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Auditions for Avenue Q
December 2 @ 7:00 pm
Performances: January 24 – February 9, 2025
About the Show:
Set in a shabby New York City neighborhood, “Avenue Q” follows Princeton, a recent college graduate, as he navigates adulthood alongside human and puppet residents. This bold, innovative musical tackles themes like job-hunting, relationships, and life’s purpose with catchy songs and relatable stories.
Note: RATED R for adult content.
“Avenue Q” Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Book by Jeff Whitty. Presented through special arrangement with MTI
Audition Requirements:
Bring a list of all conflicts from December 3 – February 9.
Prepare a song; an accompanist will be provided.
Cold readings from the script.
Puppet characters: Demonstrate correct mouth sync (practice in front of a mirror if needed). Be prepared to improvise a scene with a provided puppet.
Contact: For questions, email Ray Gambrel at [email protected]
Cast Details:
Size: 7 performers (4 puppeteers, 3 non-puppeteers)
Type: Ensemble/Multiple Roles
Age: 18+
Dance: Movement required
Vocals: Range specified with each character
Puppet Characters:
Type: Ensemble/Multiple Roles
Age: 18+
Dance: Movement required
Vocals: Range specified with each character
Puppet Characters:
PRINCETON/ROD: Male, Tenor. Strong puppeteering, comedic timing.
NIKKI/BAD IDEA BEAR/TREKKIE/OTHERS: Any gender, Tenor. Strong character work, puppeteering, comedic timing.
MRS T/BAD IDEA BEAR/OTHERS: Any gender, Mezzo. Strong harmonies, puppeteering, comedic timing.
KATE/LUCY THE SLUT: Any gender, Mezzo/Soprano. Strong puppeteering, comedic timing.
Non-Puppet Characters:
BRIAN: Male, Baritone. Comedic timing, harmony.
GARY COLEMAN: Black, any gender, Mezzo. Comedic timing.
CHRISTMAS EVE: Female, Asian (Japanese descent), Soprano. Comedic timing, Japanese accent.
