Venice Beach, California, 1980. Sonny, a chalk artist, has been working tirelessly on a drawing of the Greek muses, but when he realizes that he’s made an error, his frustration reaches a feverish pitch. Distressed, he abandons his work and rushes away -- just as the Muses from his drawing come to life . (“I’m Alive�). Clio, the youngest and loveliest of the muses, convinces her sisters to allow her to help Sonny by disguise herself as a human (by wearing roller skates, legwarmers, taking the name “Kira,� and putting on an Australian accent.) Her new persona will allow Clio to inspire the struggling artist, up close..
Meanwhile, Sonny -- depressed by his failure -- has decided to kill himself. Clio/Kira arrives just in time. Gliding in on rollerskates, she tells Sonny how much she believes in him (“Magic�). Inspired by Kira, Sonny decides that he will combine all the arts by opening one amazing center for the arts to combine: a roller disco.
Clio’s eldest muse sister, Melpomene,
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