inner beauty. Violet wants to be beautiful. The Preacher tries to reason with her about what he can and can't change. She tries to get him to start the healing ceremony. The Preacher tries to leave, but she blocks his way and backs him up against the altar. She cries out to him and the heavens to see just how awful she looks. Violet's father has magically taken the place of the Preacher. Both Violet and Young Vi confront this man who disfigured. Why didn't he check his axe to see if the blade was loose? Why didn't he take Violet to a better doctor who could repair her face before it was too late? Did he do it on purpose so no one would come near her and she'd always be around to take care of him? Her father tells Violet that he did the best he could do. He wishes that the accident hadn't happen, but it did. If he could take away the scar, he would. Now it's up to Violet to make the most of what she has. She seems to think that her healing has occurred. Violet seems at peace with herself and with her father. There is a great whirring sound. The miracle of regaining her beautiful face as happened. The next day, a newly refreshed Violet boards a crowded bus. She is very proud of her new face, but she is afraid to touch it until it's settled. She knows her healing will be complete when she steps off the bus in Fort Smith. What concerns Violet most of all is that Monty won't know her. If she recognises her by her old face she decides she'll run away. Monty does meet her at the station. He confirms that her healing is nothing more than an illusion. She dashes off but is stopped by seeing her image in a glass door. Flick is behind the door. Monty tells her he's volunteered to go to Vietnam and asks her to come to San Francisco with him for a couple of days before he's shipped out. Monty leaves alone. Violet attempts to get on the bus, but Flick stops her. He tells her how much he loves her and asks her to stay with him. She tries to leave, but he reaches out to caress and kiss her face. Violet surrenders to her feelings and stays with Flick. CAST:- (6 Men/5 Women) VIOLET Late 20s - Vocal Range: Mezzo(belt) FLICK A Soldier, Late 20s - Vocal Range: Baritone MONTY A Soldier, Mid 20s - Vocal Range: Tenor YOUNG VI Early teens. - Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano FATHER Late 30s. - Vocal Range: Baritone OLD LADY, HOTEL SINGER, ETC. Older Woman PREACHER, BUS DRIVER, ETC. Mid 30s - Vocal Range: Tenor MUSIC HALL SINGER, MABEL, etc. Mid 30s GOSPEL SOLOIST, LANDLADY, etc. Older woman BILLY DEAN, VIRGIL, etc. Early 20s. - Vocal Range:Tenor RADIO SINGER, WAITER, etc. Older Man MUSICAL NUMBERS Bring Me To The Light - Young Vi, Flick, Violet, Monty, Father, Company Opening/ Water In The Well - Young Vi, Violet Surprised - Violet On My Way - Violet, Company Luck Of The Draw - Father, Young Vi, Violet, Monty, Flick Question & Answer - Monty, Violet All To Pieces - Violet, Monty, Flick Let It Sing - Flick Who'll Be The One (If Not Me) - Radio Singers You're Different - Monty Lonely Stranger/Anyone Would Do - Music Hall & Hotel Singers Lay Down Your Head - Violet Hard To Say Goodbye - Violet, Flick
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