FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE – MUSICAL AUDITIONS
Avenue Q
April 29 – May 7, 2016 – Main Stage: Arts United Center
Director – Becky Niccum, Choreographer – Gary Lanier, Music Director - Eunice Wadewitz,
Stage Manager – Nan Durant, Asst. Stage Managers – Cody Steele and Jennifer Garrett
Avenue Q: (Rated R) This puppet-filled comedy follows a group of 20-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life. Winner of the TONY Triple Crown for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. 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.
Audition Sign Up: Contact Eunice Wadewitz, Music Director, at
260-422-8641, ext. 226 or
ewadewitz@fwcivic.org
Auditions: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 @ 6 p.m. Call Backs: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22@ 7:00 p.m.
Auditions will be held at the Arts United Center at 303 East Main Street. Enter from the rear of the building, using the glass doors to the Green Room. Please arrive early to check in and fill out an audition form.
Rehearsals: March 14-April 28, Mon.–Fri., 7:00-10:00pm; AND possibly Sundays from 2-6 p.m. only if needed
Tech Sunday Rehearsal: Sunday, April 24 from 12-5 and 6-11 p.m.
Tech Week Rehearsals: Mon.-Fri., April 25-28 from 6-11 p.m.
Performances: April 29-May 7, Thurs @ 7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm, Sat & Sun @2:00pm (No matinee on Mother’s Day)
Audition Requirements: It is very important that we have ALL CONFLICTS at the time of the audition. We are seeking strong singers/actors. Prepare and memorize one verse of an up-tempo song or ballad which shows off your voice, range, and personality. Standard Broadway show tunes are best. Be sure to bring sheet music (not just lyrics but actual piano music) in the correct key – do not expect the pianist to transpose your music on sight. Have all cuts or repetitions clearly marked. Place your music in a binder or tape the sheets together for the benefit of the accompanist. Pianist is provided.
CHARACTERS: We encourage actors of all ethnicities to audition.
Princeton: A fresh-faced kid just out of college and the protagonist. Puppet. Gender: male Age: 20 to 25, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Kate Monster: A Kindergarten teaching assistant, who is a bit older than Princeton. Puppet. Gender: female Age: 25 to 30, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: F#3
Nicky: A slacker who lives with Rod. Puppet. Gender: male Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: B2
Rod: An investment banker who is Republican and a closeted homosexual. Puppet. Gender: male Age: 25 to 30, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: A2
Trekkie Monster: A reclusive creature obsessed with the Internet and all it has to offer. Puppet. Gender: male Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: Eb4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Lucy: A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge. Puppet. Gender: female Age: 20 to 40, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: F3
The Bad Idea Bears: Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types. Puppets. Gender: female Age: 20 to 40, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Mrs. T: Crabby and ancient. Kate's boss. Puppet. Gender: female Age: 50 to 65
Brian: A laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve. Gender: male Age: 30 to 45, Vocal range top: F#4, Vocal range bottom: B2
Christmas Eve: A therapist who recently moved to Avenue Q from Japan. Gender: female Age: 30 to 45, Vocal range top: F#5, Vocal range bottom: B3
Gary Coleman: Yes, that Gary Coleman. Lives on the Avenue and is superintendent of the apartment buildings. Gender: female Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: Bb5, Vocal range bottom: D3
If you would like to serve on the backstage crew for this production, please call Corey Lee at 422-8641 x236.
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