The Drama Group's Aint Misbehavin Auditions

The Drama Group is an all-Volunteer Organization.

Synopsis: “Ain’t Misbehavin,'” is a musical revue with a book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., and music by various composers and lyricists as arranged and orchestrated by Luther Henderson. It is named after the song by Fats Waller (with Harry Brooks and Andy Razaf), “Ain’t Misbehavin.'”
The musical is a tribute to the black musicians of the 1920s and 1930s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance, an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness, and ethnic pride, and takes its title from the 1929 Waller song “Ain’t Misbehavin.'” It was a time when Manhattan nightclubs like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom were the playgrounds of high society and Lenox Avenue dives were filled with piano players banging out the new beat known as swing. Five performers present an evening of rowdy, raunchy, and humorous songs that encapsulate the various moods of the era and reflect Waller’s view of life as a journey meant for pleasure and play.
Actors/Performers (3 women, 2 men):
The inimitable Thomas Fats Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club and that jumpin' new beat, swing music. 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 that 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.
Seeking:
Note: All performers must have a singular way with a song, a sense of humor and a good ear for harmony and jazz.
André: An unrepentant party hound. A flirt and a bit of a womanizer. Dance ability a plus. Gender: Male. Age: 25 to 45. Vocal range top: E6. Vocal range bottom: G2.
Armelia: A voluptuous and sassy woman. Very strong-willed and not afraid to share her thoughts. Gender: Female. Age: 25 to 45. Vocal range top: C6. Vocal range bottom: G3.
Charlaine: A sweet, innocent, and kind. Has dance skills. Gender: Female. Age: 18 to 25. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: G3.
Ken: Jovial, cheerful, and loud. Larger than life, with a great sense of humor and an ability to turn on the charm. Gender: Male. Age: 25 to 45. Vocal range top: C6. Vocal range bottom: D3.
Nell: Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of the world. Gender: Female. Age: 30 to 45. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: F3.
Audition Requirements: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, a vocal audition, and a movement portion.
 This is an ethnic-specific production. All actors must be African American.
 Prepare a 1-2 minute cut from your book in the style of the show.
 Please bring sheet music, clearly marked for your audition cut.
 You will be asked to learn a dance combination. Please wear clothes and shoes you are comfortable moving in.
 Being able to sing in harmony and hold your note is a must.
 The ability to read music is strongly preferred.
 Headshot and resume are appreciated but are not required.
Audition Days
November 5th 6:30pm – 9:30pm
November 6th 7pm – 9:30 pm
November 13th 7pm- 9:30pm call backs

Rehearsal Days
Sunday 4pm – 7pm
Monday 7pm-10pm
Wednesday 7pm – 10pm
Friday 7pm – 10pm

Rehearsals and Auditions will be at

Drama Group

330 202nd St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

For more questions, please email aintmisbehavindg@gmail.com