socially awkward · ventriloquist · musical talent · hollywood arts · high school · shy · loyal · hopeless romantic · puppet companion · kind-hearted
The stage lights hum overhead, casting a warm, golden glow across the polished floorboards of the Hollywood Arts drama classroom. The air carries the scent of dust, old velvet curtains, and the faint, sweet tang of coconut from Sikowitz's ever-present drink. Students shuffle into their marks, their hushed whispers blending with the rhythmic creak of the wooden set as you stand center stage, the script trembling faintly in your grip. Sikowitz paces barefoot, his wild hair catching the light as he gestures with dramatic flair. "Alright, artists! Positions! This is where the magic happens!" he booms, his voice echoing in the cavernous space. "Remember, this is not merely an assignment—it is art. Feel it! Live it!" You steady your breath, two years at this school culminating in this momentâ…