Ain't Misbehavin'
In the Jervey Theatre Jan. 14-Feb. 6, 2022
Credits
Ain't Misbehavin'
The Fats Waller Musical Show
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 Elliott
Originally produced by The Manhattan Theatre Club
Originally produced on Broadway by
Emanuel Azenberg, Dasha Epstein,
The Shubert Organization, Jane Gaynor & Ron Dante
"Ain't Misbehavin'" Sponsors
Donna Bardgett
Don Cavern
James & Lynn Crandall
SWEETSPARKMAN
Ken & Lynn Fromer
In Memory of Barbara J. Bluhm
Kim Stephens
The Midred C. Paddock Trust
Judy & JP Newell
"Ain't Misbehavin'" Production Team
Harry Bryce (Director/Choreographer)
Harry Bryce has developed visionary works as a director, choreographer, writer, and arts educator for more than 33 years. Harry has led dance companies in Richmond, VA, and Atlanta, GA, where his original concert ballet, Beyond the Canebreaks: Moments in the Life of Harriet Tubman, performed to sold-out crowds and received national and critical acclaim at the National Black Arts Festival. In 1997 Harry founded the Memphis Black Repertory Theatre and served as producing artistic director for five seasons, during which he garnered 17 theatre awards. Harry has directed for professional theatre companies throughout the U.S. and was the recipient of the 2000 Carter G. Woodson Award of Merit for Lifetime Achievements in Performing Arts. Currently, Harry serves as an Artistic Associate for the Cumberland County Playhouse (the largest and oldest professional regional theatre in Tennessee), where he has directed numerous productions over the past 14 years. At Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Harry’s directing credits include Dearly Departed, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Little Shop of Horrors and It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues. Harry is delighted to be directing for the first time at Venice Theatre and looks forward to future opportunities.
LaTerry Butler (Music Director)
LaTerry has toured both nationally and internationally with the show Ain’t Misbehavin’. Other credits include The Wiz, Show Boat, West Side Story, Dream Girls, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Purlie, Eubie!, All Night Strut, Five Guys Named Moe, and the New York world premiere of Hi-Hat Hattie. Originally from Michigan, he earned his B.A. degree from Wayne State University. Having done post-graduate studies at both Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music in NYC, he also earned the Colleague Certification from the American Guild of Organists. Mr. Butler was the recipient of numerous music awards while living in the NYC area and was the featured keyboardist during a luncheon for a past U.S. Vice-President. Other appearances include: Accompanist for Tramaine Hawkins in Kingston, Jamaica; Music Director for Harold Nicholas of the famed Nicholas Brothers; Interim Choir Director for the Sarah Vaughn Memorial videotaped at the Apollo Theater! Mr. Butler, who musically directed Stage Aurora Theater’s production of Crowns in Jacksonville, FL, was also tapped by the Mahaffey Theater Foundation to be the music director for a St. Petersburg, FL production of Black Nativity. Mr. LaTerry was the recipient of Sarasota Magazine’s “Best Musical Direction Award” for 2004 as original Music Director for the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe! Mr. Butler continues to serve as a multi-county substitute teacher as well as a church music-director organist-keyboardist. He likes to reflect on how, 36 years ago as the music director for a record-breaking running production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Florida Studio Theatre, he met his wife, Tammy Elaine, a S.T.E.M. school teacher and singer/actress. They are thankful to God for the ability to prosper in the performing, visual, writing and teaching arts and to work with the wonderfully talented artists throughout this regional area.
Tim Wisgerhof (Scenic Designer)
Hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, Tim is Venice Theatre’s Resident Scenic Designer. In Des Moines, he has designed for Stage West, Des Moines Onstage, The Des Moines Metro Opera and was previously the Resident Designer for The Des Moines Playhouse. Prior to returning to his home town of Des Moines, Tim worked in New York City. While there he served as the Window and Creative Director for Saks Fifth Avenue for 12 years, in addition to designing numerous theatre and television projects. He is a graduate of Drake University.
Nate Blaweiss (Sound Designer)
Nate is the Resident Sound Designer at Venice Theatre, recently designing for Almost, Maine (composer); john and jen; Love Letters (composer); Menopause: the Musical; and Good People. Nate studied music at Florida State and remotely at University of Chichester, earning his MA in film scoring in 2018. You can see and hear some of Nate’s work at nateblaweiss.com.
John Michael Andzulis (Lighting Designer)
In his 13th season at VT, John is glad to be a part of the VT family. He has a B.A. in Technical Theatre from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA, and has continued his technical career with lighting and scenic designs for productions such as: Handy Award winning Metamorphoses; The Jungle Book; Urinetown; Inherit the Wind; Peter Pan; Ragtime; Sweeney Todd; Godspell; Boeing Boeing; Avenue Q; Hello, Dolly!; Smokey Joe’s Cafe; Radio Gals; Dreamgirls and A Christmas Carol. John thanks Harper for her continuous constructive criticism.
Alyssa Goudy (Stage Manager)
Alyssa is excited to be stage managing her first show for Venice Theatre. She has stage managed and performed in several area theaters, and is the Assistant Production Manager for VT. She recently completed the sound design for “Irma Vep” and last appeared on our stage as Tracy in Hairspray. #AKF
"Ain't Misbehavin'" Crew
Light Board Operator
Alyssa Goudy
Mix Engineer
Alain Van Achte
Audio 1
Nate Blaweiss, Alain Van Achte
Audio 2
Lynn Reid
Deck
Kitty Leonowicz
Dresser
Sue Gurr
Follow Spot Operators
Melody Actouka, Cindy Hickle
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act 1
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Lookin’ Good But Feelin’ Bad
’T Ain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do
Honeysuckle Rose
Squeeze Me
Handful of Keys
I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling
How Ya Baby
The Jitterbug Waltz
The Ladies Who Sing With The Band
Yacht Club Swing
When The Nylons Bloom Again
Cash For Your Trash
Off-Time
The Joint Is Jumpin’
15-minute intermission
Act 2
Spreadin’ Rhythm Around
Lounging At The Waldorf
The Viper’s Drag
Mean To Me
Your Feet’s Too Big
That Ain’t Right
Keepin’ Out Of Mischief Now
Find Out What They Like
Fat And Greasy
Black And Blue
I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
Two Sleepy People
I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie
Musicians
Conductor/Keyboard
LaTerry Butler
Reeds
Ellen Saxton
Bass
Cameron Kayne
Drums
Tony Martin
Trumpet
Tim Eaton
'21-'22 Season Production Team
Production Manager/Technical Director
John Andzulis
Assistant Production Manager
Alyssa Goudy
Assistant Technical Director
Brian Freeman
Assistant Technical Director/Master Electrician
Cindy Carruth
Resident Scenic Designer
Tim Wisgerhof
Resident Sound Designer
Nate Blaweiss
Associate Sound Designer
John Hawk
Production Stage Manager/Props Mistress
Lisa Million
Resident Music Director
Michelle Kasanofsky
Costume Shop Manager
Maureen S. Demers
Costume Shop First Hand/Volunteer Liaison
Brittany Hardison
Electrics Crew
Jake Murphy, Deke Short
Scenery Crew
Bob Barone, Tullio Coccia, Walter Cohrs
Ron Fettig, Roger Hayes, Dale Jermyn
Bill Johnson, Ray Leahy, David Lynn-Jones
David Mason, Paul Mason, Charles Myers
Bob Olson, John Palaitis, Bill Risen
Pete Sayer, Jim Sherry, Ken Strom
Barry Sullivan, Bud Teagarden, Mel Van Dyke
Paint Crew
Phyllis Andella, Cathleen Baustian
Geri Becker, Bonnie Burkhalter
Sonja Carr, Liz Floridio, Lisa Hamilton
Jill Hartman, Liz O’Hagen, Pat Ouellette
Pete Sayer, Francine Smetts
Props Volunteers
Paula Auth, Judy Cipra, Ann Dellevigne
Costume Shop Volunteers
Ruell Bean, Nancy Bent, Marni Brown
Kathy Finan, Melissa Houghton
Jeanne Johnston, Mary Lulik
Jane McCormick, Susan McPeck
Paula Numeier, Kathy Provost, Eve Rabbiner
Sandy Sapatka, Pinky Stewart
Gretchen Weger, Cindy Wood
Audition Volunteers
Melody Actouka, Bonnie Burkhalter,
Karen Campbell, Anna Croteau
Linna Croteau, Laurel Jones
Itala Landers, Judy Livingston
Mary Rau-Foster, Anne Smith
Judith Toscano
Technical Theatre Apprentice
Alex LaBonte
Dramaturg
Mike Sullivan
Front of House and Bar Manager
Jeff Hyde
Front of House Volunteers
Melody Actouka, Judy Allen, Cheryl Anderson
Pamela Anderson, Susie Anderson, Vicki Andresen
Donna Astorino, Jon Ayers, Marlene Barry
Joan Basile, Mark Bassett, Ruth Bauers
Geri Becker, Andrea Bekkenhuis, Bella Belilovskaya
Joseph Bifaro, Jill Billinger, Sarah Boehmer
Brennon Bonnett, Rita Bonnett, Carolyn Boudreaux
Edward Boudreaux, Susan Boudreaux, John Brunt
Kathleen Brunt, Janet Bryars, Marie Buchanan
Diana Budur, Bonnie Burkhalter, Betty Burrafato
Rosemary Burzinski-Bosse, Jane Cabildo
Karen Campbell, Richard Carling, Ginger Carpenter
Jane Carter, LaVerne Christopher, Christopher Clair
Patricia Clair, David Clarke, Dolores Clarke
Bill Cloffke, Barbara Cocchi, Joe Colonnese
Pat Colonnese, Margaret Combs
Barbara-Lynn Connelly, Jim Courtright,
Suzi Courtright, Shanette Crume, Patricia Curtis
Brent Danielson, Donna Danielson
Michael Davanzo, Judy Davanzo, Harriet Davidson
Arlynn DeFloria, James Deluca, Sherry Dice
Carole Dicker, Georgina Dirker, Lois Dobkin
Rick Dobkin, Donna Donovan, Nancy Dowicki
Patrick Eaton, Valerie Echavarria, Karin Eisenman
Cheryl Escott, Lee Esteve, Mary Eve
Peggy Falk, Mary Fazio, Shelly Fedder
Janet Ford, Donna Fox, Peg Frerk
Arsie Fusco, Ellen Gabrielli, Pam Garlock
Ken Gerecke, Peggy Gerecke, Henry Gesek
Linda Gesek, Ann Getty, Joan Gilomen
Bill Gloffke, Judith Golab, Edward Gooltz
Kate Greene, Deborah Gregory, Karen Gregory
Jackie Griesi, Lucille Grover, Priscilla Gurholt
Diane Hale, Stephen Hale, Jo Halstead
Deb Hansen, Leslie Heaton, Lee Henks
Wanda Hines, Helene Horrell, Laura Johnston
Janice Jones, Laurel Jones, Janine Joyner
Bob Jung, Janet Keckler, Lois Keeling
Molly Kehoe, Kathleen Kelly, Kevin Kenny
Vicki Kenny, Pamela King, Barbara Koehler
Marianne Koerner, John Kollar, Bonnie Konzelman
Jim Korman, Nanci Korman, Joan Kosta
Kate Kratz, Mark Kreger, Rose Kreger
Diane Krol, Marge Kuhar, Carol Kulaga
Joe LaDu, Kathryn LaDu, Jan LaHaie
Itala Landers, Sharon Lash, Kathleen Laughlin
Joyce Laurence, John Linhares, Mary Ellen Lipnitz
Judy Livingston, Carolyn Lockett, Carol Lovely
Mary Lulik, Barbara Magstadt, Katzie Mapel-keen
Maura McCann, Gail McCarthy, Barbara McLauchlin
Jennifer Mechling, Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan
Nancy Mendelson, Susan Mergens, Susannah Miller
Janet Mills-Knudsen, Diana Miracle
James Mohnkern, Kathy Mohnkern
Robert Montgomery, Chuck Moore
Tilly Mooyman, Kathy Moriarty, Sally Mowduk
Joni Mulder, Anna Murdocca, Sandra Neahusan
Diane DiStefano Nist, Frank Nist
CeCe O’Connor, Francine O’Donnell
Liz O’Hagen, Jean O’Leary, Robert Olson
Doug Ostrom, Virginia Ostrom, Pat Ouellette
Jeanette Ozimek, Stanley Ozimek, Charles Page
Darby Park, Nola Parks, Eileen Pastor
Stephanie Pavlat, Anita Piacenta, Loretta Pickett
Marty Pippitt, Barbara Puccia, Melody Pugh
Shelley Pulte, Darlene Rabich, Robert Rabich
Robin Reed, Gerald Rehert, Nancy Reynolds
Becky Riffle, Betty-Ann Rigg, Greg Ritacco
Mary-Jane Ritacco, Vickey Roa, Allyson Robertson
Sandra Robinson, Wayne Ruby, Janine Rudin
Marti Runnels, Ellen Ryan, Diane Santoro
Jane Sarmiento, Noran Satkowski, Diane Scala
Lynne Scharf, Judith Scher, Margo Schneeloch
Paula Schutzmann, Donna Scudder
Faya Scudder-Cotherman, Rita Sheyner
Jane Short, John Shwed, Edrise Sievers
Verna Silk, Charlotte Skaggs, Fredia Skeens
Margriet Slinkard, Lorraine Smith, Karin Spencer
Pinky Stewart, Maggie Surwilo, Helena Sutherland
Diane Swetonic, Annie Taber, Norine Taylor
Karen Theise, Jim Thomas, Kathy Thomaston
Steve Thomaston, Diane Tolliver, Judith Toscano
Bill Troetel, Marcia Valentine, Gerry Vidas
Mary Vlismas, Lynn Wallace, Gretchen Weger
Susan Weiner, Jean West-Walker
Beverlee Westmacott, Linda Wicks
Jacqueline Wides, Barbara Willis, Dee Wright
Kecia Younts, Kathie Zorner
Bob Zuckerman, Bonnie Zuckerman