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DANIELA CORTEZ. nineteen, she/her, lesbian Texas native, New York transplant. NYADA sophomore, feminist, guitar playing lady lover. Let's collab! Find me @cortezdani on all socials.

[cortezdani]

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[blainetm]

BLAINE: wait. WAIT BLAINE: it's santana?? okay, you two officially have my blessing. she's amazing (albeit slightly terrifying sometimes, but please don't tell her i said that) and i think you'd be so cute together!! BLAINE: ... sorry, i know it's way too soon to say that 😅 BLAINE: but i mean it! BLAINE: and yes, it's SO confusing! are we having coffee or are we having coffee™?! i have a love-hate relationship with tinder and grindr, but at least when you meet someone through them, it's clear there's something non-platonic going on. BLAINE: if you're genuinely okay either way and you just really enjoy spending time with her, then i say just hang out with her again and see where it leads? BLAINE: it does kind of sound like a date to me, though! dates can be super casual. they don't have to include candlelight and white tablecloths. grabbing pizza can be very romantic. BLAINE: [gif] BLAINE: this is so exciting!! PLEASE keep me updated

[cortezdani]

DANI: whoa, buddy. slow down there. not that i don't totally value your blessing obviously, but it's definitely not at that point DANI: literally yes, that! it's one of the downsides of being gay, it's hard to read the room sometimes when it comes to hanging out with other gay people DANI: i just asked her if she's busy this weekend so i'll see if she feels like hanging out and try gauge the vibe if she's down to hang 👀 DANI: i will totally keep you updated DANI: you have any updates for me??

[santanalonyada]

Fear is always the smart way to go. Especially when it comes to me.

[cortezdani]

Got it, I'll keep that in mind... Busy this weekend?

[harmonynyc]

HARMONY: Are you not close with your parents? HARMONY: STOP. You're going to make me blush!!! HARMONY: HONESTLY. Regina George absolutely needed to come out of the closet by the end of the musical. Girly truly was EMBODYING lesbian energy. HARMONY: Ppshh! No way! You don't need to at all. HARMONY: Literally, I auditioned for the majority of the lead roles. Most of them I felt like I could give a super good-try. Although Regina was totally my no1! How about you?

[cortezdani]

DANI: not really. i love them, but we have different views on some stuff so i kind of just keep to myself DANI: you would be so cute blushing though 😘 DANI: honestly, i feel like if renée rapp had more of a say in the movie she would've totally made sure there was something more sapphic going on DANI: and you got the no1, that's pretty freaking dope. i only auditioned for janis so i'm very happy with my part. i don't think i could've done any of the others justice tbh

[brittany-pierce]

💬 brittany & dani

BRITTANY: you're gonna be really hot as janis @cortezdani

[cortezdani]

DANI: yeah? thanks, b! you're gonna be the hottest gretchen ever DANI: i can't wait to hear you sing 'what's wrong with me', i think you'll kill it

[rach-berry]

💬 rachel & dani

RACHEL: i'm guessing you've heard the news by now? @cortezdani

[cortezdani]

DANI: i have, and i'm so sad! DANI: i mean, i totally support whatever you need and want to do, but i'm still super sad. what made you want to jump ship??

[nyadatina]

TINA: it's okay. it doesn't bother me either way. TINA: i will. you crazy kids have fun.

[cortezdani]

DANI: okay cool, as long as you're sure DANI: any big plans for tomorrow??

[nyadaspencer]

yeah? thanks for the support. if i get in trouble, i'll just tell them i got permission from my manager.

that's gonna have to be a hard pass, but i'm rooting for you, kid.

[cortezdani]

You are totally welcome.

Aw, come on, we both know you're gonna cave in the end. Don't make me beg.

[troutymouthsam]

It's an old movie right? I'm pretty sure i saw it at some point.

Wow so your one of the mean girls! Congratulations. Are the plastics like some super villain? because that sounds cool.

Isnt there a bus in the movie? i feel like i could make a good bus. i can definetly pull out the sound.

[cortezdani]

Yeah, it's from the early 2000s, I'm pretty sure it's older than me. They did a movie version of the musical last year, though. That was so good, I liked it better than the original although I'm sure I'd be crucified for that opinion...

Thanks, dude! The Plastics are, like, the main popular girls. My role is a supporting role, but I'm super excited about it, it's the only role I wanted.

There is a bus in the movie, and I'm pretty sure no one's actually playing it so that would've actually been dope. You should talk to the casting team and ask if you can do it, I bet they'd be down.

[santanalonyada]

That Mean Girls cast list is the hot mess express. There are maybe two decisions I agree with. Not that I expected less in this economy but like... Half of you can't act mean without looking constipated, and the other half of you have the mean part down but can't sing your way out of a paper bag. It's going to be a trainwreck. I'll be sitting in the front row with popcorn.

[cortezdani]

Yikes, I'm scared to ask which two decisions you agree with in case it makes me sad...

[troutymouthsam]

So the cast list for this year's fall musical is out. How was I to know Mean Girls was a musical? I am neither mean or a girl.

Ah well maybe there will be a spot for me next semester. Hope everybody's happy with their parts. I wonder what type of mean girl are you playing?

[cortezdani]

That's fair, I think people normally know it better as a movie. It's an awesome stage show, though. You do know the movie, right?

I'm playing Janis, she's not as mean as the Plastics, but she's mean in her own way. I'd ask who you'd have wanted if you'd auditioned, but I'm still not clear yet on whether you know Mean Girls at all...

[harmonynyc]

HARMONY: HONESTLY. It feels a little bizarre still using capital letters, but I'm relatively certain my parents would disown me if I started betraying the rules of grammar at this point. They're supremely subjective to the morals we choose as a family, clearly. HARMONY: Regina George, at your service! HARMONY: Honestly, the true and real love story of Mean Girls has to be the love story between Regina and Janis. Truly - iconic. I'm so excited to perform alongside you. HARMONY: The gift WAS from me! HARMONY: How do you feel with the casting? Are you happy?!

[cortezdani]

DANI: i get it. it's super rare that i text my parents, but they'd probably be like "talk properly" if i did DANI: we are not worthy 👑👑 DANI: dude, right?? no one can tell me they weren't into each other at one point. then janis just passes the torch to cady DANI: i knew it! thanks again, i really do love it. i need to get you something now DANI: i'm super happy with it, i got the role i wanted and i think everyone else is great casting too. did you only audition for regina??

[nyadatina]

TINA: it's okay, you don't need to explain. TINA: no, of course not. it's not like she and i are still dating or anything. you're awesome, and she's awesome, and you guys should be awesome together. TINA: you have my blessing.

[cortezdani]

DANI: no, i know, i just don't want you to feel like you're a secret or something, i really doubt that's the case DANI: thanks, dude. if it gets weird though, promise you'll tell me??

[nyadapress]

what would your picks for the mean girls casting have been?

haha, oh my god, i'm so glad you asked.

regina george - me, duh, i already said that. none of you have the attitude to pull her off.

gretchen wieners - tina cohen chang ( @nyadatina )

karen smith - annie bridgeport ( @nyadaannieb )

cady heron - harmony pearce ( @harmonynyc ) bc she's a firecrotch and firecrotch rep is important, they're an endangered species </3

janis sarkisian - roachel berry because even though i think her personality is horrible, her version of "i'd rather be me" would eat.

mrs. george / mrs. heron / ms. norbury - blaine anderson ( @blainetm ) in drag, for the chaos, and also i think it's lame that they split the parts to gIvE eVerYoNE a cHaNCE. are we going to sit in a circle and sing kumbaya next?

kevin gnapoor - jesse st. james ( @nyadajesse )

aaron samuels - dani cortez ( @cortezdani ) i'm not going to explain this one. you either get it or you don't.

damian hubbard - kurt hummel ( @kurtnyada ) they got this one right.

mr. duvall - miles scott ( @nyadamiless )

everyone else can have ensemble, idc. bye.

xoxo, nyada nancy.

[cortezdani]

You know what? Yeah, I get it. I could totally get behind this.

[marleyrosetm]

MARLEY: Hey! You’re totally fine! I’ve been mostly hiding out with my notebook and pretending I’m getting work done (mixed results). MARLEY: Congratulations on Janis, by the way! You're going to absolutely kill it. Literally perfect casting. I'm so proud of you. MARLEY: Dinner sounds perfect, though. Takeout and dorm hang is exactly my speed tonight. Just say what you’re in the mood for and I’m in. 🌸

[cortezdani]

DANI: totally fair. it's still early in the semester, don't put too much pressure on yourself DANI: thanks, dude! i'm pretty excited about it. congrats on cady's mom!! DANI: rad. i could do tacos or something??

[nyadaannieb]

ANNIE: im so pumped for you. oh thank you, its my first time playing a leading lady and i am so excited to get the opportunity to do so. ANNIE: oh so glad you got the role you auditioned for and the only one, i mean i auditioned for 3 roles but cady was my top choice 😊 ANNIE: oh cannot wait for that and the harmonies in that song is great as it is! cannot wait to sing that song with you whilst i am raving on about how great regina is!

[cortezdani]

DANI: dude, how have you never played the lead before? you're freaking awesome! it's way overdue. you're gonna kill it DANI: thanks! i did 'a cautionary tale' with blaine for my audition, and i was lowkey worried they would be put off by me auditioning with a janis song, but i guess it paid off DANI: i'm down to rehearse together whenever!

[nyadaannieb]

text 📱 annie and dani!

ANNIE: hi beautiful girl, one of my fave people. ANNIE: congratulations janis! guess you will be teaching about the best people to sit with in school now. ANNIE: how you feeling? did you get the role you wanted? @cortezdani

[cortezdani]

DANI: hey!! DANI: thank you, i'm pretty pumped! and congrats to you on cady, that's super exciting 😍 i think you'll be the perfect cady, you're a total leading lady DANI: i did! i only auditioned for janis, but i mean i would've been fine if they'd put me in ensemble or something. i love that i get to play my guitar though, that's gonna be so dope DANI: we get to sing apex predator together!!!