[Capdist-auditions] FPNENY Auditions for Avenue Q-April 10-11

[jeffrey.hocking at gmail.com]

FPNENY, Inc is excited to announce auditions for Avenue Q!!!



Avenue Q is a hilarious, feel-good musical performed by a wonderful mix of puppets and humans. Cross Sesame Street with the Muppet Show, give it an R rating and slap on a health warning that too much laughter can make your sides ache and you've got Avenue Q.


AUDITIONS:
Thursday April 10, 2014, Sign in begins at 6:30 pm, Auditions begin at 7:00 pm
Friday April 11, 2014, Sign in begins at 6:30 pm, Auditions begin at 7:00 pm
Sand Creek Middle School Forum (Auditorium) 

329 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY 12205

Prepare 16-32 bars of an up-tempo and/or comedic Broadway song.  An accompanist will be provided.  Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key.  

Be prepared for cold readings from the script and to possibly sing and/or read with the voice of an Avenue Q character (or characters).  Please note that the production staff is open to new and interesting interpretations of the characters in the show.
Bring your calendars to give conflicts.  We will have a read through shortly after auditions.  Rehearsals will begin in early May (3-4 evenings per week, primarily weekdays at Sand Creek Middle School).  Mandatory tech rehearsals July 13 (10am to 10pm), July 14 and July 15.  



SHOW DATES: July 16-20, 2014 at Proctors GE Theater



Due to adult language and situations, all actors must be at least 18 years old at the time of auditions!

Director-Jeffrey P. Hocking – Jeffrey.hocking at gmail.com
Producers-Mary Kalica & Julie Phillips 

Music Director-Brad Gregg
Choreographer- Abby Todd



All Roles are available.  Ages noted are approximate guidelines. 

BRIAN: A laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve. Male, 30-40 yrs old  Range: B2-F#4, Baritone 

CHRISTMAS EVE: A therapist who recently moved to Avenue Q from Japan.   Female, 30-40 yrs old; Range: B3-F#5 

GARY COLEMAN: Yes, that Gary Coleman. Female, African American, Short Stature.  30-40 yrs old Range: D3-Bb5 

KATE MONSTER: A Kindergarten teaching assistant. Puppet. Female, 25-30 yrs old, Range: F#3-F5, Soprano 

LUCY: A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge. Puppet. Female, 25-30 yrs old Range: F3-F5, Alto-belting 

MRS. T: Crabby & ancient, Kate’s boss. Puppet. Female, 50-65 yrs old, Speaking Role  

NICKY: A slacker who lives with Rod. Puppet. Male, 20-30 yrs old Range: B2-B4, Baritenor 

PRINCETON: A fresh-faced kid just out of college and the protagonist. Puppet. Male, 20-25 yrs old, Range: Bb2-G4 

ROD: A Republican investment banker with a secret. Puppet. Male, 25-30 yrs old Range: A2-G4 

TREKKIE MONSTER: A reclusive creature obsessed with the Internet and all it has to offer. Puppet. Male, 30-40 yrs old Range: Bb2-Eb4 

THE BAD IDEA BEARS: Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types. Puppets 

        1 Male, 20-40 yrs old, Range: Bb3-G4 

        1 Female, 20-40 yrs old, Range: Bb3-C5 



Depending on audition turnout, roles may or may not double



There is no fee to participate in this production, however, we will ask for the assistance of the cast to sell program advertising to help offset costs.



Please contact director Jeffrey P. Hocking with questions at Jeffrey.hocking at gmail.com.

Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FPNENY


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