Based on an idea by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr.
Directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell
Music Direction by LeVar Betts
The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930’s Harlem lives on in this rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway's best.
The inimitable Thomas "Fats" Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, honky tonk dives along Lenox Avenue, rent parties, stride piano players and that jumpin' new beat, Swing. Although not quite a biography, "Ain't Misbehavin'" evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of this American original as a versatile cast struts, strums and sings the songs he made famous in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Audition Location: Vagabond Players Theater (Upstairs), 806 S Broadway Baltimore MD 21231
Audition Dates: Monday July 7, 7:30pm (registration open from 7pm to 9pm)
Tuesday July 8, 7:30pm (registration open from 7pm to 9pm)
Wednesday July 9 7pm (Callbacks only)
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song that will showcase your voice in the style of the show. Please be prepared for a movement audition.
More info/Questions: 301-830-0088
ALL ROLES OPEN. ALL ROLES VOLUNTEER (NON-PAID)
Rehearsals start July 28, 2014
(2 rehearsals a week until Sept then 3 to 4 a week)
THIS PRODUCTION: Runs October 17 – November 23, 2014 Fridays/Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm AND one Thursday, November 20, 8pm.
Casting:
Ken- bass 25-45, Jovial, cheerful, loud, larger than life. Sings “Honeysuckle Rose,” and “Your Feets Too Big”
Andre- bass/baritone 25-40, An unrepentant party hound. A flirt and a bit of a womanizer. Sings “T’aint Nobody’s Bizness,” “How Ya Baby,” “Vipers Drag,” “Fat and Greasy,” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”
Nell- Strong alto with belt 30-40, Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of the world. Sings “It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie,” “Mean to Me,” and “Cash for your Trash”
Armelia- soprano 25-45, A voluptuous and sassy woman. Very strong willed and not afraid to share her thoughts. Sings “Squeeze Me,” “When the Nylons Bloom,” “Find Out What They Like,” and “Two Sleepy People”
Charlaine- alto 18-30, A sweet young lady. Very innocent, High energy and a bit goofy, Sings “Keeping out of Mischief,” and “Yacht Club Swing”
