Run Tell That | [s3e10]

Marcus closed his eyes. He thought about all the times he had stayed quiet to avoid rocking the boat. He thought about the rich history behind the music he loved. He nodded to Elena. "Play it again."

When he finished, the auditorium erupted into the loudest standing ovation of the night. Marcus beamed, realizing that Elena was right. He didn't need to blend in anymore. He just needed to run and tell the world exactly who he was. [S3E10] Run Tell That

When the final note ringed out, Marcus was breathing hard, a massive grin spread across his face. Marcus closed his eyes

Marcus stepped up to the microphone, looked out at the sea of faces, and unleashed his voice. By the first chorus, the crowd was clapping along. By the second chorus, students were standing up in the aisles. Marcus was no longer the quiet kid in the back of the classroom. He was a force of nature, spreading a message of joy, inclusion, and pride. He nodded to Elena

"Let's run it," Elena said, clicking a button on her phone to start the instrumental track.

The 10th episode of the third season of Hairspray Live! does not exist, as Hairspray Live! was a one-off television special [1]. However, "Run and Tell That" is a famous, high-energy song from the Broadway musical and film Hairspray that celebrates diversity, Black pride, and breaking down racial barriers.

The opening brass line blasted through the auditorium speakers. Marcus took a deep breath. For the first few bars, his voice was shaky, tethered by his usual politeness.