by Jan M. Walton (Author)

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

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