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Synopsis: Amanda Porter is the wife of the stuffy, well-bred mayor of Boston. When the mayor leaves the mansion, Amanda secretly goes to the piano and "gets down" with the innovative jazz of the day. Working in Amanda's house is Bessie Cole, a young woman of color with a gift for writing lyrics and an unshakable dream of touching the world. As fate would have it, our two women discover that Amanda's music and Bessie's lyrics are a match made in Heaven. They form a team: Cole and Porter. Bribing the other servants into silence, the two women wait for the mayor's exit, and secretly create incredible songs. Realizing that the world is not ready for a female interracial songwriting team, our protagonists devise a plan: Find two white men who, for a fee, are willing to pretend to be Cole and Porter, and take the songs to New York.
Enter George and Bernie, two small-time con men, who jump at the chance to make easy money. Now the fun begins. The songs become instant hits, and we are taken on a roller coaster ride which includes hilarious and bittersweet moments, grave injustices, angry betrayals, outrageous antics, teary-eyed reunions, and finally, the triumph of the human spirit!
For information and to participate in producing Cole and Porter, please write ColeAndPorter@gmail.com or call 310 424 5000
Age
111
Country
United States
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London born Devra Robitaille (Book and Music) is a prolific composer, songwriter and keyboardist. She has worked with such legendary artists as John Lennon, Mick Taylor, Diana Ross, the Jackson 5, Leonard Cohen, Phil Spector, Mike Oldfield, George Harrison, Cher, Darlene Love, Thomas Dolby and more.
Janet Cole Valdez (book and lyrics), a Gold Record winning, former Motown songwriter, Janet's songs have appeared in such movies as Columbia's "Gladiator", "The Last Dragon", "The Boost", "Southbeach Academy", "Guarded Secrets" and "Boston Girls". Numerous artists have recorded Janet's songs. She has two upcoming singles on Legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy's new artist, N'Kenge.
ColeAndPorter
commented:
I wonder if Chamin Correa is related to Chick Corea. That was the original spelling of Chick's last name.