Ain't Misbehavin' AUDITIONS

Announcing auditions for Cabrillo Music Theatre’s production of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, The Fats Waller musical revue. The first Broadway musical revue ever to win the Tony Award for Best Musical, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ will be directed by Ken Page, a member of the original Broadway cast. Darryl Archibald will serve as Musical Director, and the production will be overseen by Cabrillo Music Theatre’s Artistic Director, Lewis Wilkenfeld.

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ begins rehearsal in Thousand Oaks on Monday, December 17th. Performances run January 4th through the 13th, 2008 at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is an ensemble piece with five star performances. The cast must be able to work in both capacities. The actual star of the evening is FATS WALLER and his music.

All must be strong actors and movers as well as singers. Prepare two contrasting pieces from the show for your particular character; also have an extra period piece not from the show on hand. Be prepared to move if asked. Age is not a dominant factor. All must be able to meet high energy performance levels.

NELL – African American; Leading lady, comedic actress. Assured woman's presence. Self-aware sexuality. Should be good at physical comedy. Vocal range – Alto, with a high belt range.

ARMELIA – African American; Leading lady, character actress. Must be able to play several distinct characters. An overhaul lady-like demeanor. Vocal range - high soprano with a belt.

CHARLAINE – African American; Leading lady, ingénue. Classy young woman. Vivacious energy. Strong dancer (tap). Must handle broad comedy well. Vocal range – alto, with “character” soprano notes.

ANDRÉ – African American; Leading man. Man about town, a dandy. Strong Dancer. Sly, sensual sexuality. Wide vocal range – bass to high baritone.

KEN – African American; Leading man - Character actor. Strong comedic acting ability a must. Any resemblance to Fats Waller a plus. Larger man a preference. Wide vocal range – bass to high baritone.

Three Equity contracts available (Guest Artist, Tier III). ALL ROLES OPEN TO NON-EQUITY! There is pay for non-Equity.

Auditions will take place on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13th – Madilyn Clark Studios, 10852 Burbank Blvd., N. Hollywood, CA 91601. Callbacks will take place in Thousand Oaks on Tuesday, November 20th.

Music should be in the proper key, accompanist provided. No tapes or a capella, please. The score to AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ will be available at the audition. All auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition, please call (805) 497-8615. When leaving a message, please include your name, role(s) for which you’d like to be considered, telephone number, approximate time you’d like to audition, and whether or not you’re a member of Actors’ Equity Assn.

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EKYLL & HYDE Auditions:

Announcing auditions for Cabrillo Music Theatre’s production of JEKYLL & HYDE, the Leslie Bricusse/Frank Wildhorn musical. Having recently completed a three-year-run on Broadway, JEKYLL & HYDE will be directed by multiple Ovation Award-winning director Nick DeGruccio. The production will be overseen by Cabrillo Music Theatre’s Artistic Director, Lewis Wilkenfeld.

JEKYLL & HYDE rehearses in Thousand Oaks, beginning Monday, February 4th, 2008 (non-Equity performers) and Monday, February 11th (Equity performers). Performances run March 7th through the 16th, 2008 at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center.

Three A.E.A. Guest Artist (Tier III) contracts will be available, to be cast among the principal roles. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN, AND ARE OPEN TO NON-EQUITY TALENT.

Auditions for JEKYLL & HYDE will take place as follows:
Saturday, December 8, 2007 – 10AM-7PM – non-AEA for all roles
Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks
Sunday, December 9, 2007 – 1PM-9PM – non-AEA for all roles
Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks
Monday, December 10, 2007 – 10:30AM-6PM –
AEA for Jekyll, Lucy, Emma, and other roles to be determined
Madilyn Clark Studios, North Hollywood
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 – 6PM-11PM – non-AEA for all roles
Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks

Callbacks will be on December 16th and 17th, and are by invitation only.

JEKYLL & HYDE is a mostly “sung-through” musical – all auditions are vocal auditions. There are no children in the production. Music should be in the proper key, accompanist provided. No recordings or a capella, please. Non-union please limit song to one minute. The show score will be available at the audition. All auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition, please call (805) 497-8615 after November 13th. When leaving a message, please include your name, role(s) for which you’d like to be considered, telephone number, approximate time you’d like to audition, and whether or not you’re a member of Actors’ Equity Assn.