“I HAD A DREAM.. ”.
Welcome to the only place where you will see your name in lights, the view from the state door, the standing ovation as the curtain drops. This is Broadway, the theatre district in New York City where some of the worlds most famous musicals take place. When a bunch of young talent are cast as their dream role, their lives change forever. Some are born for the stage, some love the fame, some can’t handle the attention and stress. It’s all a big story for theatre artists, when their professional life is all that they dreamed of, their personal life may differ.
“A SONG TO SING”
Hello everyone! Please take a look at the Performances page, as it has recently been updated to account for the shows of our new members.
Additionally, please take note of showtimes for all shows, as some matinees have been added to align with when theaters are dark/typical showtimes for theaters. Now everyone has typical 8-show weeks!
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THE SHOW MUST GO ON, but it cannot go on without QUINN FABRAY. Thank you for your audition, CC. Please make sure you complete the new member checklist and have your account submitted within the next 48 hours. Welcome to the group. THIS IS YOUR STANDING OVATION.
ABOUT YOU
Name: CC.
Age: 28.
Timezone: CST.
Activity Level: 7/10; I do work part-time, but I’m usually on daily, and particularly active at night and on the weekends.
Roleplaying Experience: RFP.
ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER
Characters name: Lucy Quinn Fabray.
Ships: Quartie, Quinn/Chemistry.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Pronouns: She/Her.
BIOGRAPHY
Growing up Quinn Fabray was every teenage girls’ dream. At least it seemed that way on the outside. She was classy and beautiful, and at both the top of the pyramid as Cheerleading Captain, as well as the social ladder in school. She was every boys’ “it” girl, and every girl wanted to be her best friend. Quinn was aware of this, and although she didn’t mean for it to, it went to her head. She took advantage of the situation, letting her fellow peers cater to her whims and basically running the school she attended. Quinn got everything she wanted, and there was no shortage of that at home. Her parents weren’t exactly the nurturing type, so instead they resorted in material things and bribes to show affection. Quinn was raised in similar suit, so it was no surprise that when she took a literal fall from grace (courtesy of a few catty cheerleaders dropping her purposely during lifts at practice), that she learned who her true friends were. She didn’t have many, but they stuck by her after the injury left her with a broken leg and sprained ankle, meaning she wouldn’t finish her senior year as a member of the squad after all. Quinn was crushed, as were her hopes for a cheerleading scholarship. She was highly intelligent and aced her classes well enough that an academic scholarship was well within her reach, but it wasn’t the path she was hoping to navigate after high school. In need of a distraction while she tried to cement future plans, Quinn joined the drama club after a little encouragement. She easily blurred into the background, and although that was boring to someone who had always been in the spotlight, the blonde realized she enjoyed any kind of performing; not just on a field during half-time.
Eventually landing a full scholarship at Yale University, Quinn jumped at the chance to attend Ivy League. Her parents were surprisingly supportive of the idea, and come the end of summer her bags were packed. It was quite a travel from her small hometown of Berkeley Lake, Georgia, but Quinn was up for the challenge. She knew it would be a completely different world up north - full of people that didn’t know her by her family name - or that judged her for her past. Slowly but surely she’d become a more humble version of her former self; initially Quinn mostly took general classes, her uncertainty over a major leaving her without much structure. She did enjoy the freedom that came with college life– church wasn’t forced on Sundays, and she could do pretty much whatever she wanted without the pressure her parents always put on her to keep their name perfect. Quinn made new friends, ones that genuinely liked her, and she began to discover herself without outside influences swaying her. As her second semester rolled around though, the freshman finally gave in to talk with a guidance counselor. She missed being involved in extra-curricular activities, and after a session mentioning her previous short stint in drama, Quinn was informed just how influential Yale Drama was in entertainment. With famous predecessors and an itch to give it a whirl again, Quinn enrolled in some theatre courses and threw herself into them. Now with a fully healed leg and her dance skills back at top notch, she found herself loving being on stage more than she had in high school; so much that even her free time she began devoting to her talents. Acting and dance came naturally to Quinn, but singing was her weakest point. Her voice by all means was very pretty, but nothing like performers she’d seen in movies and musicals. It lacked the strength other stars inhibited, but the deeper she delved into drama, the more determined Quinn became.
Her father absolutely hated the idea of his daughter being a performer; he expected her to do something more suitable - like become a lawyer, or a doctor - and the old Quinn would have listened to him. She was an adult now though and after tasting the sweetness of independence, didn’t want to look back. Her mother Judy, whom had always stood at her father’s side without falter, began sending Quinn money for singing lessons and tickets to attend productions with her new friends. She even visited Quinn a few times and the mother-daughter pair made some quick trips to New York to take in some Broadway shows. They had never been all that close, but for some reason Judy wanted to help, and Quinn didn’t question it. She wanted to, but feared all the good fortune would fade if she didn’t bite her tongue. As time went on it became more difficult to ace her classes and focus on performing; finding such a balance was hard, but Quinn wasn’t one to give up easily, and she kept herself free of romances, not wanting the distraction. Her singing had improved and she began to feel more comfortable on stage; in spring of her junior year she went on to star in the school’s version of Movin’ Out, and it was near the end of her senior year that Quinn finally landed a lead, in Yale’s stage adaptation of Dirty Dancing. She was blown away to be chosen for the part, but had certainly peaked since her freshman year. Her mother always came to support, but never once did Russell Fabray. When Quinn finally graduated with high honors from Yale Drama she learned that he might be out of her life permanently. Russell had been cheating on his wife for years, which explained why Judy had been so supportive of her daughter’s dreams, no matter how spontaneously they came along. She didn’t want her to end up trapped in a loveless life and marriage like she had been. Even considering the circumstances, it still broke Quinn’s heart that her family wouldn’t ever be whole again, but she had decided then and there to write off her father for good.
Once graduated and with fate left in her own hands, Quinn felt overwhelmed. She knew that being on stage and performing for an audience was all she wanted to do, but she wasn’t sure where to start. Her drama professor pitched her name to a few local shows in New York, but that meant moving all over again, to a scarier, much larger city. Determined as ever though, Quinn followed through by renting out a studio apartment in The Big Apple and starring in a few local productions. It wasn’t enough for sound rent, but picking up a barista job on the side along with her mother’s allowances covered her well enough. The applause was addictive, but she still yearned for Broadway. Unfortunately every audition she tried for, Quinn didn’t get so much as a callback. It was devastating and she began to panic, afraid that this time she’d shot too big, even for Quinn Fabray. She came so close to heading back home in search of a more stable, dull career, but it was a billboard that reeled her back in for one last chance. They were auditioning for a stage production of Legally Blonde, one of Quinn’s immediate favorites. She just knew she had to give it a try; even at her most insecure moment, she’d kick herself for not going through with it. Quinn stayed up every night memorizing lines and music, and when she finally showed for her audition slot, she nailed it. There was still the anxiety of waiting for word, but when she did finally learn that she was in fact going to play one of her favorite character, Elle Woods, she cried… bawled like a baby. Never in her life had she felt happier or more proud; nervous as hell too, but joy beat that out by a landslide.
Currently Quinn is loving her breakout role, even if she still gets nervous that as a Broadway rookie she’ll mess it all up. Everything depends on this; her future as a performer, and her life in New York. It’s a little lonely, but when she’s on stage it feels a little less.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Please write these in character. As we don’t require a writing sample, this is what we look at to consider your character. Try and answer it as in character as you can.
What was your reaction when you found out you got your role?
I was completely floored when I found out I got the role as Elle. I cried, and cried, and cried some more. I called my mother right away and could barely get the words out between tears. She thought something horrible had happened, but I was just overjoyed. I still am. It’s my first Broadway role and I’m still astounded that they chose me. It’s such an honor to play such a strong, female character, and every night I have to pinch myself just to be sure it’s not all just some wonderful dream.
How did you feel when you first moved to New York? Was it different at all or something you’re used to?
Overwhelmed is probably the best word I can use to describe my move to New York. While I lived in New Haven during college, it was still nothing compared to The Big Apple. I’m originally from a small city in Georgia– it’s like comparing apples to oranges. I was familiar with everything there, including the people. Here I have a small amount of friends and acquaintances, plus co-stars. Every time I turn a corner I swear I’m seeing a new part of New York. It’s kind of scary, but thrilling too. There’s so much more going on here than any place I’ve ever lived.
How does it feel to see your name in lights out the front of the theatre?
Breathtaking. I know that sounds like a silly word to describe it, but it’s true; every time I see my name up there it takes my breath away. And I get goosebumps, and all fluttery– the whole nine yards. Surreal my be a better choice of word if I’m being finicky.
Is there any musical you had a role in before you made your debut on Broadway?
I was part of the chorus in Yale’s production of ‘Movin’ Out,’ and I also played Baby Houseman in their stage adaption of ‘Dirty Dancing’. I also performed at a few local theatres here in New York, but none of them were musicals.
THE SHOW MUST GO ON, but it cannot go on without ARTIE ABRAMS. Thank you for your audition, MIKE. Please make sure you complete the new member checklist and have your account submitted within the next 48 hours. Welcome to the group. THIS IS YOUR STANDING OVATION.
ABOUT YOU
Name: Mike
Age: 30+
Timezone: EST
Activity Level: 8 out of 10, I do have a job and work during the day but I’m on in the evenings and weekends, plus I tend to lurk during daytime hours from mobile at least.
Roleplaying Experience: RFP.
ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER
Characters name: Arthur “Artie” David Abrams
Ships: Quartie, Artie/Chemistry
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Pronouns: He/His/Him
BIOGRAPHY
For as long as Artie Abrams could remember, he’d been captivated by music. Before he could walk, he was jamming out to Michael Jackson. His first words were “hot damn”, brought out by classic R&B riffs. He had an immediate love of all kinds of music, and eventually dance. Growing up in Houston, Texas, Artie was considered too small for football despite showing a natural gift for it, and mostly focused on hobbies that didn’t shun him. His parents marvelled at how their child devoured every sort of music he could get his hands and ears on. At the age of 8 he began to take guitar lessons, and by ten he was entering talent shows locally and winning. As good as Artie was at playing music, his real focus was singing and dancing. School choir wasn’t enough, he needed a real format to express himself. Toying around with local rock bands, he was a member of a couple of different bands with various friends and at one point even had dreams of being in a boy band. Upon entering high school, he gravitated immediately towards musical theater. It helped that he was likeable enough to make friends with everyone, and in freshman year split his time actually playing on the football team too. But after that first year it was obvious to Artie, music and now theater was his first love.
The first couple of years his roles were smaller, playing Doody in Grease and Officer Krupke in West Side Story but still getting to demonstrate some of his talents to the school. It was junior year where he had a breakthrough, nabbing one of the lead roles in Crazy For You. He was complete immersed in the musical world, continuing to hone his vocal skills as well as performing, taking anything he could in the local theater outside of school too. Artie kept his grades up and looked ahead to graduating, but knew he wasn’t terribly interested in college unless he could get in at NYADA or Tisch, one of the performing arts schools. His parents were less than enthused at his chances, but nonetheless supported him anyways. After seeing him in the male lead role in Footloose senior year, their opinions changed; Artie had what it took to make it on Broadway, they were positive and supported him wholeheartedly. They did however convince him to apply to other schools as well as those in the performing arts, and it’s a good thing they did as Artie failed to make the cut elsewhere. He did however get accepted to Columbia in the theater department, and after graduation was off to the Big Apple.
Living in New York was eye opening for Artie. He now had access to clubs and concerts and all sorts of Broadway shows right there, a far cry from back home. The more culture he absorbed the more he knew he’d made the right choice. He worked hard, studying and honing his craft further while trying to make connections where he could; tending bar to make money had him burning the candle at both ends at times. But after a few years, a college degree and several short term Off-Broadway swing parts later he’d built up his confidence to audition for bigger and bigger roles. Only expecting to perhaps score a smaller side role for a bigger production, Artie was dumbfounded when he got the call that he’d won the role of Drew Boley in the new production of Rock of Ages. He’d not only made it to Broadway, he was also one of the show’s leads. Somehow it’s been a dream come true and terrifying all at once, as Artie has been feeling the pressure since opening night. But he refuses to give in, opting to pour everything he has into the show daily.
QUESTIONARE
Please write these in character. As we don’t require a writing sample, this is what we look at to consider your character. Try and answer it as in character as you can.
What was your reaction when you found out you got your role?
I went blank. Shock doesn’t even begin to describe it, y’know? All I really thought I’d get from it was experience for future auditions, then the next thing they’re calling me back. And then again. And finally they let me know, and my jaw hit the floor. You couldn’t write a better fairytale story way to start out my career… I’m still pinching myself.
How did you feel when you first moved to New York? Was it different at all or something you’re used to?
It’s so different from everything I was used to back home. The city that never sleeps isn’t just a nickname, it’s truth. There’s always lots of stuff happening, whatever time of day or night. Houston is where football reigns above all else, there’s some nightlife there but it’s hard for anything else to really get spotlight. New York has a soundtrack all its own, and I love it.
How does it feel to see your name in lights out the front of the theatre?
It’s so surreal. I’m not a veteran, I’m barely getting started and BAM. There it is. If I was more of a pessimist I’d be worried it’s all downhill from here though. Oh, there’s the doubt. Deep breath, Abrams. Deep breath.
Is there any musical you had a role in before you made your debut on Broadway?
Back in high school there were a few. My very first musical was Grease, after that I was hooked, honestly. Footloose was my senior year musical, the only other time I’ve really been a lead, but it was so much fun. That’s where I really decided once and for all, this is what I want to do with my life.
Good afternoon everyone! Just a quick note to say that the roles of Artie Abrams and Quinn Fabray will be closing for review at 10pm EST. Should we get any more applications before that time, we may also set potential closing times for those roles. We have plenty of open characters, including Santana, Brittany, Finn, Kurt, Jake, and Mercedes, so we’d love applications for anyone!
If anyone has any questions, an admin is around now to answer them.
Hi there! I was wondering if the Broadway roles on the open characters could possibly be switched if I were to apply? Or are they set in stone? Thank you!
Hello! The roles can definitely be switched. However, please contact us before you do so, so an appropriate role can be worked out with the admins!
@insidetheclues at @curtaincall-rp is definitely my favorite Sebastian! Every single interaction that Kris’ Seb has with others is just so IC. It’s pretty amazing.
Also a big THANK YOU for those who remained active in my absence, a big kiss and hug to you all and a big HELLO to our newcomers. We would love more newcomers also, we have many roles open. Santana, Quinn, Brittany, Finn, Kurt - They’re all up for grabs.
Due to myself being heavy on school work and sporting activities outside of the rp world and not wanting Katy to run this group on her own even though she’s done a WONDERFUL job in my absence, we are seeking ANOTHER admin! Someone else who can get the group up and running when both other admins are not here. If you are interested, give us an inbox and we will make a selection this week! You don’t need to be photoshop savvy or anything like that, just responsible, awesome and able to make it online every now and then to update everything when needed (and post ads, duh!)
I’m on a semi hiatus, so it would be awesome to see our little group strive in my absence and giving Katy a helping hand too!
Back your bags, because all of the stars of Broadway will be going over to HOLLYWOOD for the OSCARS. That’s right, everyone has a ticket into one of the most prestigious award ceremonies of all time. You will arrive in at LAX at 7am and you will be transported to a hotel of your choosing. Then you will attend the pre oscar party, the oscars themselves and the after party, promoting your musical with all your co-stars. Monday morning, you will all return back to New York and proceed with your week.
Your characters will be singing two numbers of your choice at the after party for all the stars, so dress to impress.
