Avenue Q The Musical
Music and Lyrics by ROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARX
Based on an original concept by ROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARX
Directed by Nicholas Culver
Performance Dates (No Outdates Accepted): March 27th – April 19th
Tech: Saturday, March 21st, 10am – 7pm
Dress Rehearsals: Sunday, March 22nd – Wednesday, 25th
Preview: Thursday, March 26th
Shows: Fridays, March 27th, April 10th & 17th; Saturdays, March 28th, April 11th & 18th @ 8pm. Saturday, April 11th, Sundays, March 29th, April 12th & 19th @ 3pm.
Brush up Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 8th.
Rehearsals will start on Sunday, January 11th. Rehearsals will be Monday, Thursday & Sunday Nights.
Not everyone will be called each night.
*Must be available for Benefits on Thursday April 9th & 16th
*Please note there are no performances on the Easter Holiday weekend.
Auditions: Tuesday, December 2nd 6:30 – 9:30pm & Monday December 8th 6:30 – 9:30pm
Call Backs (invitation only): Wednesday December 10th @ 7pm.
Location: Antrim Playhouse 32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY 10983
Show Description: Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children’s show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good, and life lessons are learned.
Cast Requirements: We welcome all types, ages, ethnicities, genders & actors with disabilities to audition.
Experience in puppetry is a plus, but not required.
Puppet Characters
Princeton: “A fresh-faced kid just out of college.” Kate Monster: “A kindergarten teaching assistant.”
Nicky: “A bit of a slacker, who lives with Rod.” Rod: “A Republican investment banker with a secret.” Trekkie Monster: “A reclusive creature obsessed with the Internet.”
Lucy: “A vixen-ish vamp with a dangerous edge.”
The Bad Idea Bears: “Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types.” Mrs. Lavinia Thistletwat: “Ancient, Kate’s boss.”
Character Breakdowns
Humans
Brian: “A laid-back guy engaged to Christmas Eve.”
Christmas Eve: “A therapist who moved here from Japan.” Gary Coleman: “Yes, that Gary Coleman. He lives on the Avenue, too. He’s the Superintendent.” A few featured ensemble parts are needed.
Please bring a resume and headshot to the audition.
Please prepare a musical theater song of 16-32 bars that shows off your personality, physicality and playfulness as well as vocal strengths.
A pianist will be provided. Sides will be provided at Audition.
Contact Director for further information: culverjvjyanks@gmail.com
