In 1946 Detroit, a young woman struggles with alcoholism and grief after a personal tragedy shatters her life.
Mabel stumbles upon an unexpected chance at a new beginning in a grand old theater, but she must find the strength to live with her past and trust opening her heart.
The Cast
Mabel, reluctantly sober divorcee, with a fragile resolve to make it on her own
Peggy, her meddlesome frenemy
Jack, Peggy's seminarian brother, who reminds Mabel of their past
Michael Macready, veteran house manager of the Lafayette Theater, losing money
Jimmy, ambitious son of the Lafayette owner, taking over the business
Polly, vaudeville actress, with Hollywood dreams and Mr. Macready's heart
Act 1: The Lafayette Theater, Detroit, 1946
Act II: Broadway, New York, 1947
Act III: Mabel's house on Canterbury Road, Detroit, 1948