In which the tragic collision between the Professor and Lola Lola in Weimar Germany, is supplemented by the hijinks that occur when her three girls meet his three boys.
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Cabaret Capers:
The Blue Angel meets The Brady Bunch
Logline: In a quirky twist of fate, the enigmatic cabaret singer Lola Lola and the esteemed Professor Rath merge their unconventional and conventional worlds, bringing together six children from their past lives into a comedic whirlwind of family dynamics, musical numbers, and the pursuit of harmony in chaos.
Act 1: The Unlikely Union
The story begins in a whimsical version of 1930s Germany, where the dazzling and vivacious Lola Lola captures the heart of the straight-laced, widowed Professor Immanuel Rath. Their worlds couldn't be more different: she's the star of The Blue Angel cabaret, surrounded by admirers and living a life of freedom and spontaneity; he's a disciplined educator, living a life of order and respectability.
Their romance sparks quickly, and in a whimsical twist, they decide to move in together. But there's a catch: Lola brings her three daughters - a singer with a voice that can tame wild beasts, a dancer who can literally levitate when she performs, and a magician who can turn mundane objects into creatures of wonder. Rath brings his three sons - a young scientist who invents bizarre gadgets, a poet who speaks only in rhymes, and a painter whose artworks come to life.
Act 2: The Brady-Blue Melody
Their home becomes a stage for the merging of two vastly different universes. The children's initial resistance to their new siblings and the blending of their worlds fuels much of the humor and conflict. Rath's attempts to instill discipline and order are constantly upended by the whimsical and unpredictable nature of Lola's daughters, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and magical musical numbers that showcase their talents and differences.
In an effort to bond, the family decides to put on a variety show to save The Blue Angel cabaret from closing down. The preparations for the show are fraught with mishaps, misunderstandings, and the occasional magical accident, but through it all, the family begins to come together.
Act 3: The Grand Performance
The night of the variety show arrives, and the cabaret is packed with an eager audience. The family's performance is a bizarre blend of science, poetry, magic, and music, defying genre and expectation. Rath's sons unveil their inventions on stage, causing chaos that's magically contained by Lola's daughters. The finale features a duet between Lola and Rath, symbolizing their unconventional love that brought their families together.
Epilogue: A Harmonious Chaos
In the aftermath of the show, the family finds unity in their diversity. Rath learns to embrace the unpredictability of life and the value of imagination, while Lola appreciates the stability and structure Rath and his sons bring to their lives.
The new mash-up script closes with the family gathered in their eclectic living room, planning their next adventure, a testament to the idea that love and family can thrive in the most unexpected circumstances.
