Audition and Casting Information
AVENUE Q AUDITION MEMO
Directed by Sean Soper
WHEN / WHERE:Wednesday, August 29, 6:00 - 10:00 PM in MUS 319
Thursday, August 30, 8:00 - 11:00 PM in MUS 102B
SIGN UP:
CLICK HERE
WHAT TO PREPARE:
1-minute cut of a song from Avenue Q
Bring quality, legible sheet music. Sheet music is available for purchase online.
An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume.
CALLBACKS:
Friday, August 31, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM in PED 206
REHEARSALS:
Monday, September 10 through Wednesday, October 31.
Weeknights: 6:00 - 10:00 PM; Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PERFORMANCES:
November 1 - 4 in the Massman Theatre
Questions?
Email us at uscmtr@gmail.com
Character Descriptions
*NO PUPPETRY EXPERIENCE NECESSARY*
Male Characters
Princeton. (Bb2-G4) Age 20-25. A fresh-faced kid just out of college.
Nicky. (B2-B4) Age 20-30. A bit of a slacker, who lives with Rod.
Rod. (A2-G4) Age 25-30. A Republican investment banker with a secret.
Bad Idea Bear. (Bb3-G4) A blue, snuggly, cute teddy-bear.
Brian. (B2-F#4) Age 32. A laid-back guy engaged to Christmas Eve.
Female Characters
Kate Monster. (F#3-F5) Age 25-30. A kindergarten teaching assistant, a bit older than Princeton.
Lucy. (F3-F5) Age 25-30. A vixen-ish vamp with a dangerous style.
Bad Idea Bear. (Bb3-G4) A yellow, snuggly, cute teddy-bear.
Christmas Eve. (B3-F#5) Age 30-35. A therapist who moved here from Japan. Note: Christmas Eve speaks with a subtle Japanese dialect.
Gender Non-Specific Characters
Trekkie Monster. (Male: Bb2-Eb4) Age 25-30. A reclusive creature obsessed with the internet.
Gary Coleman. (Female: D3-Bb5) Age 30-40. Yes, that Gary Coleman. He lives on the Avenue, too. He’s the superintendent. African American.
NOTE: The final casting decision is up to the discretion of the director, but at this time the only actors who will play multiple characters are the Bad Idea Bears, who will also play the roles of Mrs. T, Ricky, Newcomer, and various other characters. At this time, Princeton, Rod, Nicky, Trekkie, Kate, and Lucy will be cast as individual actors.
Recommended Audition Songs
Male Characters
Princeton. “Purpose”
Nicky. “If You Were Gay“
Rod. “My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada” or “Fantasies Come True”
Bad Idea Bear. “You Can Be As Loud As the Hell You Want” or any ensemble song cut.
Brian. “I’m Not Wearing Underwear Today” or “Life Outside Your Apartment”
Female Characters
Kate Monster. “Mixtape,” Do NOT sing “There’s a Fine, Fine Line”
Lucy. “Special”
Bad Idea Bear. “You Can Be As Loud As the Hell You Want” or any ensemble song cut.
Christmas Eve. “The More You Ruv Someone”
Gender Non-Specific Characters
Trekkie Monster. “The Internet is For Porn”
Gary Coleman. “You Can Be As Loud As the Hell You Want” or “Schadenfreude”
Directed by Sean Soper
WHEN / WHERE:Wednesday, August 29, 6:00 - 10:00 PM in MUS 319
Thursday, August 30, 8:00 - 11:00 PM in MUS 102B
SIGN UP:
CLICK HERE
WHAT TO PREPARE:
1-minute cut of a song from Avenue Q
Bring quality, legible sheet music. Sheet music is available for purchase online.
An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume.
CALLBACKS:
Friday, August 31, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM in PED 206
REHEARSALS:
Monday, September 10 through Wednesday, October 31.
Weeknights: 6:00 - 10:00 PM; Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PERFORMANCES:
November 1 - 4 in the Massman Theatre
Questions?
Email us at uscmtr@gmail.com
Character Descriptions
*NO PUPPETRY EXPERIENCE NECESSARY*
Male Characters
Princeton. (Bb2-G4) Age 20-25. A fresh-faced kid just out of college.
Nicky. (B2-B4) Age 20-30. A bit of a slacker, who lives with Rod.
Rod. (A2-G4) Age 25-30. A Republican investment banker with a secret.
Bad Idea Bear. (Bb3-G4) A blue, snuggly, cute teddy-bear.
Brian. (B2-F#4) Age 32. A laid-back guy engaged to Christmas Eve.
Female Characters
Kate Monster. (F#3-F5) Age 25-30. A kindergarten teaching assistant, a bit older than Princeton.
Lucy. (F3-F5) Age 25-30. A vixen-ish vamp with a dangerous style.
Bad Idea Bear. (Bb3-G4) A yellow, snuggly, cute teddy-bear.
Christmas Eve. (B3-F#5) Age 30-35. A therapist who moved here from Japan. Note: Christmas Eve speaks with a subtle Japanese dialect.
Gender Non-Specific Characters
Trekkie Monster. (Male: Bb2-Eb4) Age 25-30. A reclusive creature obsessed with the internet.
Gary Coleman. (Female: D3-Bb5) Age 30-40. Yes, that Gary Coleman. He lives on the Avenue, too. He’s the superintendent. African American.
NOTE: The final casting decision is up to the discretion of the director, but at this time the only actors who will play multiple characters are the Bad Idea Bears, who will also play the roles of Mrs. T, Ricky, Newcomer, and various other characters. At this time, Princeton, Rod, Nicky, Trekkie, Kate, and Lucy will be cast as individual actors.
Recommended Audition Songs
Male Characters
Princeton. “Purpose”
Nicky. “If You Were Gay“
Rod. “My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada” or “Fantasies Come True”
Bad Idea Bear. “You Can Be As Loud As the Hell You Want” or any ensemble song cut.
Brian. “I’m Not Wearing Underwear Today” or “Life Outside Your Apartment”
Female Characters
Kate Monster. “Mixtape,” Do NOT sing “There’s a Fine, Fine Line”
Lucy. “Special”
Bad Idea Bear. “You Can Be As Loud As the Hell You Want” or any ensemble song cut.
Christmas Eve. “The More You Ruv Someone”
Gender Non-Specific Characters
Trekkie Monster. “The Internet is For Porn”
Gary Coleman. “You Can Be As Loud As the Hell You Want” or “Schadenfreude”
