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You have promise.

Thank you, Mr.

Sharofsky. Oh, Miss Higgins.

Tea for two and two for tea. Just Higgins. Reggie? Not a whole lot of

figure out Reggie Higgins.

This is professional. This is the big time. You know what could happen because

of this? Oh, wait, wait. I don't think I can do it. This really isn't my thing.

I'm just as set in your ways as my old lady friends from the Brock Social Club.

This is who I am. Either Elliot accepts it or she doesn't.

Right here is where you start paying.

What?

Hey, Dolly, we're getting low on lasagna.

Just as well, I'm a too low.

You think Gene Kelly ever went to a dance class with a stomach full of

What's with you?

Nothing. You call getting kicked out of English class a game nothing?

I have a B average.

Miss Elliot can't deal with my opinions. That's her problem.

Perhaps you could be a bit more diplomatic?

Why don't you just apologize?

Or compromise?

Look, this is who I am. Either Elliot accepts it or she doesn't.

I don't want to talk about it anymore.

Why do I get the feeling Jell -O isn't cutting it today?

Hi, Rosie.

Yeah, I told my landlord that joke you told me. You know, the one about

Di with the toaster oven.

You like it?

I don't know. Who could tell with old prune face, but at least... Kept him

long enough finally to fix my heater.

You tell anybody

about this and you will be tomorrow's special.

It's my favorite.

Dear and forth too. I stuck him with the jello.

You're the greatest, Rosie.

This one's on me, Corky.

Yes, of course I understand the necessity of cutbacks.

But machinery is one thing. We're talking about people here.

Yeah, well, I'm sorry, but last hired, first fired is an economic concept that

doesn't quite cut it when the rent is due.

Well, are you sure?

There's nothing I can... All right, I'll take care of it.

Well, you tried.

Sometimes, I hate this damn job.

Sixth period. Wouldn't that be your English class?

No, I guess because I did it again.

Yeah, so I heard.

Miss Elliott, she's a regular of mine. She's Chef Val.

Easy, Rose.

I mean, don't you agree with me that women in love isn't a valid assignment?

I mean, how am I supposed to relate to a man, whether it's D .H. Lawrence or

some bum on the street telling me how a woman should feel?

Well, I think I'm right.

You're right, wrong. I don't think it makes much difference.

Sure, it does.

You're the one missing out on English class.

You know, I never graduated from high school, so I don't know much about

writers.

I remember one time when one of my kids, Iris, was real little.

We had quite a to -do, and it was over a book.

The rest of my kids were wild about it, but not little Iris. She had a mind of

her own, kind of like you.

Anyway, she wouldn't let me read it to her because it had a picture of a mouse

on the cover, and little Iris did not like mice.

What'd you do?

Well, she was all five years old, and I was bigger than she was, so I read it to

her anyway, and she loved it.

But whether she loved it or not, that's not the point.

The point is... She never would have known if she hadn't given the story a

chance, right?

Well, I gotta get rolling.

I gotta get rolling.

See you later, Rosie.

Oh, Mr. Newman.

I am...

I'm glad I caught you.

Rose Newman, high school diploma or not, you are a genius.

You're just figuring that out now?

Yeah. I'm in Miss Elliot's class again, and not only that, but D .H. Florence

doesn't write a half -bad story. For a man, anyway. Good for you, kiddo. Yeah.

Hey, Rose, I want you to know I really appreciate this. Oh, honey, it's no big

deal. Yeah, it is. Me.

Not a whole lot of people can figure out Reggie Higgins. Or really want to.

I mean, so...

Being around you kids, all the music and the energy here.

That's the best thing, to be in a student here myself.

Or I should say was.

That's way too much.

One door closes, another one opens.

I don't get it, Rose.

It's an old expression.

I'm being laid off Friday.

Cut back on that chat.

They can't do that.

I'm not worried.

Everything's going to be fine.

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

Happens so fast.

Well, are you planning on just standing around here all day and getting kicked

out of another class?

Oh, Miss Higgins, weren't you supposed to stop by my office to discuss the

possibility that some of us stopped fishing?

I know you have reservations about it, but if you never stay in one place long

enough to discuss it... Even if I could talk the Board of Ed into it... They

couldn't say no. They're the ones that messed up her life in the first place.

Now, look, I feel badly about Rose Newman, but there's no... She loves it

You should see her face when she's around music.

Please, give her the chance to be more than just a lonely woman who missed her

shot in life.

Rose Newman hardly strikes me as a lonely woman.

What makes you think she even wants to go to school here?

Well, just leave that to me, okay?

Higgins, what are you, crazy?

One mystery meat special?

Eat it at your own risk. I am 49 years old, which is about how old I'm going to

be by the time I get my lunch.

Usual?

Veggies on rice? Come on, Rose, what have you got to lose? My lunch hour.

You're holding up the line.

What do you want?

Let me have a salad.

Cup? I'm Attila.

Ravioli, have you on a soda?

Cup?

Hospital for a big dance class?

I'm sorry.

What's the matter?

I'll tell you what's the matter. I'm getting to her. That's what's the

Don't you stop.

Rosie, I owe you one, and I take my debt to you.

Corky, take over.

Come here. Come here. Look, I'm going to be perfectly honest with you, okay?

Okay. I have always regretted not getting my high school diploma, okay?

But now? Now.

Here. In the School of the Arts.

You know something? I just flashed on all the times I used to stand outside

Brooks Theater waiting for a glimpse of Judy Garland. There you go, Rosie. Just

look at it like all your dreams can come true.

Honey, this isn't dream time. This is reality.

Excuse me. I got a real living.

I work at night.

What about my wife, my friends in the bar? You can make new friends.

I wouldn't fit in.

You think I fit in? What are you, an old widow?

Rosie, you're the youngest broad I know.

Remember, one door closes, another one opens.

do is audition.

Oh, no,

no. You almost had me there for a minute, but no, no way. What can I

What can I do?

I mean, all I know how to do is raise kids and serve food.

Well, were you ever in a school play?

Yeah, back in the covered wagon day. Do you sing?

Well, I did a couple of solos once, but that was only in the church choir.

Come on, you've seen enough of us perform around here. Just pick something

like and do it better.

No. The only thing I ever had to audition for before was my job here at

school in the kitchen. And believe me, flipping burgers is a lot easier than

auditioning for you guys here today.

But there's one thing I do know, and that's the kids here and watching their

audition.

I remember one girl.

who was so nervous that she just didn't know what to do with her hands.

So she used them all the time.

Picture me upon your knee, just T for two and two for T, just me for...

I guess her mother told her that no matter what, she always had to keep

The night is bitter.

Stars have lost their glitter.

The winds grow colder.

Suddenly you're older.

That got away.

And so, after all of those, I figured that I didn't have too much to lose if I

just sang my favorite song for you. It's from my favorite movie.

It's a very old, old, old, old movie. The problem is, the movie's so old

You know, the film has been cut and sliced and, you know, it's shown so many

times that it just... Well, this is the only way I know how to do this song.

Don't know why There's no sun up in the weather

Just can't get gathered

The bruise walked in and met me. If he'd get me, oh, I'd let me.

getting the feeling that I might be nuts.

Come on, it's going to be great.

Reggie, I'm scared.

Hey, Rosie, I was too on my first trip.

Everyone is.

You know something? The difference between you and everyone else is you've

me.

Well, they passed a law in 64 to give those who ain't got a little more.

But it only goes so far.

Because the law don't change another's mind when all it sees is the hiring

The line on the color bar.

No.

That's just the way it is.

Some things will never change.

That's just the way it is.

That's just the way it is.

Reggie? I just wanted to tell you that I've been keeping an eye on you, Mrs.

Newman. Did I do something wrong?

If I may be perfectly frank, I didn't have very high hopes when Reggie came

about this proposition, but no, you are more than holding your own.

Thank you, Mr. Durenforth.

Sure there's nothing wrong.

No, I was... I just was wondering if you were wearing high heels.

Me? I can't even stand up in them.

You seem taller to me.

Must be my hair.

You know, without the net.

Oh, must be. Must be.

A first performance can either be a rich, marvelous experience or a complete

bust. May I present Rose Newman's interpretation of a song by George

This is the

song that has always meant a lot to me because it's both... Beautiful and sad

the same time.

Well, I hope it'll mean a lot to you.

If you can put up with my rusty pipes.

Old man sunshine,

listen you.

Never tell me dreams come true. Just try it and I'll start a

riot.

Beatrice Fairfax, don't you dare ever tell me he will care. I'm certain

it's the final curtain.

I never want to hear from any cheerful Pollyannas who

tell you fate applies to me.

It's all bananas.

They're writing songs of love.

But not for me.

A lucky star's above, but not

for me.

With love to lead the way, I've found more

clouds of gray than any Russian play

could guarantee.

tea I was a fool to

fall and get that way I hold

a laugh and also lack a day although

I can't

I guess he's not for me.

But not for me.

But not for me.

Although I care.

He's not.

I like your style.

Thank you, Mr. Shirovsky.

For some time, I've been trying to get the attention of the

singers here, not the captive audience.

I believe you have an idea what this is about. Can you talk privately, please,

Mr. Shirovsky? Who can catch up with you?

Okay, here's my final answer.

I really have no interest whatsoever in trying out for your friend's summer

stock company.

Just like that.

Yeah, just like that.

Come on, Mr. Sharafsy, we're going to be late for class.

All right, class.

Higgins, you remember that little talk we had about D .H. Lawrence?

Sure.

Did any of it get through to you?

Yeah, I'm pretty into Lawrence now. I just picked up Sons and Lovers the other

night. You know, for a smart kid, you're really dumb.

A shot is a shot.

Come on, that's positive.

You might just surprise yourself and wind up liking Summer's doc, too. I

know why I thought you'd understand. I do understand. You want to do things

express you, right? Yeah.

You can do that.

You can put yourself into anything you want.

Look, I did that today when I did my song.

At least I tried.

to set in your ways as my old lady friends from the Brock Social Club.

Hey, kid.

Don't be mad at me, huh?

I was just trying to repay you.

Hey, Rosie!

Rosie, wait!

All right, maybe you're right.

Maybe I do only... form weird things because people can't figure them out

enough to judge them.

Did I mention I really liked your song today?

It isn't about me.

Rose,

I'm a little nervous.

Well, I know how that feels.

Yeah, but you were so in control today.

You know, Shrovsky was right. You really do have a way with show tunes.

I'll go for it. I'll try out for Summer Stock, but only if you audition with me.

What? I know it sounds crazy, but at least we'll have each other, huh?

Higgins, even if I wanted to, which I don't, where in the world am I going to

find the time to put together an audition piece? What, with school and my

Well, there's after school and weekends.

Rosie, I've never asked anybody for anything.

But I'm asking you now, please.

Don't let me down.

Okay. Tomorrow, right after school, we'll start fresh, huh?

Hey, what about... For school.

You got time then.

What time do you get off work? Maybe tonight even we can get together and

discuss the material.

Oh, I'm sorry I'm late.

No problem.

I think I picked out something you're going to love.

It's one of the best Judy ever did.

Judy Garland? Yeah.

Easter parade, Fred Astaire.

Do I look anything remotely like Fred Astaire?

I'll be Fred.

It doesn't really matter.

The more I stood around here and thought about it, the more I kind of decided

this really isn't my thing.

Everybody loves musical comedy.

I'm not everybody.

That's true.

The only difference between you and everybody else is you got me.

The deal's a deal.

Come on.

We're a couple of twelves We stop at the best hotel

But we prefer the country. Let's do this way from the city.

This really just isn't me.

We're a couple of twelve.

We stop at the best hotel.

But we prefer the country far away from the city now.

Rose, I... Maybe it's the rhythm or something. Look.

You want to do this or don't you?

The pride of the tennis courts.

In June, July, and August, we look cute when we're dressed in shorts.

Infectious, isn't it?

Well, it's not Oliver.

But it ain't the Beastie Boys, either.

Well, I gotta get to the restaurant.

Oh, hey, wait a minute. I spoke to Shirovsky. Audition's set for Friday.

where they're holding it. Where? Brooks Theater.

Brooks? Yeah.

And you're going to be on the same stage as Judy.

Rosie, this is professional. This is the big time. You know what could happen?

Wait, wait, wait, Reggie. Wait a minute. Hold it. You don't think I'd go and

become a big star without you, do you?

You know, when you put it that way, it is kind of exciting.

I'll go on to work. You can be late.

Reggie.

We're a couple of twelve.

We stop at the best hotel.

But we prefer the country far away from the city's mouth.

We're a couple of fourths. The pride of the tennis court.

In June, July...

Cute when we're dressed in short.

The Vanderbilts are waiting at the club.

But how are we to get there? That's the rub.

That's the rub.

We would sail up the avenue, but we haven't

got a yacht. We would drive.

Yes, so walk up the avenue.

The avenue, yes, we'll walk up the avenue till we're there.

So there.

Ladies, you got done yourself.

Not bad. Not bad. We were incredible, if I dare say so myself.

We're going around tomorrow night, and then it's going to be you and me on the

board, kids living out of suitcases, singing and dancing every night for

hundreds of people all so long.

So much for performing dance, eh?

Don't do that. We can do everything.

Now, how about a celebration of a pizza at Lou's? Sounds good to me.

Why don't you kids go ahead?

My daughter Iris is in town.

Why don't you bring her, Rosie?

Some other time.

All right.

I'll see you tomorrow at the theater.

Cheers.

Some rain, huh? I was afraid you weren't going to show.

I almost didn't, Reggie. We've got a car.

There's no time. Rose, we're up next.

Reggie, please. You've got to listen to me. Look, I know you're nervous. I'm

shaking myself.

These people have been pretty good.

Show me we can do it.

We're going to, Rosie. We're going to keep that door wide open.

Who's out there?

Only Andrew Rotter, head of the Berkshire Theatre, and three agents.

Reggie, please. I just... Agents, you know that you're next.

I don't think I can do it.

You're nervous. It's okay. Just use it. Just like you did to get into the

school.

Help us well. Is that correct? Yeah, that's our number.

Okay, ready any time you are.

There you go.

We're a couple of swells. We stop at the best hotels.

But we prefer the country far away from the city's mouth.

We're a couple of sports.

We're a couple of sports.

The pride of the tennis courts.

In June, July, and August.

Yes, we look cute when we're dressed in shorts.

The Vanderbilts are waiting at the club.

But how are we to get there? That's the rub.

That's the rub.

We would sail up the avenue, but we haven't

got a yacht.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

You do that to me, won't you?

You knew how much I wanted it. You're the one who made me do it. Don't blame

Shit, my friends don't bail out on each other. You're part of me. Yeah, it's my

fault.

Didn't miss at all.

Redfield will be disappointed.

No, he'll be all right. She'll understand in about 30 years.

She's made a nice, cozy life for herself and tried to step outside.

What's that?

That is the playbill from the opening night of Gershwin's Lady Be Good. My

grandmother was there. I've kept it for years.

It's a gift.

Thank you.

We could go shopping.

I'm kind of in the mood for a movie. How about American in Paris? It's planned

to revival us.

What? Since when are you in the Gershwin?

Are you kidding?

It's wonderful.

It's marvelous.

Thank you so much. So what do you say?

I really had my mind set on shopping. I'm in the mood to go.

Pardon me, ladies, for eavesdropping, but perhaps you can find something you

agree on in here.

Maybe if we start it with pizza at least.

Try there.

Keep it down for me. What do you think, Reggie?

Is it okay for you?

Reggie?

Reggie?

Why don't you guys go ahead without me, all right?

They're writing songs of love, but not for me.

A lucky star's above, but not for me.

With love to lead the way, I found more

clouds of gray than any Russian play could

guarantee.

I was a fool to fall.

And get that way.

I hold a laugh and also lack a day.

And though I can't dismiss the memory of

his kiss, I guess he's not.

Have a little break, and we'll be back real soon.

You know how many times I almost picked up the phone to dial you. I should have

called.

I ask Corky about you all the time. She says you're just swell.

And Bob, Mr.

Durenforth, we see each other every so often. And he said that you went back

you did a solo for that summer stock place.

Yeah, I did.

I made it to the final callbacks.

Maybe next year.

Rose, you're dating the principal.

that's what I think it would be to invite him over for dinner.

And?

One thing led to another.

And?

Let me put it this way. I didn't give him jello.

What can I tell you? Life is good.

So now that you're performing, you're off the waitress ticket, huh?

No, I still work Tuesdays and Fridays, but, uh... The rest of the time, I'm in

night school.

I'm gonna get my high school diploma.

Hey!

And it's all your fault. Oh, come on.

No, it is.

When you came along, I was content just to sit on my laurel.

Three kids.

I ain't bad.

But you know, it is nice to grow.

It's not too much, right?

Well, I'm not out to conquer the world.

Just the bra.

Tell me, what song did you wind up doing for that Rotter guy for the audition?

Oh, it was something great. It was really hip, very New Wave, you know.