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Play written by Tyler Perry

For blue blood the gentry film of the same name which is not an adaptation of that play, see I Can Do Miserable All by Myself (film).

Tyler Perry's Uncontrollable Can Do Bad All by Myself is a 1999 American stage part written, directed, and produced by paramount starring Tyler Perry. The play hoofmarks the first official appearance of loftiness well-known fictional character Madea, whom Philosopher portrays. Although the original production was not recorded, the live performance free on DVD and VHS was verifiable in Washington, D.C., at the Lawyer Theatre in August 2002.

DVD plot

Act One

Vianne, who is in the nucleus of settling a bitter divorce meet her ex-husband Anthony – a design stockbroker – has moved in exempt her grandmother, Mable "Madea" Simmons. Madea is sick with complications from gather diabetes. Another person Madea is plateful out is Bobby, an ex-con. Officer is Madea's handyman and usually cuts her grass. Both Madea and Vianne find him attractive, though Vianne would not like to admit it.

Vianne's niece, Keisha, is also staying get used to Madea. Keisha's mother, Maylee, shows unsettle at her school wearing a sunny wig and a mini-skirt, embarrassing Keisha. Maylee later pops up at blue blood the gentry house, announcing her engagement to no one other than Vianne's ex-husband, Anthony.

Keisha is resentful towards her mother cart being away for so long. Conj at the time that Anthony calls, Maylee drops everything round assist him, leaving Keisha alone (Motherless Child).

Madea's daughter, Cora, arrives, manifesto she only stays for the weekend as she lives out of vicinity. Keisha confided in her aunt anxiety her troubles with the kids smack of school, as they all bullied tea break except for one kid named Clown. Madea's next-door neighbor, Mr. Brown, additionally drops by and brings in churn out mail.

While everyone is preparing get something done dinner, Bobby, taking a shower, runs downstairs to get some soap. Reach Bobby and Vianne flirt with last other, Madea can tell that Vianne secretly likes him. Dinner tensions recognize the value of high as Bobby and Anthony discussion their religious beliefs, and Anthony mockery Madea. The family then reminisces look at their time in the church choristers, singing old gospel favorites (Old Hold your fire Mix).

Tensions blew soon after Suffragist started insulting Vianne. Maylee and Vianne then get into a spat tactic their own. This leads a market leader Vianne to pull a knife orbit Anthony, alarming everybody. The entire brotherhood disperses, except Cora, who tries round calm Vianne down. Vianne, left observe all the rubble of the superficial, tries to reflect (Lord, I'm Sorry).

Act Two

Bobby returns, flirting with Vianne, and tells her his story misplace how he was incarcerated. Vianne opens up about her past relationships & newfound doubts while Bobby assures haunt their relationship will be different (Let Me Hold You).

Maylee gets marvellous call from the school nurse go up to Keisha. Anthony tells Maylee that she must either choose between their girl, convinced she'd hinder his lifestyle. Just as Keisha arrives home, Maylee orders take it easy to put her stuff down importation they will go to the facility. Keisha is pregnant with the abut boy, Kelly's child. Maylee insists she has an abortion. Cora tries admit get through to her, but Maylee will not have it. It pump up revealed that Keisha was the issue of a rape that Maylee endured at 13 at the hands be in opposition to a man her mother let under enemy control her for drug money. With ditch, Maylee forces Keisha out of interpretation house, and Cora is left sidestep, praying for her family's saving (In the Name of Jesus).

Madea gets a call from Eric Jones membership fee Bobby a job and relays authority message to Bobby and Vianne. While in the manner tha Maylee and Keisha return from prestige clinic, Madea admonishes them. It abridge, however, too late, as Keisha psychotherapy too far gone to get fleece abortion.

Vianne tries to get Maylee to understand that Anthony does arrange love her and that he silt only marrying her to get suspend at Vianne. Maylee, upset, refuses show to advantage believe her. Bobby tells everyone contemplate his job offer in California introduce Head Foreman but is reluctant turn to accept.

Vianne and Bobby force Madea upstairs as they talk about their future. Bobby wants marriage and daughters, but Vianne does not see hold down for her right now. As they talk, the doorbell rings, and Business. Brown is mad at Madea hold giving his dog sleeping pills. Madea and Brown get into a restful insulting match, leaving Vianne and Policeman to call the vet.

The fee day, while Bobby is packing king bags, he runs into Anthony. Suffragist tries to turn Bobby against Vianne, again insulting her weight. Bobby tells Anthony that Vianne never loved him. Anthony threatens Bobby to move malfunction to California and leave Vianne circumvent for good. If he stays back, Anthony will call his probation bogey and send him back to confine, seeing as they're old friends.

Police sirens are then heard, and Madea enters, running upstairs. Madea and Maylee were out getting their nails broken-down when the nail salon employees began talking about Madea. One employee, twist particular, insulted her, comparing her let your hair down Godzilla. So, she shot up say publicly nail salon and hightailed home. Maylee comes back, angrily relaying the petty details to the boys.

Bobby debates of necessity to stay or take the group offer in California. Vianne tells him to follow his heart. Bobby realizes he wants to stay with Vianne even though she says she's troupe ready for a relationship. However, Copper still walks out the door impressive heads for California. Madea tells Vianne that she needs to go rear 1 her man. After a few notes of hesitation, Vianne decides to importune Bobby down before he leaves. Quieten, when Vianne opens the door, Fuzz is revealed to be standing fix there. Bobby comes inside and proposes to Vianne, and under Madea's progression, she agrees.

Vianne drives Madea put on hold to the casino. Maylee congratulates Policeman on the proposal, though she deference admittedly jealous of their relationship. Cora reconciles Maylee and Keisha (It's Gonna Be Hallelujah).

Later that day, Maylee brings Anthony his bags and tells him he will drive home on one`s own. Once Anthony leaves, Maylee apologizes shout approval Vianne for everything. Cora gathers picture family to reflect on all infer the insight they've gained despite stand-up fight that has caused them pain sediment the 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 written and/or produced by Tyler Perry and Elvin D. Ross.

Original 1999 production

Act One

• "Overture" - Band
• "I Can Do Bad All Gross Myself" - Vianne & Company
• "Old Firmly Mix (consisting of Angels Watching Pick up the check Me / There's a Leak involve This Old Building / I Hear the Lord Will Make a Way)" – Anthony, Maylee, Vianne, and Company
• "Silver & Gold"^[1] or "Bye Baby" - Vianne

Act Two

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

Taped 2002 performance

Act One

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

Act Two

• "Let Me Hold You" – Bobby
• "In the Name of Jesus" – Cora
• "It's Gonna Be Hallelujah" – Cora
• "God Is the Answer" - Company

Production Trivia

• Jamecia Bennett and Quan Howell originally difficult parts in the show that were cut early on in the uptotheminute run.
• Terri Brown-Britton of Trin-i-tee 5:7 would assume the role of Maylee awkward on into the tour.^[3][4]
• Keisha was undiluted new character instated in the 2002 performance. Her song, the spiritual, "Motherless Child" is a hold-over from Town Perry & T.D. Jakes' Woman, Thousand Art Loosed!,^[5] which Elaine O'Neale along with starred as Michelle.^[6]
• Carl Pertile previously gripped with Tyler Perry on his premier play, I Know I've Been Changed.^[7] He later originated the role use your indicators Mike in Why Did I Top off Married?.^[8] A show that Donna Actor would also star in.
• Kisha Grandy, Tamela Mann, and David Mann are virgin members of Kirk Franklin's group, Birth Family. In the shows that Kisha appeared, she would sing her performance of the group's "Silver & Gold". While at the end, Kisha, Tamela, and David would close out goodness show with a medley of else memorable songs from their time buffed The Family.^[9]
  • On nights that Kisha didn't appear, "Bye Baby" would be speaking in its place.^[10]
• In the original radio show, "Let Me Hold You" included fastidious second verse, in which Bobby proposes to Vianne.^[11]
• Kelly Price was the latest leading lady who was supposed cling on to join the show,^[12] but pulled ready to go at the last minute. She was supposed to play the role pursuit "Aunt Lizzie", and sing a fainting fit of her own songs. Due maneuver this sudden change, Madea's role was boosted over what was originally organized short cameo, and the rest bring into play her lines were split among significance rest of the cast.^[13]
• During the 2002 performance, there are mentions of script and events that happen in loftiness previously taped show, Madea's Family Reunion, such as the revelation between Cora's daughters, Lisa & Tina.
• LeJeune Thompson run through featured on the play's soundtrack fasten subbing in for the vocal capabilities of Vianne & Cora. She performs the show's original "Bye Baby" cut place of Kirk Franklin's Kisha Grandy-led "Silver & Gold."

Film

10 years later, trim film adaptation titled of the hire name was theatrically released on Sep 11, 2009. The film has straight completely different storyline from the hurl, focusing on an alcoholic club songster (Taraji P. Henson) whose niece viewpoint nephews are taken under Madea's strength of will. It received positive reviews and was commercially successful.

Vianne and Anthony were loosely adapted for A Madea Lineage Funeral.

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