Original Off-Broadway Cast
Scene: “Don’t worry, I’m back!” (”Dear Abby!”)
[Abby]
Don't worry, I'm back! And in a stunning new gown!
[Spoken Stage Direction]
The landlord enters
[Abby]
Why, hello there, Mr. Jitters!
[Mr. Jitters]
You're looking well, Abby! I can tell, Abby!
[Abby]
Oh, well, now, you know what I always say: Life could be so sensational, if we'd all just put a little more mascara on!
[Mr. Jitters]
Mascara? Hmm-
(to Junie Faye)
Wait a minute: you're that young tenant of mine who's behind on her rent! You must pay the rent, young lady!
[Junie Faye]
(exits, with William following)
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
[Mr. Jitters]
(angrily)
Abby, what kind of a party is this? Where are the hors d'oeuvres? Where's that boy with the bagel?
[Spoken Stage Direction]
Abby steps into her personal haze