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AUBURN — Auditions for the Lewiston/Auburn Community Little Theatre’s production of the musical comedy “Avenue Q” will be Sunday, Jan. 20, and Monday, Jan. 21.
The auditions are open to all and will be at 6 p.m. at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St.
The theater will present the Tony Award-winning show April 5 through 14.
Paul G. Caron will direct, with musical direction by Rebecca Caron and choreography by Jake Boyce. The play won the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, and tells the story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment on low-rent Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not an ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Filled with humor and a catchy score (not to mention puppets), “Avenue Q” is a unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. While the show comically addresses adult issues, it is much like a beloved children’s show — a place where puppets are friends, monsters are good and life lessons are learned.
For vocal auditions, participants are asked to prepare and sing 16 bars of a song. Copies of the music will be available for anyone singing a song from the show. Those singing numbers from a different show need to bring the sheet music. No a cappella auditions will be allowed. Because of adult themes and adult language, only actors 18 and above will be cast.
The character breakdown is:
Princeton (Puppet) — A fresh-faced kid just out of college and the protagonist. Male. Age: 20 to 25.
Kate Monster (Puppet) — A kindergarten teaching assistant, who is a bit older than Princeton. Female. Age: 25 to 30.
Nicky (Puppet) — A slacker who lives with Rod. Male. Age: 20 to 30.
Rod (Puppet) — A Republican investment banker and closeted homosexual. Male. Age: 25 to 30.
Trekkie Monster (Puppet) — A reclusive creature obsessed with the internet and all it has to offer. Male. Age: 30 to 40.
Lucy (Puppet) — A vixen-like vamp with a dangerous edge. Female. Age: 25 to 30.
The Bad-Idea Bears (Puppets) — Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types. Female. Age: 20 to 40.
Mrs. T (Puppet) — Crabby and ancient. Kate’s boss. Female. Age: 50 to 65.
Brian — A laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve. Male. Age: 30 to 45.
Christmas Eve — A therapist who recently moved to Avenue Q from Japan. Female. Asian. Age: 30 to 45.
Gary Coleman — Yes, that Gary Coleman. Lives on the avenue and is superintendent of the apartment buildings. Female. African-American. Age: 30 to 40.
For more information, contact pcaron003@roadrunner.com.
