Auditions for Ain't Misbehavin'

There’s nothing like a sassy, sultry musical to chase off those winter blues. Ain’t Misbehavin’, a musical celebration of jazz great Fats Waller, features such fabulous tunes as “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter” and “It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie”. Directed by Kip Moore, Ain’t Misbehavin’ runs Jan. 18 through Feb. 3, 2019. Auditions are at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 and 6 at the Dayton Playhouse.Director Kip Moore is looking for actors/singers who have comedic ability, ability to move well on stage, a varied vocal range and ability to handle tight vocal harmonies. Kip is looking for three ladies and two men.Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided.ROLESAndre– African American male, age 25-45. Baritone. An unrepentant party hound. A flirt and a bit of a womanizer.Armelia– African American female, age 25-55. Soprano. A voluptuous and sassy woman. Very strong-willed and not afraid to share her thoughts.Charlaine– African American female, age 18-35. Mezzo. A sweet, young lady. Very innocent.Ken– African American male, age 25-55. Bari-Tenor. Jovial, cheerful, and loud. Larger than life.Nell– African American female, age 30-45. Mezzo. Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of the world.The Dayton Playhouse is located at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414 in the Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. The Dayton Playhouse is a community theater providing outstanding theatrical productions to Miami Valley audiences of all ages for more than 50 years. The Playhouse is nationally recognized for FutureFest, an annual festival of new plays.