Ain't Misbehavin' Playbill Web

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Hello Friends,

When Ain’t Misbehavin’ was originally produced for Broadway 44 years ago it was a celebration of Black excellence, joy, the importance of the Harlem Renaissance and its lasting impression on the music of the day. 44 years later that joy, excellence, and importance still rings true.

Ain’t Misbehavin’ is, at its core, a celebration of the Jazz music that shaped the American music scene. While melody and harmony are both important parts of any song, Jazz emphasized something that is integral to the development of music: improvisation. Every time they step out on stage, Jazz musicians interpret songs in a way that no one has ever heard before, and no one will hear again. Since the beginning of Jazz , musicians have been using improvisation to express how they feel. It’s what allows us to develop such deep connections to a song and a singer- it hits us in our soul.

Fats Waller’s music did just that. He allowed us to feel and understand more deeply the human experience. His music was not only catchy, but he tricked us into learning, understanding and thinking. He connected his music to our spirit to convey and invite us into his world. It is for that reason that we still celebrate and perform his music today. His influence is felt in R&B, Rap, Pop, Funk, Rock & Roll, and Country. Just look at Jasmine Sullivan, Adele, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Jay and Bey- none of their musical aesthetics would exist in the same way without Fats.

Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a tribute to the music of a culture that connected people. It reminded them, and us, of hope, joy, power, loss and love. Music is intrinsic to the human experience, it allows our hearts to open, grow and expand. We are so lucky to bring together such an amazing cast and creative team as we celebrate the music that shaped America. So sit back, relax, open your heart and enjoy the stunning music of Fats Waller.

Best,

Randy O’Hara

Hillbarn theatre & Conservatory

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Conceived by

RICHARD MALTBY, JR. and MURRAY HORWITZ

Created and Originally Directed by

RICHARD MALTBY, JR.

Original Choreography and Musical Staging by

ARTHUR FARIA

Musical Adaptations, Orchestrations & Arrangements by

LUTHER HENDERSON

Vocal & Musical Concepts by
JEFFREY GUTCHEON
Musical Arrangements by
JEFFREY GUTCHEON & WILLIAM ELLIOT

Originally produced by The Manhattan Theatre Club

Originally produced on Broadway by Emanuel Azenberg, Dasha Epstein, The Shubert Organization, Jane Gaynor & Ron Dante

Special Thanks:
San Mateo High School Drama, Stephanie Wozniak, Aya Matsutomo, Castilleja School, Jim Ambler, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Rick Reynolds, Daniel Thomas, Darren A.C. Carollo, Adria Olson, Center REP, Meghan Souther, Woodside High School, Alicia Jeffrey, Sean Kana, Joe Murphy, Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, Deanna Gibbons, Cal State East Bay, The Office Bar and Grill

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is presented by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. MTIShows.com

Performance Dates: March 10 – March 27, 2022
Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404

The performance lasts approximately 110 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.

Please note the location of all exits. Please turn off your cell phones and other electronic devices. Photography, videotaping, or other recordings of this production is strictly prohibited. No food or drink will be allowed in the theatre. Masks, covering your nose and mouth, must be worn at all times while in the building. Enjoy the show!

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Staff

Randy O’Hara
Artistic Director

Pam Lampkin
Interim Managing Director

Adrienne Kaori Walters
Conservatory Director

River Bermudez-Sanders
Resident Stage Manager and Dramaturge

Brigitte Losey
Social Media Associate and Box Office Lead

Eric Olson
Technical Director

Alan Hafter
Box Office Associate

Eve Cheney
Box Office Associate

Kevin Low
Facilities and House Manager

Judy Gee
Front of House Manager

Board of Directors

Lisa WolfKlain
President

Craig Courtin
Vice President

David Grisham
Treasurer

Jan Pickering
Secretary

Paul Reagan
Past President

Michelle Ayoob
Liz Buljan
Doris Duncan
Saili Gosula
Anthone Jackson
Robert Sloss
Gary Stanford Jr.
Sara Steppe
Mark Watson

Board Emeritus

T. Jack Foster Jr.
Honorary Chair

Mary Moore
Gary Harris
Rosemary Rodd
Nancy Lee Jalonen
Rich Biederman
Norm Book
Christine Krolik
Regina Quigley
Lori Silverstein
Judy Waterman

Land Acknowledgment

Hillbarn Theatre acknowledges that it resides on the traditional land of the Ramaytush Ohlone people and honors with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.

Show Cast

Dave J. Abrams*	André
Anthone Jackson	Ken
Katrina Lauren McGraw*	Nell
Majesty Scott	Charlaine
Phaedra Tillery-Boughton	Armelia

*Actors appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

Production team

Director/Choreographer	Kevin Smith-Kirkwood
Stage Manager	River Bermudez-Sanders
Assistant Director	Phaedra Tillery-Boughton
Music Direction	Jasmine Butler
Lighting Designer	Pamila Gray
Sound Design	Angela Yeung
Costume Designer	Jasmine Williams
Hair/Wigs	Jacqueline Dennis
Scenic Designer	Matt Owens
Prop Master	Rosie Issel
Scenic Artist	Javi Harnly
Sound Board Op	Sheraj Ragoobeer
Master Electrician	Will Schroeter
Master Electrician	Samantha Schroeter
Managing Director	Pam Lampkin
Artistic Director	Randy O’Hara

Band

Bass	Gerald Williams
Reed 1 (saxophone)	William Berg
Sub Reed 1 (clarinet)	Trevor Acevedo
Trombone	Derek James
Drums	Russ Gold
Pianist	Nancy Godfrey
Rehearsal Accompanist	Christopher Hewitt
Rehearsal Accompanist	Grace Schulz
Rehearsal Accompanist	Dave Dobrusky

Musical Numbers

Act I

Ain’t Misbehavin’……Company
Lookin’ Good but Feelin’ Bad……Company
Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness if I Do……Andre & Company
Honeysuckle Rose……Ken & Nell
Squeeze Me……Armelia
Handful of Key……Company
I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling……Nell & Company
How Ya Baby……Andre, Charlaine & Company
Jitterbug Waltz……Company
Ladies Who Sing with the Band……Andre & Ken
Yacht Club Swing……Charlaine
When the Nylons Bloom Again……Armelia, Charlaine & Nell
Cash for Your Trash……Nell
Off-Time……Company
The Joint is Jumpin’……Company

Act II

Spreadin’ Rhythm Around……Company
Lounging at the Waldorf……Armelia, Charlaine, Ken & Nell
The Viper’s Drag……Andre & Company
Mean to Me……Nell
Your Feet’s Too Big……Ken
That Ain’t Right……Andre, Armelia & Company
Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now……Charlaine
Find Out What They Like……Armelia & Nell
Fat and Greasy……Andre & Ken
Black and Blue……Company
I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter……Ken
Two Sleepy People……Armelia & Ken
I’ve Got my Fingers Crossed……Armelia, Charlaine & Ken
I Can’t Give You Anything but Love……Andre & Charlaine
It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie……Nell & Company
Honeysuckle Band……Company

Note From THe Director

As I’m researching and thinking about this wonderful jazz music revue, I think yes, Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a celebration of community, joy, and comedy. These five performers come together to laugh, drink, dance, to tell jokes and share stories. That’s the power of music and art, to bring people together. And we need that more than ever right now.

Also, I keep coming back to the phrase Black Excellence. When I take into account the historical context of the piece (on the heels of the great migration, prohibition, Jim Crow, segregation, etc.) I’m reminded of the resilience of the Black community and our ability to create new art forms and ways of self expression in the midst of hardship.

At every point in our history in America, African Americans have always persevered with grit and a deep determination. In spite of the injustices of the moment, Black people have always managed to turn the pain of our circumstances into creativity; inspiring music, dance, fashion, art and the like.

The jazz music that came out of the Harlem renaissance and the music scene that accompanied it (with both the Savoy and the Cotton Club as anchors) are tributes to that spirit of Black excellence, resiliency, and creativity. Ain’t Misbehavin, which features five star-quality performers singing and dancing to a live, fully stocked jazz band, is filled with that joy, comedy, pain, and heart.

I’m also excited about the makeup of this production team! It is not lost on me that for most of the history of the ‘American Theatre’, and especially on Broadway, white faces (mostly male) have helmed the telling of Black stories. That includes producers, casting directors, directors and other department heads. We are finally moving towards a more just and equitable system of producing theater and telling African American stories on the stage. It is an honor, as a Black gay man, to have the opportunity to direct and choreograph THIS beautiful musical, with this beautiful team at the Hillbarn Theatre.

Enjoy the show,

~ Kevin Smith Kirkwood

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Production Biographies

Cast

*Actors appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

Dave J. Abrams*

André
Dave (He/Him) is thrilled to be back onstage after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. His recent credits include: Hairspray (Seaweed) (2019 TBA Award for Outstanding Featured Actor), Freaky Friday (Adam) (2019 Shellie Award Nomination), Ragtime (Coalhouse Walker Jr.) (2018 TBA Award for Outstanding Actor in a Principal Role), In The Heights (Benny) (2017 TBA Award for Outstanding Featured Actor). He wants to thank Hillbarn, the cast, and those in the audience for supporting live theater. Gmadiva, Dr. Lewie, Mom, and Jose– this is for you! IG: @davejabrams

Anthone Jackson

Ken
Anthone (He/Him) is blessed for another opportunity to work with Hillbarn, previously seen in The Color Purple(Mister), To Kill A Mockingbird(Tom), as well as a current board member. Recent works include I, Too, Sing America(BATCO) and their anticipated album. Previously he has also worked with companies such as BBBay for their Home, Hope, & Holidays recordings; ROLT; SBMT Big River(Jim)(TBA Award Recipient); BPH, Tabard, and AASC. When not on stage Anthone works as a Director of School Partnerships. Anthone would like to thank his loving wife, daughters, family and friends for their support. Please connect at www.facebook.com/AnthoneOnStage IG: @AnthoneJsings or Twitter: @AnthoneOnStage

Katrina Lauren McGraw*

Nell
Katrina (She/Her) is a San Francisco native who graduated from the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. Some past credits include Charlotte in A Little Night Music (42nd St. Moon) Woman 2 in Songs For A New World (SF Playhouse) Bessie Smith in The Devils Music (Canter Rep) Donna in Mamma Mia (Berkeley Playhouse) Bird Woman/ Miss. Andrew in Mary Poppins (SF Playhouse) Ms. Myers/ Alexandra Daniels in Freaky Friday (Center Rep) Armelia in Ain’t Misbehavin’ (42nd St. Moon) Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors (Ray of Light Theater) Follow her on Instagram @kramgram

Majesty Scott

Charlaine
Majesty (She/Her) is a triple threat that earned a BA in Theatre and Performance Studies from UC Berkeley. She has trained at and worked with the American Conservatory Theatre*,* Broadway by the Bay, Woodminster*,* Napa Valley Performing Arts and California’s Great America just to name a few. She has starred as Deloris (Sister Act), Aida (Aida), Pattie (Smokey Joe’s Café), Radio 1 (Carolina or Change) and Lorrell (Dreamgirls). Majesty has been privileged to perform in historical venues such as the Wembley Arena (London, England), the Tropicana (Las Vegas), the Chase Center (San Francisco, CA) and the Paramount Theatre (Oakland, CA). She is excited to be apart of Ain’t Misbehavin with Hillbarn Theatre.

Phaedra Tillery - Boughton

Armelia/Assistant Director
Phaedra (She/Her) is a Bay Area based actor and arts advocate. Past productions include 1940s Radio Hour, Newsies, The Color Purple, To Kill a Mockingbird (Hillbarn). Caroline or Change, Little Shop of Horrors (Ray Of Light Theatre & Sitka Fine Arts), Newsies (Woodminster), Tarzan (PAP), Avenue Q (NCTC). She consistently challenges the concept of traditional theatre and finds new ways to push the boundaries of creativity and inclusion in the theatre community. She is excited to be performing but also her 1st time assistant directing in this show. She is thankful to her wife, daughter, bonus son and family for their continued support in following her dreams.

Creative

Kevin Smith-Kirkwood

Director
Kevin Smith Kirkwood is ecstatic to be directing this beautiful iconic jazz music review, Ain’t Misbehavin, which showcases Black Broadway excellence at it’s finest. Kirkwood made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and earned a New York IT Award Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor for It’s Karate Kid: The Musical! Most recently, Kirkwood was seen in the original Broadway cast of the Tony and Grammy Award Winning Musical Kinky Boots. After performing in the entire six year run of Kinky Boots, Kirkwood went on to play the role of the ‘Scarecrow’ in Broadway at Sacramento Music Circus’ production of The Wiz, which received rave reviews. Kirkwood also stars as ‘Roxy’ in the feature horror film titled Condemned (written and directed by Eli Morgan Gesner and also starring Dylan Penn and Lydia Hearst), and was recently seen guest starring Katy Keene on The CW Network. After having directed a production of ‘The Little Shop of Horrors’ (the first Actor’s Equity Approved indoor production during the pandemic of 2020) and also a beautiful production of Kinky Boots at the Weathervane Theater, Mr. Kirkwood is beyond THRILLED to be Directing a production of THIS AMAZING SHOW at the Hillbarn Theater! Kirkwood is also the creator and star of the wildly popular and critically acclaimed solo show ‘Classic Whitney: Alive!’ which has played to sold out houses at Joe’s Pub NYC, The Cutting Room, Cruise Ships around the world, and even a command performance at the diva’s estate. Art is power. www.kevinsmithkirkwood.com

Jasmine O. Butler

Music Director
Jasmine’s (she/her) musical gifting was recognized and her joy of music took root at the tender age of two years old, when she became the youngest member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church Children’s Choir. Since then she has honed her craft as a vocalist. She has toured abroad to Europe and all over the U.S.; she has also studied under world-renowned conductors, composers, arrangers, vocalists and musicians. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance from Hampton University; Hampton, VA and Master of Arts degree in Worship Arts from California Baptist University; Riverside, CA. She is a proud member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Jasmine has come full circle and currently serves as the Worship Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, where she is the youngest to hold a leadership position of this magnitude in the church’s fifty-seven year history.

Jasmine is forever grateful to her parents for always encouraging and supporting her in every endeavor. She takes great pride in being the eldest sibling to Jade, Jael, and Ilijah and strives to be the best example possible, because she knows they are always watching. Jasmine firmly believes that her gift will continue to make room for her, and demands of herself a Standard of Excellence. Her heart for God’s people and passion for spreading His love through music fuels her, in hopes to hear Him say “Well done!”

This is Jasmine’s first foray into music director for the stage and she is pleased to be working with such a talented group of people.

River Bermudez-Sanders

Stage Manager
River (they/he) is a recent graduate from Emerson College’s Musical Theatre program and is now pursuing a career in directing and playwrighting. They started working with Hillbarn in the summer of 2017 when they served as assistant choreographer for The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Since then, he has worked as stage manager and dramaturge for numerous Conservatory summer productions and is currently serving as Hillbarn’s Resident Stage Manager and Dramaturge. They are deeply invested in contributing to a new American theatre that openly challenges white supremacy culture. Directing work includes productions of The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee and Little Women, as well as a number of concerts and revues. He is also the author of an award-winning thesis entitled “Latine Racial Protest in the American Musical Theatre” which explores the ways Latine artists are advocating for equity and change in the theatre industry. He has worked as a director, actor, stage manager, and teaching artist at companies around the Bay including Palo Alto Players, Children’s Fairyland, and the Oakland Theatre Project.

Jasmine Milan Williams

Costume Designer
Jasmine (She/Her/Queen) is a Multidisciplinary artist who uses art as a vessel for change, collaborating with BIPOC artists and organizations to tell bold stories and shine light on Black and Queer Liberations. She’s so excited to be collaborating with the actors and director to tell this story of Black Resilience through song, dance, and comedy. She thanks her family and friends for always encouraging her to follow her dreams and for standing behind an artist that works to change the world through her art!

Pamila Gray

Lighting Designer
Pamila (she/her) has designed for musicals, operas, plays, dance, and industrials for twenty-five years. Her designs have been seen in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Portland, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Colorado Springs, Fort Lauderdale, and Washington DC. Pamela is a graduate of Northwestern University and a member of United Scenic Artists.

Angela Yeung

Sound Designer
Angela (she/her) is delighted to join Hillbarn Theatre as Sound Designer for Ain’t Misbehavin. Other sound design credits include West Side Story, Freaky Friday, Urinetown, The Wiz, and Grease at SCP, The Will Rogers Follies and Mamma Mia! at WVLO, Big River at SBMT, and The Revolutionists at ACT. By day, Angela works as a product manager. She sends love to her family and friends for their constant support.

Matt Owens

Scenic Designer
Matt Owens is a Bay Area-based scenic designer, technical director, and interior designer. He has worked as a theatre-maker both locally and back home in New Zealand. Matt most recently designed for San Mateo High School’s Crazy For You (2022), and Much Ado About Nothing (2020). His other credits include Caroline or Change (TD, Ray of Light), The Rocky Horror Show (TD, Ray of Light), Gypsy (Bay Area Musicals). You can see more of Matt’s work in the upcoming Altarena production of La Cagé, and Hillbarns I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.

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Joan Bornstein
Angela Braconi (In memory of Don Brandt)
Jane Brand
Peggy Clifford
Jennifer Buckley
Donna Campi
Tom Cappels
Diane Caradeuc
Eithne Clarke (In memory of Don Brandt)
Susan Cleaver
Kathi Cohen
Craig Courtin
Caroline d’Aquino
James & Judy Davis
Bettie Davis
Brian & Marylee Delehanty
Marilyn Dobbs Higuera
Laura Downs
LaVonne Drager
Colleen Duazo
Donna Eghbal
Jeffrey Essex
Michael & Candy Farbstein
Laura Fitzpatrick
Kathryn Forsyth
Janae Frischer
Cathy Gawne
Barbara Gilkeson
James & Lily Golding
Poornima Gopi
Gary Harris
Rick Herb
Jeanne Hsu
Candice Jaboneta
Beverly Johnson
Linda Keith
Merle & Jean Kohr
Katie Krabbenschmidt
Philip Kurjan
Cynthia Larson
Emilyn Lee
Vicki Legion
Linda Leong
Robert Lillo
Lorraine Loye
Manuel & Ana Lucas Lucas
Mary Maher
Marilyn Mangelsdorf
Sonia Marcus
Pat Marsala
Loretta McClurg
Joanne McMahon
William Miller
Diana Mitchell
Charlene Miyashita
Sasha Motalygo
Karen Nelson
Linda Neville
Susan Newton
Rotem Peñaloza-Bluvstein
Lori Perri
Penny Petre
Carol Pex
Aditi Prakash
Peter Przybyla
Chuck Rategan
Sharon Safrin
Beverly Sanders
Diane Savage
Sharon Schwartz
Cassandra Siggins
Ginger Silverman
Cristina Smart
Joan Smith
Helen Stevens
Carol Tompkins
Christina Vaccarino (In memory of Don Brandt)
Lisa & David Valkenaar
Vanessa Vinyard
Anja Walsh
Lily Ward
Jessika Welcome
Gloria Zahnd
Joanne Zucca

Join the Hillbarn Theatre Angel Society

Patrons who include the Hillbarn Theatre in their estate plan create a legacy that reflects their passion for the theater company that gave them a lifetime of pleasure and a gateway to a wider world. Hillbarn Theatre recognizes patrons who have included the theater in their estate plans, ensuring the Hillbarn continues to delight and challenge audiences for generations to come.

To learn more or to share your plans, please contact Pam Lampkin at 650.349.6411 or pam@hillbarntheatre.org

FORWARDING HER LOVE OF THE ARTS

Hillbarn Theatre & Conservatory has received an extraordinary legacy gift from long-time friend and major supporter Adrienne Mitchell, who passed away on August 12, 2020, at the age of 93.

Adrienne and her late husband Bruce traveled the world extensively, visiting over 150 countries. Patrons of the arts, they enjoyed decades of opera, symphony and theater in San Francisco, as well as many trips to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

This major gift from the Mitchell Trust builds upon Adrienne’s previous major contribution to Hillbarn Theatre’s “Raise-the-Roof” Campaign.

We are all beneficiaries of the Mitchell’s generosity. Please take note of and enjoy much needed updates including fresh paint indoors and outside, a new sign out front, upgraded outdoor lighting, landscaping, new carpeting, lobby lighting, office computers, theater black drapes and lighting instruments. We are using this resource wisely and in ways that preserve the building, increase the safety of those who visit it and help create the magic onstage.

Thank you, Adrienne, for thinking of the joy that Hillbarn delivered to you and now to the hundreds of patrons who will benefit from your thoughtfulness and generosity.

Your gift, like Adrienne’s can make a meaningful impact on our mission. If you have included or are considering including a gift to Hillbarn Theatre, Inc. as part of your estate plan or in the form of another gift, please let us know. We would like to recognize you for your support.

Fill out this form or contact Pam Lampkin at 650.349.6411 or pam@hillbarntheatre.org