Wait, is that JESSE ST JAMES? they kinda look a lot like CHARLES MELTON, don’t they? i heard the 21 year old is known as the EGOTIST around mckinley. it seems like they auditioned to be in VOCAL ADRENALINE AS CO-CAPTAIN which is so lame? people at campus have said they’re MAGNETIC, but don’t be fooled since they’re also RUTHLESS. rumor has it, you can find them at DRAMA/DANCE when they aren’t belting show tunes. their entire vibe revolves around THE HIGH NOTE AT THE END OF SANTA FE FROM NEWSIES, A PSEUDO BAD BOY PERSONA, SCULPTED CHEEKBONES THAT WOULD MAKE A GREEK GOD WEEP but no one pays attention to that here in ohio.
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Jesse St James was born to two out-of-work actors and immediately pushed into the performing arts. From an early age he was in singing, dancing, and acting lessons, and filming local commercials. Although some people criticise stage parents, Jesse thrived in the environment and adoration became his fondest friend.
Unfortunately, despite what he could only describe as flawless performances, Jesse was unable to gain entry into any prestige musical theater courses, begrudgingly opting to train at McKinley instead of deferring and trying again next year. He’s trying not to let him slow him down, and his pride and joy is Vocal Adrenaline, where he has naturally risen to captain.
Some may think that his self-assured, egotistical bravado is an act, but this is truly who Jesse has been since a child, and it hasn’t made him well-liked, but it’s made him excellent. He’s not out to make friends, he’s out to make fans, and if he breaks some hearts along the way, all the better.
BASICS
full name: jesse georg st james
pronouns: he/him
nicknames: n/a
hometown: atlantic city, new jersey
birthday & age: january 18th, 21 years old
relationship status: single
sexuality: bisexual
occupation: student at mckinley arts college
sports/clubs: drama, dance
glee club: vocal adrenaline (captain)
major: musical theater
CONNECTIONS
blaine anderson: watching someone steal the national championship from your automatron hands not once, but three times, will definitely leave a bad taste in your mouth, and a broken egg on their head.
rachel berry: when you perform sixteen going on seventeen with someone in front of 200 people in the lima community theatre production of the sound of music, you don't forget them easily, so it was a no-brainer when shelby told him to put himself back on her radar.
quinn fabray: he won't lie and say he doesn't have a soft spot for the soft-voiced beauty.
finn hudson: between being the most predictable choice that quinn could have made, and heading the most riff raff showchoir in the country, the guy doesn't impress jesse.
madison mccarthy: both of them are razor-sharp focused on their ambition and are prepared to do whatever it takes to get there. naturally, they're not fans of each other.
sebastian smythe: they say that when two people get that close, they're about to kiss or kill each other. with these two, it's both.
jeff sterling: jesse's really into his showchoir, jeff's really into his band. hustle recognises hustle.
Christmas is right around the corner. I've been working the last five weeks as Mrs. Clause at Lima Mall...so tired of having my ass pinched and fighting with screaming children. Ready for a selfish Lopez get-away somewhere tropical, with booze, hotties...and endless gifts from the rents. Like run me my yearly stipend. 
I'm not one to beg for people to come along and watch but my coach insists on trying to draw a crowd. So if anyone wants to come and watch my wrestling match next week, please do. 5:30pm Friday, Dalton Gym.
It's fun for everyone. Guys can watch some good wrestling fun, and ladies can ogle the incredible physique. I will ensure I clarify that looking is allowed but most certainly no touching. I'm spoken for.
I'm gonna go ahead and speak for the entire queer male population of Lima that none of us want to touch any part of you even a little bit. Your 5 foot nothing eye roll of a girlfriend can have that all to herself. Honestly, I don't envy you for that either.
The Christmas count down is officially ON! Which means I gotta find my family the PERFECT gifts! I know that it's not like.. the most important thing for the x-mas season but I def pride myself on making sure the younger siblings are super happy with their gifts. Any suggestions for something for a pre-teen girl?? All I know is she likes pink, Disney princesses and being cute.
How many you thinking? Oh, oh yeah I know who she is. I haven't really seen her in anything but I know who she is.
Oh, cool? Sorry you seem excited, I should be more excited. That's awesome! I think he likes the company. He's probably forget to eat if I didn't remind him. Are you not close with your dad?
At least four, but if you want to bring extra for other members, I wouldn't be opposed. Okay, you and I are going to have a Fonda movie marathon because that is absolutely shocking.
It's not that exciting, I've spoken to him on at least two occasions, so it's pretty run-of-the-mill at this point. That doesn't get tiring? I'm as close as I can be, though our relationship did take a hit when I beat him out as Link Larkin in my hometown's production of Hairspray.
Of course, all great performers prioritise philanthropy. If nothing else, it's excellent PR. That's great that you do that, but I can't imagine that people can pay the bills with earrings and keychains.
Ah, yes, your cheerleaders. The ditzy one, the dark haired one who looks perpetually angry, the blonde one who constantly looks like she smells something bad, and Madison. Short-sighted of you to think that excellence in cheerleading equals excellence onstage.
No, they can't. But they can't really pay anything with songs either, right? It's all about just brightening their day a little bit! Which is always nice!
Excuse you! You mean my sister, my sister's amazing bestie, my totally killer co-captain and...well, Madison. And cheer does equal excellence because all of those girls are excellent.
Oh? Well, I actually think it would be the perfect role in the show for me and very much within my abilities. Her highest note is an F5, which we both know I am more than able to hit. Besides, you may play a little young for Franklin, no? You might work better as a member of the male ensemble.
I love it when I get to you with my mindgames. I hope your eye is twitching, it’s so fun when it does that. Honestly, you should work on your reactions, you’re a little too easy to take down. Cool as a cucumber gets the part.
Vaseline chapstick, Jonathan Groff's Tony, and the knowledge that we're going to take Nationals this year. And, I'm shocked to say, Rachel. Who saw that one coming?
You're doing 80s jazzercise to get into shape for Nationals? You should incorporate those moves into your performances as well. I'm sure the judges would love it.
Thanks, but I'll leave the cheesy choreography for you and your band of double left-footed goons. And I wouldn't knock the jazzercise so fast, those ladies in the 80s had absolutely rock-hard abs. Whatever works.
No, no, not underestimating at all! Was just hoping that you also dabbled in, like, actual philanthropy as well. I'm so down with using the arts as a way to boost people's spirits. I have a business where I make jewellery and sometimes I give out earrings and keychains to people who seem sad!
It's okay, Jesse, I will not be stealing your Zumba routines. Or your not-Zumba routines. The TT's have our fair share of cheerleaders on the team so I now that it's important to keep moving!
Of course, all great performers prioritise philanthropy. If nothing else, it's excellent PR. That's great that you do that, but I can't imagine that people can pay the bills with earrings and keychains.
Ah, yes, your cheerleaders. The ditzy one, the dark haired one who looks perpetually angry, the blonde one who constantly looks like she smells something bad, and Madison. Short-sighted of you to think that excellence in cheerleading equals excellence onstage.
Really? I would be honored! I'll make sure to work everybody out. A role you'd crush. Don't take it the wrong way, but you're great as a villain. I'll be auditioning for Judy, of course. I mean, are you really a young female MT student if you haven't sung Get Out and Stay Out before?
I expect nothing less. Oh, I know, I didn't play Mr. Hyde 2 years in a row for nothing. Wow, an ambitious role for you, well done. I love to see my teammates stretching themselves beyond their limits.
Of course not, they're ten-a-penny in Hollywood. And honestly I'm only counting the Emmys as major, the Globes have had a fall from grace in recent years.
Don't worry about me. I bring two gatorades to each practice. Uh... don't yell at me, but was that supposed to be a hint?
Wow, really? That's super impressive. Did you get a prime seat? Mine was good, my brothers came home for the holiday's and we all just spent it with my dad. I think he was happy to have the boys home.
Maybe bring a couple extra just in case. Don't tell me you don't know who Jane Fonda is. If so, we need to go through some culture anthology and see what other blind spots you have.
We did. Ben Platt made eye contact with me during the parade, it was a stellar day. Doesn't sound bad at all, though the fact that you still live with your dad still baffles me. I don't think I could stomach it.
Do you also donate...ya'know, soup? Or did you just...sing to them?
My nana loves aerobics too! The aqua kind! Are you guys doing the aqua aerobics? Or are you doing more Zumba type stuff? Maybe I should try and get the Troubletones on that Zumba grind...
Of course we donated food as well, but don't underestimate the power of artistic philanthropy.
I would never disclose an exercise regimen to the captain of a rival show choir, but rest assured that it's much more strenuous than aqua aerobics or Zumba.
And I am more than excited to begin! I am very fonda a cardio workout myself. And also this reminds me that I need to put something from the musical adaptation of 9 to 5 in my book! Rumor has it that Akron Community Theatre is doing it for its next summer season.
Glad to hear it, because I have you pegged for dance captain for Sectionals, so I need you in fighting shape. Oh, I'm aware, I'm already making a beeline for the role of Franklin Hart. You?
Good, make sure you have electrolytes too, I'm trying to mitigate the number of people who pass out this year. Frankie-ly, I'm surprised you can't figure it out, but I guess I'll give you some grace.
It was excellent. My cousins were backup dancers in the Macy's parade, so we flew out to the City to watch them. Yours?
