The Lady in the Jukebox
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A dark cloud enveloped the jukebox and swept it away and disappeared with the witch.
Lady was falling further and further into the dark abyss below! Then thump! She landed on a hard surface. She tried to get up but realized her footing was uneasy. No! It couldn’t be! She was standing on top of a coin, millions of them! She sat down afraid to move. And she sat there for hours. And she realized she was alone. It was so dark and cold. The only time Lady could move was when the record played. The lights were so bright that she would have to adjust her eyes and step carefully across the coins that were piled so high. She feared she would slip through only to be buried underneath them. It was very difficult to maneuver while she held on tightly to her guitar. So she sat very still and began to weep . . .
Suddenly she heard a voice above her coming from the record! Lady could tell is was a famous musician!
The musician said, "Who are you?"
Lady replied sadly, "My name is Lady. Scarma the witch cast a spell on me and I will be alone in this jukebox forever."
Willie "You’re not alone. You have something very special that was given to you a long time ago."
Lady "What do you mean?
Willie "It’s been with you the whole time. It’s your guitar. Keep playing and singing and your heart will reach out to the one who loves you."
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About the Book
The Lady in the Jukebox was first performed as a musical play directed by Beau Decker. It was first written as an autobiography. The play was based on actual characters and events. Larry Scarinzi created the artwork for the characters. Martha Quiroz created the cover design. Sheila Greer wrote all the musical numbers, with Haim Cotton doing the arrangements. The first premier took place November 11, 1999, at the Producer’s Club Theater in New York City.
The original cast in order of appearance:
- Mary Lapegna as "Little One"
- Bill Herbert as "El Presidente"
- Terry Boddie as "Timebomb" and "George"
- John Gammon as "Magic Man"
- Sheila Geer as "The Lady in the Jukebox"
- Peter O’Hara as "Conor McClaronon"
- Genevieve Fort as "Angel"
- Doug Champigny as "Dave"
- Doli Grace as "Matilda Madison"
- Stephanie Mara as "Little Lady"
About the Author
Sheila Geer has been writing and performing music since she was ten years old. The musical play The Lady in the Jukebox was written, performed, and produced by Sheila Geer. Her first concert version of the song The Lady in the Jukebox was performed off-Broadway at the Club IBIS Theater in New York City. She resides in Gilbertsville, New York. The music from the concert version of the show is available on CD at: geeritup.iuma.com