seeking backup singers and dancers

[showmance]

[ sup, tranquility. enjoy this tiny, chipper teenybopper with big dreams. ]

Hello, people of the Tranquility. I'm Rachel Berry, from Lima, Ohio, circa 2011-2012, and I have a question for you all.

[ a deep breath. THIS IS IMPORTANT, TQ. ]

Does anyone here play an instrument? Or sing? Or dance? Or have any artistic inclinations whatsoever? 

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[became]

You might want to narrow your definition of 'artistic inclinations'-- this place folds to the lowest common cultural denominator, more often than not.

[ be a bigger pretentious dick neal. ]

video » ISN'T THAT THE REASON FOR EVERYTHING

[showmance]

Oh, of course, Cooper. I should have clarified.

—and I should have pointed, too. [ DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED IN HER, HANDSOME ONE. ]

It's so good to see you! Have you said hello to Blaine yet? I'm sure he could use some advice from his handsome and talented brother.

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[majestyofthethrone]

Why are you so cranky?

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[executiveassistant]

[wow pretentiousness indeed.]

I figured someone would beat me to asking it. And by one who thinks he can play the women with his eyes and the braggart with his tongue.

[she's paraphrasing, okay, it was hard to work the line in, and she's making a point.]

[jilt]

Be gentle with her, Neal, she's only just arrived.

[untamedantinous]

[Hello, Rachel, have a revolutionary who may or may not be in a musical that you know well.]

Would public speaking be considered an artistic inclination? [Or writing pamphlets?]

[showmance]

[ please ignore the avian screen that may or may not have come from Rachel. ]

Oh, yes, absolutely. Speaking is definitely artistic. [ please love me. ]

[majestyofthethrone]

I play the piano and the violin.

[showmance]

that's great! would you be willing to let me hear you play?

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[doggedly]

me

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[showmance]

how so? :)

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[executiveassistant]

I'm sure you've already heard this, but I'm curious as to your definition of artistic inclinations.

We've been discussing the possibility of a bit of a show of talents--not really a talent show, that brings up memories of elementary school.

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[showmance]

Anything really. Personally, I enjoy musical theatre and that sort of thing, but who am I to limit art? [ said dreamily. ]

And that sounds wonderful. If you'd like any help organizing it, I'd love to assist you.

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[ex_question191]

I can play the drums.

[ yep. mostly he's just pleased there's someone else circa 2011-2012. ]

Not that I have any to play here.

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[showmance]

[ DRUMS REMIND HER OF FINN noooo. ]

That's still impressive. My boyfriend taught me how to play them not too long ago.

[ but she can hold it together!! ]

Maybe some will arrive next jump. Dissembled, of course, but it could happen.

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[hostage]

I sing and play the drums. Or, uh, I used to.

You starting a band or something?

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[showmance]

I'm really just looking for people with interests similar to my own.

And if those people happen to be up for impromptu musical numbers, then so be it.

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[mansuetus]

I dance!

[ Lucrezia, no. ]

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[showmance]

What kind of dance is your specialty?

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[glassesonachain]

Hi.

I'm Bennett. I can play the piano. Oboe too but I haven't touched one in a while so I tend to exclude it.

A man named Vladimir was looking for musicians a few days ago as well. Perhaps you could...collaborate? Something like that.

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[showmance]

It's nice to meet you, Bennett. You sound very talented.

And that's a good idea. I'll leave him a message.

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[lacksgrace]

[ Frankly, he's just about to ignore this. Buuuut. ]

Ohio? I know that word.

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[showmance]

[ begrudged politeness r us. ]

I should hope so.

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[hairgels]

Are you making a census of all the performers on the ship?

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[showmance]

Naturally. I'm hoping to find a piano player willing to travel.

[ because she said "hit it" earlier, and no one started playing the song she was thinking of. ]

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[showbizpanache]

Have you tried swinging by Space Babylon? It's a great venue for a performance.

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[showmance]

Not yet.

That's the bar Wichita helps out with, right?

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[toasterprophet]

I can play the guitar a little. Not that I've got one. And some of me used to write poetry.

I've got a friend who paints, but she doesn't usually show her stuff to other people.

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[showmance]

A poet! You're the first one so far. That's great.

Do you know why she doesn't?

[the_infiltrator]

Yes. [All of the above, kind of.] I'm making a music lounge with my friend.

[showmance]

That sounds wonderful! [ she is ridiculously excited. ]

What's your name?

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[mikelo]

[a rather youthful looking teen with a mop of dark, reddish-blond hair appears on screen. He offers a cheerful wave, then goes to type]

I do! ♫ I dance.

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[showmance]

I was just thinking we needed more dancers :)

Do you have a favorite style of dance?

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[dirtyword]

[ THERE IS NO WAY he's going to admit this in person unless there's a good reason to. Plus it's THIS CHICK, so... ]

Piano for 10 years. Tap for 8. Vocal range so-so.
Why?

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[showmance]

Because I love the arts and want to meet more people here who share my interests.

And maybe start an arts department, too!

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[sufferances]

[ oh rachel. ]

I'm not much for singing and dancing, I'm afraid. But it's good to see you settling in, Rachel.

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[showmance]

[ priorities, she has them. ]

Thank you, Stefan, but I'm not sure if I believe you.

You're too graceful and gentlemanly to not be a casual dancer, at the very least.

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[jilt]

I was once a prima donna in the Imperial Opera of Warsaw. You may also wish to speak to Baron Harkonnen. He was very recently inquiring about people with musical talent.

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[showmance]

[ HOLD UP. ]

You were...a prima donna? [ slightly starstuck, nbd. ] It's an honor to meet you.

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

[He sounds gruff, but:]

...Flute.

[voice]

[showmance]

Lovely! How long have you played it?

[Video] the latest oops

[tables]

[ -- the absurdity of such a request causes Marius to take pause.]

I take it you frequent in the arts, mademoiselle?

[Video] you're never late in my heart

[showmance]

[ Marius just talked French to her.

oh baby. hopefully there's enough room on her binder to write Mme. Lucien Enjolras and Mme. Marius Pontmercy.

just give her a minute to recover. and stare at his face. ]

— oh, I more than frequent them, Monsieur. The arts are my everything.

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[vindicating]

I can't say I am skilled with anything like that— but I'm sure you'll find some people who are around here.

Was there a reason you're asking?

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[showmance]

Well, originally, I was just interested to see if anyone else on board was a friend of the arts, but now I'm taking names for a potential Tranquility Arts Department — or, at the very least, an arts club of some sort.