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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Albany Civic Theater announces AUDITIONS for the third show of its 61st Season, “Ain't Misbehavin'” music by Fats Waller, directed by Michael Mensching.</span></p>
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<b>Audition Dates</b>: Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015</span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Time:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Sign-ins both nights begin at 7 PM, auditions begin at 7:30 PM</span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Place:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Ave., Albany NY</span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Show dates: </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">February 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 2016</span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pay-what-you-will preview</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">: Thursday, February 4</span></p>
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</span><span style="background: white; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Please be prepared to sing 32 bars from a song from the show or something comparable. A list of songs is provided at the bottom of this notice. Also, please be prepared for a brief reading and dance audition. For more information please contact the director, Michael Mensching at 518-477-2256.</span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="background: white; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); line-height: 115%; font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Looking for 5-7 black actors (3-4 females and 2-3 males) for the area premier of this musical. You must<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="textexposedshow">be a great singer with ability to sing tight harmonies. Some simple dance or movement experience is preferred. One male actor with formidable dance experience is also desired.</span><br />
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<span class="textexposedshow" style="text-decoration: underline;">Synopsis</span></span></p>
<p><span class="textexposedshow" style="background: white; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); line-height: 115%; font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s comes to life in the three-time Tony award-winning musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin’. Join our performers on a journey through the timeless music of Thomas “Fats” Waller. You’ll be jumpin’ and jivin’ to 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, sometimes sassy, sometimes sultry, it has moments of devastating beauty that are simply unforgettable.</span></p>
<p><span class="textexposedshow" style="background: white; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); line-height: 115%; font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; text-decoration: underline;">Characters</span></p>
<p><span style="background: white; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); line-height: 115%; font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Although the original cast had five actors, we may be expanding to seven.</span></p>
<p><span style="background: white; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); line-height: 115%; font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Charlaine<span class="apple-converted-space"> - </span>Female Lead Mezzo-Soprano</span><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); line-height: 115%; font-family: helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">Andre<span class="apple-converted-space"> - </span>Male Lead Baritone</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Ken<span class="apple-converted-space"> - </span>Male Lead Tenor</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Nell<span class="apple-converted-space"> - </span>Female Lead Alto</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Armelia - Female Lead Soprano</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">The Music</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">ACT ONE</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Ain’t Misbehavin’ ” - Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Lookin’ Good But Feelin’ Bad” - Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“T Ain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do” - Andre and Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Honeysuckle Rose” - Ken and Nell</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Squeeze Me” - Armelia</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Handful of Keys” - Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling” - Nell and Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“How Ya Baby” - Andre, Charlaine and Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“The Jitterbug Waltz” - Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“The Ladies Who Sing with the Band” - Andre and Ken</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Yacht Club Swing” - Charlaine</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“When the Nylons Bloom Again” - Armelia, Charlaine and Nell</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Cash for Your Trash” - Nell</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Off-Time” - Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“The Joint is Jumpin’” - Company</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">ACT TWO</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Spreadin’ Rhythm Around” - Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Lounging at the Waldorf” - Armelia, Charlaine, Ken and Nell</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“The Viper’s Drag” - Andre and Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Mean to Me” - Nell</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Your Feet’s Too Big” - Ken</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“That Ain’t Right” - Andre, Armelia and Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now” - Charlaine</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Find Out What They Like” - Armelia and Nell</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Fat and Greasy” - Andre and Ken</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Black and Blue” - Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter” - Ken</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Two Sleepy People” - Armelia and Ken</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed” - Charlaine, Armelia and Ken</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“I Can’t Give You Anything but Love” - Andre and Charlaine</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“It’s a Sin To Tell a Lie” - Nell and Company</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">“Honeysuckle Band” – Company<br />
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