Adventure Theatre and Jazz Academy of Music present BUD, NOT BUDDY

Adventure Theatre
in association with
The Jazz Academy of Music
Present a reading of
BUD, NOT BUDDY
Based on the children’s book By Christopher Paul Curtis
Adapted for the Stage by Reginald André Jackson
Directed by Thembi Duncan

Bud, Not Buddy is a 1999 childrens novel by Christopher Paul Curtis. The book is the winner of the 2000 Newbery Medal for excellence in American childrens literature, as well as the Coretta Scott King Award that is given in recognition of outstanding African-American authors.

Set in Michigan during the 1930s, Bud, Not Buddy tells the story of 10-year-old Bud Caldwell, an orphan on the run from abusive foster homes, and his quest to find his father. Buds journey sets him on the trail of a jazz band known as Herman E. Calloway and the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. A flier for one of Calloways shows leads Bud to Grand Rapids and Calloway, the man he believes is his father. Bud gets into all sorts of trouble along the way in this story, filled with uncanny wisdom, which offers a set of hilarious "Rules and Things" designed to help our resilient young hero navigate a world of confusing expectations. Rich with adventure and humor, Bud, Not Buddy is a coming-of-age tale for young and old alike. The novel also won the Coretta Scott King Award.

Thembi Duncan - Director
Paul Carr - Music Director
Mike Stepowany - Set Designer
Racheal Feola - Costumes
Charles Coward - Stage Manager

With
Nickolas Vaughan
Dionne Audain
Keith Irby
Joshua Nelson
Addison Switzer
Tara Yates-Reeves
Ayesis Clay

Band:
Alex Hamburger - Flute
Graham Jacobson - Alto Sax
Billy Petito - Guitar
Jason Frankel - Bass
Tim Glenshaw – Drums

Saturday, Feb 25 at 11:00am & 1:00pm
Sprenger Theatre
Approximate running time: 45 minutes.
Tickets are $8
For ages 5 & up
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www.jazzacademy.org
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