Thursday, December 17, 2009

SMILE: The Musical - Synopsis

Act One

Smile takes place over the course of a week during the summer of 1985. We open to find Robin Gibson, who has just won her local Young American Miss Pageant from Antelope Valley. She is packing her things to travel to Santa Rosa to compete in the state finals and then, hopefully, to travel to the national competition as California's Young American Miss. She is joined by other girls from across the state of California (Typical High School Senior). The girls arrive in Santa Rosa to be greeted by the pageant coordinator, a previous winner of that very pageant and third-runner-up at nationals, Brenda and her husband Big Bob. (The Very Best Week Of Your Lives) The girls meet their roommates and are sent off to their rooms. Robin meets her roommate, Doria Hudson, a girl originally from Texas and every bit the wannabe. The two become fast friends. (Disneyland) Not everyone, however, is happy with their roommate assignments. Shawn, a truly California valley girl, is less than thrilled to be rooming with Maria, a Mexican-American. The next morning the girls meet their choreographer, Tommy French, who puts them thru a grueling dance routine. (Shine) The girls also begin the tour of their local sponsors. Robin, in particular, is finding all of this to be a bit too much. Brenda recieves word that the national chairman is searching for a national spokeswoman, and he's considering her. Seeing this as her chance to make up for losing all those years ago, she goes into overdrive. Big Bob, on the other hand, is determined to keep to his beliefs of "going for gold and forming the future." (Bob's Song) The next morning the girls are woken up bright and early to begin their judges interviews. (Nerves) Before long the girls are ready for their Preliminary Competitions (Young And American) where the girls recieves awards for talent, etc. Maria is among the recipients and Shawn is not pleased. She sets out to make sure Maria doesn't win the pageant. Doria is devestated at not having won an award and Robin comforts her. At the same time, Dale Wilson-Shears, national chairman, arrives and kicks Brenda's nerves up a notch. (Until Tomorrow Night)

Act Two

It is the big night, pageant night. It has all come down to this. Doria, sure she won't win, has taken Robin under her wing. (A Stay Calm) The pageant begins, hosted by Ted Farley. (Smile) Shawn's devious plot against Maria is revealed, throwing the pageant into turmoil. Brenda is determined to keep the pageant going, tho Big Bob thinks they ought to cancel and investigate. The finalists are announced, Doria and Robin among them. (In Our Hands) Finally Ted announces the winner of the pageant (There Goes The Girl) and suddenly it is all over. The girls must pack their things and return home without a crown while Big Bob and Brenda must come to terms with everything that has gone on. (Finale)

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