1971/72 LTM NATIONAL PANTOMIME
MUSIC
BOY
The
Story
Everybody dreams of being a star - and Junior is no different,
he knows if he is given a chance he will become a great reggae
singer. His mother Alice believes this to be true and so when
an opportunity arises to record a single with Count Skanker, they
jump at the chance. Alice, who wants only the best for her son,
swallows her pride and takes a loan from Shifty Hassan.
Junior and his band mates which includes his girl Betty, arrive
at Count Skanker's studio and record their hit. Everyone in the
neighbourhood waits anxiously for the song to be played on the
radio. None more anxious than Miss Alice who worries that she
may not be able to pay back Hassan if the record doesn't do well.
It seems like forever but finally the song makes its way to the
airwaves and becomes a hit.
Expectations are high, Junior and Miss Alice wait for the money
to start rolling in. But Count Skanker is not to be trusted. The
neighbourhood policeman, Stripeless, who has had interest in Miss
Alice for many years, keeps his eye on Count Skanker. When the
money is not forthcoming, Junior goes to see Skanker and demands
his pay. Skanker accuses him of theft and a reluctant Stripeless
has to throw Junior in jail.
Stripeless and Betty, learn of Skanker's other plans to conduct
an export mission. They track him down in the hills of Blue Mountain
and in a daring attempt they corner him and extract a confession
which will free Junior. Unfortunately they are unable to hold
onto him and he escapes. With Junior out of jail and Miss Alice
finally forgiving Stripeless for past misdeeds, it seems that
things are looking up - but the best news of all comes from an
overseas promoter who signs Junior to a record deal which will
finally make him a star.
Cast of Characters |
Musical
Numbers Act One: Opening Here in di Market Stripeless' Song Love is the Thing Rising Shifty-Shifty Stay Outta Mi Life Bonny & Clyde There was a Man Love Is the Thing (Reprise) Waiting Congratulations Check This Chick I'm Alone Mark n' Move Fight Back Act
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