In the second act some of the characters meet as their stories are revealed more fully in more conventional dramatic form: Cathy attempts to commit suicide and is interrupted by Madge (who carries a dark secret of her own) and "saved" by Charles, who - in turn - finds his own spiritual salvation through his experience with Cathy; in a chance meeting, Robin and Brandon talk and soliloquise on the relative "Simple" world of both man and boy; and Glen somehow finds the courage to talk to Melissa as these two misfits take the first step towards friendship.
 

In essence, "Vocalize!" is a celebration of life, an examination of how - even from the dark despair of human existence - people can make peace with themselves and live in harmony with the world around them as they "vocalize" about their problems and learn to interract with others.
 

With a vocal score of intricate harmonies and counterpoints, this musical is a quite unique experience.