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The Music in the Story
The play opens on a bustling New York City street scene, where the cast sings and dances to City Life.
Confronted with the news that the CIA has been caught mining the harbors of Nicaragua, Janina Veritasovicz, a high school student, asks her teacher, Sarah Covnanz, why nations so often resort to violence. Janina is heartened by Sarah's optimism in the face of darkness, as Sarah sings I Gotta Sing Me a Love Song.
Janina ponders why people have such trouble living peaceably together in Why Can't We Dance?
Following a class discussion about Nicaragua, Daniel Paxquest, the new substitute teacher, who is soon headed for the missions, observes that people the world over yearn for respectful treatment and Peace Now.
Despite the sparks that fly between them, Janina and her classmate, Paul Tarses, are drawn to one another. Paul is convinced that Janina has sprinkled Stardust in his eyes.
Sarah grows alarmed to see Janina's studies suffer as she falls for Paul. Daniel sings of the changeable seasons of love in Sparkling Water.
Daniel and Sarah reflect on their attraction to one another, as they each sing Aren't You the One?
As Daniel's substitute teaching assignment draws to a close, he renews his commitment to work for a Nicaraguan mission. Sarah and he are torn by the decision.
Janina confides in Sarah that she is pregnant. Sarah comforts Janina with Fire of Life.
Daniel challenges Paul to stand by Janina. Daniel sings of his own transformation upon awakening to love's call in Once.
Paul seeks to reconcile with Janina in As the Moon.
Upon Daniel's arrival in Nicaragua, he and Sarah write each other and sing of how they long to be reunited in Missing You.
Janina thanks Sarah for her encouragement by singing You Were There.
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