Auditions for Avenue Q at CK PRODUCTIONS

SUMMARY:
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.

SHOW DATES:
August 8th @ 8pm
*August 9th @ 2pm
August 14th @ 8pm
August 15th @ 8pm
August 16th @ 2pm

*Sensory friendly performance.

WHEN:
May 19th 5 - 7pm

CALLBACKS:
May 21st 5 - 7:30

WHERE:
CK Productions NY (401 Main Street Islip NY)

AUDITION INFO:
Please prepare a song from Avenue Q! Please be semi-familiar with some music and characters. If you can do any voices or are good at improv, don’t be afraid to show us!

AGE RANGE:
Must look like ages next to character descriptions below. Any age can audition, but it does not mean they will be cast. Again, they must look like age range below.
*if under 18, a parent/guardian will have to sign release form as this show is RATED R!

CREATIVE TEAM:
Director - Ethan Felizzari
Assistan Director - Nick Secor
Musical Director - Vincent Donnadio
Stage Manager - Jeremy Longley
Assistant Stage Manager - Nathalie Poblete-Infante
Producer - Ethan Felizzari

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

PRINCETON: 17 - 20s, A fresh-faced kid just out of college and the protagonist. Puppet.

KATE MONSTER: 17 - 20s, A Kindergarten teaching assistant, who is interested in Princeton. Puppet.

ROD: 18 - early 30s, An investment banker who is Republican and a closeted homosexual. Puppet.

NICKY: 18 - early 30s, A slacker who lives with Rod. Puppet.

BRIAN: mid 20s - 30s, A laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve.

CHRISTMAS EVE: mid 20s - 30s, A therapist who recently moved to Avenue Q from Japan.

GARY COLEMAN: 20s - 30s, Yes, that Gary Coleman. Lives on the Avenue and is superintendent of the apartment buildings. Must be African-American or dark-skinned.

TREKKIE MONSTER: 18 - 30s, A reclusive creature obsessed with the Internet and all it has to offer. Puppet.

LUCY THE SLUT: 18 - 30s, A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge. Puppet.

BAD IDEA BEAR #1: Male, mid 20s and under, Snuggly, cute teddy-bear type. Puppet.

BAD IDEA BEAR #2: Female, mid 20s and under, Snuggly, cute teddy-bear type, Puppet.

MRS. THISTLETWAT: mid 20s - 40s.

NEWCOMER: 18 - 20s.

NICKY LEFT ARM: any age (preferably 16 & up).

TREKKIE LEFT ARM: any age (preferably 16 & up).

MOVING BOXES: any age (preferably 16 & up).

PEDESTRIANS: any age (preferably 16 & up)


We do not expect you to know how to operate a puppet, if you do, it’s a plus!


**If you have any questions, concerns, or cannot make auditions/callbacks, please email ckavenueq@gmail.com