That afternoon Wendy, Dipper and Mabel spent hours practicing for their auditions. One thing that made both Dipper and Wendy nervous was the thought of Mabel singing during her audition. They had heard her...umm "singing" around the shack most of the summer, and well...she was certainly passionate, but neither of them were sure of her actual talent. They weren't going to find out that afternoon anyways, as Mabel refusued to so much as hum for them.
"I'm saving it for the stage," she said confidently. Neither Dipper or Wendy argued with her, but they were both also secretly hoping that she would not embarrass herself too badly tomorrow.
The next afternoon they gathered in the school auditorium for the auditions. Mabel was surprised to see how many people had shown up. On the one hand she was happy to know she wasn't the only one at the school who appreciated Lin Manuel Miranda's brilliant play, but on the other hand it appeared that there would be some stiff competition for her coveted role.
Among those auditioning were Thompson, Robbie, Tambry, and a boy named Cody Shucks. Cody was a bit of a legend among the Gravity Falls High School theatre lovers. He had been the male lead in every play since he was a freshman. He was notoriously talented and charming, as evidence by the fact that even the calm and cool Wendy blushed when he walked by her.
"That Cody thinks he's so great, well I'm gonna show him! This year is my year to be the lead!" Thompson said.
Wendy laughed, "you say that every year Thompson, it's not gonna happen," she said laying a hand on his shoulder.
"Well I can still dream," Thompson said hopefully.
"If anyone is gonna take that lead away from Cody it's gonna be my bae Robbie," Tambry said, "and I will be his beautiful Eliza!" Wendy smiled and rolled her eyes.
"Oh c'mon! No one has any faith in good old Dr. Funtimes?" Dipper asked.
"I have faith in you bro-bro," Mabel said sweetly.
Dipper smiled, "I have faith in you too sis," the two then did their sweet twin handshake.
"Faith shall have nothing to do with it! I judge talent!" Mr. Martin the drama teacher said, "now let's get these auditions started!"
Thompson went first and it was the hilarious flop that Wendy had warned them it would be. Mabel still clapped anyways, she hoped he would still get a part.
Wendy went next and she positively nailed "satisfied" she was a shoo-in for the part of Angelica, and Dipper clapped so hard his hands nearly came off.
Next Tambry went and totally forgot the words and had to look them up on her phone.
Dipper went next and he showed a lot of personality in his preformance, but unfortunately his singing voice was a lot like his speaking voice, adorable and awkward, but not really meant for large musical numbers. Mabel still really hoped he could get a part.
A few more students went, most of them were really good, though Mabel had to admit that the biggest surprise came from Robbie. He was already an established singer, but musicals never seemed to be his thing, but when he preformed "music of the night" Mabel got goosebumps and for a moment wished they were putting on Phantom of the Opera instead.
Up next was Cody and as expected he did brilliantly. By the end of his audition Mr. Martin himself was on his feet applauding. No one had any doubt that he would be the show's Alexander, but they still had to find their Eliza.
Finally it was Mabel's turn. At first she was so nervous she could hardly stand, but with encouragement from Wendy, Dipper, and some of the others she was able to take the long walk to the stage.
Mr. Martin gave her a friendly smile. This was her first time auditioning, but Mr. Martin had her in his theatre class, and he really adored her outgoing personality and hoped that it would translate to the stage. He, like the other adults in town knew of some of the hardships the girl had overcome to be where she is, but he had to be unbias, he had to judge her talent.
To the shock and delight of everyone in the theatre Mabel was a natural. She comanded the stage like it was her very own, and when she opened her mouth to sing Dipper and Wendy nearly fell out of their chairs at what they heard. The voice that was normally lispy and shrill was beautiful and melodic. She hit every single note and sang with this beautiful conviction that youu felt every word. It brought Dipper to tears. He could see now why she wanted to save this, it was a wonderful surprise and reminded Dipper so much of their beloved mother.
When Mabel finished the whole theatre stood on their feet to the surprise and delight of Mabel, who practically danced off the stage into the proud embraces of her friends.
It had been an exelarating audition process, but now came the difficult part. They would have to sit and wait for the results.
