Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure

# There's a moment when you realise

# That something's changed

# And all the bits and pieces start to fit

# It's so fab!

# When nothing that you know will ever be the same

# Ring the bell PHONE RINGS

# That's my cue

# Gotta try something new

# Gonna shine

# And make the moment mine

# Now my time has arrived

# Gonna shine so bright

# The sun will run and hide

# And I'll be the only star that lights the sky

# I'm gonna shine

# Yeah

Listen up, fellas.

# Now there's nothing in this universe to hold me back

Bye, Gab.

# No endless night can keep me in the dark

# And I just might give my dear old dad a heart attack

-# But he'll live

-# He'll live

-# And he'll see

-# He'll see

# What his girl is meant to be

# Gonna shine

# And leave the past behind

# Gonna try to fly so high

# Gonna climb

# And make the prize all mine

# Then I'll write my name in letters across the sky

# I'm gonna shine

# And if my present luminescent state is second rate

# I'll turn it up a notch past nine

# And watch the world go blind

# Got a diva dazzle that you just can't touch

# Like an angel in Armani I'm too fabulous

# They'll be lining up for blocks Once I bop to the top

# With a poochie in my Gucci I just can't be stopped

# I'm gonna shine

# And make the moment mine

# Now my time has arrived

# Gonna shine so bright

# The sun will run and hide

# And I'll be the only star that lights the sky

# I'm gonna shine! #

APPLAUSE

-WOMAN:

-There she is. Wonderful!

Hi!

-I know, I know. WOMAN:

-I loved it.

Excuse us. There's our little superstar!

Princess, watch out for law enforcement.

They are gonna come after you for stealing the show!

Honey, on a scale of one to ten, you were an entirely different scale.

And you know my aversion to scales.

Sharpay!

Yes, I know. And thank you.

We'd like to introduce you to Jerry Taylor.

He's a friend, visiting for the week.

May I just say how wonderful you were?

As many times as you'd like!

I really see a unique talent here. I mean, a true gift.

And your kind, true words are a gift as well.

It was so nice to meet you.

If you'll excuse me, my friends are waiting.

I'm a casting agent from New York.

And will keep waiting until I tell you how much I love your suit.

I'm about to start casting for a new musical on Broadway.

Broadway? As in "Broadway?"

Yeah. And I think that there is a perfect part.

I would be happy to arrange an audition

if you find yourself in the Big Apple soon.

That would be... I would be...

It would be, like...

The show is going to star Amber Lee Adams.

-No.

-Yeah.

Stop. Seriously, stop.

Who's Amber Lee Adams?

She's only the most amazing performer ever!

We have so much in common.

I won't keep you. It was so nice to meet you, Sharpay.

Congratulations again.

Who knows, maybe we'll see you in New York. OK?

-Congrats!

-Bye.

-Toodles!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

-No!

-No?

-No!

-No? I don't understand!

What language is that?

No, I don't think going to New York is a good idea.

See, there you go, believing everything you think.

Do you believe you're ready for such a monumental step?

Daddy, the main reason I buy such expensive shoes

is to take monumental steps.

When you graduated a year ago, do you remember what you said to me?

-"How come no-one makes a cap and gown in hot pink?"

-No.

-"How come you get a car and driver and I don't?"

-No.

"Good luck finding anyone to fill the talentless void

-of boring that will exist in these hallways once I graduate"?

-No.

Yes, but you also said that you needed a year to find yourself,

to figure out what came next.

That year's almost up, and you haven't found it.

It's a small town. There's only so many places to look.

Besides, I did find something. A show I wanna be in.

This is more than just a show.

You're talking about going it alone in the big city.

Right! To star on Broadway with Amber Lee Adams.

Could you deny the world that opportunity?

I'm sorry, princess. But nothing you've shown me

convinces me you're ready for something like this.

OK, ladies. Team Sharpay. Mission - New York.

Daddy says I'm not ready. What does that mean?

You pout, throw a tantrum, and he buys you a new Burberry bag

-to make you feel better?

-That's good, but no.

It means we show him I'm determined.

And when I make up my mind - and no-one is better with make-up -

my mind looks amazing.

OK, here's your assignments.

I texted Bridget, who tweeted Bethany, who Facebooked Kara,

who has an ex-friend she caught with her boyfriend,

who she dumped, so now Kara's her friend again,

who knows of a New York apartment available in a luxury townhouse.

That is, like, the best house you can get in terms of towns.

-Sounds perfect.

-It gets better.

-It can't.

-But it does.

It is equal distance from both Chanel and Wicked.

SQUEALS

OK. Now, on to travel plans.

That's right. Albuquerque to New York. One adult and one dog.

Excuse me? Coach?

LAUGHS

Hi, I'm calling for Sharpay Evans.

Mr Taylor wanted to set up an audition with her for a new musical.

Two weeks from today is perfect.

THEY SQUEAL

Now, new outfits.

And this would be for opening night.

The beading actually doubles the reflection of paparazzi flashbulbs!

You can wear anything.

You should have your own reality show called I Can Wear Anything.

Where you wear anything.

All right. I'm ready to show Daddy what we've accomplished.

Ladies, and people I don't know...

..New York is calling.

And this is one call that is not going to voice mail.

So, by way of review, this is my shoe closet,

that is my bedroom,

these are my new clothes and where I'll wear them,

and then I'm a star! See?

I'm just not totally convinced.

Daddy, you said I haven't shown you anything to let you know I'm ready for this.

But, look, I took matters into my own hands,

and without even chipping my manicure.

Sweetheart, it's not as easy as putting pictures on boards.

But I've worked everything out!

And used this pointer.

-I don't know.

-Please, Daddy.

Alone, in New York?

You know, my dear college friend, Michelle,

has a son that goes to NYU.

I've met him. He's a very nice boy.

I could ask her to make sure that he keeps his eye on you.

Are you sure you're ready to take this on?

I know I can do this. I know it like I know purple washes me out

and that my eyes are the exact same distance apart to be a supermodel.

What I don't know is whether you believe in me.

Mom seems to.

SIGHS

OK, you have my blessing.

SQUEALS Thank you, Daddy!

I'll call my friend Michelle and have her talk to her son.

Thanks, Mom.

There's just one condition.

Fine. I love a good conditioner.

You have one month. I'll fly you to New York, I'll pay for your penthouse,

but you have to get yourself in that show

and prove to me you can take care of yourself. One month.

-Deal?

-So deal!

But if it doesn't work out, you come back here and work for me.

At the country club.

W...Work?

A job. That's the deal.

Prove yourself or come back in a month and work for me.

Fine. Prove myself it is!

Look!

Look, Boi, look!

-Sharpay?

-In the flesh and pastels!

-We've been awaiting your arrival.

-Then the wait's over!

We spoke on the phone. I'm Marjorie Grande, manager for the building.

-My pleasure.

-Please, follow me to the penthouse.

Ooh!

I hope this is to your liking.

No. It's to my loving! Boi, you've gotta see this.

-That's a dog.

-Try to get him to believe that.

I'm sorry. There are no dogs in the building.

Sure there are. See?

The members of the co-op board have a strict no dog policy.

Well...

My father heads our country club board,

so I'm sure that gives me some kind of board immunity.

Miss Sharpay, this building is pleased to have you.

This dog...

Not so pleased.

Miss Grande, ma'am.

If he goes, I go.

Er, what are you doing?

Filming you. Just keep doing what you're doing.

Do you always just film totally stunning people on the street that you don't know?

Only when I think the subject is interesting.

And you look baffled and scared and really pink.

So, yeah, interesting.

Are you paparazzi?

I'm a film student at NYU, working on a short film.

The assignment is to capture one unique New York story.

Maybe you're it.

So, you decided to film me without my permission,

-just for a school assignment?

-Yep.

How dare you!

And my left side is better for close-ups.

I'm Peyton.

Sharpay Evans. Actress, heiress, soon to be Broadway legend.

-Wait!

-About 105.

-But it's really not polite to ask.

-No -

I should know my own weight, OK?

No, I'm Peyton Leverett. Our moms went to college together.

This is crazy!

I was on my way up to your apartment to make sure you were OK.

-And here you are.

-Right, they told me to expect you.

Well, glad we could finally meet. Oh, and this is Boi.

Well, nice to meet you, Boi.

So, why are you out here? Is everything OK?

Not really.

When I rented this apartment online, it never said they don't allow dogs.

And now they won't let us live here. Yeah, well, it's their loss!

Do you have someplace else to go?

OK, it's my loss and their loss!

Actually, the only place I have to go is home.

And trust me, that is not an option!

There's an empty studio in my building, if you're interested.

I'm friends with the building manager. I'm sure I can make a call.

And...

Well, I'm sure I can make a call and arrange something.

Maybe get you to see it.

Well, since I don't seem to have any other options.

Bellman!

Oh, yeah, right.

Seriously?

Careful with those! This is all I have to get by on

until the truck arrives with the bulk of my things.

SCREAMS

Oh! That's good.

OK, now, go outside, and then come back in

and give me even more of that it's the end of the world look. OK?

-Hey, Peyton.

-Hey, Peyton!

-What's up?

-Off to acting class.

"Maggie, the cat is alive. I'm alive!"

Singing lesson.

SINGS

Cool, guys. OK. Hey, this is Sharpay and Boi.

BOTH: Hi, Sharpay. Hi, Boi!

Anyways, gotta go. See ya, Peyton.

-Nice meeting you, Sharpay.

-Later, guys.

OK. Really, you're going to love this place. OK? Up you go.

Sorry. It's a pre-war building.

And during the war, they didn't fight for an elevator?

Listen, the building has two things going for it.

It's got something available, and I live here.

Fine. But if I break a heel, or a sweat, you're responsible.

Get my bags.

See? That wasn't so bad.

Yeah.

Down the hall. The one with the police tape and chalk outline.

Really?

Kidding.

-You said this was a studio.

-It is.

No way! MGM was a studio! This?

This is a roach motel with no room service.

Yeah, a studio apartment. Sure, from certain angles, it's a bit small.

A two-carat engagement ring is a bit small!

This is a doll house!

-So what do you think?

-Forget it!

I'd need an entirely separate apartment just for my lipsticks.

And where am I supposed to sleep?

-What is that?

-It's your bed.

That is not a bed. It's a closet with a tongue.

You can't be serious!

There is one really good thing about it.

Yeah, sure.

See? This is my place!

Looking better, huh?

Am I missing something? Oh, right.

Space! Luxury! Maid service!

Let me guess. You're used to being spoiled.

I'm not used to it. I just expect it.

You know, half this building is filled with performers

who came here with the same ambitions you did.

What makes you so much better than them?

Money, breeding, talent, great hair, perfect jaw line, chic taste.

How much time do you have?

All right, fine. I tried to help you out like my mom asked,

but whatever. I'll find someone else to film.

The only problem is if I call my father

and tell him how I messed up on the other apartment

and how I have nowhere to go but here, and I ask for his help,

he'll make me come home and...

W... W...

-Work!

-So?

So? Then I'll never get my big break.

Promise you won't call your mother and tell her.

Then she'll call my mom who will tell my dad,

and I don't think he believes I can make this happen.

He only gave me one month to prove it.

Then you've got one month to prove him wrong.

Why did I do this?

I want my canopy bed and my housekeeper.

And a shower that doesn't share a room with a kitchen.

-Come on.

-Where to?

-Do you trust me?

-You suggested this place.

Yeah. Point taken. Come anyway. Come on.

I hope you're taking me to a better apartment than what you showed me.

Let me tell you, if that's it? No way! Absolutely no!

Just come on. Just don't ask any questions.

I need luxury! Are you kidding me?

That was like a green, dark hole that I never wanna be in ever again.

All right, here you go.

Butchy!

-Come on.

-Where are you taking me?

-You'll see. Come on.

-Why are we here?

All right. You're gonna have to close your eyes.

-Close my eyes?

-Yeah, close your eyes.

-Why?

-Because! Just do it.

-All right, now. Keep them closed.

-Well, what if I hit into something?

You won't. I got you.

All right, all right. Keep them closed.

All right.

-All right, you got them closed?

-Yes, I do.

All right, all right. Perfect. All right. Now, stay here, keep them closed.

Keep them closed. All righty.

Keep them closed.

All right. Open them. Hit it, Butchy!

Wow.

I know.

When I left Indiana to go to school here, I didn't know a soul either,

and I was just as overwhelmed as you.

But I had two things, my dream and my camera.

And look at me now.

You still only have your dream and your camera.

Yes, but I met you, didn't I?

So, something's working out.

Well, whenever people meet me, things get better.

Look, you just have to adapt to your surroundings.

And remember that for now this is all just temporary.

Right. Like prom dresses and first boyfriends.

Look, anything you have to do will be worth it to get your dream.

OK.

I'm gonna meet with that casting director, get the part,

-be a star and have a palace!

-There you go.

That's the self-indulgent, self-entitled,

optimistic pink hurricane I've been seeing through my lens.

I like how perceptive you are.

OK, New York. Bring it on.

# "Walking On Sunshine" - Alyson Michalka and Amanda Michalka

# I used to think maybe you loved me

# Now, baby, I'm sure

# And I just can't wait till the day

# When you knock on my door

# Now every time I go for the mailbox

# Gotta hold myself down

# Cos I just can't wait till you write me

# You're coming around

# I'm walking on sunshine

# Whoa

# I'm walking on sunshine

# Whoa

# I'm walking on sunshine, whoa

# And don't it feel good!

# Hey!

# All right now And don't it feel good!

# Hey!

# All right now, yeah

Hi!

# I know that it's true

SHRIEKS

Turn it off. Turn it off!

# Just waiting for you

# Just waiting for you

# Now I don't want you back for the weekend

# Not back for a day

# No, no, no

What?

# I want you to stay

# I'm walking on sunshine

# Whoa

# I'm walking on sunshine

# Whoa

# I'm walking on sunshine

# Whoa

# And don't it feel good! Hey!

# All right now And don't it feel good! #

Oh, yeah!

Looking good. So pink.

You're good.

-Do you wanna try some?

-No, I don't want any!

Lay down. Lay down.

Night, Boi!

SHRIEKS

MUFFLED: Boi?

Get help!

BANGING

-Knock, knock. >

-Come in!

Wow!

And wow.

Are you on your way to meet with the casting director?

No, I'm on my way to change theatre history.

You think this is a good outfit for changing history?

Perfect! Mind if I tag along and film?

Not that you could ever mind me, right?

I think you should. After all,

not many people can say they were there to film the creation of a legend.

Sharpay! You made it after all!

Destiny called, and I get great reception!

Well, your timing is perfect. What's tomorrow like for you?

The first day of the rest of my fame.

Well, all right. I'll set up your audition for 3:00.

I'll e-mail you the musical number that we'd like you to prepare.

And could you make sure that he's well groomed

and, you know, takes care of any business beforehand.

-What?

-What?

-He?

-Yes.

-Him?

-Him.

-He?

-Yes!

-Wait, what?

It's your dog that we want to audition. He was amazing!

Oh.

What?

I mean...

I sent you all the information in response to your e-mail.

I mean, didn't the title of the musical give you any indication?

-A Girl's Best Friend?

-A Girl's Best Friend!

-And I'm here for the girl!

-You're here for the girl?

Well, I'm never the best friend!

Oh, no. No, no. We wanted Boi.

-As the girl?

-No, as the best friend.

Wait, wait. You want Boi as the best friend of the girl?

-Not me as the girl with the best friend?

-Exactly.

Oh, Sharpay, I am so sorry for the confusion.

If you don't want Boi to audition, I would totally understand.

Sharpay. Sharpay! Hey, stop.

-MAN:

-Hey, don't touch the car!

-Look, slow down.

Even New Yorkers can't keep up with you.

-It's not even me they wanted!

-To be fair, the role is for a dog.

If they wanted you, I could understand you being upset.

Why did I come all this way? Leave my friends, family, a dry, self-hydrating climate?

To follow your dream! Or at least that's what I thought.

Nothing is turning out the way I planned it!

Plan A. Live in a penthouse and star on Broadway.

Plan B. I don't have a Plan B! What do I tell my father now?

That you came to a very special city to be someone very special, which you are.

Oh, I'm not so special. I'm just like everyone else.

-Maybe a little better.

-Look at it this way.

Boi is your dog, and he has an opportunity, so be happy for him.

You're right.

I'm being, you know, what's the word? When you do something for yourself

even though it's not so good for other people?

-Selfish?

-No!

Oh, yeah.

Look, Sharpay, you can't give up. OK?

And, anyway, you're officially the star of my film.

-I am?

-Yeah, you are.

Oh. So now it's all about you?

Only because I need you here.

Fine. I'll star in your movie.

OK. Good, good!

OK, change of strategy.

I didn't know you had a strategy, but I like the way you think.

If Boi becomes a success, everyone will see me as well.

After all, I am his entourage.

I am the one who's holding his leash.

His fame will ultimately lead to my fame.

That's what I came here for, right?

Still a little selfish, but heading in the right direction.

We're gonna do this. It's like I tell the housekeepers.

If you can't see the bright side, polish the dull side.

-Yeah, not quite what I was...

-They want Boi to audition?

It's Boi they will get!

# When a sign of the times is the times are extremely tough

BOI WHINES Shh!

# When you look at the world and the world that you see is

BARKS Yes, rough.

# When you feel like a long lost pup

# And you need some cheering up

# Sit back, relax and watch us do our stuff

Two, three, four.

# We're gonna sit and shake your hand

# That's how it starts

# We're gonna nose our nosy way into your hearts

# We'll sing and bark In two-part harmony

# You're gonna love us That's our guarantee

# We'll bow together on the count of three

# Me and my Boi

# My Boi and me

# We make the perfect pair

# We've got that savoir faire

# Me and my Boi

# Me and my Boi

# Me and my Boi...

# My Boi and me! #

-Wait!

-That's the best audition I've ever seen!

-I'm Gill Samms, the director.

-Neal Roberts, writer.

-That was amazing!

-Chills. Feel my hand.

I won't feel your hand, but I believe you.

I won't feel your hand either, but I believe you, too.

-That is one special dog.

-We've done special here.

Special has been done, people!

Boi was meant for Broadway. We both were.

So, when do we start?

Well, there's one more waiting.

-One more!

-One more, people!

Could you take a seat in the front row, please?

There.

Now.

Roger Elliston.

The third.

And his dog, Countess.

FYI, I'm Roger.

As you can see by our extensive resume,

hand printed on carbonless, environmental friendly rice paper,

Countess has numerous major Broadway credits under her paws,

including The Collar Purple, Three Puppy Opera,

and the original Broadway cast production

of A Wagging Tail of Two Cities, a musical opera in German.

-Major pedigree.

-I'm impressed.

This is us impressed.

Plus, she can bark a high C with sustained vibrato.

Sure, but only dogs can hear it.

LAUGHS

All right. Let's see what Countess can do.

# Oh

# When a sign of the times is that times are extremely tough

# When you look at the world and the world that you see is rough

# When you feel like a long lost pup

# And you need some cheering up

# Sit back, relax and watch us do our stuff

# We're gonna sit and shake your hand

# That's how it starts

# We're gonna nose our nosy way into your hearts

# We'll sing and bark In two part harmony

# You're gonna love us That's our guarantee

# We'll bow together on the count of three

# Me and my girl

# My girl and me

# We make the perfect pair

# We've got that savoir faire

# Me and my girl

# Me and my girl

# Me and my girl

# My girl and me #

That's the best audition I've ever seen!

-Amazing! I weeped!

-Wept.

-I wept!

-I wept!

-And not just regular weeping.

Theatre weeping!

-Amber Lee, what do you think?

-Yes. Amber Lee, thoughts?

Wow.

We are so meant to be BFFs!

Wow!

"Wow" is a word, right? Right.

Wow!

I just hope that the palpable chemistry

surging between you and I right now like nuclear fusion

won't in any way influence your decision

towards our clearly superior audition.

How old are you?

12.

I think I'm good.

And you, also!

Your dog.

Wow! Wow.

I know, right? BOI YAPS

He's just saying hi.

Sharpay Evans of the New Mexico Evans. I'm a mega fan.

-Oh, you are not!

-So am!

I am gonna tweet about you right now.

Shut up! I follow your tweets.

Hmm?

CELLPHONE CHIMES

She did! She tweeted!

OK, I don't know how we're gonna decide. You're amazing!

All this and a grade school diploma.

And you, amazing! Wow.

I would be excited to work with either one of you and your dogs.

And can I just say, this is the opportunity of a lifetime for me.

Because Broadway - Broadway's not like film or television,

because with Broadway,

real people are watching.

-Wow.

-Me, too.

I am just so excited to be performing on the Great White Way!

Not that I don't love all colours.

Well, I know both these talented dogs want to work with you.

-But only one can be in the show.

-How are we gonna decide?

Wait. How about we work with both dogs during rehearsals?

Wait! How about we work with both dogs during rehearsals!

That way I could see which one I work best with.

-That sounds like a solution.

-We have a solution, people!

Can I just say how totally great I think you are?

You do and I'll never wash my ears again.

You know what I think? Of course you don't cos I just thought of it,

-but I think they loved you!

-I like the way you think!

You're such a good singer. I would know. My album went triple platinum.

-Well, I've done quite a bit of theatre.

-It totally shows.

I'm gonna have my assistant give you my phone number.

If there's anything that you need, let me know. We girls gotta stick together, right?

-Here.

-Wow.

I mean, this is actually your number!

It looks like any ordinary number, but it's not. It's yours!

-Oh, hey, may the best dog win!

-Thanks!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

-Can you believe it?

-You were great!

-Boi was great.

-This new strategy just might work.

Amber Lee really likes you, too.

Is she awesome or what? She inspires me. There. I said it.

Quelle inspired. We are so gonna get that part.

-How do you know?

-Easy. I don't do rejection.

Sharpay! I just wanted to wish you both luck.

Oh! That's so nice of you.

And suggest that you give up now, while you still have your dignity.

Distant though it already might be.

Sorry, which Smurf are you again?

True, you have talent.

But you lack both the experience and the finesse

to ever achieve the Holy Grail of possibility.

-Yeah, but Boi is cuter.

-Countess is a theatrical ninja.

SNORES

I'm sorry. For a minute there you just bored me to death.

I have a foolproof strategy of getting what I want.

See it, want it, have a fit, get it.

-Yeah, well, this playdate's over.

-I hope you enjoy rejection.

-We're gonna get that part.

-We're gonna destroy you.

-Bring it on.

-Oh, it's brought.

ROMANTIC MUSIC

All right, Boi. This foot.

That foot.

Good boy!

Yeah!

OK, let's try our next one.

Stay.

Catch your tail. Catch your tail!

Good! Yeah, good.

Sit. Stay.

We are so going to take them on. I won't let some Hobbit get in my way.

And, look. All Boi can do is think about

how horrible that other little mangy dog was.

ROMANTIC MUSIC

If you want success so badly, then you will get it.

All you need is one shot to make it happen.

Yeah, and this is my shot.

It's like my grandmother says. "God only got one book published,

"and look how well it did for him."

Doing this is all I've ever dreamed about,

especially since I already have everything else.

-Well, there's still humility.

-What's wrong with being confident?

Confidence is when you know you're good.

Arrogance is when you think others know you're good.

I want everyone to know I'm as good as I think everyone thinks I am

without them knowing I know they think it.

And do you have to film everything?

Yep, cos this is my shot.

If my professor loves my film, he talks about it.

Then there's a buzz, then it gets in a festival,

then it gets distribution, then I'm signing a studio deal,

then I'm getting an Oscar.

I knew I wanted to be an actress the first time I produced and performed

the entire production of Snow White.

Full dance, musical numbers, handmade costumes.

I made my brother play all the dwarfs.

Everyone in that pre-school worshipped me.

I just want to wake up every morning and be onstage.

-GILL:

-Good morning! Good morning, everyone.

And welcome to the first rehearsal...

Of the new Broadway musical.

..A Girl's Best Friend!

And you are all amazing.

-No, you are!

-Him or me?

-You!

-No, you!

Me? OK! And heading our superb cast,

we are thrilled to welcome one of the biggest stars around,

Amber Lee Adams!

Oh, stop!

-Yes!

-Guys, come on.

Can I just say that this,

this is the opportunity of a lifetime for me.

Because Broadway's not like film or television,

because with Broadway,

people can see if you write your lines on your hands!

LAUGHTER

All right. Let's rehearse.

I want everybody downstairs with piano,

rehearsing the music for the opening number.

Amber Lee and Judith, I want you onstage so we can block that first scene.

-Let's go!

-Let's go, people!

-All right. Let's start with Boi.

Let's go!

TENSE MUSIC

ROMANTIC MUSIC

What a perfect goodbye party.

Thank you, Mom!

I can't believe my little girl is going out into the world on her own for the first time.

I have to, Mom. And who knows, maybe I'll find fame and fortune!

-Actually, reverse that.

-LAUGHTER

-Why is that funny?

-Well...

Because you'd rather have the...

I'll explain later. Just keep going.

-SIGHS

-There's only one thing that breaks my heart.

Leaving Shelby behind.

Pick it up! Go, go!

A star is about to be born!

-Shelby!

-Oh!

What's in this envelope? This very wet envelope.

LAUGHTER

-Again, I don't get that.

-Keep going.

Gasp!

Actually, that's a stage direction.

-You gasp, you don't say "gasp".

-Simple mistake. Keep going.

GASPS

Shelby! Trying to run away with my boarding pass

won't change the fact that I'm leaving at 8:00am.

6:00am.

LAUGHS

Oh, Shelby. This is the first time we'll be apart.

I wish I could just pack you up in a widdle doggie bag.

OK. Let's get Countess in there and continue.

Don't worry, sweetheart. Shelby and I will both be here when you get back.

You're killing me.

Oh!

That is adorable!

You're right, Shelby! Why not go with me?

Any place that doesn't want you, I don't wanna be.

Let's see what New York has in store for us together!

Good.

Let's talk about the scene a bit, and we'll do it again.

And both dogs, great work!

Oh, Shelby! Trying to run away with my boarding pass

won't change the fact that I'm leaving at 8:00am.

6:00am.

What's going on? The dog.

What is this? Somebody, please.

The dog is licking me.

All right, all right. Get me the other dog!

Sorry. What can you do?

There's only one thing that breaks my heart.

Leaving Shelby behind.

OK, go, go!

BLOWS DOG WHISTLE

-Why is she twirling?

-What is she doing?

-Gill?

-Roger!

Figure out what's going on with the dog. It's not helping me.

-Not helping, people!

-Meanwhile, get the other dog!

Sorry. What can you do?

There's only one thing that breaks my heart.

Leaving Shelby behind.

OK, go!

Oh, hey!

CAT SCREECHES

CRASH

How is this helping? Really.

Am I the only one bothered by this? Gill?

OK, everybody, that's ten!

I'll admit you're good. But we're better. Give up!

Give up?

Not until there's a Broadway marquee with a picture of my dog so big

you can walk by and smell his puppy breath!

I have to take the dogs for a nap. Union rules.

-You break first.

-No, you break first.

Oh!

-Pretty cute, huh?

-Yeah! Yes, they are!

I just wanted to tell you something.

This is my show. I'm America's sweetheart.

They're paying to see me, not you two overbred fur balls.

So, until I can figure out a way to get rid of you...

..you'd better watch your step,

otherwise you'll find out the real meaning

of going home in a doggie bag.

This film is cutting together really well.

Do I look amazing?

-The camera loves you.

-I know!

COMPUTER PINGS Oh, no! My dad's video chatting me.

He thinks I live in a penthouse.

I can't let him see that I live in a tiny studio in a filthy tenement.

With a boy in my room!

A boy that has no money, lives in a tinier studio,

and has never heard maid service! No offence.

What of that could possibly offend me?

Oh, my! Oh, my! I don't know. Hyperventilating!

-What do I do? What do I do?

-Come on.

Come on.

Hurry!

-All right, scoot over. OK, go.

-OK, I gotta get this.

Hi, Daddy!

Hey, princess! How's my little girl?

Overpaying for everything and yelling at total strangers.

You're practically a native. Hey, where are you?

That view is spectacular.

Well, there's hardly a penthouse in the city that doesn't have a spectacular view!

So, you the toast of Broadway?

Daddy, you know how I feel about carb references.

Just a little concerned, sweetie.

The last time no-one's heard from you for this long

was when you found out your gold card wasn't made of gold.

-I've been busy with rehearsals.

-Outstanding!

-You got into the show?

-It doesn't quite work like that.

It's complicated. But I know it's gonna work out.

Sharpay, is there something you're not telling me?

You remember the deal, right? If things aren't working out...

I know, I have one month to get in the show, and then...

Two weeks, sweetie. You have two weeks left.

You're sure everything's OK?

It's fine, Daddy.

Well, OK.

-We miss you, angel.

-Miss you, too.

I love you!

Boi has to get that role. I can't go home. Not as a failure.

I need some sort of subtle, visibly crushing advantage over Roger.

Look, why not just trust Boi is talented,

that you've trained him well, and let fate take it from there.

Fate? Fate gave a girl in my graduating class one long eyebrow.

I can't trust fate.

Some matters you just have to take into your own hands.

What do you mean you forgot my bottled water?

Well, I was going to get those magazines

that you said you wanted from across town,

and I got hit by a bike messenger. So I went to the hospital

for, like, one second to get these stitches.

-And meanwhile, I had no water!

-I will get it for you right now.

Now I've had to drink tap!

-I am so sorry.

-"I am so sorry."

I will do better.

Forget it, OK? Aside from catching some shade

from the shadow cast by your madam's apple,

-you're of no use to me. You're...

-WHINES

-...fired!

God!

KNOCKS ON DOOR: Amber Lee?

Oh, wow! You look so cute, Sharpie!

-Sharpay.

-You changed it.

I like that even better. So, tell me, what's on your mind?

I just saw your assistant leave in tears.

She's not my assistant. She quit.

No wonder she was crying.

Yeah, I don't think she even really cared.

Next time I should probably just hire a best friend instead.

Wait! Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

What are you thinking that I should be thinking?

I could help you out until you replace her.

That is what I was thinking about thinking.

Of course this can't affect your decision of which dog gets the role.

Oh, it won't.

I couldn't live with myself if I thought I did anything unfair.

You have my word. Hey, I know! How about dinner?

-That sounds awesome!

-Right?

Get me a reservation for two at someplace fantastic.

Then call my agent, have her meet me.

Right. Sure.

Oh. I won't forget this.

And I promise, it won't be because you're helping me

if I happen to take a little extra liking to Girl.

-Boi.

-You changed it.

I like that even better.

Oh, and can you take my mic down to the sound guy

-and tell him the wire hurts my scalp.

-OK.

You're the best.

Amber Lee says the wire is hurting her scalp.

Personally, I think she's using the wrong shampoo,

but she's the star, and you know, I don't wanna say - You're hot.

Excuse me?

You're hot.

OK. Even though theatre lighting highlights my natural skin tones,

thank you for noticing, that's a little rude, don't you think?

No. Your mic's hot.

It means it's on. You see that little switch?

When it's flipped over like that, it means it's on

and it's going through the entire theatre.

Well, you could have led with that part, thank you.

Amber Lee's got a great scalp!

"You're hot."

Then she asked me to help her out after her assistant quit.

And after I suggested it.

Are you sure this is wise?

I'm sorry. Let me re-phrase that. This isn't wise.

It's perfect. Amber Lee will see that she and I are exactly alike,

we'll become BFFs, she'll make sure Boi gets the role,

then his fame becomes my fame!

This is the advantage I've been waiting for!

Isn't it more like taking advantage?

My father thought I couldn't do this in a month.

It's turning out better than I imagined.

CELLPHONE RINGS

Hello?

Sure. Be right over.

Hello?

Oh, thank goodness. In here, quickly.

I just... I can't reach that.

Can't reach it?

OK, it was a little bit of a test.

Only a true friend would come all the way down here at this hour

and help me with something like that.

-So, I passed?

-Yes.

-But, seriously, the purse.

-OK.

Thank you.

All right, here's your bag.

Here's your other bag.

Oh, and don't forget your photo shoot.

Oh, you're a lifesaver. You must be at that photo shoot

to make sure I look as fabulous as you always do.

-Are you serious?

-Serious? You're now also my stylist.

You have to tell me all your secrets. OK, gotta go.

"Life is so strange."

"Shelby and I travel halfway across the country

to find fame and fortune, and instead, we find love."

Hey! How about dinner?

Split some egg rolls at Wok This Way?

Can't. I have to highlight script changes for Amber Lee,

then highlight her hair. Highlight of my night!

OK.

But I miss spending time with you.

And you did promise to shoot some more stuff for my film.

You know, what I'm doing is important, too.

Oh.

For a minute there, you sounded like Amber Lee.

"Good to see you. Good to see you. Good to see you. Good to see you."

Bad news. My maid quit.

So, here's a list of chores.

Chores?

And I want to talk to you about Boi.

But you have to promise it'll stay between us.

OK.

I think I'm going to ask the director to give Boi the part.

-Are you serious?

-Almost positive!

You won't be sorry.

Trust me. I know.

# "Galop Infernal" - Jacques Offenbach

Oh! Oh, no.

There are some changes for the blocking in the dog scene,

top of act two.

Countess can learn these in no time.

She's got a memory like a digital hard drive.

-No bark and all mega bite.

-Funny.

I need to find Sharpay and make sure she gets them.

Boi is doing the first run through tomorrow.

I'd be more than happy to deliver them to her.

-Great.

-Thank you.

Thank you.

Sharpay?

Sharpay?

That's unfortunate.

And I've been here ever since.

Life is so strange.

Shelby and I travel halfway across the country

to find fame and fortune, and instead, we find love.

Lenore, I have something to ask you.

We have something to ask you.

BOI YAPS

He's supposed to come from the other side of the stage with the ring box!

Sorry. We changed that blocking. What happened?

What is wrong with this dog?

And is he OK? It's not his fault.

He's just a little dog!

He's just so sweet.

-OK, everybody. Let's break for a few.

-That's ten, people.

-I don't know what happened.

-We sent out the script changes.

-Boi didn't do them.

-But I didn't get any script change.

I looked everywhere last night to give them to you.

I guess working for Amber Lee has its drawbacks.

-You did this on purpose.

-That's a complete -

Yeah.

You're threatened because you know Amber Lee is gonna choose Boi.

Not after today she won't.

OK. Countess doesn't have half the personality that Boi has.

And Boi doesn't have half the talent that Countess has.

Isn't that right, girl?

-Countess?

-Boi?

-Countess?

-Boi?

-Countess?

-Boi?

-Countess?

-Boi?

-Has anyone seen Boi?

-No, sorry.

Countess?

Boi?

-Countess?

-Boi?

-Anyone seen Countess?

-Nope.

Countess?

Boi?

-Countess?

-Boi?

Countess?

Boi?

-Countess?

-Boi?

CELLPHONE RINGS

-Hello?

-Boi and Countess are gone!

-Gone! What?

-We have to find them!

-Where are you now?

-"Leaving the theatre."

We'll look here. Can you look near the apartment?

-Yeah, of course. Keep me posted. I'll call you if they show up.

-OK.

-What if they were dog napped?

-Do you think we pushed them too hard?

-I don't know.

-Countess is uber sensitive.

She cries watching dog food commercials!

I just hope they're not huddled in a corner somewhere.

Afraid, lost, at each other's throats!

# You know you love me

# I know you care

# Just shout whenever And I'll be there

# You are my love

# You are my heart

# And we will never, ever, ever be apart

# Are we an item?

# Girl, quit playin'

# "We're just friends" What are you sayin'?

# Said, "There's another" And looked right in my eyes

# My first love broke my heart for the first time

# And I was like I thought you'd always be mine, mine

# Baby, baby, baby, oh

# Like baby, baby, baby, no

# Like baby, baby, baby, oh

# I thought you'd always be mine

# I'm goin' down, down, down

# And I just can't believe my first love won't be around

# And I'm like baby, baby, baby, oh

# Like baby, baby... #

What if we never see them again?

They're smart dogs.

Smarter than we are.

They'll be OK.

CELLPHONE RINGS

Oh, no. It's my dad. I just... I can't deal with him right now.

BOI BARKS

-Countess!

-Boi!

Hi!

I missed you!

You're back!

It's amazing. They came back to the apartment.

Thanks, Peyton. Oh, and Sharpay, it's still on.

Bring it.

You're back! Yeah!

You bad, bad boy, Boi.

-I'm just glad you're OK.

-He and Countess had an adventure.

She probably coaxed him into joining a doggy gang or something.

We'd better check him over for tattoos.

Are you so lost in what you're doing that you haven't noticed?

Noticed what?

Boi and Countess are in love.

-With what?

-Each other.

No way!

You're right.

He's dilated.

He's got puppy dog eyes.

How could I have not noticed puppy love?

Well, there's a lot you haven't noticed.

Like lately, you've had no time for me.

You know, I was counting on you to help me finish my film.

I said I would, and I will. Things have become complicated.

It's not that complicated.

Amber Lee is using you and you're letting her.

-You don't know what you're talking about.

-I don't?

-No!

Where's the Sharpay that was determined not to go back home

because she didn't want to work for anyone?

-Why don't you tell me?

-Working for someone, that's where.

-So at least be honest as to why.

-I know what I'm doing.

You've sold your soul to get Boi in that show,

rather than trust in the dog that you raised.

You've stopped trusting that your own talents

-would get you where you need to go.

-And maybe you're jealous

because I'm on my way up with a new famous friend,

and you're just a student making a film about someone else's life instead of your own.

You don't have to be in my movie anymore.

I get it. You have more important things to do.

Fine!

One question?

What happened to that hot pink whirlwind of confidence and ambition

I saw through my lens that first day you got here?

I mean, that girl knew she was special.

That girl knew she didn't have to do any of this to succeed.

What happened to her, huh?

CELLPHONE RINGS

Hello.

Oh, and Sharpay, can you remember to invite as many people

from my fan club as possible to opening night dress rehearsal?

I want the theatre filled with people

who love me as much as you do!

Sure.

You know what would be great after all this work?

A long, luxurious spa bath.

Sounds amazing!

-Thank you.

-Run one for me, will you?

And then you can finish these. You're the best!

-This is a big change.

-Huge change!

-I don't think you're hearing me!

-New Jersey can hear you!

The name of the show is A Girl's Best Friend.

I didn't tell you to change the title.

But you want the best friend written out!

Oh. Right. Change the title!

How are we supposed to get rid of one of our main characters

a day before our dress rehearsal in front of an audience?

The audience is coming to see me.

You change that dog's part to a bark and play dead, or I don't go on.

-Let's be reasonable here.

-I'm a star! I don't have to be reasonable!

Look, those mangy mutts are bothering me

almost as much as their disposable owners.

I actually had to have one of them clean my toilet

just to keep her away.

-She thinks she's an actress.

-LAUGHS

She acts all right.

She acts just like every other obsessed fan.

Wait.

Everything you said...

You were...

Right?

Yes.

Thank you.

You must think I'm a total fool.

No.

Not total.

Maybe my dad was right.

Maybe I'm not ready for this.

Maybe I should just go home and w...w...

..work for him.

I mean, did I really think I was just gonna come to Broadway and be a star?

Yes.

Because that's exactly how you think.

It's perfect.

Perfect is so hard.

And it doesn't prepare you for disappointment.

Well, if it helps, you still look adorable,

even when you're disappointed.

Yeah, that doesn't help.

Look, Sharpay,

there is not a marquee big enough or lights bright enough

to contain the fame you're gonna have.

Yeah, but not the way I've been doing it.

Like you said, the Sharpay you know isn't the Sharpay that has become

the Sharpay that is this Sharpay.

Did all the Sharpays follow that?

I sacrificed integrity for opportunity.

I let someone insecure distract me.

I cleaned a bathroom!

But worst of all,

I disappointed someone I care about.

I forgot what was really important to me.

I lost track of what I want.

And other than maid service and a canopy bed,

what is it that you want?

A fair fight.

A lifetime in the spotlight.

And maybe you'll still let me be in your movie.

I guess.

CARS HONK HORNS

OK, I can't say I approve of dating beneath your station in life,

but fine. Go.

Hey, I got your text. What's CQMTWILGT mean?

"Come quick. Major trouble. Wow, I look great today." Duh.

I really should have gotten that.

Amber Lee Adams isn't what you think.

A self absorbed, two-faced panther who would eat her young alive

on a reality show rather than allow anyone to steal her spotlight?

OK, she's what you think.

I don't care if her parents had to tie beef jerky around her neck

just to get the family dog to play with her,

-as long as Countess is at her side.

-That's what I'm trying to tell you.

She wants the part of the dog written out completely!

-That's not fair!

-Too far.

Well, I am 12, remember?

Roger, we've been fighting the wrong battle, each other.

We need to form an alliance and work against a common enemy.

-Zits?

-Amber Lee.

Trust me, the zit battle is one you won't win.

-But what can we do?

-Tonight is the dress rehearsal.

The audience will be filled with members of Amber Lee Adams' fan club.

I know, I saw the tweet.

Fine. Yes, I follow her, too.

OK, we need to show people exactly who Amber Lee really is.

It's time someone taught her how to behave in the theatre.

I like the way you think. It's manipulative, but for a good cause.

Tell me what you need me to do.

-Hey, Amber Lee, I -

-Where have you been?

I have been trying to reach you all day.

Oh. Erm, sorry, my phone must have been turned off.

Without asking me first?

I just wanted to say good luck.

I know you chose Countess for this performance tonight,

-and I'm fine with that.

-It was nothing personal.

But your phone was shut off, so I couldn't talk to you about it.

I guess that won't happen again, will it?

We're good.

Hug? OK.

Hello, everyone. I'm Gill, the director.

And I'm Neal, the under-appreciated writer.

LAUGHTER

We are thrilled that you're here for our first performance in front of an audience.

Does everyone here know how to applaud?

"OK, how about the balcony up there?"

-OK, now.

-"Can you hear us? You're good!"

SHRIEKS

Will somebody please control these wannabe werewolves?

Hello? People?

See, this is exactly why I didn't want to do a show with dogs!

I'm the star, not them!

"Stage people?"

"Could somebody please put these rats with rabies out of my misery?"

"Anyone!"

Finally, you idiot! What took so long?

Now, hurry up and get these flea bitten fur bags out of here!

-There are people waiting to see me!

-OK, go now.

You think all those boring freaks with no lives

came to worship two no-name mutts?

I don't think so! I'm the one they love! Me!

They came to see...

AUDIENCE BOOS

I knew I forgot to tell you something.

Careful, your mic's on.

You did this to me.

You ruined me!

News flash! You ruined you!

Oh, what do you know? You're a nobody!

The only reason you wanted to be my friend is so I'd choose your dog!

No, no. At first, I idolised you,

even more than myself, which isn't easy.

But you're not at all what I thought you were.

You and I...

are exactly alike.

Except I don't enjoy letting people down.

I don't use people to feel better about myself.

And I definitely don't wear yellow and orange in the same week,

let alone the same outfit, OK?

Maybe I did think you and I were alike, but not anymore.

In fact, I'd be embarrassed if someone thought I was like you.

Well, I quit!

And without me, there's no show.

Now neither one of your furry little friends will have their shot

and neither will you.

Blame her!

I'm sorry. Someone had to say it.

I'll go talk some sense into her.

You, out of this theatre right now.

Wait, Sharpay.

If you go, then I'll go, too.

No.

You wanted this as badly as I did.

This mess was my idea.

You win.

That's not what it feels like.

KNOCKING ON DOOR

-Hey. Can I come in?

-Sure.