Memory Lane
A New Musical
Memory Lane, an adult day care facility for Alzheimer’s patients, will soon be just a memory. Budget cuts forced the county to sell the property to a real estate developer who wants to turn it into upscale, high-rise condos and turn away the seniors who depend on their home away from home.
Enter Sunny, a rising high school senior, reluctantly working there as a summer intern; her boss, director DaVonda Jones; a couple of caregivers who take a second chance on love; and a cast of lovable seniors who help us remember that some things, like love, are impossible to forget.
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Performance Dates:
📅 DECEMBER 6th— 7:00 PM
📅 DECEMBER 7th — 2:00 PM
"Welcome to The Pink Hotel!"
Memory Lane: A New Musical
Opening weekend: November 14, 15 and 16
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Second showing: December 6 @ 7 pm, and December 7 @ 2 pm
The Performer's Academy
3674 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207
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Tickets can be purchased at: https://kkbookfairy.booktix.com/
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*booking dates through 2026
Questions: Contact KK Cherney
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Tickets are $20 each: a portion of the proceeds will go to our local Alzheimer's Association.
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Our Story
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Memory Lane, the debut musical theatre production from KK Bookfairy Productions,
tells the poignant, yet uplifting story of an adult day care facility for Alzheimer’s patients that is slated to close due to county budget cuts.
The beloved seniors who call it their home away from home now face losing the place where love, laughter, and memories live on.
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At the heart of the story is Sunny, a rising high school senior reluctantly spending her summer as an intern. Alongside director DaVonda Jones, a couple of caregivers rediscovering love, and a spirited group of unforgettable seniors, Sunny learns that while buildings may fall, some things—like love—are truly impossible to forget.
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This heartfelt production blends humor, humanity, and hope, inviting audiences to reflect on the power of memory, the resilience of community, and the enduring beauty of love.
Meet The Playwrights
Marilyn Baron is an award-winning Atlanta author celebrated for her ability to transport readers across genres and worlds. From Women’s Fiction and Historical Romantic Thrillers to Paranormal Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, and Cozy Mysteries, Marilyn’s stories are united by one hallmark: unforgettable characters and page-turning plots.
Her work has earned recognition in categories spanning single title, suspense, romance, paranormal/fantasy, and cozy mystery. She was a two-time finalist for the prestigious Georgia Author of the Year (GAYA) Awards in the Romance category for her acclaimed novels Stumble Stones and The Alibi. Her art-themed mysteries, The Case of the Missing Botticelli and The Case of the Forgotten Fragonard, placed in the top three of the Orange County Romance Writers Book Buyers Best Contest in 2023 and 2024. Most recently, her 31st work of fiction, Bermuda Beach Holiday, was released in February 2025.
Beyond her writing, Marilyn is deeply involved in the literary community. She is a member and past co-chair of the Roswell Reads Steering Committee (One Book, One Read), chair of the Atlanta Authors Series Steering Committee, and an active member of Georgia Romance Writers.
A Miami native, Marilyn graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Creative Writing. Today she makes her home in Atlanta with her husband, where they enjoy time with their two daughters, two granddaughters, and grandson.
To learn more about Marilyn’s books and upcoming projects, visit www.marilynbaron.com.
Originally from Miami, Florida, Sharon Goldman enjoyed a twenty-five career as an award-winning Art Director/Creative Director in print and broadcast advertising and won numerous awards for her work.
As a Fine Artist, Sharon exhibited paintings in more than 50 juried shows, including twice at the coveted Jacksonville International Airport gallery. Her work has been purchased by art collectors. Recently, she won “Best of Show” out of 400 entrants in a regional gallery exhibition. As an art teacher in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Sharon created an after-school art program in her home studio and taught more than 400 children and adults over the past 20 years.
She coauthored a new musical, “Memory Lane,” with her sister, Georgia author Marilyn Baron.
The concert/reading debuted at the Essential Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, in
2019. Sharon also created art and music for the musical, “The Clouds of Adverstein.”
Sharon has written, illustrated and published two children’s books: “There’s A Day Out There” and “The Land of NO” as well as coauthored a suspense novel, “Groundwork for Murder.”
Special thanks to Paul Rizzo (Ritz Studio Productions) and Howard Kleinfeld (On the Air Productions) for their contribution.
Sharon considers her best works of art her three accomplished daughters.
For more information about Sharon, visit https://www.sharongoldmanart.com/.
Meet The Cast
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Jackie Wade plays Davonda Jones, owner/operator of Memory Lane
Megan Thompson plays Sunny, Lillian's granddaughter and summer intern at Memory Lane.
Bryan Martins is Chuckie Langdon - concierge of the Pink Hotel (Memory Lane)
Bryon Sparks plays Stan O'Leary, Brett's father, and Grace's husband
Dr. Kathy Ebener plays Grace, Brett's mom, and Stan's wife
Justin Phillips plays Brett as well as the ghost of Jean-Pierre, Chuck's deceased partner
Courteney Phillips plays Julia,
Behind the scenes: Courtney is also the Music Director and Choreographer
Laura MacDowell plays Bessie, Julia's mother
Carolyn Oates plays Lillian, Sunny's grandmother and one of the three Harpies.
Johnny C. Thomas (JT) plays Monty Stone who wants to tear down Memory Lane and turn it into real estate.
Stephen Lowe plays Mr. Mathers - escape artist and (real life) Husband of our Director, Vicki Lowe
Mona Lisa plays Dr. Maxine Wilson
Kathryn Mcavoy plays Mildred, one of the three Harpies
Casie (KC) Ellison- plays both Svatlana, our Ballroom Dance Teacher, and our staff nurse. Behind the scenes, she is also our Stage Manager and Makeup Artist
KK Cherney - Executive Producer Extraordinaire, Understudy for Harpie Lillian, Program Design
Amy Stump - Set design, set construction
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Greg Barnes is Pastor Brown
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Tevin Washington plays Dr. Max Wilson
Special Thanks
Shelley Hayes plays Maria, one of the 3 Harpies
Gaby Bravo plays Mrs. Clark, 100 years old
Director’s Biography
DR. VICKI LOWE
Dr. Vicki Lowe has been a proud resident of Clay County, Florida, for most of her life. A graduate of Orange Park High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Theatre from Flagler College in St. Augustine. After raising her four children, Vicki returned to school, completing a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and, in 2019, earning her Doctorate in Educational Research and Program Evaluation with a concentration in Climate and Culture—a seven-and-a-half-year journey of dedication and research.
Drawing on her extensive education, Vicki has served the students of Clay County for more than 40 years, specializing in supporting learners of all abilities. Alongside her educational career, theatre has remained a constant passion. She trained under the direction of Sarah Colt at OPHS and Phyllis Gibbs at Flagler College, and has since directed more than 50 productions, from musicals to straight plays—though comedies remain her favorite. Vicki has also collaborated with numerous local theatres, producing successful shows and fundraisers, and more recently has ventured into the world of film, enjoying the challenges of working both on stage and behind the camera.
Beyond her own creative pursuits, Vicki has found her true passion in mentoring children and young adults interested in theatre and film. Through her recent partnership with KK Bookfairy Publishing, she continues to expand opportunities for young performers and creatives across Clay, Duval, and surrounding counties.
Vicki extends her heartfelt gratitude to her husband for his unwavering support, patience, and willingness to join her on countless adventures—often as a participant himself! She also thanks her parents for their collaboration and encouragement in her most recent projects. Finally, Vicki thanks you, the audience, for choosing to share your time with us and for supporting the craft of our cast and crew, whose only goal is to entertain, inspire, and shed light on meaningful stories.
HOWARD KLEINFELD
Music Arrangement
Howard Kleinfeld is a musician, composer and producer. While living in Europe in the 80’s, he was
signed as an artist to RCA and Ariola Records and to Francis Day & Hunter and EMI Music as a staff
writer. Upon returning to the States, he formed On The Air Music, a production company for scoring,
jingles, film and TV, composing and producing for clients including McDonalds, The Florida Lottery, HBO
Sports, Florida Power, Super Kmart, Bay Care Hospitals , Golden Boy Promotions, Hardees, and Sonesta
Hotels.
Memory Lane is a heartfelt new musical dramedy that shines a light on Alzheimer’s with warmth, humor, and humanity. Set in an Art Deco adult day care facility on South Beach, the story follows Sunny, a high school senior reluctantly spending her summer as an intern, alongside her spirited boss DaVonda Jones, a pair of caregivers rediscovering love, and a group of unforgettable seniors. When budget cuts threaten to close their beloved home, this unlikely family proves that while places may fade, some things—like love—are impossible to forget.
With music that moves from uplifting to poignant, Memory Lane treads the delicate balance between laughter and heartbreak, reminding audiences of the power of memory, community, and resilience.
About the Play
Why It Matters
Alzheimer’s is more than a statistic—it touches families everywhere. Worldwide, 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, including more than 7 million Americans. Nearly 12 million caregivers in the U.S. provide unpaid support, representing billions of hours of devotion and sacrifice.
By blending art and advocacy, Memory Lane entertains while raising awareness of the realities faced by patients and caregivers alike. This musical is not only a celebration of memory and music but also a call to compassion for one of today’s most pressing global health challenges.
A History on Stage
Memory Lane first came to life at Essential Theatre in Atlanta, named Best New Play Incubator by Atlanta Magazine. In 2019, it was presented as the company’s first-ever reading of a musical, staged as a concert reading at the Fulton County West End Performing Arts Center.
The Inspiration
Playwright sisters Marilyn Baron and Sharon Goldman know Alzheimer’s personally. They cared for their mother, a singer who never forgot the words to her favorite songs despite her dementia. Their shared journey inspired Memory Lane—a tribute to their mother, to the music she loved, and to caregivers everywhere.
Sunny’s character was inspired by Sharon’s daughter, who volunteered at an adult day care facility for two summers and now serves veterans with dementia as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Geropsychology.
What’s Next?
The playwrights believe Memory Lane is a musical whose time has come. With Alzheimer’s rates rising alongside an aging population, the story carries profound relevance for audiences of all ages—especially caregivers and families whose lives are touched by dementia.
The goal is simple yet powerful: to find the right stage, the right partners, and the right audiences who will be as moved and inspired by Memory Lane as its creators.
✨ Memory Lane offers more than a night at the theatre. It’s an experience that entertains, educates, and inspires—
Leaving audiences with the reminder that love, above all, is impossible to forget.
Behind the Curtain: Memory Lane
The magic doesn’t stop on stage—it starts long before the curtain rises!
Follow along with us on the official Memory Lane Facebook page for exclusive behind-the-scenes moments, rehearsal sneak peeks, creative spotlights, and the laughter (and a few bloopers!) that happen while building a brand-new musical.
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From early table reads to costume fittings, set design, and cast bonding, you’ll get a front-row seat to the creative process that brings Memory Lane to life. Our goal is to share the heart, humor, and humanity of this production—not just what you’ll see on stage, but the passion that fuels every step along the way.
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✨ Whether you’re a theatre lover, a supporter of Alzheimer’s awareness, or simply curious about how musicals come together, this is your all-access pass.
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👉 Join us on Facebook to watch the story unfold—because the journey is every bit as magical as the destination.
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