directed a show off-Broadway, actually.
00:11:07Off.
00:11:07Off.
00:11:08Off-Broadway?
00:11:11What do you say, Mr. Hayward?
00:11:13It wouldn't be Christmas at Archer Academy without our annual Christmas show.
00:11:18Exactly.
00:11:19This can work, right?
00:11:21Yes.
00:11:21Yes.
00:11:21Uh, okay, yeah, well, uh...
00:11:23Maybe it'll make up for some lost time.
00:11:27Uh, um, look at all your faces.
00:11:31Um...
00:11:32Please, Uncle Isaiah.
00:11:35Uh, I suppose I am currently available.
00:11:40Yes.
00:11:40Uh...
00:11:40All right, well, there's just one last hurdle to jump over, and that is getting Principal
00:11:47Ott on board.
00:11:48I should warn you now, he's a really tough nut to crack.
00:11:52I loved you in I See You.
00:12:03You were wonderful in that musical.
00:12:06You saw me in that?
00:12:07Oh, my goodness.
00:12:08Thank you so much.
00:12:09You know, it's funny.
00:12:10When we were recording the OBCR, I, um...
00:12:12Do you mind if we move this?
00:12:13It's kind of...
00:12:14Sure.
00:12:14The, uh, the original Broadway cast recording.
00:12:16Yes.
00:12:17There were budget issues, and so what we decided to do...
00:12:20I'm sorry.
00:12:21Sorry to interrupt.
00:12:22These stories are fascinating.
00:12:24Um, but do you mind if we get back to business?
00:12:27I have a college fair to get ready for.
00:12:30Sure.
00:12:31Yes.
00:12:32You are interested in directing our Christmas show.
00:12:35And he will need to complete a background check, pending your approval, of course.
00:12:39Oh, a background check is just a formality, and how could I not give my approval?
00:12:43We, we have a bona fide Broadway star in our presence.
00:12:47Stop, stop it.
00:12:48Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.
00:12:50Please, stop.
00:12:51But Mr. Hayward will need a staff supervisor.
00:12:54I trust you're willing to help.
00:12:56Yeah.
00:12:56Yes, of course.
00:12:58Great.
00:12:59Anything for the kids.
00:13:00Yep.
00:13:01That's my motto.
00:13:02Oh.
00:13:04I guess I got the gig.
00:13:06Yes, you do.
00:13:07Yeah, I guess you can call me the nutcracker.
00:13:09Well, you know, what can I say?
00:13:11I am good in a room.
00:13:13Pajamas and all.
00:13:14It's a sweat set.
00:13:16You know, if you were able to win over Principal Ott, then maybe you do have what it takes to
00:13:21create another miracle and mount a Christmas show in three weeks.
00:13:25I will take that as a vote of confidence, Miss Brigante.
00:13:29Please, call me Lillian.
00:13:31Now that we're in this mess together.
00:13:35Lillian it is.
00:13:36Oh, I almost forgot.
00:13:39Mrs. Bedford didn't finish writing the second act.
00:13:42Ah, well, that makes sense.
00:13:43Lumberjacks, they're so distracting.
00:13:45Yes.
00:13:45What with all the plaid and the lumberjacking.
00:13:49Right.
00:13:49Lumberjacking.
00:13:50Yeah.
00:13:51Do you think you'll be able to finish writing the script on top of directing?
00:13:55Oh, yeah.
00:13:58Yeah.
00:13:59First, easy.
00:14:00Great.
00:14:00Totally.
00:14:01Okay.
00:14:01No problem.
00:14:08Wait, the show is called Randolph the Christmas Elk?
00:14:12Randolph the Christmas Elk?
00:14:13Mm-hmm.
00:14:14Yeah, catchy.
00:14:16Um, when does the show open?
00:14:17Oh, on Christmas Eve, of course, which is three weeks away.
00:14:20Okay, so how did all this candle stuff begin?
00:14:24I started making candles as a hobby after the divorce, and they did so well at the farmer's
00:14:29markets that Aurora helped me build a website.
00:14:30Yeah.
00:14:31So these are Christmas wish candles.
00:14:34You make a wish when you light the candle, and when they're all gone, you share a cup of
00:14:38tea with a friend.
00:14:39And here.
00:14:40This one's for you.
00:14:42Make your wish count.
00:14:45I'm really proud of you.
00:14:47Thanks.
00:14:49Mm.
00:14:51Oh, my goodness.
00:14:52What do we have here?
00:14:53White chocolate Christmas eggnog is what we've got going on.
00:14:56Yep.
00:14:56It's very good.
00:14:57It is a family-friendly holiday eggnog recipe that Hal introduced.
00:15:01Hal?
00:15:01Like, across-the-street neighbor Hal?
00:15:03He's the one.
00:15:03She has the best hot cocoa cart at Christmas time.
00:15:06I am so thankful he lives across the street.
00:15:08I'm going to need a lot of sugar to put this show on his feet.
00:15:10Yeah, seems like you have a lot to tackle in the next 21 days.
00:15:13No, it's just writing the end of a musical, and casting it, and directing it, and putting
00:15:18some reindeer choreo in there.
00:15:19It sounds like you, uh, might need an assistant.
00:15:23Ah-ha-ha.
00:15:24Ah-ha-ha-ha.
00:15:25It's a very good idea, Jess.
00:15:26Yes, someone to, uh, run rehearsal when I'm not there.
00:15:28That's right.
00:15:29Someone who's reliable.
00:15:30Mm-hmm.
00:15:30And smart.
00:15:31To keep to grounded.
00:15:32Yeah.
00:15:32Calm under pressure.
00:15:37Who?
00:15:38Me?
00:15:38Mm-hmm.
00:15:39Oh, come on, honey.
00:15:40Come on, you will be great.
00:15:42If this is my first time directing a high school show, why can't this be your first time being
00:15:46an assistant director?
00:15:49Okay.
00:15:49All right.
00:15:50Yay!
00:15:51Try.
00:15:51What could go wrong?
00:15:52Yeah.
00:15:52Yeah.
00:15:53Time and time again.
00:16:18When I need someone to care, I find you're always there.
00:16:30Much more than only friends, much more than lovers, there will be a lucky star shining above us.
00:16:51Time and time again, when I need you close to me, so close we will be, like one for always, and always, and time and time again.
00:17:47It's the very best city in the world.
00:17:48You know, Hancock is pretty charming too, especially around Christmas time.
00:17:52I've really enjoyed making it my home.
00:17:55Yeah?
00:17:56How long have you been here?
00:17:57Two years.
00:17:58I left Boston to come to Archer Academy.
00:18:00Boston?
00:18:01That's a leap.
00:18:02Why?
00:18:03Well, I was dean of students at a very expensive private school and I spent more time wrangling
00:18:08the rich parents than working with the kids.
00:18:10I miss the kids.
00:18:11Do you have kids?
00:18:12Husband?
00:18:13Family?
00:18:14No.
00:18:15No.
00:18:16I was serious with someone once.
00:18:18Loved the spotlight.
00:18:19He was a law student.
00:18:20Life of the party type.
00:18:21It was fun for a while.
00:18:22But...
00:18:23But?
00:18:24But his number one priority was landing at a big law firm and I became less of a priority,
00:18:32I guess.
00:18:33Yeah.
00:18:34Sounds like a fool if you ask me.
00:18:35Well, if he wasn't, I wouldn't be here showing you 40 year old flats.
00:18:4140.
00:18:42Yeah.
00:18:43More like 50, 60.
00:18:46Wow.
00:18:47What is that?
00:18:48This is our homemade snow machine.
00:18:52Homemade?
00:18:53Yeah.
00:18:54It's never really worked.
00:18:56I don't know.
00:18:57Using this thing is like using a broken pencil.
00:19:00Ah.
00:19:01Pointless.
00:19:02That is very punny, Miss Brigante.
00:19:04Very punny.
00:19:05Well, I appreciate you showing me around.
00:19:07Yeah.
00:19:08So, um, since this is your first rehearsal, I've gotta ask, what's your plan?
00:19:16Plan?
00:19:17Hmm.
00:19:19Um, haven't gotten that far yet.
00:19:22Concept of a plan?
00:19:23Yeah.
00:19:24Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:19:25Just haven't, haven't fully flushed it out yet, but it's getting there.
00:19:28Well, I know this isn't Broadway, but these kids do deserve your very best.
00:19:34They deserve our very best, right?
00:19:37We are doing this together.
00:19:40Yes.
00:19:41And the one thing we don't have is time.
00:19:45Or a set, or money, or a cast, or a second act.
00:19:49But I know theater.
00:19:51We have me.
00:19:52You know kids.
00:19:53We have you.
00:19:54What could go wrong?
00:19:56This script is brutal.
00:19:58It doesn't even have a second act.
00:20:00Well, I'm working on it.
00:20:01Well, I mean, Coach says preparation is the key to success, so...
00:20:04Yeah?
00:20:05Okay, well, maybe Coach can direct the next musical.
00:20:07Are we gonna rehearse the show with no final act?
00:20:10Yeah.
00:20:11And who's gonna be playing piano?
00:20:12And is Randolph the lead?
00:20:14And also, who is this ensemble character?
00:20:16I keep seeing them.
00:20:17Let's count the lines and see.
00:20:19My name is Emma Fitzpatrick, and I would make the perfect Randolph.
00:20:23All right, Emma Fitzpatrick, thank you for your confidence.
00:20:26We're gonna have auditions.
00:20:28What if we just want ensemble?
00:20:31And what's your name?
00:20:32Miranda Santos.
00:20:33Well, Miranda Santos, I will take that into consideration.
00:20:37Are we gonna wear hooves?
00:20:38Probably.
00:20:39Yeah, I don't know what the costume budget is yet, but...
00:20:41I want small hooves.
00:20:42I want big hooves.
00:20:43Sparkly hooves!
00:20:44Okay.
00:20:45Why are you?
00:20:46There's no such thing as sparkly hooves.
00:20:47Just there is.
00:20:48Hey, hey guys.
00:20:49No.
00:20:50Can we...
00:20:51Can we quiet down and listen, please?
00:20:53That is all over and stuff.
00:20:55No!
00:20:56Are we done?
00:20:59The pages for the second act will be finished in time for the auditions.
00:21:03Tomorrow.
00:21:04So I suggest that you prepare something from the first act.
00:21:09Tonight.
00:21:10Focus your energy on that.
00:21:12Mr. Hayward and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
00:21:17Yeah.
00:21:18Good luck.
00:21:20Pick a leg.
00:21:23Tomorrow.
00:21:25Pages by tomorrow.
00:21:34Are you crazy?
00:21:35They could sense your fear.
00:21:36I had to do something to reassure them.
00:21:38I can't write an entire second act in one night.
00:21:40Well, it doesn't have to be the whole act, but you need to do something.
00:21:43You know, you really should be more prepared.
00:21:45You know what?
00:21:46Maybe this was a mistake.
00:21:47This is way more work than I...
00:21:48They're having auditions for the show soon.
00:21:50Oh, well, you're a good dancer.
00:21:51Maybe they're looking for dancers.
00:21:54That is Cindy Santos.
00:21:55This is what I teach you.
00:21:56We've got to get going.
00:21:57Let's go.
00:21:58Yeah, that's Miranda's mom.
00:21:59You know her?
00:22:00Yep.
00:22:01I'll see you tomorrow.
00:22:02Uh, Miss Santos.
00:22:03Miss Santos.
00:22:04Hi.
00:22:05Hi.
00:22:06Hi.
00:22:07I'm Isaiah Hayward.
00:22:08I'm the director of the Christmas show.
00:22:09Oh, nice to meet you.
00:22:10First of all, I'm a big fan.
00:22:11Great.
00:22:12Yeah.
00:22:13I went to audition for your show the other day.
00:22:14I didn't get to.
00:22:15I got cut short.
00:22:16Ah, yes.
00:22:17The open call.
00:22:18Yeah.
00:22:20Well, I look forward to seeing the Christmas production.
00:22:22Yeah.
00:22:23Hey, hey, hey.
00:22:24Um, this might be coming out of left field.
00:22:27Maybe I could find a time to audition for it.
00:22:30Any callbacks?
00:22:31Tell you what, why don't you contact my office?
00:22:33And if you're in another production, I will make sure to see it.
00:22:36Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:22:37Sure.
00:22:38Wonderful.
00:22:39Okay.
00:22:40I gotta get going.
00:22:41Let's go.
00:22:42Nice to meet you.
00:22:43Merry Christmas.
00:22:44Hey, you ready to head home?
00:22:45Yeah.
00:22:46You know Miranda's mom?
00:22:47Um, no.
00:22:48Not personally.
00:22:49She's just one of the top producers on Broadway right now.
00:22:50Are you done?
00:22:51Uh-oh.
00:22:52I know that look.
00:22:53What, what, look?
00:22:54That one right there.
00:22:55It makes me as nervous as a snowflake in a room full of space heaters.
00:23:00What's going on inside that head of yours?
00:23:01I think I might have figured out how to audition for Sidney Santos after all.
00:23:08Noah, my man.
00:23:09Hey, you said they're still casting glitter and grays, right?
00:23:10Right.
00:23:11Let's go.
00:23:12Let's go.
00:23:13Let's go.
00:23:14Go.
00:23:15Let's go.
00:23:16Let's go.
00:23:17Let's go.
00:23:18Get up!
00:23:19Let's go.
00:23:20Let's go.
00:23:21Let's go.
00:23:22Let's go.
00:23:23Let's go.
00:23:24Let's go.
00:23:25Let's go.
00:23:26Let's go.
00:23:27Let's go.
00:23:28Let's go.
00:23:29Let's go.
00:23:30Let's say I were to cast Miranda Santos in the show that I'm directing.
00:23:35Right.
00:23:37And then let's also say her mother, Cindy Santos,
00:23:40were to come and watch her daughter in the show on Christmas Eve.
00:23:42Right.
00:23:44She would then see me crush it as Randolph in the show.
00:23:48Wait, you're casting yourself in the lead role of a high school musical
00:23:52to impress Cindy Santos?
00:23:54Yeah, when you put it that way, it sounds a little weird,
00:23:56but come on, man, come on, this could be it.
00:23:58It's my chance to audition for Cindy, get her to cast me,
00:24:01get my career back on track.
00:24:02I thought you were taking a break and just enjoying the holidays.
00:24:05I am, I am, I am.
00:24:06But come on, man, sometimes you got to get creative
00:24:08to get in front of the creatives.
00:24:10How long have you been rehearsing that line?
00:24:11A very long time now.
00:24:13Right.
00:24:14What do you think?
00:24:15It's a good idea.
00:24:17This guy.
00:24:20Noah?
00:24:21Noah, you there?
00:24:23Done.
00:24:30Done what?
00:24:31The script.
00:24:32Randolph the Christmas Elk.
00:24:34You finished so fast.
00:24:35What, were you possessed by the ghost of Stephen Sondheim?
00:24:38I don't know what it was.
00:24:40You kids, the candles, the Christmas spirit.
00:24:43Uncle Isaiah, this is stuff from your play?
00:24:46I know, I know.
00:24:47It's a completely different context.
00:24:49Took out all the political allegories, works seamlessly.
00:24:53You forgot to change the character's name to Randolph.
00:24:55Oh, that's okay.
00:24:56We'll figure it out.
00:24:57Also, you know the walls here are paper thin, right?
00:25:02Um, oh no.
00:25:05Did you hear my conversation with Noah?
00:25:07Yeah, the whole thing.
00:25:10Okay.
00:25:11Listen, I...
00:25:13As an assistant director,
00:25:15it is my duty to help see the director's vision through
00:25:18and protect that vision no matter what.
00:25:20Huh?
00:25:22I've been researching.
00:25:24Hello?
00:25:25Smart.
00:25:26Very smart.
00:25:27I want you to be happy,
00:25:28and if that means getting you back on Broadway,
00:25:30then I'm in.
00:25:31And also, with you as our lead,
00:25:34it'll only make our show way better.
00:25:36Right?
00:25:37Yes, exactly!
00:25:38Thank you, Aurora, thank you.
00:25:40Hey, remember, if you want something bad enough,
00:25:42if you want it real, real bad,
00:25:44you have to grab the reins and do it yourself, okay?
00:25:46Which means...
00:25:49Means?
00:25:50It means I have to make sure
00:25:53this is the best Christmas show
00:25:56that Cindy Santos has ever seen.
00:25:58All right!
00:26:00It's gonna be great.
00:26:01Nothing's getting in my way, Aurora!
00:26:02Keep studying, baby!
00:26:04I'm headed back to the school!
00:26:05Woo-hoo!
00:26:07Liliane, so happy I got you.
00:26:10What's this?
00:26:11It's an early Christmas present,
00:26:13the rehearsal schedule, set build, show budget,
00:26:15and a finished script.
00:26:18Wow! Impressive!
00:26:20Thank you!
00:26:21Yeah, it was hard.
00:26:22It was very hard.
00:26:23You were right.
00:26:24But I am determined to make this a phenomenal musical.
00:26:29Oh, that's cute.
00:26:30What's that?
00:26:31Reindeer or elk?
00:26:32Elk.
00:26:33From now on.
00:26:34Uh-huh.
00:26:35It's not Michelangelo, but...
00:26:36Boop!
00:26:37He makes me happy.
00:26:38Well, he will be our lucky charm.
00:26:43Hey, enjoy that.
00:26:45It's really good.
00:26:46Really good.
00:26:57Merry, merry maple mocha for the win.
00:26:59See, I told you I was the best.
00:27:01Mm-hmm.
00:27:03Hey, can I ask you something?
00:27:04Mm-hmm.
00:27:05What made you think I'd be good at directing the show?
00:27:07the show remember when you used to visit us every christmas and after dinner you'd act out those
00:27:15stories i can't believe you remember that how could i not i mean they're only the best christmas
00:27:20memories ever i thought if you could make me feel that way you could probably make the others feel
00:27:26the same by directing it i appreciate that i really do i'm really glad you're here on policy
00:27:33me too ready for these auditions oh yeah casting the right talent can make or break a show
00:27:43you know it's just as important as the script itself uh speaking of which i just read through
00:27:48the script and and i think it could use a little punch-up no some tweaks not exactly a little
00:27:55massage a total rewrite that's harsh it's just that the second act doesn't resolve anything that
00:28:00was set up in the first it it's almost like two different scripts were just jammed together
00:28:06really yeah that's weird do you you want some help i i have some ideas that i think might make it
00:28:13better i'm good i'm good the script is great i i think you might be overthinking things okay as
00:28:20long as the kids crush it people will go crazy yeah know your audience oh
00:28:2612 drummers drumming 11 pipers piping 10 lords a-leaping nine ladies dancing eight maids a-milking
00:28:39seven swans a-swimming so many days
00:28:42okay thank you emma thank you so much thank you jingle bell rock jingle bell ring sit by the tree and see
00:28:52what santa brings honey whether you're nice or naughty we can still chill like frothy so come over
00:29:01are those all the guys we have yeah we're gonna need more male vocals but we'll deal with that
00:29:06problem later okay um who's next uh miranda santos and remember she only wants to be considered for
00:29:11osama got it wait why is that
00:29:13hi what are you uh what are you singing i'll be singing oh holy night all right
00:29:20oh holy night the stars are brightly shining hey miranda hold on a sec
00:29:34hey you okay sorry mr h i'm really nervous i get nervous all the time but you know what i do to
00:29:45help me i just take a really deep breath so take a deep breath with me
00:29:49just think about it like a wave all right and you're just riding that wave and the music is
00:29:58flowing through you okay can i show you
00:30:01fall on your knees
00:30:12oh hear the angel voices
00:30:21oh night divine
00:30:28oh night
00:30:31yes when christ was born
00:30:36oh night
00:30:40oh one sec hold on hold on hold on hey what's all that noise what's going on
00:30:45hey hey buddy hey what do you think you're doing principal out busts me skateboarding on school
00:30:53property so this is my detention you got a problem with that take it up with him
00:30:56nope nope i'm going to take it up with you we're having auditions okay please keep it down
00:31:00hey who are you
00:31:04oh steven i got it i got it i mean you're not a teacher here
00:31:07all this theater stuff sounds like a waste of time if you ask me
00:31:10what's your name
00:31:11steven steven what
00:31:14fiorello
00:31:15okay mr fiorello
00:31:18if you think it's so easy to get up and sing your heart out
00:31:21why don't you get up and do it yourself
00:31:24right now right now okay
00:31:27sing your favorite christmas song let's hear it
00:31:36whenever you're ready steven
00:31:40you know steven has a lot going on at home doesn't have many friends he's constantly in trouble
00:31:44it's probably his way of getting attention
00:31:49is i too hard on him i might have been too hard on him i feel awful
00:31:54why did you react that way
00:31:57as a director it is my job to protect the performers
00:32:00even in an audition
00:32:15and everybody has a right to be heard
00:32:18well maybe we should invite steven to audition for us
00:32:24you mean put him in the show i do not think that's a good idea
00:32:30well you just said that everyone deserves to be heard
00:32:33maybe being on a stage is exactly what steven needs
00:32:36we don't even know if he can sing
00:32:37let's see if he can
00:32:38we need more male vocalists
00:32:40come on christmas is all about second chances
00:32:44okay you may have a point
00:32:48he's probably crying out for purpose in his life
00:32:51well theater can give him that purpose
00:32:53and a sense of community
00:32:55i'm sure that theater did that for you
00:32:57right
00:32:57oriental
00:33:06bearing gifts
00:33:09we traverse afar
00:33:12field and fountain
00:33:15moor and mountain
00:33:18following yonder
00:33:21hey everybody
00:33:22hey uh just
00:33:26just wanted to say sorry about the other day
00:33:29can i have five minutes
00:33:32you got three
00:33:34oh sweet bro
00:33:35i'll sit here
00:33:36um
00:33:36you uh
00:33:40you like christmas music
00:33:41best part of the holidays
00:33:42yeah
00:33:42i agree
00:33:44yeah
00:33:44is that we three kings
00:33:46yep
00:33:46love that song
00:33:48great song
00:33:49could you uh
00:33:50could you sing a little bit for us
00:33:53you're joking right
00:33:55no way
00:33:56you know dude i i love christmas music
00:34:00you like to sing too don't you
00:34:02yeah
00:34:03but uh when i'm by myself
00:34:06we still need some guys for the christmas musical
00:34:09come on man
00:34:10just sing a few bars for us
00:34:12what
00:34:14i can fool myself
00:34:16you know what they say
00:34:23a fool is someone who never takes a risk
00:34:27when's the last time you took a chance man
00:34:31really expressed yourself
00:34:34fine one song
00:34:43up top baby
00:34:43oh star of wonder star of night star with royal beauty bright westward leading still proceeding
00:34:58guide us to thy perfect light
00:35:04was that
00:35:13was that bad
00:35:14no
00:35:17no
00:35:18that was perfect
00:35:20what are you doing christmas eve
00:35:23i saw the cast come sailing in on christmas day on christmas day
00:35:31cast list
00:35:31all right
00:35:32why is stephen's name on the cast list
00:35:37he didn't even audition
00:35:38stephen is going to be in the show
00:35:40he is playing elder reindeer
00:35:42what
00:35:43he didn't even audition
00:35:45hey guys
00:35:46guys guys guys guys
00:35:47everybody let's quiet down
00:35:48everybody quiet
00:35:52this show is about accepting everybody for who they are no matter what
00:35:59stephen has every right to be here just like the rest of us
00:36:02he's a part of our team now and we are a team right
00:36:06right
00:36:07okay so let's start acting like one
00:36:10we can't do this show alone
00:36:12we need each other
00:36:13more than we know
00:36:14bravo
00:36:17hey mr hayward
00:36:18why is your name on the list as randolph
00:36:21yes very good question
00:36:23so
00:36:24yes mr hayward
00:36:25why has our director cast himself as randolph in the lead role
00:36:32well miss bergente
00:36:35a very good explanation for that
00:36:37i thought
00:36:38she thought that it would be beneficial for young performers like ourselves to watch
00:36:41and learn how a professional prepares
00:36:44well i mean coach is always telling us that at practice
00:36:47you know like to train like the pros
00:36:49right
00:36:50i mean it did sing the best at the auditions
00:36:53oh thank you my good sir
00:36:55also
00:36:56i have an understudy
00:36:58someone that i will work very closely with
00:37:01so they'll get more comfortable on the stage
00:37:03miranda santos
00:37:06i am so excited about the script
00:37:13i know it's not fully polished but i'm open any feedback you guys might have
00:37:17it stinks
00:37:18okay uh let's stick with constructive criticism
00:37:22it doesn't make any sense
00:37:24it's like two different stories smashed together
00:37:26yeah why does randolph start a filibuster on the floor of congress in the second act
00:37:31well nothing says christmas like a good filibuster right
00:37:33oh
00:37:34okay maybe maybe there's no congress and definitely no filibuster
00:37:39maybe randolph just wants the reindeer to see his point of view on flying school
00:37:45it can be very difficult to fit in when you're three times everyone's size right
00:37:49yeah
00:37:49yeah yeah that's a different angle but it's kind of the same thing
00:37:54you know what let alone fly right so
00:37:56thank you the script does need a little love
00:37:59i admit that so miss brigente is going to help iron out the kinks
00:38:02oh would mr one man show like my help with writing the script
00:38:06well you have good ideas i clearly need the help
00:38:09i'd love to
00:38:10thank you
00:38:11okay but first
00:38:12we're going to get to work we're going to start with an exercise
00:38:16okay so i want you to think of one word that comes to mind when you think of christmas
00:38:20and i want you to sing it okay we are going to connect emotion to our voice
00:38:27so without thinking when i point at you go
00:38:30steven
00:38:31caroling
00:38:34beautiful
00:38:34gregory
00:38:35baking
00:38:36yeah emma
00:38:38smartphone
00:38:39phone
00:38:40because i want a new one for christmas
00:38:42okay travis
00:38:43football
00:38:45aurora
00:38:46family
00:38:48miranda
00:38:50love
00:38:52now all together yeah
00:38:56you see how good it feels when we all sing together i want you to capture that feeling remember that because through this process that is where the magic happens yeah we have less than three weeks to get the show on its feet
00:39:03let's get to work come on let's go
00:39:11come on let's go
00:39:14I want you to capture that feeling.
00:39:16Remember that.
00:39:17Because through this process,
00:39:18that is where the magic happens.
00:39:20Yeah?
00:39:21We have less than three weeks
00:39:22to get the show on its feet.
00:39:24Let's get to work.
00:39:26Come on, let's go!
00:39:27Come on, guys.
00:39:29Nice.
00:39:31We're gonna keep the film, Oscar.
00:39:32No, we're not.
00:39:37Oh, and then, and then,
00:39:39the reindeer, they head off offstage
00:39:41like they're soaring into the sky.
00:39:43Uh-huh, we can do that with a lighting effect.
00:39:44No problem.
00:39:46And then Randolph, he's left alone
00:39:48in the middle of the stage.
00:39:51Single spotlight.
00:39:52Single spotlight, and that's when he sings.
00:39:54No one wants to be alone
00:39:57at Christmas.
00:40:02So good!
00:40:04Where were you when I was writing my show?
00:40:06Oh, I love that line you wrote.
00:40:07You may not fly like a reindeer,
00:40:10but you, Randolph, have soared
00:40:12in your very own way.
00:40:14That is so good!
00:40:16Thanks.
00:40:16So good!
00:40:17Hey, you know what this means?
00:40:19We have a complete script.
00:40:21We have a complete script?
00:40:22We have a complete script.
00:40:23I could use some fresh air after all that.
00:40:33All right.
00:40:33I'll get my jacket.
00:40:44Hancock is so charming at Christmas.
00:40:47Told you.
00:40:47What's with the blanket?
00:40:49What's with the blanket?
00:40:50It's a surprise.
00:40:51Come on.
00:40:56Bit chilly for a picnic, huh?
00:40:58Yeah, it's just one of my favorite spots.
00:41:00You can enjoy all the lights without the crowds.
00:41:02Hmm.
00:41:03Well, thank you for sharing it with me.
00:41:05You know, I thought you were going to take the easy route
00:41:10and wing it, but you've really stepped up
00:41:13to make this a great show for the kids.
00:41:20What is it?
00:41:23I don't know.
00:41:24Maybe this is too personal, but it's really hard for me
00:41:28to believe someone like you
00:41:30doesn't have a significant other.
00:41:32Oh.
00:41:33Well, Mr. Broadway, I could say the same about you.
00:41:36Oh, no.
00:41:37It's like you said.
00:41:38What I did was what I was.
00:41:41Auditions, workshops, gigs, lessons.
00:41:45I didn't have time for anything but work.
00:41:48Hmm.
00:41:49And now that I actually have time for a life,
00:41:51I don't consider what I do to be work.
00:41:53Okay, what you do, it's nothing short of heroic.
00:42:00I don't know if it's that dramatic.
00:42:02You are a guidance counselor.
00:42:03You guide these kids.
00:42:06You make a lifelong impression on them.
00:42:09How is that not heroic?
00:42:11Well, back at you.
00:42:14You've opened these kids up to a whole new world
00:42:16of expression, confidence.
00:42:20Like my dad always said,
00:42:21heroes come in different shapes and sizes.
00:42:23I always thought that maybe one day
00:42:29I should open an adult's creative writing club in town.
00:42:32You should do it.
00:42:34Yeah.
00:42:36Someday is the one day that'll never come
00:42:38until you make the time for it.
00:42:44Are you ready for the best part?
00:42:46How could it get any better than this?
00:42:48Some people love the spotlight.
00:42:58But I love these lights.
00:43:02Yeah, this is pretty hard to paint.
00:43:03Stephen, that looks fantastic.
00:43:13Where did you learn to paint?
00:43:15Well done, man.
00:43:17Mr. H?
00:43:18Yeah?
00:43:18I need to know why you cast me
00:43:20as your Randolph understudy.
00:43:22Because you're very talented.
00:43:24Well, what if something happens to you
00:43:26and I have to go on?
00:43:27And then I mess up or freeze up or worse,
00:43:29I embarrass myself in front of my mom and everything.
00:43:31Hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:43:32Your mom will love to see you up there.
00:43:34She doesn't know I love to sing.
00:43:36She works with the best professionals in the world
00:43:38and it makes me a little self-conscious.
00:43:42Getting cast in the ensemble is awesome.
00:43:45It's amazing.
00:43:46It's a feat in itself.
00:43:49But until you take that first step
00:43:51out of your comfort zone,
00:43:53you are going to miss out
00:43:55on all the amazing things you could discover.
00:43:59You have so much potential, Miranda.
00:44:04You think so?
00:44:05Yes.
00:44:06Yes.
00:44:07I know so.
00:44:09But the question is, do you believe that?
00:44:12At the end of the day,
00:44:14it doesn't matter what I think.
00:44:15It doesn't matter what your mom thinks.
00:44:18It matters what you think and you alone.
00:44:25Okay.
00:44:27I'll do it.
00:44:27Yeah?
00:44:28I'll be your understudy.
00:44:29That's right.
00:44:30Put her there.
00:44:30All right.
00:44:31Miranda!
00:44:33There you are.
00:44:34Come on, we've got to get going.
00:44:35I was just talking to Mr. H. about my understudy role.
00:44:38Right.
00:44:39You know, there's a lot of pressure
00:44:41if you have to go on as a lead.
00:44:43We both know you don't like a lot of attention on you.
00:44:45I don't love this idea.
00:44:49Isaiah, how is the show coming along?
00:44:53Five stars, says the New York Times.
00:44:55Well, I really hope to make it, but I have a conflict that week.
00:44:59So, okay, come on, let's go.
00:45:09Sorry your mom couldn't make it.
00:45:10Yeah, me too.
00:45:14The divorce is pretty hard on her, huh?
00:45:16Especially during this time of the year.
00:45:18Yeah.
00:45:18She stresses so much.
00:45:20Making sure that I'm happy, making sure that her business is doing well.
00:45:24The only problem is she forgets about herself.
00:45:26Well, she always puts others first.
00:45:28Yeah.
00:45:29I can't remember the last time that she went all out for Christmas.
00:45:33I mean, the house has some decorations, but it's not the same.
00:45:36Well, she used to be the biggest Christmas fan.
00:45:39I know.
00:45:41Well, hey, I owe you guys an apology.
00:45:44I'm really sorry I haven't been there for you when you needed me the most.
00:45:47You have a life back in Manhattan.
00:45:48It's not an excuse.
00:45:51Well, you're here now.
00:45:52That's what matters.
00:45:53Yes, I am.
00:45:56Miss Brigante.
00:45:57Oh, hi.
00:45:58Oh, hi.
00:45:59We're about to watch the movie.
00:45:59You should come sit with us.
00:46:02Sure, yeah, I'd love to.
00:46:04Great.
00:46:05Well, we need popcorn.
00:46:06I'll get it.
00:46:07We'll both get it.
00:46:12Don't forget the extra butter.
00:46:13I'll get us some seats.
00:46:14All right.
00:46:16Shall we?
00:46:18Rupert, the talk of the town.
00:46:20You won't let me down, will you, Rupert?
00:46:23You'll do everything just like I taught you.
00:46:26You love this movie?
00:46:28Yeah, it's an underrated classic.
00:46:31I actually come here every year.
00:46:33It's a Hancock holiday tradition.
00:46:35Oh.
00:46:35Do you have any Christmas traditions?
00:46:38Oh, yeah.
00:46:39I used to act out a Christmas story in front of the tree every year.
00:46:45It was my first starring role.
00:46:46Oh.
00:46:47Well, that's the great thing about traditions.
00:46:49You can revisit them whenever you need to.
00:46:51Mm-hmm.
00:46:53What about you?
00:46:54Do you have any Burguente family traditions I should know about?
00:46:58Mm-hmm.
00:46:59Yes.
00:46:59Every year, we go to the Christmas tree lot, and we pick out the saddest, most awkward-looking
00:47:05tree, and take it home.
00:47:07Why?
00:47:08Why?
00:47:09Because they're always skipped over.
00:47:11Yes, they're different than the others, but they have character.
00:47:15And when decorated right, shine just as bright as the best.
00:47:18You always root for the underdog.
00:47:20Always root for the underdog.
00:47:22Yeah.
00:47:23Mr. Amendola, we're so glad you folks dropped in on us.
00:47:30Katie, get Mr. Amendola a chair, and some coffee, and some cake, Katie.
00:47:35Where's the Christmas spirit?
00:47:36That's right.
00:47:37Where is the Christmas spirit?
00:47:39Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
00:47:43Oh, what fun it is to ride on a one-horse open sleigh.
00:47:47Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
00:47:51Oh, what fun it is to ride on a one-horse open sleigh.
00:47:56So the idea is they were brought together because of the dancing squirrel.
00:48:02It's no weirder than a dancing elk.
00:48:04Oh, what fun it is to ride on a one-horse open sleigh.
00:48:20This is wonderful.
00:48:28Morning.
00:48:31Hey.
00:48:31Just working on the show again.
00:48:33Oh, something better.
00:48:34Okay, Lillianne was right.
00:48:35It is never too late to revisit Christmas traditions.
00:48:38So, I was thinking, let's help your mom find that inner Christmas fangirl again.
00:48:43How are we going to do that again?
00:48:46Watch and learn.
00:48:48This is a huge mistake.
00:48:49We'll never get this done.
00:48:50I know who can help.
00:48:52Hey, putting up decorations.
00:48:54Can you come help us?
00:48:55Yeah, let me grab my coat.
00:48:56Great.
00:48:56Keep working on that one.
00:49:11Oh.
00:49:14Ah.
00:49:14Okay, thank you.
00:49:19It's for no one, Captain.
00:49:20We giveth thee project illumination.
00:49:38Good surprise?
00:49:46Yeah.
00:49:47Not if it's a good surprise.
00:49:48This is unbelievable.
00:49:56I'll get the red popcorn.
00:49:57Please do not eat the decorations, Aurora.
00:49:59Yeah.
00:50:04You know, thank you.
00:50:06I needed this.
00:50:07Of course.
00:50:09And I'm going to say this one last time because I love you.
00:50:12You need to start dating again.
00:50:14You mean Hal.
00:50:15Of course I mean Hal.
00:50:16My new favorite cocoa aficionado.
00:50:19He has the biggest crush on you.
00:50:21He just doesn't need my mess.
00:50:25What mess?
00:50:26I'm a single mother trying to keep her business afloat.
00:50:29And every time Christmas comes along, I just...
00:50:32I reminisce about all the great Christmases we used to have.
00:50:35And it just...
00:50:36I feel so far away.
00:50:37Well, then let's make some new Christmas memories.
00:50:39With new people.
00:50:40Like we're doing right now.
00:50:42Yeah.
00:50:43Second acts happen with the most unlikely of people
00:50:45in the most unlikely of places.
00:50:47Second acts.
00:50:48Sorry, I'm getting on myself.
00:50:49The point is...
00:50:51You are beautiful.
00:50:53You're brave.
00:50:54You're kind.
00:50:55You're a wonderful mother.
00:50:56An entrepreneur.
00:50:58And you deserve a chance at happiness.
00:51:02I'm just, um...
00:51:04I'm afraid to put my heart out there again.
00:51:07Well, take it slow.
00:51:08Take the pressure off.
00:51:09Take it at your own pace.
00:51:11You know?
00:51:11But most importantly, have fun.
00:51:14What's the harm in that?
00:51:15Yeah.
00:51:17I mean, Hal's a good guy, right?
00:51:20You have official brother approval.
00:51:22Really?
00:51:25Go get him.
00:51:26What?
00:51:27Go.
00:51:28Like, now?
00:51:29Now.
00:51:30Go.
00:51:31I got this.
00:51:33Go.
00:51:33I can't believe I'm doing this.
00:51:34I'm...
00:51:35I'll be right back.
00:51:36I mean, I don't know.
00:51:37Go.
00:51:37Go.
00:51:38All right.
00:51:39Got it.
00:51:42Where'd Mom go?
00:51:42To take a chance.
00:51:46One.
00:51:47Two.
00:51:47Oh, Christmas, Al.
00:51:50Oh, Christmas, Al.
00:51:52Smile.
00:51:52How grateful are we for you.
00:51:56Come on, guys.
00:51:57Okay, stop.
00:51:58Just stop.
00:51:59Stop.
00:51:59Just...
00:52:00Guys, come on.
00:52:01We have less than two weeks till the show.
00:52:03Maybe if we had a piano player, we'd be able to hear the notes.
00:52:05You said we'd have someone by now.
00:52:07Yeah.
00:52:08I'm a singer, okay?
00:52:09I'm doing the best I can.
00:52:12Good selfie.
00:52:13All right, guys.
00:52:14We'll see you tomorrow.
00:52:19Well, which one of you would like to make your stage debut?
00:52:23You know what?
00:52:24I'm thinking something, uh, small.
00:52:27Awkward.
00:52:29Maybe a little overlooked.
00:52:32Maybe something like a typical Brigante family tradition.
00:52:37You remembered.
00:52:40Well, how could I forget?
00:52:41The way I see it, our show is like this tree.
00:52:44An underdog with tons of potential.
00:52:49I like that.
00:52:57Wow.
00:52:59Things are getting real.
00:53:01No pressure.
00:53:04See?
00:53:05It just needed a little love.
00:53:07Mm-hmm.
00:53:08Thank you for keeping this tradition alive.
00:53:10I know it's silly, but it makes me happy.
00:53:12No, it's not silly at all.
00:53:15To be honest, I can't remember the last time I'd...
00:53:18just let myself truly enjoy Christmas.
00:53:21It's nice.
00:53:23I've been caught up in my own bubble and...
00:53:26haven't made any time for the people that matter, you know?
00:53:29Well, the people that matter understand.
00:53:31Mm-hmm.
00:53:33Maybe.
00:53:34I wouldn't blame them if they didn't, though.
00:53:38He's like my best friend from college, Noah.
00:53:42I missed his engagement party the other night.
00:53:44I've just been, like, so focused on my own career.
00:53:47I forgot about one of the most important nights of his life.
00:53:51Well, it's never too late to show someone you love them.
00:53:55Mm.
00:53:56Be honest about what's in your heart.
00:53:57That's right.
00:54:01Yeah.
00:54:02It's never too late.
00:54:05I have to show you something.
00:54:06Check out this app, all right?
00:54:10Oh.
00:54:11Huh?
00:54:12Thought we could use that for the effect in the second act.
00:54:14I like it.
00:54:15And then this for the solo.
00:54:20It's perfect.
00:54:23Not quite.
00:54:24Okay.
00:54:27We're in our own little snow globe.
00:54:31Everything in this right place.
00:54:34Will you dance with me, Miss Baganza?
00:54:35Come here.
00:54:37Can you handle it, Mr. Broadway?
00:54:38Yeah, of course I can.
00:54:40Oh.
00:54:40Oh.
00:54:41And this love is upon us.
00:54:43Beautiful.
00:54:45Can you hear the angels sing?
00:54:47Sure.
00:54:49Oh.
00:54:49Ooh, another spin.
00:54:52Wonderful, Miss Baganza.
00:54:53I just want to slow dance.
00:54:55Underneath the snowfall.
00:55:00Can't you see that love is all around?
00:55:04There's, um...
00:55:05There's something that I've been meaning to tell you.
00:55:12I know exactly what you're going to say.
00:55:16You do?
00:55:17That's what Christmas is all about.
00:55:21I feel the same way.
00:55:27Hold me while I'm going to hold you.
00:55:32It's all about us right here, right now.
00:55:38That's what Christmas is all about.
00:55:41That's what Christmas is all about.
00:55:43Yeah.
00:55:45Yeah, I'm great.
00:55:46That's what Christmas is all about.
00:55:49Oh, my God.
00:56:01Come on.
00:56:06Uncle Isaiah.
00:56:07You know what?
00:56:09Looks promising.
00:56:09promising? Yeah, I just have to fix this archaic snow machine for our finale and I have five days left to figure it out
00:56:15Okay, well, while you're arm-wrestling with this thing, um, I just read the RS-muffer list for Christmas Eve and
00:56:20Yeah?
00:56:21Annie Santos is confirmed. No way.
00:56:23Yeah. Oh, this is good.
00:56:25Okay, this is good. This is really good. This is good. I just have to give the best performance of my life
00:56:29and win her over. No pressure, right?
00:56:31Very convincing.
00:56:32Yeah, I know. Well, the way things have been going, this show could be a total disaster.
00:56:36I could make a fool of myself in front of Cindy. You know, I only have one shot.
00:56:39It'll be great. Come on. Miss Brigante believes in the show and so do I.
00:56:45As for Miss Brigante, I'm starting to feel like I should, you know, come clean about why I cast myself as Randolph.
00:56:51I know you'll find the right time to tell her.
00:56:54You're right. You are so right. You know what? I'm gonna give her the old Hayward touch.
00:57:04I'm gonna beat you it.
00:57:05I'm a jolly Christmas elk with my antlers high.
00:57:11What about these ones?
00:57:12I can't soar through the sky no matter how I try.
00:57:17My hopes are stuck here on the ground.
00:57:20A fact that is so true.
00:57:22This is what they call a tech rehearsal.
00:57:25Our director and star is an actual Broadway performer.
00:57:28Oh.
00:57:29So true.
00:57:31What are they doing here?
00:57:34True.
00:57:35Oh.
00:57:38I don't know. I'm just throwing her off.
00:57:40Right?
00:57:42Uh-oh.
00:57:44Hey.
00:57:45Why'd you stop? You're killing it.
00:57:47Maybe you should do this one through?
00:57:49No, I have a million other things I gotta work on, okay?
00:57:51I need you to play Randolph right now.
00:57:53Can we take a break?
00:57:56Just give her some Broadway advice.
00:57:58Sure. Yeah.
00:57:59Hey, that's five, everybody.
00:58:02That means they're taking a break.
00:58:05Well done.
00:58:10Break lots of legs.
00:58:15That's it.
00:58:19Principal Ott didn't tell me he was coming with the parents.
00:58:21No, me neither.
00:58:23I don't think Miranda has ever sang a solo in front of anybody in her entire life.
00:58:26Well, come to think of it, half of the cast hasn't performed in over a year.
00:58:30They're probably all a little rusty.
00:58:32Mm-hmm.
00:58:33Okay, so how do we give them confidence before opening night?
00:58:37Christmas caroling.
00:58:38Oh, my goodness.
00:58:39Have the kids carol at the Hancock Annual Christmas Festival tonight.
00:58:42Shake the nerves out of their system.
00:58:44It's not a bad idea.
00:58:45Come on, Mr. H. You can say no to a little Christmas caroling.
00:58:48Round yon virgin, mother and child, holy infant so tender and mild.
00:58:59Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
00:59:08Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
00:59:14Ooh.
00:59:17You okay?
00:59:24Silence night, holy night.
00:59:30Shepherds quake at the sight
00:59:36Glories stream from heaven afar
00:59:42Heavenly hosts sing alleluia
00:59:47Christ the Savior is born
00:59:52Christ the Savior is born
00:59:58Great job, I'm so proud of you
01:00:05Well everybody, please remember to come see this cast in the premiere of Randolph the Christmas Elk on Christmas Eve at Archer Academy
01:00:15We'd love to see you there
01:00:17That is so good
01:00:19Can you see Christmas lights?
01:00:21Thank you
01:00:22See you guys
01:00:23Thank you
01:00:29Of course
01:00:30Well I would say that mission Christmas confidence boost was a success
01:00:34Mission accomplished, Agent Brigante
01:00:36Well done, Agent Hayward
01:00:38Thank you
01:00:40Thank you
01:00:41You know, I found videos online of you on Broadway
01:00:44Oh no
01:00:45I may have binged them all
01:00:47I was very impressed
01:00:48You binged them?
01:00:49Yeah
01:00:50I didn't know I was bingeable
01:00:53Honestly, it feels like a lifetime ago
01:00:56Before coming here I thought my time in the theater might be over, you know
01:01:01And now I'm in a theater with you and these kids
01:01:04And it's just, I'm there in a way I never could have imagined
01:01:08Life is funny that way
01:01:10Yeah
01:01:11I took your advice
01:01:13I'm going to be teaching an adult's creative writing course this spring
01:01:17Are you serious? You did it
01:01:20Your someday showed up
01:01:22I am so proud of you
01:01:24Thank you
01:01:25So I asked Principal Ott if we are still in need of a music and drama teacher
01:01:35Mhm
01:01:36And he said that we were so
01:01:38I threw your name in
01:01:40I don't know if that's such a good idea
01:01:44Sure, it's not Broadway
01:01:45But these kids think of you as a star
01:01:48And more importantly, they consider you their mentor
01:01:51Which is one of the best roles in the world
01:01:52I'm not a mentor
01:01:54I'm not someone they should look up to
01:01:56Of course you are
01:01:58Of course you are
01:02:00You have a way with them
01:02:02More than you know
01:02:03I don't even know if I want to be in Hancock
01:02:05Or on Broadway
01:02:06Or what I'm doing with my life
01:02:08You know?
01:02:09Well, right now
01:02:11Maybe you're supposed to just help these kids put on the best play of their lives
01:02:14Yeah, but what about the play of my life?
01:02:20Yeah
01:02:21Sorry that I...
01:02:23No, no, no
01:02:24I...
01:02:25I appreciate you talking to Principal Ott
01:02:27But...
01:02:29One second
01:02:31Hello?
01:02:33What?
01:02:34What?
01:02:35No, no, no
01:02:36What do you mean the orders are delayed?
01:02:41Sorry, I have to take this
01:02:42Can we talk later?
01:02:43Yeah, go
01:02:44Yeah, go
01:02:50I know
01:02:52I can't believe we got the last one
01:02:53I know
01:02:54Right?
01:02:55Isaiah, what is it?
01:02:57The supply orders for the show are delayed due to a snowstorm
01:03:01So what does that mean?
01:03:02It means I don't know if we're gonna finish building the show in time for opening night
01:03:07Maybe taking this job was a huge mistake
01:03:09I don't even know what I'm doing with my life anymore
01:03:11My show is gonna be a disaster
01:03:13You mean our show?
01:03:16Our show, right
01:03:18That's what I meant
01:03:19That's what I meant
01:03:20What's all this?
01:03:41Well, our group chat was non-stop last night
01:03:44And Hal knew a guy who knew a guy who got us all the supplies we needed
01:03:48Really?
01:03:49Yeah, we're here to help you finish the set
01:03:51With mandatory Christmas sweaters, of course
01:03:54This one's for you
01:03:58How apropos
01:04:00Thank you, guys
01:04:01It is so great to see us all come together like this, yeah?
01:04:03How could we not?
01:04:04I mean, it is our show, right?
01:04:07That's right
01:04:08It is our show
01:04:10Let's get to work
01:04:17Yes!
01:04:18You know what?
01:04:19Fine, you win
01:04:20Hey
01:04:21Hey, nothing
01:04:22Are you in a fight with a snow machine?
01:04:23Do you want me to try to take a crack at fixing it?
01:04:25I mean, it shouldn't be too complicated, right?
01:04:28Yeah, sure, okay, yeah, have at it
01:04:30Well, I'll just look it up
01:04:32I mean, we are aware the internet exists, right?
01:04:36I can't believe I didn't think of that
01:04:38Problem solved
01:04:39Except we have an even bigger one
01:04:40We don't have an accompanist
01:04:42The show goes up in two days
01:04:43I can help out with that
01:04:44I'm a classically trained pianist
01:04:47Wait, hold up, you play?
01:04:49There's more to this gal than looks and charm
01:04:52Okay, Sandra, you never cease to amaze me
01:04:55Jump scares and all
01:04:56I appreciate you very much
01:04:58Okay, all right, now all we gotta do is finish the set
01:05:01Oh, I may have called in some surprise reinforcements of my own
01:05:06Noah, what are you doing here?
01:05:07Well, Jess texted and said you could use some help
01:05:09And I know a thing or two about building sets
01:05:12Thanks for the Christmas candle, by the way
01:05:14Kathryn and I already made our wish
01:05:16I can't believe you're here
01:05:18It's what friends do
01:05:19We show up
01:05:20That's right
01:05:21Ed, it's right we do
01:05:22Hey, from now on, I promise
01:05:23I'm gonna be there for you and Kathryn, all right?
01:05:24No matter what
01:05:25Thanks, buddy
01:05:26Who's ready to put on a show?
01:05:29Let's go
01:05:30Maybe this side here
01:05:31Yes, we're all gonna need this
01:05:33Hey, bring that over here
01:05:34Actually, you know what, let's take it off
01:05:36No, it doesn't fit here
01:05:38Oh, we can bring you
01:05:39See if any of these
01:05:40Oh, there's a light
01:05:42Oh, perfect
01:05:43Okay, okay, hey, everybody
01:05:44These 3's gotta go
01:05:46These 3's don't come in for the second half
01:05:47Alright, loose stress
01:05:48I am
01:05:49Let's sing a carol
01:06:00Hey, go
01:06:02Perfect
01:06:05This is coming down
01:06:06I love that song
01:06:07Great job, everybody
01:06:08This is looking fantastic
01:06:13Hey!
01:06:15Hey!
01:06:17It's all coming together, isn't it?
01:06:19Some things just aren't meant to be done alone.
01:06:21I'm beginning to see that.
01:06:23Listen, I'm, um...
01:06:25I'm really sorry about the other night.
01:06:28I know you had the best intentions
01:06:30for me wanting to stay at Archer.
01:06:32I just believe in you.
01:06:35You've inspired these kids to achieve
01:06:37so much more than they ever dreamed they could.
01:06:40And more than I expected, too.
01:06:42Look, Lillianne, the truth is...
01:06:48I cast myself as Randolph
01:06:50because I wanted to impress Cindy Santos.
01:06:54That's the truth.
01:06:56And, uh, now I realized how much of a mistake that is
01:06:58because of how much I care about these kids
01:07:01and how much I care about you.
01:07:02Hi. Hi. Hi. Hi. Hi.
01:07:04Sorry. Are you going up your lines?
01:07:06My line? No, no, no, no. Not my lines.
01:07:08No, I know my line. No, it's up. Never mind. Hi.
01:07:11I know it's our final dress rehearsal
01:07:13before the actual show tomorrow,
01:07:14but my mom's here to watch.
01:07:17Cindy's in the building tonight?
01:07:20Wow. Okay. That's, uh...
01:07:23That's... Oh, that's great. That's exciting.
01:07:26Yeah, she has a last-minute work thing tomorrow,
01:07:28so tonight's the only time she can make it.
01:07:30Oh. It's good that you're going on as Randolph
01:07:32because there's no way I could do it.
01:07:34Yeah, that's... Yeah. Yeah, it's good.
01:07:36I'm going... I'm gonna, um...
01:07:39I don't know if I can do it.
01:07:40But you have to. We've all worked so hard.
01:07:43Everyone's counting on you.
01:07:47Right. Of course they are.
01:07:49Because I'm the guy. Yeah. Yeah.
01:07:51Here.
01:07:58Okay.
01:08:10It's showtime, Randolph.
01:08:12I'm a jolly Christmas elk with my antlers high.
01:08:17I can soar through the sky no matter how I try.
01:08:22My hooves are stuck here on the ground,
01:08:25a fact that is so true.
01:08:28I'll never be loved like they are no matter what I do.
01:08:33No matter what I do.
01:09:03Oh, thanks, guys. Thank you. Give me five, okay? Thanks.
01:09:16You were amazing.
01:09:17Oh, thank you. Thank you.
01:09:22Go get dressed. We're going out to celebrate.
01:09:24All right.
01:09:26You were outstanding.
01:09:28Completely exceeded my expectations.
01:09:30Oh, thank you. Thank you.
01:09:32Could you be in the city tomorrow?
01:09:34We're doing the glitter and grace callbacks,
01:09:35then I could squeeze you in at the end.
01:09:37I know it's Christmas Eve, but, uh,
01:09:39is that going to be a problem?
01:09:41No, no, no, no, no, no.
01:09:43No, no. This is what I've been wishing for.
01:09:45Okay. 2 p.m. Madison Studios.
01:09:47I'll be there.
01:09:48Yep.
01:09:49Thank you. Thank you.
01:09:50Uh-huh.
01:10:02I should have known.
01:10:04Lillian.
01:10:05You did all of this to impress Cindy Santos.
01:10:08You don't care about anybody but yourself.
01:10:10That's not true. That's not true.
01:10:11You're a great actor. I'll give you that.
01:10:13Had me convinced.
01:10:15There's a lot more to the story.
01:10:17Just save it.
01:10:18Lillian.
01:10:19And tell the kids or I will.
01:10:20They deserve that much.
01:10:22Lillian, please. Please.
01:10:33I know you're disappointed.
01:10:36But the good news is,
01:10:38Miranda gets to go on as Randolph tomorrow.
01:10:43Come on, guys. Come on.
01:10:44She is going to be incredible.
01:10:46We know that.
01:10:47We just thought you'd be here for us.
01:10:49At least it's your son.
01:10:51But instead you used our show to audition for a bigger show.
01:10:54I know that's what it feels like.
01:10:57Yeah, but what about doing everything together?
01:11:00Huh?
01:11:01Seeing it through all the way until the end?
01:11:03What happened there?
01:11:08He's all talk.
01:11:10Come on, guys. Let's go.
01:11:12Well, well, wait.
01:11:13Guys, we're going to be fine, guys.
01:11:14We're going to be fine.
01:11:15But we do have some things to figure out.
01:11:17Hold on.
01:11:18Hold on.
01:11:29Did you cast me just so you could impress my mom?
01:11:35No.
01:11:37No.
01:11:39I didn't.
01:11:40Miranda.
01:11:41Miranda.
01:11:42Miranda.
01:12:01I'm sorry.
01:12:10Isiah.
01:12:23They're ready.
01:12:28Isaiah, they're ready.
01:12:45Now this is the guy who's talking to you about.
01:12:47He's going to be great.
01:12:58Well, I hope you're singing a song from Randolph.
01:13:02Uh, yeah. Yeah, I am.
01:13:04Excellent.
01:13:06Whenever you're ready.
01:13:07Alright.
01:13:09Okay.
01:13:11Alright, go ahead.
01:13:19Uh, sorry. Sorry, guys.
01:13:22Uh, yeah, can we take that back again?
01:13:28No, I'm sorry. Um, sir, can we stop?
01:13:46I can't do this.
01:13:49Cindy, can we talk? Alone? Please?
01:13:56Give us the room?
01:13:58Okay.
01:14:09Unbelievable. What are you doing?
01:14:11You have to see Miranda as Randolph. She is brilliant.
01:14:14She's absolutely brilliant.
01:14:15If we leave now and you drive, I think we can make the curtain.
01:14:18What about the audition that you practically begged me for?
01:14:21I don't care. I don't care.
01:14:23Miranda's more important. She is so good in the show, Cindy.
01:14:27She has so much potential. She'll never tell you this, but she needs you to believe in her.
01:14:32And if she sees you rooting for her, believing in her, celebrating her wins, who knows what she could accomplish?
01:14:39Look at this.
01:14:40I don't care.
01:14:43No, I don't care.
01:14:44She's so good in her, but she's so good in her.
01:14:45Please come with me to Hancock right now. Please.
01:14:49For Miranda.
01:14:50we are sold out tonight everyone is here to see you all of you how are we supposed to do this
01:15:07without Mr. H the same way we did it with him you go out there and you do your best come on you know
01:15:12your lines your cues your character all that's left is to trust yourself and each other we can
01:15:17do this oh I know you can because I believe in you I cannot wait to see you shine on that stage
01:15:34you're going to be wonderful and if this is what you really want to do I'm behind you 100% okay
01:15:42I promise to never miss one of your performances ever again
01:15:45that goes for me too
01:15:50you're back I'm back
01:15:58this is your moment my role is to support you all of you
01:16:13I'm so sorry guys
01:16:17I'm so sorry I wasn't up front with you
01:16:21it won't happen again I promise
01:16:25these last few weeks they have been better than anything I've experienced in my whole career
01:16:32and it has reminded me of what is important
01:16:37Broadway it's got nothing on you guys
01:16:41well
01:16:42now get your hands in here
01:16:45all right you go out there and make my Christmas wish come true okay
01:16:52yeah all right Randolph on three one two three
01:16:57Randolph
01:16:58let's go get them guys
01:17:00all right
01:17:01hey
01:17:06do you remember when I told you if you want to get something done you just
01:17:10grab the reins and do it yourself
01:17:13I was wrong
01:17:15I was so wrong
01:17:17you have to share the reins with those around you
01:17:21your friends your family
01:17:23they help steer your dreams in the right direction
01:17:26I love you Aurora
01:17:30I love you too Uncle Isaiah
01:17:34all right that's places everyone
01:17:40we three deer have a story to tell
01:17:49a Christmas elk save Santa's sleigh bells
01:17:53Randolph's his name
01:17:55an elk not a deer
01:17:57spreading Christmas cheer
01:18:00my whole life
01:18:05all I've ever wanted was to fly
01:18:08is that too much to ask?
01:18:12we're reindeer standing side by side
01:18:15hopeful eyes all open wide
01:18:18running and leaping we're aiming high
01:18:21soon we'll be racing through the sky
01:18:24now something went wrong
01:18:28and the sleigh went down crashing to earth
01:18:30with a deafening sound
01:18:32the reindeer they pulled
01:18:34they were trying to steer
01:18:35but they couldn't stop the sleigh from crashing near
01:18:38you got this
01:18:40all right
01:18:41you're right Mr. H
01:18:42I got this
01:18:43thanks for giving me the chance
01:18:45and for showing up
01:18:47of course
01:18:48go get them
01:18:49now you may not fly like a reindeer
01:18:53but you Randolph have soared
01:18:56in your very own way
01:18:58in your very own way
01:19:03though I can't fly I still bring joy
01:19:16to every girl and every boy
01:19:20my role is special here on land
01:19:24supporting friends is so grand
01:19:27from Christmas elk
01:19:29this Christmas elk
01:19:31a merry Christmas to you
01:19:34oh Christmas elk
01:19:37oh Christmas elk
01:19:38a merry Christmas to you
01:19:42oh Christmas elk
01:19:45oh Christmas elk
01:19:48Oh, Merry Christmas to you.
01:20:18Come on, let's go.
01:20:25Ready, ready.
01:20:33This might be the best getting ovation I've ever had.
01:20:38The best. I knew I could do it.
01:20:45Get out of here.
01:20:50You guys are awesome. You are amazing.
01:20:53Good work.
01:20:55Mr. Hayward, I want to say thank you for everything.
01:20:59Go have fun.
01:21:02That went well.
01:21:05Snow Machine missed its cue.
01:21:07Oh, I don't think a Tony Award voter even noticed.
01:21:11By the way, how did your audition go?
01:21:15I made a wish on one of Jess's candles to get my life back.
01:21:20My wish came true.
01:21:23Your life on Broadway?
01:21:25My life here.
01:21:28With you.
01:21:31Is the drama and music director position still open?
01:21:35Because if it isn't, this is about to get really awkward.
01:21:38Principal Ott said it's all yours, if you want it.
01:21:43Of course I want it.
01:21:48Guess our Sunday finally showed up.
01:21:54Better late than never, huh?
01:22:17You know what they say.
01:22:21What's that?
01:22:22The snow must go on.
01:22:24Now, one more question.
01:22:27Is there anything I can do to make this a more perfect Christmas for you?
01:22:32I can think of one more thing.
01:22:35Ah!
01:22:36He sprang to his sleigh!
01:22:39Brick!
01:22:40To his team, gave a whistle!
01:22:43And away they all flew, like the down of a thistle.
01:22:48But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight.
01:22:53This is my favorite part.
01:22:55Merry Christmas to all!
01:22:58And to all!
01:23:00A good night!
01:23:06Come here.
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