1 00:00:01,968 --> 00:00:02,985 Twilight: Princess Celestia, 2 00:00:03,186 --> 00:00:05,303 I have an idea for your Onesversary! 3 00:00:05,506 --> 00:00:07,639 My...Onesversary? 4 00:00:07,741 --> 00:00:10,075 The one thousand one hundred eleventh year anniversary 5 00:00:10,177 --> 00:00:11,844 of when you first raised the sun. 6 00:00:11,946 --> 00:00:13,512 Good thing Pinkie Pie reminded us, 7 00:00:13,614 --> 00:00:15,281 or we woulda forgot to celebrate! 8 00:00:15,883 --> 00:00:17,382 You're not the only ones. 9 00:00:17,484 --> 00:00:18,718 What did you have in mind? 10 00:00:18,919 --> 00:00:22,353 To commemorate your first sunrise, I've written a play. 11 00:00:22,456 --> 00:00:24,690 We'd like to perform it at my School of Friendship. 12 00:00:24,792 --> 00:00:25,791 If you don't mind. 13 00:00:25,993 --> 00:00:28,627 [excited laugh] Ooh! 14 00:00:28,829 --> 00:00:29,628 Mind? 15 00:00:29,730 --> 00:00:31,463 Oh, of course not! 16 00:00:31,565 --> 00:00:35,600 Oh, I think a play is a fantastic idea! 17 00:00:35,702 --> 00:00:37,636 Did she just... prance? 18 00:00:38,538 --> 00:00:41,440 Oh. Forgive me for getting so excited. 19 00:00:41,742 --> 00:00:42,741 I-it's just... 20 00:00:42,843 --> 00:00:46,478 When I was a filly, my friends often put on plays. 21 00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:50,516 Oh, it was so wonderful; everypony coming together 22 00:00:50,618 --> 00:00:54,019 to create a magical experience to share with others. 23 00:00:54,321 --> 00:00:57,489 I've always believed theatre brings out the best in us, 24 00:00:57,691 --> 00:01:00,259 and forges a special bond of friendship. 25 00:01:00,361 --> 00:01:01,027 [gasp] 26 00:01:01,128 --> 00:01:03,094 I didn't know you used to act! 27 00:01:03,597 --> 00:01:05,197 Oh, not me. 28 00:01:05,299 --> 00:01:07,432 I was always too busy with my magic lessons 29 00:01:07,534 --> 00:01:09,435 to be part of any plays myself. 30 00:01:09,637 --> 00:01:13,238 But still, it's something I always wished 31 00:01:13,340 --> 00:01:14,773 I could experience. 32 00:01:14,875 --> 00:01:16,475 And you still can! 33 00:01:16,677 --> 00:01:17,894 Princess Celestia... 34 00:01:17,995 --> 00:01:20,812 we would be honored if you would be the star of our play! 35 00:01:21,348 --> 00:01:22,347 WE WOULD? 36 00:02:00,954 --> 00:02:02,788 You want me to star in your play!? 37 00:02:03,090 --> 00:02:05,824 Yeah, when did that happen exactly? 38 00:02:05,926 --> 00:02:07,859 If you'll excuse us for a second... 39 00:02:09,296 --> 00:02:10,529 Don't you see, Spike? 40 00:02:10,631 --> 00:02:11,581 It's perfect! 41 00:02:11,782 --> 00:02:14,432 Princess Celestia has always wanted to be in a play, 42 00:02:14,535 --> 00:02:16,902 and this one's about her! 43 00:02:17,004 --> 00:02:17,987 I guess... 44 00:02:18,088 --> 00:02:19,871 But how are we supposed to give her directions? 45 00:02:20,073 --> 00:02:21,840 She's the ruler of Equestria! 46 00:02:21,942 --> 00:02:23,442 She's also our friend. 47 00:02:23,544 --> 00:02:25,844 Celestia's always kind to everypony. 48 00:02:26,046 --> 00:02:29,047 So if we have a chance to finally do something for her, 49 00:02:29,249 --> 00:02:30,149 we should! 50 00:02:30,651 --> 00:02:31,668 Hmmm. 51 00:02:31,869 --> 00:02:34,586 C'mon, how many times has Celestia helped us? 52 00:02:34,688 --> 00:02:35,455 Guided us. 53 00:02:35,556 --> 00:02:37,723 Been a warm calming voice over our shoulder- 54 00:02:38,025 --> 00:02:38,890 Twilight? [startled gasps] 55 00:02:39,092 --> 00:02:40,726 Yes, Princess Celestia? 56 00:02:40,828 --> 00:02:42,994 Your invitation is very kind. 57 00:02:43,196 --> 00:02:45,030 But are you certain it's wise? 58 00:02:45,132 --> 00:02:48,166 I have no acting experience at all. 59 00:02:48,268 --> 00:02:50,035 Experience? Pssh! 60 00:02:50,137 --> 00:02:51,636 You'll be playing yourself! 61 00:02:51,738 --> 00:02:52,971 And we'll all help you. 62 00:02:53,307 --> 00:02:54,206 Please? 63 00:02:54,407 --> 00:02:56,006 It'd mean so much to the students 64 00:02:56,109 --> 00:02:57,342 if you were in our show. 65 00:02:57,644 --> 00:02:59,878 Well, if you're sure... 66 00:03:02,182 --> 00:03:03,715 Yeah, what she said. 67 00:03:04,017 --> 00:03:07,352 Then I would be delighted to join your theatre troupe! 68 00:03:07,921 --> 00:03:09,020 Whoo hoo! 69 00:03:11,392 --> 00:03:12,791 Confetti is ready! 70 00:03:12,893 --> 00:03:14,326 Hoo hoo! 71 00:03:14,828 --> 00:03:16,528 Wormy applecores, Pinkie! 72 00:03:16,630 --> 00:03:19,030 How many times have I told ya to keep your special effects 73 00:03:19,132 --> 00:03:20,899 away from my sets? 74 00:03:21,301 --> 00:03:22,501 Three hundred twenty-seven. 75 00:03:22,703 --> 00:03:24,136 Ooh! Unless you just DID. 76 00:03:24,338 --> 00:03:25,670 Then it's three hundred twenty-eight! 77 00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:26,907 Ugh. 78 00:03:27,008 --> 00:03:30,375 I can't believe you've memorized your lines already, Fluttershy. 79 00:03:30,477 --> 00:03:33,211 Once you get past terrifying, paralyzing stage fright, 80 00:03:33,313 --> 00:03:34,513 the rest is easy. 81 00:03:34,615 --> 00:03:36,147 Now I just hope Princess Celestia 82 00:03:36,249 --> 00:03:37,783 says we can do our play. 83 00:03:37,985 --> 00:03:41,653 Oh! As soon as she sees these fabulous costumes, 84 00:03:41,755 --> 00:03:44,789 all she'll be able to say is 'brava!' 85 00:03:46,460 --> 00:03:48,676 Heads up! Here comes our answer. 86 00:03:49,963 --> 00:03:51,763 Wonderful news, everypony! 87 00:03:51,899 --> 00:03:53,265 Yeeeha! 88 00:03:53,367 --> 00:03:54,666 We get to put on our show? 89 00:03:54,768 --> 00:03:55,685 Even better. 90 00:03:55,786 --> 00:03:58,203 Princess Celestia is gonna be our star! 91 00:03:58,305 --> 00:03:59,404 [gasps] 92 00:03:59,506 --> 00:04:01,640 Yeah, that's how I felt, too. 93 00:04:01,842 --> 00:04:04,376 Celestia? Starring in our play? 94 00:04:04,478 --> 00:04:05,677 This is huge! 95 00:04:05,979 --> 00:04:08,513 Well, she was a little nervous at first, 96 00:04:08,615 --> 00:04:10,182 but I told her not to worry. 97 00:04:10,384 --> 00:04:12,717 With us helping, it'll all go smooth as-- 98 00:04:12,819 --> 00:04:13,818 SILK! [zoom] 99 00:04:15,722 --> 00:04:17,222 I must find the silk! 100 00:04:17,324 --> 00:04:18,990 If Celestia is going to be in our play, 101 00:04:19,092 --> 00:04:21,493 we have to take everything up to the next level! 102 00:04:21,895 --> 00:04:24,129 None of these old ideas will do! 103 00:04:24,298 --> 00:04:26,298 Yeah! Forget my regular party cannon. 104 00:04:26,400 --> 00:04:29,634 For princess-size effects, we're gonna need "Big Bertha!" 105 00:04:29,736 --> 00:04:30,436 [crash] 106 00:04:31,038 --> 00:04:32,938 Applejack: Grrr... PINKIE! 107 00:04:33,307 --> 00:04:34,239 What? 108 00:04:34,541 --> 00:04:36,241 Our play is gonna be AMAZING! 109 00:04:36,343 --> 00:04:37,843 I gotta tell everypony I know! 110 00:04:37,945 --> 00:04:39,111 And even the ones I don't! 111 00:04:39,413 --> 00:04:41,413 [zoom] [bang] 112 00:04:41,515 --> 00:04:44,383 Why in tarnation are y'all gettin' so star-struck? 113 00:04:44,485 --> 00:04:46,585 We've met Princess Celestia before. 114 00:04:46,687 --> 00:04:47,654 Plenty of times. 115 00:04:47,855 --> 00:04:51,322 Those were formal things, galas, world-saving. 116 00:04:51,425 --> 00:04:52,958 This is different. 117 00:04:53,260 --> 00:04:56,328 Imagine doing sweaty warm-ups with a princess. 118 00:04:56,430 --> 00:04:58,597 Blowing your nose in front of a princess. 119 00:04:58,699 --> 00:05:02,067 Sitting around just... talking with a princess. 120 00:05:02,369 --> 00:05:04,703 I'm a princess. You talk to me. 121 00:05:05,406 --> 00:05:06,456 That's different. 122 00:05:06,557 --> 00:05:08,907 You're not a PRINCESS princess. 123 00:05:09,710 --> 00:05:10,943 Uh... thanks. 124 00:05:11,345 --> 00:05:13,712 Celestia wants to experience the special friendship 125 00:05:13,814 --> 00:05:15,147 that theatre ponies have. 126 00:05:15,249 --> 00:05:17,649 To give her that, you just need to be yourselves. 127 00:05:17,751 --> 00:05:20,151 You...you really think so? 128 00:05:20,453 --> 00:05:22,254 Heh. Aw, quit frettin'. 129 00:05:22,356 --> 00:05:24,423 It's only a coupla pals gettin' together 130 00:05:24,525 --> 00:05:26,391 to put on a Onesversary play. 131 00:05:26,493 --> 00:05:27,926 What could go wrong? 132 00:05:29,029 --> 00:05:30,580 Spike: Places, everypony. 133 00:05:30,681 --> 00:05:33,132 We're here to rehearse "A New Day in Equestria!" 134 00:05:33,700 --> 00:05:34,900 Ahem. 135 00:05:35,702 --> 00:05:38,503 Directed, written, and produced by Twilight Sparkle. 136 00:05:39,540 --> 00:05:42,341 Page 1, Act 1, Scene 1. 137 00:05:42,543 --> 00:05:43,375 ACTION! 138 00:05:46,513 --> 00:05:49,581 Once upon a time, before Celestia, 139 00:05:49,683 --> 00:05:52,717 Equestria was suffering terrible hardship. 140 00:05:52,819 --> 00:05:55,186 Raising the sun every morning was so hard, 141 00:05:55,288 --> 00:05:57,188 it took five great sorcerers 142 00:05:57,290 --> 00:06:00,058 plus Starswirl the Bearded to do it. 143 00:06:01,528 --> 00:06:04,463 [grunts] 144 00:06:04,765 --> 00:06:06,265 [clatter] 145 00:06:06,667 --> 00:06:09,534 And every day, the unicorns helping Starswirl 146 00:06:09,636 --> 00:06:13,205 would use so much magic, they lost their powers... 147 00:06:13,607 --> 00:06:14,606 forever! 148 00:06:14,908 --> 00:06:16,675 Things looked bleak. 149 00:06:16,777 --> 00:06:20,579 Soon, Equestria would lose all its magic-users! 150 00:06:20,781 --> 00:06:25,684 Then, the land would be covered in darkness for eternity. 151 00:06:27,387 --> 00:06:28,954 [clatter] 152 00:06:29,256 --> 00:06:31,523 Even I can't believe how good my play is. 153 00:06:31,625 --> 00:06:34,526 The sets, the props, the outfits, they're all great! 154 00:06:34,828 --> 00:06:37,062 And, here comes the best part. 155 00:06:37,364 --> 00:06:41,232 But then, a student named Celestia discovered she had the 156 00:06:41,334 --> 00:06:45,771 power to raise the sun herself, without draining her magic! 157 00:06:45,873 --> 00:06:48,507 [birds chirping] 158 00:06:48,609 --> 00:06:51,376 Um...that's your cue, Celestia. 159 00:06:51,478 --> 00:06:53,845 Oh! Right! Of course. 160 00:06:53,947 --> 00:06:55,213 Ahe-heh-hem. 161 00:06:55,600 --> 00:07:00,784 [soft and awkward] It is time for a new day in Equestria. 162 00:07:01,555 --> 00:07:02,854 Um. What? 163 00:07:03,156 --> 00:07:04,389 Oh, uh, I said... 164 00:07:04,491 --> 00:07:09,194 It is time for a new day in Equestria. 165 00:07:10,864 --> 00:07:13,198 And your delivery was...great. 166 00:07:13,300 --> 00:07:15,634 But maybe you should try it a tiny bit louder. 167 00:07:15,736 --> 00:07:17,235 For the ponies in the back row. 168 00:07:17,537 --> 00:07:20,137 Oh, yes, yes. My Royal Canterlot Voice. 169 00:07:20,173 --> 00:07:21,873 Thank you for the reminder, Twilight. 170 00:07:22,543 --> 00:07:28,179 IT IS TIME FOR A NEW DAY IN EQUESTRIA! 171 00:07:28,281 --> 00:07:30,449 [echo] 172 00:07:30,651 --> 00:07:34,319 Oh, goodness, this theatre does have strong acoustics. 173 00:07:34,621 --> 00:07:35,754 My apologies. 174 00:07:35,856 --> 00:07:38,389 I'm still learning to "hone my craft." 175 00:07:38,491 --> 00:07:40,792 No, no, you're doing...fine. 176 00:07:40,894 --> 00:07:42,427 Why don't we try it one more time? 177 00:07:42,529 --> 00:07:43,996 Just like you're talking to me. 178 00:07:44,398 --> 00:07:49,501 [robotic] It is time for a new day in Equestria. 179 00:07:49,803 --> 00:07:51,070 A bit more energy. 180 00:07:51,672 --> 00:07:53,672 [overdone] It's time for a new day in Equestria! 181 00:07:55,208 --> 00:07:56,708 Uh...How was that? 182 00:07:57,210 --> 00:07:58,243 Honestly...? 183 00:07:58,712 --> 00:08:00,062 Great! Wow! 184 00:08:00,163 --> 00:08:02,113 It's hard to believe you've never done this before! 185 00:08:02,315 --> 00:08:04,082 Let's move on to the dance number. 186 00:08:04,185 --> 00:08:06,818 ♪♪ 187 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:09,621 Again! Step, buck, leap, touch... 188 00:08:09,823 --> 00:08:10,523 Again! 189 00:08:10,624 --> 00:08:12,724 Step, buck, leap, touch... 190 00:08:13,126 --> 00:08:13,758 Got it? 191 00:08:13,960 --> 00:08:14,593 Movin' on. 192 00:08:14,695 --> 00:08:16,695 Five, six, seven, eight! 193 00:08:17,531 --> 00:08:20,198 Come ON, StarSWIRL! 194 00:08:20,400 --> 00:08:26,871 Throw OFF that musty HAT, and let's have a-a dance! 195 00:08:28,975 --> 00:08:30,075 [clunk] 196 00:08:30,377 --> 00:08:31,042 [scream] 197 00:08:31,144 --> 00:08:31,810 [crash] 198 00:08:31,912 --> 00:08:33,845 [groans] 199 00:08:34,047 --> 00:08:34,880 Oh, dear. 200 00:08:34,981 --> 00:08:36,914 I think we have a problem. 201 00:08:37,017 --> 00:08:40,819 Yeah. Our lead actress is a disaster! 202 00:08:45,058 --> 00:08:46,458 [panicked gasping] 203 00:08:46,660 --> 00:08:47,626 What are we gonna do? 204 00:08:47,827 --> 00:08:49,393 If I tell Celestia she's terrible, 205 00:08:49,596 --> 00:08:50,829 it'll hurt her feelings. 206 00:08:50,931 --> 00:08:51,908 And I'll be a bad friend. 207 00:08:52,109 --> 00:08:53,086 But if I keep her in the show, 208 00:08:53,187 --> 00:08:55,064 she'll be the laughing stock of Equestria. 209 00:08:55,168 --> 00:08:56,535 And I'll be a worse friend! 210 00:08:56,637 --> 00:08:59,070 Ya need to tell Celestia the truth, Twilight. 211 00:08:59,472 --> 00:09:01,006 Any other suggestions? 212 00:09:01,408 --> 00:09:03,208 Why don't we just cancel the show? 213 00:09:03,310 --> 00:09:05,043 REAL suggestions? 214 00:09:05,245 --> 00:09:06,711 No, think about it. 215 00:09:06,813 --> 00:09:08,547 Right now, most of Equestria doesn't 216 00:09:08,649 --> 00:09:10,716 even know we're doing a Onesversary play. 217 00:09:11,018 --> 00:09:12,384 If we shut it down... 218 00:09:12,486 --> 00:09:14,386 Nopony will ever miss it! 219 00:09:14,688 --> 00:09:16,788 So they'll never find out Princess Celestia 220 00:09:16,890 --> 00:09:18,390 is a bad actress. 221 00:09:18,692 --> 00:09:20,525 And she won't be embarrassed. 222 00:09:20,727 --> 00:09:22,260 Ah! It's the perfect plan! 223 00:09:22,362 --> 00:09:23,429 Rainbow Dash: All right! 224 00:09:23,930 --> 00:09:26,597 I just finished telling everypony to come to our play! 225 00:09:26,700 --> 00:09:28,233 You...did? 226 00:09:28,735 --> 00:09:29,379 Yeah! 227 00:09:29,480 --> 00:09:31,024 You should've seen how excited they got 228 00:09:31,125 --> 00:09:32,969 when they found out Celestia was in it! 229 00:09:33,173 --> 00:09:34,423 They said they'd tell their friends, 230 00:09:34,524 --> 00:09:36,174 and then their friends'd tell their friends! 231 00:09:36,476 --> 00:09:39,478 Everypony in Equestria is gonna see this thing! 232 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:42,547 Uh, did I miss something? 233 00:09:42,849 --> 00:09:45,383 Just a bright light of hope being snuffed. 234 00:09:45,585 --> 00:09:46,502 But that's OK. 235 00:09:46,603 --> 00:09:49,520 If we can't cancel the show, I know what I have to do. 236 00:09:49,623 --> 00:09:53,525 Be honest with Celestia and give the lead role to somepony else? 237 00:09:54,127 --> 00:09:55,194 Not a chance. 238 00:09:55,596 --> 00:10:00,132 Twilight, you know truth is a huge part of friendship. 239 00:10:00,434 --> 00:10:03,301 And so is making another pony's dreams come true! 240 00:10:03,503 --> 00:10:06,204 Look, I promised Celestia that this time she could 241 00:10:06,306 --> 00:10:09,308 be a part of the play instead of just watching it. 242 00:10:09,710 --> 00:10:11,743 And I plan to keep that promise. 243 00:10:12,245 --> 00:10:13,645 But...how? 244 00:10:14,915 --> 00:10:17,849 Celestia: You want to give me acting lessons? 245 00:10:18,051 --> 00:10:19,368 No no no no no no! 246 00:10:19,569 --> 00:10:22,286 More like, a special workshop with other actors. 247 00:10:22,589 --> 00:10:26,458 To... take your performance from good to flawless! 248 00:10:27,060 --> 00:10:29,327 Thank you so much, Twilight! 249 00:10:29,429 --> 00:10:32,263 This is what I always knew theatre must be about. 250 00:10:32,365 --> 00:10:36,635 That special stage pony bond of shared trust and honesty. 251 00:10:37,137 --> 00:10:40,172 Yeah. That's what it is. 252 00:10:41,074 --> 00:10:41,874 [door opens] 253 00:10:41,975 --> 00:10:44,975 Princess Celestia? Meet Method Mare performers 254 00:10:45,078 --> 00:10:47,746 On Stage and Raspberry Beret. 255 00:10:48,681 --> 00:10:52,451 Avec pleasure, Your Majesty. 256 00:10:52,853 --> 00:10:55,120 The pleasure is all mine! 257 00:10:55,322 --> 00:10:57,021 If there's anything I can do to become 258 00:10:57,123 --> 00:11:00,158 a better Equestrian thespian, I will! 259 00:11:00,660 --> 00:11:01,893 What do you have planned? 260 00:11:02,295 --> 00:11:06,765 Well, I thought we'd make it up as we go along. Aha. 261 00:11:06,867 --> 00:11:10,635 Otherwise known as [bad French accent] "improvisation!" 262 00:11:10,737 --> 00:11:15,440 YES, and we can start as soon as we get out of this box! 263 00:11:18,545 --> 00:11:20,145 What.. box? 264 00:11:20,447 --> 00:11:21,680 [groan] 265 00:11:22,282 --> 00:11:23,415 [clatter] 266 00:11:23,517 --> 00:11:25,584 Ooh. How's it going over here? 267 00:11:26,186 --> 00:11:28,720 That sun will never rise again. 268 00:11:30,457 --> 00:11:33,258 That's why I have something even better! 269 00:11:35,228 --> 00:11:37,862 Rarity: Oh! It's the perfect substitute! 270 00:11:39,499 --> 00:11:40,031 [pop] 271 00:11:40,155 --> 00:11:42,155 [deflating] 272 00:11:42,736 --> 00:11:45,370 It was the perfect substitute. 273 00:11:46,206 --> 00:11:47,505 [heavy sigh] 274 00:11:47,807 --> 00:11:48,390 [zap] 275 00:11:48,491 --> 00:11:50,874 Please give me something to be happy about. 276 00:11:52,112 --> 00:11:54,946 Let's try visualization! 277 00:11:55,248 --> 00:11:56,047 And... 278 00:11:56,149 --> 00:11:57,448 you're skiing! 279 00:11:57,650 --> 00:11:59,450 Whoosh, whoosh! 280 00:11:59,552 --> 00:12:01,652 Oh, it's so snowy today! 281 00:12:01,754 --> 00:12:04,422 Brrr...I'm getting chilly! 282 00:12:04,624 --> 00:12:06,024 Should I get you a blanket? 283 00:12:06,226 --> 00:12:07,959 All aboard! 284 00:12:08,761 --> 00:12:12,964 The Ponyville Express is leaving the station! 285 00:12:13,066 --> 00:12:15,066 WOO WOO! 286 00:12:15,168 --> 00:12:16,601 CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA! 287 00:12:16,703 --> 00:12:19,070 It is? I don't see anything. 288 00:12:19,172 --> 00:12:22,307 Let's be weeping willows in the wind! 289 00:12:22,609 --> 00:12:28,012 We are strong in adversity, yet supple as we bow to fate. 290 00:12:28,314 --> 00:12:30,949 Well? What do you feel? 291 00:12:32,151 --> 00:12:32,817 Nothing. 292 00:12:33,019 --> 00:12:35,053 Oh! The classroom floor under my hooves. 293 00:12:35,155 --> 00:12:35,954 Does that count? 294 00:12:37,324 --> 00:12:38,556 Do I want to know? 295 00:12:41,061 --> 00:12:43,194 Wait for it... 296 00:12:43,696 --> 00:12:45,763 [whoosh] 297 00:12:46,766 --> 00:12:48,199 PINKIE PIE! 298 00:12:49,235 --> 00:12:51,002 [sploosh] 299 00:12:51,104 --> 00:12:52,804 What? It's realistic! 300 00:12:52,906 --> 00:12:56,007 The sun is just like a burning marshmallow. 301 00:13:00,513 --> 00:13:01,880 Twilight: What are they doing now? 302 00:13:02,582 --> 00:13:05,684 [sigh] The simplest acting exercise they could think of: 303 00:13:06,086 --> 00:13:07,385 A game of Charades. 304 00:13:07,687 --> 00:13:08,553 Actor: A puppy! 305 00:13:08,755 --> 00:13:10,121 A duck-billed platypus! 306 00:13:12,092 --> 00:13:14,125 Antidisestablishmentarianism! 307 00:13:14,227 --> 00:13:16,060 Oh, I give up! What? 308 00:13:16,629 --> 00:13:19,297 My love for Equestria and all the ponies in it! 309 00:13:19,599 --> 00:13:22,333 Twilight, you felt what I was emoting, didn't you? 310 00:13:23,303 --> 00:13:24,970 ...Yeah! 311 00:13:25,172 --> 00:13:27,572 Now that's the best acting we've seen all day. 312 00:13:27,874 --> 00:13:32,510 [crowd chatter] 313 00:13:32,612 --> 00:13:35,613 OK. I tried, and tried, and tried. 314 00:13:35,715 --> 00:13:37,015 But we have to face facts. 315 00:13:37,117 --> 00:13:39,250 We can't make Celestia an actress. 316 00:13:39,452 --> 00:13:40,985 So there's only one thing to do. 317 00:13:41,087 --> 00:13:43,221 Tell her the truth? Finally? 318 00:13:43,323 --> 00:13:44,055 NO! 319 00:13:44,557 --> 00:13:45,623 [groan] 320 00:13:47,260 --> 00:13:48,993 I've re-written the script to give Celestia 321 00:13:49,095 --> 00:13:50,761 a more "artistic" part. 322 00:13:50,863 --> 00:13:51,746 With no lines. 323 00:13:51,847 --> 00:13:53,530 And to make sure the show's a hit, 324 00:13:53,733 --> 00:13:55,700 I've whipped up the biggest, bestest, 325 00:13:55,802 --> 00:13:58,069 flashiest fake sun EVER! 326 00:13:58,171 --> 00:14:00,039 [gasps] 327 00:14:00,841 --> 00:14:03,808 [groan] Pinkie, that looks...unsafe. 328 00:14:03,910 --> 00:14:06,611 Why would untested magic fireworks that I bought in a 329 00:14:06,713 --> 00:14:09,414 back alley from Trixie at midnight be unsafe? 330 00:14:09,716 --> 00:14:13,551 [whistles and explosions] 331 00:14:13,653 --> 00:14:18,623 ♪♪ 332 00:14:18,725 --> 00:14:20,358 [boom] 333 00:14:20,460 --> 00:14:22,326 [coughing] 334 00:14:24,897 --> 00:14:25,797 [splash] 335 00:14:26,199 --> 00:14:27,065 [crash] 336 00:14:29,902 --> 00:14:31,936 AAAAH! 337 00:14:32,038 --> 00:14:33,304 I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE! 338 00:14:33,406 --> 00:14:34,739 IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A SIMPLE PLAY! 339 00:14:34,841 --> 00:14:36,107 JUST ONE SIMPLE PLAY! 340 00:14:36,209 --> 00:14:37,426 AND THEN EVERYTHING GOES WRONG! 341 00:14:37,527 --> 00:14:39,244 FROM THE STAGE, TO THE PROPS, RIGHT DOWN 342 00:14:39,346 --> 00:14:43,181 TO THE WORST LEAD ACTRESS IN EQUESTRIA! 343 00:14:43,383 --> 00:14:45,583 [panting] 344 00:14:45,785 --> 00:14:46,918 [horrified gasps] 345 00:14:48,454 --> 00:14:49,387 [gasp] 346 00:14:54,761 --> 00:14:55,745 Twilight. 347 00:14:55,846 --> 00:14:59,830 If you honestly felt I was a bad actress, why didn't you tell me? 348 00:14:59,933 --> 00:15:01,232 I'm so sorry. 349 00:15:01,334 --> 00:15:03,134 I didn't mean to insult your acting. 350 00:15:03,236 --> 00:15:05,503 It's just...I got so stressed. 351 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:10,074 But that's no excuse for what I said. 352 00:15:10,176 --> 00:15:12,410 You have every right to be upset with me. 353 00:15:12,812 --> 00:15:15,613 I'm not upset because you insulted my acting. 354 00:15:15,815 --> 00:15:16,615 You're not? 355 00:15:17,317 --> 00:15:18,595 I'm upset... 356 00:15:18,696 --> 00:15:20,774 because in all the time we've known each other, 357 00:15:20,875 --> 00:15:23,853 I thought I'd taught you about the importance of friendship, 358 00:15:23,957 --> 00:15:25,824 trust, and honesty. 359 00:15:26,993 --> 00:15:28,659 Celestia! Wait! 360 00:15:28,761 --> 00:15:31,095 No! You can't fly away now! 361 00:15:31,197 --> 00:15:31,896 Look! 362 00:15:32,198 --> 00:15:34,649 Ponies are taking their seats for the show! 363 00:15:34,750 --> 00:15:37,201 Heh heh. Standing room only! 364 00:15:37,403 --> 00:15:38,836 Did I do a good job of advertising 365 00:15:38,938 --> 00:15:40,638 for this thing or what? 366 00:15:41,507 --> 00:15:42,057 Sorry. 367 00:15:42,158 --> 00:15:44,708 We can't put on a show with no lead actress. 368 00:15:46,813 --> 00:15:48,079 You go find Celestia. 369 00:15:48,581 --> 00:15:51,082 We'll figure out a way to stall this thing till you get back. 370 00:15:51,952 --> 00:15:54,885 ♪♪ 371 00:15:54,987 --> 00:15:56,021 Spike: Good luck. 372 00:15:56,222 --> 00:15:59,256 Nopony's gonna volunteer to try to tame that! 373 00:15:59,459 --> 00:16:02,060 NoPONY indeed. 374 00:16:03,396 --> 00:16:04,095 [gulp] 375 00:16:05,731 --> 00:16:07,399 So... ha ha! 376 00:16:07,501 --> 00:16:10,401 [ahem] Er. Who likes juggling? 377 00:16:12,572 --> 00:16:13,738 Princess Celestia! 378 00:16:13,940 --> 00:16:15,672 Please wait! Can we talk? 379 00:16:15,975 --> 00:16:18,575 I'm afraid I haven't much to say, Twilight. 380 00:16:21,714 --> 00:16:23,414 All right then, just listen. 381 00:16:23,616 --> 00:16:25,516 You've guided me since I was a filly. 382 00:16:25,718 --> 00:16:29,053 You've given me knowledge, and advice, and friendship. 383 00:16:29,856 --> 00:16:31,006 Just once... 384 00:16:31,107 --> 00:16:33,757 I wanted to be able to give something back to you. 385 00:16:35,828 --> 00:16:37,328 I know what I did was wrong. 386 00:16:37,430 --> 00:16:38,829 I should've told you the truth. 387 00:16:39,031 --> 00:16:41,065 But I promised you could be in our play! 388 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:42,967 I had to make it work. 389 00:16:43,169 --> 00:16:46,137 Nothing would make me feel worse than knowing I disappointed you. 390 00:16:46,539 --> 00:16:47,938 You really mean that? 391 00:16:50,476 --> 00:16:51,509 Of course! 392 00:16:51,711 --> 00:16:54,545 I look up to you more than anypony I've ever met. 393 00:16:55,047 --> 00:16:56,614 I'd hate to let you down... 394 00:16:57,050 --> 00:16:57,951 like I did. 395 00:16:58,752 --> 00:17:02,053 [sigh] You had good intentions, Twilight. 396 00:17:02,155 --> 00:17:04,822 But you know that the truth is always better 397 00:17:04,924 --> 00:17:06,190 than a well-meant lie. 398 00:17:06,592 --> 00:17:08,426 Didn't Applejack remind you? 399 00:17:08,628 --> 00:17:09,428 [sigh] 400 00:17:09,529 --> 00:17:10,829 About a hundred times. 401 00:17:11,231 --> 00:17:13,598 And now, because I didn't listen to her, 402 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:16,000 I've ruined your whole Onesversary. 403 00:17:16,502 --> 00:17:19,203 Well, I don't know about that. 404 00:17:19,505 --> 00:17:23,841 Isn't there an old saying, "The show must go on"? 405 00:17:24,143 --> 00:17:27,311 There may be a way for us to save the play yet. 406 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:28,647 But how? 407 00:17:28,748 --> 00:17:31,515 I mean, if I'm being completely honest... 408 00:17:32,385 --> 00:17:34,118 You're not an actress. 409 00:17:35,221 --> 00:17:38,122 No, but I am a princess. 410 00:17:38,791 --> 00:17:40,891 BOOOO! 411 00:17:41,093 --> 00:17:42,693 Good news, free food. 412 00:17:43,129 --> 00:17:44,328 [munching] 413 00:17:44,530 --> 00:17:45,347 Bad news? 414 00:17:45,448 --> 00:17:47,565 This play is officially a disaster. 415 00:17:48,568 --> 00:17:50,468 Fortunately, I know a thing or two 416 00:17:50,570 --> 00:17:51,970 about how to deal with those. 417 00:17:52,672 --> 00:17:53,438 You came back! 418 00:17:54,240 --> 00:17:56,274 Yes. But let's celebrate later. 419 00:17:56,376 --> 00:17:58,476 Right now, we have a show to do! 420 00:17:59,011 --> 00:18:00,578 But-but-but how? 421 00:18:00,680 --> 00:18:02,213 The audience is about to riot! 422 00:18:02,315 --> 00:18:03,447 We have no backdrop! 423 00:18:03,549 --> 00:18:04,849 And our lead actress is...! 424 00:18:05,573 --> 00:18:06,973 [mumbling] 425 00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:09,421 No longer in that role. 426 00:18:10,123 --> 00:18:13,624 Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Twilight, go calm the audience. 427 00:18:13,726 --> 00:18:15,993 Let them know the play will start in just a minute. 428 00:18:17,397 --> 00:18:18,863 Rainbow Dash, bring us some clouds 429 00:18:18,965 --> 00:18:20,598 and place them behind the stage. 430 00:18:20,700 --> 00:18:27,405 ♪♪ 431 00:18:27,507 --> 00:18:29,107 There. That's our new backdrop. 432 00:18:29,409 --> 00:18:31,242 Starlight, do you have a copy of the script? 433 00:18:32,545 --> 00:18:34,679 Spike, you narrate the play. 434 00:18:36,549 --> 00:18:38,516 Fluttershy will be our new lead. 435 00:18:38,851 --> 00:18:39,784 Oh, my. 436 00:18:39,886 --> 00:18:41,586 Me? Playing you? 437 00:18:41,788 --> 00:18:44,422 While you watch me playing you? 438 00:18:44,524 --> 00:18:47,091 Oh, no, oh no, I think my stage fright is coming back. 439 00:18:47,193 --> 00:18:49,527 [panting] 440 00:18:49,629 --> 00:18:50,595 Visualize with me. 441 00:18:51,097 --> 00:18:52,363 You're a Princess. 442 00:18:52,565 --> 00:18:55,800 Regal, commanding, confident. 443 00:18:56,102 --> 00:18:58,503 Feel the rising sun's warmth. 444 00:18:59,105 --> 00:19:00,905 Equestria needs you. 445 00:19:03,242 --> 00:19:05,876 Spike: Once upon a time, before Celestia, 446 00:19:05,978 --> 00:19:08,947 Equestria was suffering terrible hardship. 447 00:19:09,449 --> 00:19:11,849 Raising the sun every morning was so hard 448 00:19:12,051 --> 00:19:14,285 that it took five Unicorn Sorcerers 449 00:19:14,987 --> 00:19:17,522 plus Starswirl the Bearded to do it. 450 00:19:18,024 --> 00:19:21,592 [hooting laughter] 451 00:19:21,694 --> 00:19:25,296 You call THOSE great sorcerers? Ha! Ha! 452 00:19:25,498 --> 00:19:26,964 Oh, no. Hecklers! 453 00:19:27,066 --> 00:19:28,065 What should we do? 454 00:19:29,402 --> 00:19:30,234 Spike! 455 00:19:30,336 --> 00:19:31,569 Improvise! 456 00:19:31,771 --> 00:19:37,576 Yes! And... uh...raising the sun each day was super-draining. 457 00:19:38,178 --> 00:19:40,378 But you can see that for yourselves, right? 458 00:19:40,480 --> 00:19:43,481 I mean, do these guys look beat up or what? 459 00:19:43,883 --> 00:19:47,518 Starswirl's so stressed he's got kinks in his horn! 460 00:19:47,620 --> 00:19:49,754 [laughter] 461 00:19:49,856 --> 00:19:51,256 But that's OK. 462 00:19:51,457 --> 00:19:53,857 Cause it turns out, Celestia had the special power 463 00:19:53,960 --> 00:19:56,461 to raise the sun all by herself! 464 00:19:56,763 --> 00:20:01,131 It's time for a new day in Equestria! 465 00:20:01,233 --> 00:20:04,168 [music flourish and then silence] 466 00:20:04,270 --> 00:20:07,505 Agh! In all the commotion, we forgot we don't have a sun! 467 00:20:07,707 --> 00:20:08,739 What do we do? 468 00:20:08,941 --> 00:20:11,075 We play Charades. 469 00:20:12,345 --> 00:20:18,582 ♪ [majestic music] ♪ 470 00:20:18,684 --> 00:20:22,953 Oooh! Aaah! 471 00:20:23,055 --> 00:20:24,722 Wow! 472 00:20:24,824 --> 00:20:26,657 ♪♪ 473 00:20:26,759 --> 00:20:29,126 [delighted shrieks] 474 00:20:29,228 --> 00:20:30,661 My goodness! 475 00:20:30,763 --> 00:20:32,330 I had no idea this production 476 00:20:32,432 --> 00:20:35,199 would have such elaborate special effects! 477 00:20:35,301 --> 00:20:38,135 [excited shouts] 478 00:20:39,405 --> 00:20:41,772 Judging by how many flowers the audience threw, 479 00:20:41,874 --> 00:20:44,175 it seems our play was a success. 480 00:20:44,277 --> 00:20:47,611 I just feel bad you never got a chance to actually be in it. 481 00:20:47,913 --> 00:20:48,847 You shouldn't. 482 00:20:48,948 --> 00:20:51,982 I never felt I had to be on stage to be a part of the show. 483 00:20:52,185 --> 00:20:55,319 All I ever wanted was to share an honest bond of creativity, 484 00:20:55,421 --> 00:20:57,622 artistry, and happiness with my friends. 485 00:20:58,024 --> 00:21:00,258 And that's exactly what I got to do. 486 00:21:00,660 --> 00:21:03,394 Thank you for saving our play, Princess Celestia. 487 00:21:03,796 --> 00:21:05,363 You're welcome, Twilight. 488 00:21:05,665 --> 00:21:07,231 But from now on, none of you 489 00:21:07,333 --> 00:21:09,934 will have to call me "Princess" anymore. 490 00:21:10,236 --> 00:21:10,835 Huh? 491 00:21:10,937 --> 00:21:11,635 Wait what? 492 00:21:11,737 --> 00:21:12,488 We don't? 493 00:21:13,089 --> 00:21:15,640 No. I had so much fun tonight, I've decided 494 00:21:15,742 --> 00:21:18,476 to give up my crown, step down from the throne, 495 00:21:18,578 --> 00:21:20,911 and devote all of my time to the theatre! 496 00:21:22,114 --> 00:21:23,948 You...WHAT!? 497 00:21:24,417 --> 00:21:25,150 Gotcha. 498 00:21:25,451 --> 00:21:28,084 Maybe I'm not such a bad actress, after all. 499 00:21:28,154 --> 00:21:30,654 [laughter]