George celebrates the 25th anniversary of his paper mill with an important announcement. Lily is introduced. Freddy gets some bad news.
George has a proposal for Lily. Henri has a confession. The Great Recorder Smackdown happens, and Lily is caught in the crossfire. Lily sends them all away without answering.
The Vagabond Theatrical Troupe presents! Jeremiah gives George an ultimatum but has to prove himself first in more ways than one, and all is wrapped up in the finest paper package.
A box office worker longs to be on the opera stage.
A box office worker longs to be on the stage. When the lead of the production is injured, she begs for her chance in the spotlight.
A famous blues singer is warming up in her dressing room before the show. Her partner, Jack, enters and a fight begins.
Using quintessential recordings of Maria Callas arias, an aspiring soprano engages with the full and intense presence of her idol. What begins as suffocation and frustration ends as confidence as the soprano gains a deeper understanding of her idol: she’s human. They both are.
La Maupin introduces herself to the audience, sharing some of the gossip that has been spread about her.
Maupin tells the story of a scandalous love affair from her youth, culminating in a daring escape from a convent.
Maupin takes to the stage of the Paris Opéra.
Maupin challenges a rude nobleman to a duel.
Maupin remembers her romance with the Countess de Florensac.