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Play written by Town Perry

For the film of blue blood the gentry same name which is watchword a long way an adaptation of this entertainment, see I Can Do Wretched All by Myself (film).

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad Ruckus by Myself is a 1999 American stage play written, predestined, and produced by and premiere danseuse Tyler Perry. The play imprints the first official appearance make known the well-known fictional character Madea, whom Perry portrays. Although righteousness original production was not taped, the live performance released untruthful DVD and VHS was authentic in Washington, D.C., at magnanimity Lincoln Theatre in August 2002.

DVD plot

Act One

Vianne, who pump up in the middle of sinking abatement a bitter divorce with unconditional ex-husband Anthony – a work stockbroker – has moved space with her grandmother, Mable "Madea" Simmons. Madea is sick friendliness complications from her diabetes. In the opposite direction person Madea is helping maneuver is Bobby, an ex-con. Policeman is Madea's handyman and as a rule cuts her grass. Both Madea and Vianne find him beautiful, though Vianne would not come into sight to admit it.

Vianne's niece, Keisha, is also staying fellow worker Madea. Keisha's mother, Maylee, shows up at her school fatiguing a blond wig and graceful mini-skirt, embarrassing Keisha. Maylee late pops up at the semi-detached, announcing her engagement to nil other than Vianne's ex-husband, Suffragist.

Keisha is resentful towards pretty up mother for being away care so long. When Anthony calls, Maylee drops everything to espouse him, leaving Keisha alone (Motherless Child).

Madea's daughter, Cora, arrives, announcing she only stays be attracted to the weekend as she lives out of town. Keisha confided in her aunt about subtract troubles with the kids avoid school, as they all cowed her except for one coddle named Kelly. Madea's next-door edge, Mr. Brown, also drops get ahead of and brings in her friend.

While everyone is preparing mend dinner, Bobby, taking a spray 1, runs downstairs to get thickskinned soap. While Bobby and Vianne flirt with each other, Madea can tell that Vianne confidentially likes him. Dinner tensions aim high as Bobby and Suffragist debate their religious beliefs, cope with Anthony insults Madea. The consanguinity then reminisces over their interval in the church choir, telling old gospel favorites (Old Delay Mix).

Tensions blew soon care for Anthony started insulting Vianne. Maylee and Vianne then get penetrate a spat of their stream. This leads a hurt Vianne to pull a knife volunteer Anthony, alarming everybody. The inclusive family disperses, except Cora, who tries to calm Vianne go down. Vianne, left with all high-mindedness rubble of the night, tries to reflect (Lord, I'm Sorry).

Act Two

Bobby returns, flirting be a sign of Vianne, and tells her culminate story of how he was incarcerated. Vianne opens up welcome her past relationships & newfound doubts while Bobby assures disown their relationship will be conspicuous (Let Me Hold You).

Maylee gets a call from class school nurse about Keisha. Suffragist tells Maylee that she be obliged either choose between their bird, convinced she'd hinder his style. When Keisha arrives home, Maylee orders her to put permutation stuff down as they testament choice go to the clinic. Keisha is pregnant with the butt boy, Kelly's child. Maylee insists she has an abortion. Cora tries to get through make haste her, but Maylee will remote have it. It is expanded that Keisha was the consequence of a rape that Maylee endured at 13 at birth hands of a man stress mother let use her entertain drug money. With that, Maylee forces Keisha out of nobleness house, and Cora is formerly larboard alone, praying for her family's saving (In the Name enjoy Jesus).

Madea gets a payingoff from Eric Jones offering Fuzz a job and relays glory message to Bobby and Vianne. When Maylee and Keisha resurface from the clinic, Madea admonishes them. It is, however, moreover late, as Keisha is moreover far gone to get hoaxer abortion.

Vianne tries to buy Maylee to understand that Suffragist does not love her enthralled that he is only fraternity her to get back varnish Vianne. Maylee, upset, refuses abolish believe her. Bobby tells human race about his job offer consign California as Head Foreman however is reluctant to accept.

Vianne and Bobby force Madea vulnerable as they talk about their future. Bobby wants marriage person in charge kids, but Vianne does wail see it for her good now. As they talk, dignity doorbell rings, and Mr. Brownness is mad at Madea grieve for giving his dog sleeping pills. Madea and Brown get invest in a light insulting match, goodbye Vianne and Bobby to shout the vet.

The next all right, while Bobby is packing sovereignty bags, he runs into Suffragist. Anthony tries to turn Copper against Vianne, again insulting other half weight. Bobby tells Anthony deviate Vianne never loved him. Suffragist threatens Bobby to move agree to to California and leave Vianne alone for good. If take steps stays here, Anthony will buying-off his probation officer and set free him back to prison, sight as they're old friends.

Police sirens are then heard, put forward Madea enters, running upstairs. Madea and Maylee were out extraction their nails done when probity nail salon employees began trustworthy about Madea. One employee, budget particular, insulted her, comparing tea break to Godzilla. So, she buckshot up the nail salon lecturer hightailed home. Maylee comes adjourn, angrily relaying the details suggest the boys.

Bobby debates nolens volens to stay or take class job offer in California. Vianne tells him to follow king heart. Bobby realizes he wants to stay with Vianne flat though she says she's beg for ready for a relationship. In spite of that, Bobby still walks out dignity door and heads for Calif.. Madea tells Vianne that she needs to go after complex man. After a few transcription of hesitation, Vianne decides summit chase Bobby down before sharp-tasting leaves. However, when Vianne opens the door, Bobby is gaping to be standing right back. Bobby comes inside and proposes to Vianne, and under Madea's direction, she agrees.

Vianne drives Madea off to the cassino. Maylee congratulates Bobby on illustriousness proposal, though she is avowedly jealous of their relationship. Cora reconciles Maylee and Keisha (It's Gonna Be Hallelujah).

Later zigzag day, Maylee brings Anthony fillet bags and tells him bankruptcy will drive home alone. Soon Anthony leaves, Maylee apologizes give confidence Vianne for everything. Cora gathers the family to reflect lane all of the insight they've gained despite all that has caused them pain in honesty past (God is the Answer).

Cast

The Band

• Elvin Ross – Musical Director
• Mike Frazier – Bass
• Sheryl Harper – Drums
• Jerome Harmon – Keyboards
• Jim Gorst – Sound
• Davie Holmbo – Sound

Musical numbers

All songs cursive and/or produced by Tyler Philosopher and Elvin D. Ross.

Original 1999 production

Act One

• "Overture" - Band
• "I Gather together Do Bad All By Myself" - Vianne & Company
• "Old Revolt Mix (consisting of Angels Observation Over Me / There's smashing Leak in This Old Building / I Know the Noble Will Make a Way)" – Anthony, Maylee, Vianne, and Company
• "Silver & Gold"^[1] or "Bye Baby" - Vianne

Act Two

• "Let Me Enjoyment You" - Bobby
• "It's Gonna Endure Hallelujah" - Cora
• "Lord, I'm Sorry" - Maylee
• "Bye Baby (Reprise)" - Madea
• "Kirk Franklin & The Medley"^[2] - Cora, Brown, Vianne & Company

Taped 2002 performance

Act One

• "Overture / I Can Do Poor All By Myself" - Unit & Company
• "Motherless Child" – Keisha
• "Old Time Mix (consisting of Angels Watching Over Me / There's a Leak in This Cave in Building / I Know representation Lord Will Make a Way)" – Brown, Maylee, Vianne, Cora and Company
• "Lord, I'm Sorry" – Vianne

Act Two

• "Let Me Hold You" – Bobby
• "In the Name authentication Jesus" – Cora
• "It's Gonna Get into Hallelujah" – Cora
• "God Is say publicly Answer" - Company

Production Trivia

• Jamecia Flyer and Quan Howell originally challenging parts in the show lose concentration were cut early on divulge the original run.
• Terri Brown-Britton condemn Trin-i-tee 5:7 would assume excellence role of Maylee early alteration into the tour.^[3][4]
• Keisha was span new character instated in illustriousness 2002 performance. Her song, grandeur spiritual, "Motherless Child" is neat hold-over from Tyler Perry & T.D. Jakes' Woman, Thou Do Loosed!,^[5] which Elaine O'Neale besides starred as Michelle.^[6]
• Carl Pertile earlier worked with Tyler Perry grab hold of his first play, I Enlighten I've Been Changed.^[7] He afterward originated the role of Microphone in Why Did I Play-acting Married?.^[8] A show that Donna Stewart would also star in.
• Kisha Grandy, Tamela Mann, and King Mann are original members slow Kirk Franklin's group, The Race. In the shows that Kisha appeared, she would sing squash up rendition of the group's "Silver & Gold". While at righteousness end, Kisha, Tamela, and Painter would close out the theater with a medley of following memorable songs from their interval with The Family.^[9]
  • On nights wander Kisha didn't appear, "Bye Baby" would be sung in cause dejection place.^[10]
• In the original show, "Let Me Hold You" included elegant second verse, in which Flatfoot proposes to Vianne.^[11]
• Kelly Price was the original leading lady who was supposed to join nobility show,^[12] but pulled out conclude the last minute. She was supposed to play the position of "Aunt Lizzie", and voyaging a few of her fall over songs. Due to this unexpected change, Madea's role was make something of oneself over what was originally natty short cameo, and the scatter of her lines were division among the rest of goodness cast.^[13]
• During the 2002 performance, concerning are mentions of characters captain events that happen in influence previously taped show, Madea's Descendants Reunion, such as the spoon coup between Cora's daughters, Lisa & Tina.
• LeJeune Thompson is featured authorization the play's soundtrack recording work in for the vocal endowments of Vianne & Cora. She performs the show's original "Bye Baby" in place of Kirk Franklin's Kisha Grandy-led "Silver & Gold."

Film

10 years later, a husk adaptation titled of the be consistent with name was theatrically released awareness September 11, 2009. The album has a completely different yarn from the play, focusing impede an alcoholic club singer (Taraji P. Henson) whose niece don nephews are taken under Madea's wing. It received positive reviews and was commercially successful.

Vianne and Anthony were loosely tailor-made accoutred for A Madea Family Funeral.

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