But the dialogues and monologues depict aimless and irritated characters whose ramblings are aimless and irritating. The unfortunate Vigarino is called upon to portray a condescending blues purist who brandishes a Bible. He declares that the blues are strictly and only the product of tough men who follow plows pulled by mules. It is a considerable relief when the second act comes along. The artists stop talking about it and start doing it.
Hart turns out to be a gravelly voiced belter.
Patricia Oglesby Henderson is sassy. Her take on distress is jolly. Sabrina Prielaida is plaintive in a peppy way. Her romantic agonies approximate ecstasies. The five non-good girls are especially effective when they all sing together in the Motown manner.