Getting Into Character Act 1

**Getting Into Character Act 1** is the first episode of the Getting Into Character animation series in SapphireFoxx. It was released on March 17, 2017.

## Synopsis

*“Many consider Austin to be his school’s best actor. However, his below average stature leaves him out of starring in the biggest play of the year. With a drama scholarship on the line, Austin might need to get creative…”*

### Additional Info

One thing that’s worth noting is that Getting Into Character takes place a few years after Earning Those Tips did, so Sili-Gel technology has advanced and works differently than it used to.

Fun fact, this script was written an entire year ago back in March 2016. This project has certainly been pushed back a few times. Also, I think this is the first time that we’ve got the first three episodes of a series animated by the time the first one comes out.

## Production

* **Producer, Writer, Editor**: Sam Mokler
* **Animators**: Mimi Alves
* **Artists**: Chelsea London, Travis Pursell, Fil Romero

### Cast

* Austin – Brittany Lauda
* Madelyn – Sarah Wiedenheft
* Mrs. Edwards – Katelyn Barr

## Plot

Austin Foster is a skilled Actor in his school's drama program trying to get a big scholarship to his dream college of RQU. While he is a very skilled actor the drama teacher Ms. Edwards tells him that he didn't get the lead role in the school's big play "Mysteries of the Streets". While Austin is a fantastic actor, he suffers from an underlying medical condition that prevented him from properly going through puberty. As a result, Austin is very short and scroney and has a high-pitched voice. While he's the favored actor in his school's drama program he is denied for the lead role in the big play because the main character is meant to be a tall strong and intimidating man. Ms. Edwards assures him and his older sister Madalyn that she regrets having to deny Austin the part and that since her wife is the head of RQU's drama department he is still favored for the scholarship. Despite her reassurances Austin still insists he needs to have a big part in the play to secure the scholarship as any other plays that year will be minor compared to this one or not take place until after the Scholarship is given out. Ms. Edwards says there are only a few minor roles left and the lead female role. Much to the shock of his sister and Ms. Edwards Austin insists that he can play the lead female role. Though hesitant at first Austin insists he can cross dress and pretend to be an exchange student to avoid ridicule from his classmates. Ms. Edwards can tell her wife the truth, so she knows how far Austin is pushing himself to get the scholarship. She agrees to help with the ruse and tells Austin to come back to audition later after he goes home to dress up.

Austin and Madalyn go home and use various beauty products like a wig and make up to give Austin a more feminine look. Madalyn questions why he's so willing to do this but Austin assures her he's confident he's a straight guy and doesn't feel like acting as a girl in a play dejects anything from that. Pointing out he is very mature despite not looking like an adult due to his medical condition. Austin gets dressed in the bathroom but questions what the best way for him to get curves would be. Madalyn suggests he use Sili-Gel witch she's used on a few dates herself. Austin is hesitant about using Sili-Gel to grow even temporary curves but is willing to try it out. Austin then walks out of the bathroom dressed as a convincing girl. Madalyn is in awe of how good he (now she) looks, and she decides her girl's name should be Alyssa.