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Marley Rose 🌹 a twenty-five year old broadway performer that you probably remember from dogfight and godspell. i'm currently working on this amazing production of a new musical called true love which is going to blow everyone away!!

[aroseonstage]

upandcomingmason:

We do look pretty dang awesome! You especially.  I think we’ll nail it. In a few weeks, everyone’ll be able to tell us what we need to change. Which… hopefully isn’t too much.

Oh shucks, you’re the one who looks amazing, honestly. Total babe alert. I’m sure that we’re going to be fine, the show is incredible and our cast is incredible in all honesty.

[aroseonstage]

upandcomingmason:

It’s sort of really exciting and also really nerve wracking at the same time. Or… am I the only person who feels that way? The posters look awesome, and I absolutely smile every time I see them.

You think we’re ready?

No you’re absolutely not the only one! It’s a big thing and of course it’s nerve-wracking. The posters are pretty amazing though. We look awesome.

There’s only one way to find out, huh?

[aroseonstage]

songbirdkurt:

I must say, the posters look pretty awesome. I’m excited for opening night! Are you ready for your Jinx debut?

Ready as I’ll ever be!

How are you feeling about it?

[aroseonstage]

thequeensmythe:

I’m excited for this show to get going! I can’t wait to hear people’s feedback on the show. I think it’s great, and I know they’re going to love it!

It’ll appeal to a lot of people, I think. It’s one that everyone is talking about!

[aroseonstage]

gottalovejulian:

You’re not alone, if I’m being honest. I’d honestly be surprised to find someone who isn’t pumped up and excited for opening night. Times are a-changing for the better.

I’m sure there is honestly someone out there, but that just means that they’re angry, bitter and upset and don’t know a good show when the posters are up.

[aroseonstage]

They started getting the posters outside the theatre all set up!! I don’t know about you all but I’m so excited that opening night for previews are just around the corner.

[starsandpigs]

COOKIES & CALMING || MCROSE

[aroseonstage]

WHO: Mason McCarthy & Marley Rose

WHEN: Wednesday, around 11pm

WHERE: Mason’s apartment, in UWS.

NOTES/WARNING: Nothin yet! Just some cookies and Mason freaking out about his first time being with someone he didn’t even know or remember.

MASON

“I guess I just can’t see in front of my own face, or I honest to god, thought you felt obligated or something like that. Like you wanted so much to change everything, so it was sort of hard to tell if you liked me and wanted to do something for that reason, or if you were going after me for the experience.” Mason hated admitting that to Marley. He felt bad that he couldn’t tell the difference, and it made him a tad bit nervous thinking about it, in all honesty.

When she talked about lusting after him, Mason looked at her and shook his head. “I guess I’ve just never really been lusted after then, or… I have some weird crazy porn-related standards about what lusting after someone really is like, because just asking them to sleep with you just.. that’s not lusting.”

Honestly, the whole thing was a bit foreign and it was just awkward for Mason in general. “I don’t know. One day I’ll experience it, I’m just absolutely an idiot about stuff sometimes.” But at least Mason understood how Marley wanted to feel– feeling wanted, romantically or sexually, was something that he was pretty dang sure everyone wanted to feel at some point or another.

Looking at the girl, he smiled and squeezed her shoulder. “We’ll find it one day.”

MARLEY

Shaking her head, Marley just shrugged her shoulder. “I wouldn’t put you in that kind of situation if it was the latter. I’d save that for some random person I didn’t know. I genuinely wanted to.” she confirmed her words with a nod of the head before listening to him talk about his illusions and standards. “Well I can tell you for a fact that porn is a terrible thing to base lusting after someone on because that is and over-exaggerated scene of being appealing to people. Usually lusting after someone means that you’re doing little things to give them the attention and desire of wanting to do something physical. At least that’s what I’ve learned.”

When he called himself an idiot though, Marley gave the boy a glare. “You’re not an idiot, Mason. You just.. you’re just oblivious to what is around you, in front of you and everything else. You don’t see how amazing you are, and how what your entity is, is just a turn on. You only see the parts that you think people won’t care about and that’s just not the truth.

“But we will, I’m sure. I’m in no rush. I’m twenty-five, originating a character and living in New York City. I’m happy to just experiment my way to love and happiness one day at a time.”

[aroseonstage]

letting loose | open face to face

[aroseonstage]

songbirdkurt:

If I didn’t have a roommate, I honestly wouldn’t be able to afford to live in the city. Not off of just my diner tips at least; don’t get me wrong, I make good tips. But not enough to live in my apartment without a roommate. The show helps a bit, but I think it’s getting to that point where I’m going to have to talk to Isabelle about whether or not she can just shift the internship into an actual position. Most internships don’t last this long, you know? [ He laughed a bit, chewing his bottom lip; the idea of asking Isabelle for a paid position was - quite frankly - terrifying to him. ] It must be nice not to have to live like that anymore, though. [ He offered a soft smile in her direction. ] I can’t say I’ve ever gone without food, but I’ve gone scarce for a while before.

[ As the conversation turned to Sebastian, he mentally kicked himself a bit. He had sort of fallen into that one on his own. He let out a long sigh before quickly downing the rest of his drink. ] Sebastian is…complicated, to say the least… [ He was quiet for a few moments, partially trying to collect his thoughts and partially debating whether or not he really wanted to talk about it. ] I met him back in high school. He went to a private school near my hometown. We dated for a little while..or…well…I mean, I thought we were dating at least. He clearly didn’t feel the same. [ The bitter tone in his voice was obvious, but he felt guilt at thinking that now that he knew the truth. ] Or…fuck, I honestly don’t know what to think anymore. [ He ran his fingers through his carefully styled hair. ] He…as I’m sure you’ve gathered from that very public conversation that I hadn’t intended on being that public…he was my first. I was in love. I was young. Naive. I found out later that he had made a bet with one of his friends about whether or not he could actually get me to sleep with him. Whether or not he could deflower the small town virgin…then break his heart. I was a ‘challenge’. [ He stared intently at his empty cup before shrugging a little. ] His so-called 'friend’ told me about the bet. Told me that it was all Sebastian’s idea; that he had asked Sebastian to stop and he refused. Thought it was funny. I’ve absolutely hated him for the last six years. When I found out he was in the show, I just about quit. Now I find out that everything Hunter said was a lie - or at least a twisted version of what really happened. Apparently Sebastian fell in love with me back then, but thought he was in love with Hunter so went along with the bet anyway. [ He paused for a long moment, still studying his cup. ] I don’t know what to do. What to think. [ He shook his head a little, shrugging his shoulders as he did so. ]

[Marley remained silent for a moment especially as Kurt began to explain his relationships with Sebastian. It all kind of began to make sense. Marley wasn’t entirely blind to the tension that was filling the air when the two of them were in the same room together. It was disgusting.] Are you kidding me? That is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever heard.

I understand. The thought of everyone thinking being a virgin is a joke. The stigma behind it that... it’s just something so pitiful that a bet needs to be made. [She cleared his throat and reached for Kurt’s hand giving it a gentle squeeze.] I am so sorry to hear that he did that to you, Kurt. Normally I wouldn’t even think to give anyone like that a second chance... but have you really tried to hear him out? Because people like Hunter, at least from what i can tell... they’re not really nice and are good at using people’s emotions to manipulate them.

[aroseonstage]

TEXT MESSAGE 📲 MARBASTIAN

SEBASTIAN: [DELETED] I didn't want to hurt him the first time.

SEBASTIAN: Thank you

MARLEY: You’re welcome. He really likes you Sebastian. Please don’t take that for granted.

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TEXT MESSAGE 📲 MARBASTIAN

SEBASTIAN: Yes. That is what I plan on doing. I mean, nothing I do could change what I did. But I want to try to fix it.

SEBASTIAN: I wish I never did that to him. I really do.

SEBASTIAN: Please, Marley.

SEBASTIAN: Fuck, I never say please.

MARLEY: Do not screw this up again, Sebastian. I'm serious. I am trusting you will make this right and not hurt him again.

MARLEY: [ insert Kurt's number here ]

[aroseonstage]

TEXT MESSAGE 📲 MARBASTIAN

SEBASTIAN: I was kind of wondering if you could give me Kurt's number. Please.

MARLEY: ... I don't really know if I should do that. But if you're planning on fixing what you did to hurt him then I'm all for it.

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TEXT MESSAGE 📲 MARBASTIAN

SEBASTIAN: So, I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor...

MARLEY: I suppose it would only be fair after the advice you gave me.

MARLEY: What can I do for you?

[aroseonstage]

rachelbarbralove:

I think that as long you’re near by to have my back this show won’t be so bad- or any show ever as long as I find a Marley.

Well we’re a family, Rach, as long as we stick together we’re going to get through all the rough parts of anything that is going to be thrown our way.

One thing I learned was it wasn’t always about being the lead. A show is important because every single person is a part of it whether they have a million songs or just one and it’s important to make every single person in the cast feel as special as if they were winning their first Tony award. So I’m happy to give you those days as Jinx so any future casting directors who see the show see you and are like “wow, I need that girl in my show.” But remember me when you get your Tony, okay?

[starsandpigs]

COOKIES & CALMING || MCROSE

[aroseonstage]

WHO: Mason McCarthy & Marley Rose

WHEN: Wednesday, around 11pm

WHERE: Mason’s apartment, in UWS.

NOTES/WARNING: Nothin yet! Just some cookies and Mason freaking out about his first time being with someone he didn’t even know or remember.

MASON

The actor was fully aware of the fact that Marley would never hurt him- at least not on purpose. They were through everything together and it was going to be next to impossible to ever dis-trust her, to say the least.  He trusted her. That was what made their relationship work so well. The trust between the two was stronger than anyone would have imagined.

There was a laugh as she talked about how he didn’t have to be Keane. “Trust me, I don’t think I’ll ever be Keane. I doubt he was once a high school cheerleader– so trust me when I say, we are very different. I do a dang good job of never cursing, too. But I think it’d be nice to be… I don’t know. I already know many people are sexually attracted to me. That I’m not really worried about.” He just shrugged. “I think it’s just that I don’t have the experience with Jinx as he does– I’ve never really fully noticed anyone lusting after me, or hitting on me that hardcore. I guess I did last night, but… y’know…” Mason motioned in the air, to signify the reason they were both curled up eating cookies together.

“I adore you too, Mars.”

MARLEY

When Mason talked about the actuality of not having someone lust after him, Marley couldn’t help but roll her eyes and laugh. “That is absolutely untrue because I’ve been hitting on your from day one.” she poked his nose gently. Of course, she knew people wouldn’t take it as that. Both of them were exceptionally over friendly and flirty with literally everyone so of course they wouldn’t think anything of the fact they are like that with each other. “When I said I wanted to sleep with you I wasn’t just... saying that, you know?” she said with a light shrug. Normally on any day before these past few days, Marley would be a red tomato at her words, but today was not that day. She spoke her words with an air of confidence around her and not a hint of blush to her cheeks.

“I’m glad you don’t have that Jinx experience though, Jinx isn’t a good person in general. But you deserve to have someone want you as frequently as Jinx wants Keane. That’s something that everyone should have honestly. I think that’s why I’m working so hard to love myself in a way that’s more suitable for... twenty-five year old Marley and not seventeen year old Marley. So that people could want me as much as Keane wants JInx.” she laughed a bit, realizing that to anyone else it would probably sound silly, but her and Mason were in a similar boat to their characters so that’s why she trusted him enough to say that.

“So trust me when I say, that you are absolutely lusted after, you don’t ever have to second guess that again.” she smiled playing with his hair a little bit.

[melwooddaily]

[starsandpigs]

COOKIES & CALMING || MCROSE

[aroseonstage]

WHO: Mason McCarthy & Marley Rose

WHEN: Wednesday, around 11pm

WHERE: Mason’s apartment, in UWS.

NOTES/WARNING: Nothin yet! Just some cookies and Mason freaking out about his first time being with someone he didn’t even know or remember.

MASON

“I… would be really– I–” Hesitation overwhelmed Mason as he tried to figure out what he wanted to say to Marley about the entire situation. Maybe he wanted to focus on being just as confident as he should have been like Keane. Just alone, Mason was a cocky little badass who knew what he wanted and would do anything to get to that. It was just with his sex life that he wasn’t like that. At all. “I think I’d be really… really okay if you seduced me. Maybe I keep— I keep holding myself back because I’m a tad bit scared, but it’s now like… well it already happened. I can’t imagine this somehow getting worse.”

As Marley explained her situation on the subway, Mason just sighed and shook his head. Why were humans so vile sometimes? It was disgusting, in all honesty. “I’m so sorry you had to deal with that,” he muttered, moving to close his eyes so he could just enjoy the fact that he and Marley were just chilling together. Nothing would beat this, for sure. Though, he was fairly positive he’d get too embarrassed about asking Marley if she could seduce him.

Maybe sex shouldn’t be arranged. That was probably what was throwing everything off lately anyhow. “Likewise. You’re important or me too. I’m glad we’re going through this show together.”

MARLEY

She couldn’t help but smile at him, his words causing her to lick her lips for a moment. “Maybe I will.” she mumbled to him, shifting a little so she could let him move so she could brush her fingers into his hair knowing that he enjoyed when she did that. “You have nothing to be scared of with me — we trust each other and we’re important to one another. That’s what matters. Not to mention I’m never going to do anything to hurt you.” she promised him quietly, kissing his cheek gently.

His apology about her subway incident made her shrug. “Hey, it was absolutely awesome doing that, to be honest. Months ago I would’ve just let it happen but I actually reacted in a way that made him realize he can’t talk that way about me.” she smiled widely at him, knowing that confidence did a person wonders, and it wasn’t that Mason lacked it, but he needed to express it more. “You don’t have to be like Keane, for the record. You’re perfectly fine just the way you are. But... like I learned that overtime these past few days, it doesn’t hurt to embrace the confidence of our characters either.”

Finding his hand she gave it a gentle squeeze. “Me too, Mase. There isn’t anyone else I could think of that I’d want to date and break up with and date again in a show.” she laughed a bit, peppering kisses to his cheek jawline.

[aroseonstage]

rachelbarbralove:

Thank you. See? I don’t understand why some people don’t understand that. Oh well, I appreciate those who do. Like you. 

I think it’s something that performers really only understand about each other to be honest. We understand the passion and wanting things to be perfect and so we put our best foot forward and try to help each other out at the end of the day.