Casting Performers for "Avenue Q" Play
Seeking performers for "Avenue Q" play. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: $718 weekly minimum (SPT 7) + pension and health. Additional info: Equity performers only. SPT contract. No understudies will be cast. First rehearsal: January 4, 2027. Opening: February 6, 2027. Closing: March 7, 2027. Possible extension to March 14, 2027. Location: Ridgefield, CT. Please prepare a short cut of a musical comedy song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and résumé stapled together. Always bring your Equity Membership card. An Equity Monitor will not be provided; the producer will run all aspects of the audition. If interested, please apply.
7 roles
(Male Identifying, Baritone) PRINCETON - Should have an innocence as Princeton. A bit wide eyed and naïve. ROD - is a bit uptight. He always wears a suit. An investment banker and a closeted homosexual. Puppeteering experience a major plus.
(Female Identifying, Mezzo Soprano with belt) KATE - is a Kindergarten teaching assistant, who is a bit older than Princeton. LUCY - is a slut. And a vamp. Puppeteering experience a major plus.
(Male Identifying, Tenor) NICKY - is a bit of a slacker who lives with Rod. TREKKIE MONSTER - is a grumpy, Internet watcher obsessed with Porn. BAD IDEA BEAR - is snuggly and cute. Puppeteering experience a major plus.
(Female Identifying, Mezzo-Soprano) MRS. T. - is crabby and ancient. Kate's boss. BAD IDEA BEAR - is snuggly and cute. (this role also second hands Nicky/Trekkie) Puppeteering experience a major plus.
(Male Identifying, Bari-Tenor) A laid-back, unmotivated guy married to Christmas Eve. Wants to be a comedian.
(Female Identifying, Mezzo-Soprano with Belt) She has 2 Master’s degrees, is a therapist and is originally from Japan. Ability to speak with a subtle Japanese accent.
(Female or Male Identifying, Mezzo-Soprano with belt or Bari-Tenor) Yes, that Gary Coleman. Lives on the Avenue and is superintendent of the apartment buildings.