Hamilton Theatre Inc. is holding auditions for AVENUE Q.
HTI’s production of AVENUE Q is a Non-Equity, volunteer production. We encourage submissions from actors of all genders, ethnicities and abilities.
A few technical notes to help you with your decision-making process:
AVENUE Q's show runs from Friday, November 14, to Saturday, November 29.
Tech Week is scheduled from Sunday, November 9th, to Thursday, November 13th.
First rehearsal is Sunday, August 17th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rehearsals will be held three times a week, two weeknights and Sunday afternoons.
AUDITION DATES
(Each audition will be approximately 10-15 minutes in length.)
Monday, June 23rd: 7:30 pm — 10:30 pm
Wednesday, June 25th: 7:30 pm — 10:30 pm
Friday, June 27th: 7:30 pm — 10:30 pm
Callbacks – Saturday, June 28th: 11:00 am — 3:00 pm (participants will be contacted via email by the AVENUE Q production team)
For more info and to book an audition time, contact
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Walk-ins are welcome but will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. We kindly request that all audition participants wear a mask upon arrival at the theatre and while waiting for their audition slot.
AUDITION LOCATION
Hamilton Theatre Inc. Studio
140 MacNab St. N.
Hamilton, Ontario
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Auditioners are asked to prepare two contrasting song selections. One must be from a musical and one must be comedic. These can be the same selection if it fits both categories (e.g a comedic musical theatre song and a contrasting ballad). Please do not sing any musical numbers from AVENUE Q at your audition.
CAST BREAKDOWN
Princeton (male presenting) Puppet
A fresh-faced kid just out of college and the protagonist. Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range: G4 - Bb2
Kate Monster (female presenting) Puppet
A Kindergarten teaching assistant, who is a bit older than Princeton. Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range: F5 - F#3
Nicky (male presenting) Puppet
A slacker who lives with Rod.
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range: B4 - B2
Rod (male presenting) Puppet
An investment banker who is Republican and a closeted homosexual.
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range: G4 - A2
Trekkie Monster (male presenting) Puppet
A reclusive creature obsessed with the Internet and all it has to offer.
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range: Eb4 - Bb2
Lucy (female presenting) Puppet
A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge.
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range: F5 - F3
The Bad Idea Bears (female presenting) Puppets
Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types.
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range: G4 - Bb3
Mrs. T (female presenting) Puppet
Crabby and ancient. Kate's boss.
Age: 50 to 65
Brian (male presenting) Human
A laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve.
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range: F#4 - B2
Christmas Eve (female present) Human
A therapist who recently moved to Avenue Q from Japan.
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range: F#5 - B3
Gary Coleman (female presenting) Human
Yes, that Gary Coleman. Lives on the Avenue and is the superintendent of the apartment buildings.
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range: Bb5 - D3
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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 neighbourhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Filled with gut-busting humour and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favourite 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.
CONTENT WARNING: Strong language, Sexual content (including puppet sex scenes), Adult humour, Discussions of racism, homophobia, and other sensitive topics and Alcohol use.
CREDITS
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez
Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
AVENUE Q is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
PERFORMANCES
Friday, November 14th, at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 15th, at 7:30 pm
Friday, November 21st, at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 22nd, at 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 23rd, at 2:00 pm
Thursday, November 27th, at 7:30 pm
Friday, February 28th, at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 29th, at 2:00 pm
Performances will be held at HTI's Studio Theatre, 140 MacNab St. N., Hamilton.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - Aramenta Sobchak
Producer - Brenda Ziemann
Music Director - Jennifer Ferreira
Costume Designer - The Muses
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