Maybe Happy Ending

Before this: The man on stage flips the record and says, "Oliver!"

Oliver powers up, listening to "Why Love?" by Gil Brentley. An automated voice announces upcoming power outages in the Helperbot Yards, and Oliver declares he is fully charged and ready to start the day.

The Helperbot logo slowly pulses green while Oliver charges.

Before this: Oliver begins singing "The World Within My Room."

Oliver reflects on the passing years while waiting for James to return. Twelve years pass over the course of the song, and it is eventually revealed that replacement parts for Oliver's model have been discontinued.

Delivery notification flashes occur throughout the sequence at approximately 3:00, 4:38, 5:17, and 6:13. During the scene, the room lighting shifts between warm white, cool white, and deep blue to represent the passage of time.

Before this: Oliver brings Claire into his apartment and plugs her in to charge.

Oliver allows Claire to use his charger. He becomes jealous of her newer model and superior capabilities, eventually annoying her enough that she decides to leave and attempt to repair her own charger.

The wall logo slowly pulses red and then green while Claire charges.

Before this: The scene shifts to Claire's apartment.

Claire sings "The Way That It Has To Be" while unsuccessfully attempting to repair her charger. She contacts other Helperbots for assistance but learns there is no easy solution.

The wall logo repeatedly blinks orange to simulate a system error notification.

Before this: Claire continues singing and plugs into her charger.

Claire runs a diagnostic test and learns that her battery capacity has significantly deteriorated and there are no available repair options.

The wall logo slowly pulses green during the test.

Before this: A figure in a yellow raincoat searches through dumpsters before the scene shifts to Oliver's apartment.

Claire visits Oliver and questions why he has been wearing a raincoat. Oliver admits he has been collecting bottles and cans to raise money so he can travel to Jeju Island and reunite with James.

A window light slowly pulses red and blue throughout the scene.

Before this: Oliver strikes a match and lights a fire.

Oliver imagines being reunited with James and helping him once again while singing "This Is Where You Belong."

The fireplace effect is subtle and brief.

Before this: The scene returns to Oliver's apartment.

Before this: Oliver asks Claire to tell him more about the fireflies.

Claire reminisces about seeing fireflies on Jeju Island and begins telling Oliver about them.

A window light slowly pulses red and blue throughout the scene. Start Time: Approx. 30 minutes & 17 seconds after start of Act One

Claire describes the beauty and rarity of the fireflies she remembers from Jeju Island.

The LED tape expands and individual sections brighten and dim in a randomized pattern while supporting video content appears around the stage.

Before this: The firefly discussion concludes.

Inspired by Claire's stories, Oliver agrees to travel to Jeju Island. The pair excitedly prepare for the journey while singing "Hitting the Road" and "Goodbye, My Room."

A window light slowly pulses red and blue throughout the sequence.

Before this: Oliver and Claire finish packing and leave their apartments behind.

Oliver and Claire begin their journey to Jeju Island. They create fictional human identities for themselves and pretend to be a vacationing couple named Jenny and Nat King Cole.

Rotating lighting effects simulate passing streetlights while the LED tape creates a sense of forward motion.

Before this: Oliver and Claire finish singing "The Rainy Day We Met."

Oliver and Claire agree that it is a good thing they cannot truly fall in love because love is temporary. Claire is reminded of memories involving her owner, Jiyeon.

Motion effects continue as they travel.

Before this: Claire jokes about Oliver's requirement to always respond to "Thank you" with "You're welcome."

Claire remembers Jiyeon teaching her boyfriend, Suhan, about Helperbots and asking him to move in with her.

Video content surrounding the stage may contain flashing imagery.

Before this: Claire's flashback concludes.

Oliver notices Claire's battery is running low. They decide to stop for the night at a motel and prepare to convince humans they are human as well.

Motion effects continue as they drive.

Before this: A man in a white robe tells Oliver he has "really landed himself a 10."

Gil Brentley continues singing "Jenny" as Oliver and Claire exit.

The sequence begins with slow audience lighting movement and culminates in rapid flashing overhead lights as Gil exits through a trap door.

Before this: Oliver worries about Claire's future after they eventually part ways.

Claire turns on Terminator 2 while singing "How To Be Not Alone." The pair enjoy spending time together while watching the film.

The television effect is subtle and slow.

Before this: Oliver powers down for the night.

Claire accesses Oliver's memories and discovers evidence that James may have intentionally retired him to the Helperbot Yards.

The LED tape gently brightens and dims while supporting video content appears around the stage.

Before this: Oliver and Claire pack up and leave the motel.

The pair continue their journey toward Jeju Island while singing "Hitting the Road" Part 3.

Rotating gobos simulate movement as they drive.

Before this: Oliver and Claire board the ferry.

The pair continue toward Jeju Island while singing.

A moving light projects water-reflection effects onto the life preserver.

Before this: Oliver and Claire walk toward James' home.

Claire shares memories of Jiyeon, including a conversation about divorce and a restored deleted memory.

The LED tape gently brightens and dims while video content appears around the stage.

Before this: Jiyeon restores Claire's deleted memory.

Claire relives a memory in which Suhan confesses his love for her and attempts to erase her memory after being rejected.

A moving light begins strobing while accompanying video content surrounds the stage.

Before this: Claire and Oliver wait for the fireflies to appear as the scene shifts into a nighttime environment.

Before this: The first firefly appears.

Claire and Oliver spot a single firefly. As they watch, more begin to appear around them.

The illuminated tip of the conductor's baton blinks gently to simulate a firefly.

Claire and Oliver are surrounded by fireflies and sing "Never Fly Away." They run among the lights and catch one firefly in a jar.

Hundreds of points of light blink throughout the theatre to simulate a field of fireflies. A hazy pink beam effect may also be perceived as flashing by some audience members.

Before this: Oliver and Claire leave Jeju Island.

Before this: Oliver and Claire disembark from the ferry.

Gil Brentley sings "I'm Not A Sentimental Person" as Oliver and Claire ride the ferry back to mainland Korea.

Water reflection effects move across the life preserver.

The pair return home while continuing their conversation. Oliver experiences a minor malfunction after taking a sip of Gil's drink.

Streetlight and roadway effects simulate motion.

Before this: Oliver shows Claire some records.

A new issue of Jazz Monthly arrives featuring Gil Brentley.

The LED strip briefly flashes to indicate a delivery notification.

Before this: Claire plugs into Oliver's charger.

Oliver and Claire acknowledge that their time together is limited and attempt to convince themselves that they are no longer in love.

The wall logo slowly pulses green while Claire charges.

Before this: Claire leaves Oliver's apartment.

Junseo visits Oliver and asks to download memories of James. Oliver learns his password and begins to understand that he is finally free.

A window light slowly pulses red and blue throughout the scene.

Before this: Junseo finishes downloading Oliver's memories.

Junseo watches moments from Oliver and James's shared history.

Video content surrounding the stage may contain flashing imagery.

Before this: Claire returns to her apartment.

Before this: Oliver begins the process of erasing his memory.

Before this: The memory erasure sequence ends.

Claire releases the firefly she and Oliver caught on Jeju Island.

The firefly gently blinks as it flies upward.

Claire and Oliver meet in a dreamlike space as memories are erased around them. Bright streaks of light accelerate across the stage, culminating in a burst of white light followed by darkness.

This sequence contains the show's most intense flashing effect.

Two fireflies appear in the darkness and drift through the theatre.

The fireflies blink gently and slowly.

Before this: Claire enters Oliver's apartment.

The story echoes Oliver and Claire's first meeting. Claire plugs into the charger while Oliver secretly reveals that he did not erase his memories after all.

The wall logo gently pulses green as the show concludes.