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Community Through Theatre Hosts Auditions for Ain’t Misbehavin’

The Academy Center of the Arts‘ Community Through Theatre is hosting open auditions for ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’, our fall musical, running Nov 1-3 & 7-10. Send all questions to Joshua Carter at [email protected]
 
 
Synopsis:
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s comes to life in the three-time Tony award-winning musical revue, Ain’t Misbehavin’. Join us on a journey through the timeless music of Thomas “Fats” Waller. You’ll be jumpin’ and jivin’ with memorable songs such as “Honeysuckle Rose”, “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, “Black and Blue”, “This Joint is Jumpin’ ” and “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling.” One of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time, the sometimes sassy, sometimes sultry, has moments of devastating beauty that is simply unforgettable.


Audition Information:
September 3, 4, 2019 5:30 PM
 
519 Commerce Street Lynchburg, Va 24502
Lippard Room (Please enter from rear of the building.)
Please prepare 16-30 bars of a Blues, Gospel, or Jazz song. We will provide a pianist, so please bring sheet music in the key you desire to sing. The Director may request a sample of your improvisation skills.
 
Audition Times:
Please email Joshua Carter at [email protected] requesting the 3rd or 4th audition dates. He will respond with an audition time. Put your name followed by audition in the subject line. (Jamal Smith-Audition). A list of possible conflicts for Sept.-early Nov. is required.
 
Callbacks:
September 5, 2019 5:30pm
Send all questions to Joshua Carter at [email protected]
 
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals begin September 23, 2019
 
Show Dates:
November 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10
 
Character Descriptions:
 
André
An unrepentant party hound. A flirt and a bit of a womanizer.
Gender: Male
Age: 20’s to 40’s
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: 20’s to 40’s
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: G3
 
Charlaine
A sweet, young lady. Very innocent.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 20’s
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
 
Ken
Jovial, cheerful, and loud. Larger than life.
Gender: Male
Age: 20’s to 40’s
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: D3
 
Nell
Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of the world.
Gender: Female
Age: 30’s to 40’s
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F3
 
Ensemble:
3 men and 3 Women
Strong dancers
Some vocal requirements

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600 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
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