SOLANA BEACH, Calif. - June 13, 2016 - PRLog -- -
NORTH COAST REP PRESENTS
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW
Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. & Murray Horwitz
Created and Originally Directed by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Performances Beginning Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Running Through Sunday, August 7, 2016
Directed by Yvette Freeman
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is a roof-raising musical tribute to the black musicians of the '20s and '30s. Based on the signature Fats Waller song, this rousing musical revue takes audiences back to the glory days of the Harlem Renaissance when the Cotton Club and Savoy Ballroom served as playgrounds for high society. You'll be tapping your feet as five performers take you on a journey, presenting an evening of rowdy, raunchy, and humorous songs. Directed by Yvette Freeman, known for her work as a television actress in the medical drama series "ER", who replaced Nell Carter in the original Broadway production of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'. Later, Ms. Freeman went on to direct the show all over the country.
Yvette Freeman directs Yvonne Brown, Cynthia Thomas*, Ron Christopher Jones*, Anise Ritchie* & Tony Perry*, and Cindy Rumley* is the Stage Manager. The choreographer is Julia Lema and Lanny Hartley is the Musical Director (Piano). Musicians: Danny King (Drums), Greg McKinney (Bass), Julian Davis (Trumpet) and Malcolm Jones (Reeds - Tenor Sax and Clarinet). Marty Burnett (Scenic Design), Matthew Novotny (Lighting), Melanie Chen (Sound), Andrea Gutierrez (Props) and Peter Herman (Wig & Hair).
*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' previews begin Wednesday, July 13. Opening Night on Saturday, July 16, at 8pm includes a post-show reception. There will be a special talkback on Friday, July 22, with the cast and artistic director. It will play Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm with Sundays at 7pm, through August 7, 2016 (See Schedule below). North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets: Previews - $42; Week Nights - $49; Sat. Eve. & Sun. Mat. - $53; Sat. Mat. & Sun. Night - $46. Seniors, Students, Military - $3 off admission. Call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.
We have extended our run at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido from August 11-14. For tickets, call (800) 988-4253 or Visit - artcenter.org.
YVETTE FREEMAN (Director): Yvette Freeman is an actress, singer, painter, producer, and director. She is best known for playing the role of Nurse Haleh Adams on the award winning NBC drama "ER" for all 15 seasons, but she has now traded in her nurse's scrubs for jailbird Irma's uniform in "Orange is the New Black" - the Netflix series that has been lauded with numerous awards. The Wilmington, Delaware, native first starred on the stage in New York in the Broadway musical sensation Ain't Misbehavin', and from there she went on to star in stage productions with national and international companies. After tours throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia, she moved to Los Angeles and guest-starred on dozens of TV shows and motion pictures. In addition to her acting skills, Yvette also has a great singer's voice. She won numerous awards for her performance in the play Dinah Was, based on the life of legendary jazz singer Dinah Washington. Yvette also won an Obie at the Gramercy Theatre, off-Broadway, as well as "Best Actress in a Musical" from the NAACP, Ovation Awards, and LA Weekly for the same play in 1996, in Los Angeles. In 1999, Yvette Freeman added director to her credits when she completed the American Film Institute's program "Director's Workshop for Women." Her first film was "The Blessing Way". She has gone on to write, direct, and produce several short films. Most notably, Yvette directed the film, "Remember", a film about Alzheimer's, which won several awards, including Best Short Story for the Moondance 2004 Film Festival. In 2011, Yvette directed Gee's Bend at North Coast Repertory Company. She is a graduate of the University of Delaware, and holds a Master's Degree in English and Creative Writing, with a concentration in screenwriting, from Southern New Hampshire University. In her personal life Yvette enjoys spending time with her husband, jazz pianist Lanny Hartley, oil painting, singing, and playing with her two dogs and two cats. She is currently seen in the national television commercial for Progressive Soup as the old white-haired lady!
YVONNE BROWN (Charlaine) graduated from San Diego State University May 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts & a few minors. As a solo artist, Yvonne has appeared on television shows such as "Duets", "Fox's 3 Minutes to Stardom", & "Chasing Destiny". She has had the opportunity to sing for famous musicians such as John Legend, and more recently Kelly Rowland on BET. For the past 5 years, she has been in various musicals around San Diego & Los Angeles County, her favorite being Rizzo in Grease at the Welk Resort Theatre. Be sure to follow Yvonne on Instagram @officialyvonne. Enjoy the show!
CYNTHIA THOMAS* (Armelia): National Tour: Ain't Misbehavin' (starring the Pointer Sisters; dance captain/understudy). European Tour and Barcelona, Spain Ain't Misbehavin'. Regional: Ain't Misbehavin'; Casper The Musical, starring Chita Rivera; Memphis; Show Boat; South Pacific; The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas; Once On This Island; Smokey Joe's Café; The Music Man; Hairspray; A Christmas Carol; Film: "Malcolm X", starring Denzel Washington, to name a few. Thanks to Arthur Faria, family, and friends for their love and support. Cynthia gives thanks and all the glory to God and is a proud member of Actors' Equity. Follow her on Instagram.com/divahoney and on Twitter.com/Divahoney4u.
RON CHRISTOPHER JONES* (Andre) is a native San Diegan and has performed professionally for over 20 years. Some of his favorite shows include Play On! at the Pasadena Playhouse, How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Old Globe theatre, and Bessie's Blues at the San Diego Rep. Favorite roles include Mr. Magix in My One and Only, Scrooge in Christmas is coming Uptown, and the Mikado in the Hot Mikado. Ron thanks Karyn Overstreet Vocal Studios for helping him prepare for this role, and he is dedicating this performance to his beautiful wife Marylynn and his fantastic 1-year-old daughter Maisie. Ron recently won Best Supporting Actor at the 2016 San Diego Film Awards.
ANISE RITCHIE* (Nell) is thrilled to make her North Coast Rep debut. She most recently appeared in Violet, San Diego Rep.; The Hunchback of Notre Dame, La Jolla Playhouse and Papermill Playhouse, New Jersey; Leap of Faith, Ahmenson Theatre, LA.; Tommy, San Diego Rep, Moonlight; Sammy, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Old Globe; Nightmare Alley, Geffen Playhouse, LA; Suds, Starlight; Once on this Island, Sparks Theaterworks; A Grand Night for Singing, Smokey Joe's Café, Sophisticated Ladies, California Rep; Little Shop of Horrors, Portland Civic. She has toured Europe singing gospel and has been heard on radio and television commercials. Proud member of Actors' Equity.
TONY PERRY* (Ken) New York: Allegro, 74 Georgia Ave., Shelter In Our Car, Martin: A New Beginning, Repo: The Genetic Opera, The Groove Factory, The Bonus Army. Regional: Memphis, Ain't Nothing But the Blues, Parade, Cross That River, Ain't Misbehavin', Five Guys Named Moe, Dreamgirls, The Wiz, Big River, Me and My Girl, Smokey Joe's Café, The Rocky Horror Show, A Grand Night For Singing. Film: "Mickey," "Finding Oz: A Journey Home." He has traveled North America in a concert of Yiddish and African-American music, and has three CDs available at www.tonyperry.com and iTunes. Proud AEA member.
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