Auditions for AVENUE Q Music and Lyrics by JEFF MARX & ROBERT LOPEZ Book by JEFF WHITTY AUDITIONS: Sunday, April 2nd at 7:00PM Monday, April 3rd at 7:00PM Callbacks – Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00PM, if needed Video auditions also accepted from people out of town during auditions. Email Willcodycrosby@gmail.com for more information. Where; 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH Direction by Will C. Crosby Musical Direction by Carey Knox Choreography and Costume Design by Kaylea Kudlaty Stage Management by Jeannie Clarkson PERFORMANCE DATES: July 21, 22, 28, 29, August 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 - 2017 Please Sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-auditions If you have any questions: Email Willcodycrosby@gmail.com Please prepare the following: *Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show(DO NOT SING FROM THE SHOW), bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). *Prepare a joke to tell (So we can hear you talk a bit) * All those auditioning will be taught one or more musical cuts from the show and may be asked to read from the script. *Bring a headshot and resume *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. ALL ROLES AVAILABLE. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre does not pre-cast without prior announcement. Rehearsals: Regular Rehearsals will start June 12th. (There will be a read through scheduled in May.) Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7-10 No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. CVLT does not offer union contracts or cast understudies and all performers are volunteers. Show Information; 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. Casting Requirements Looking for a cast of 11, ages 18+ for all roles. No previous puppetry experience needed; just strength, dedication and will! All Races,Genders, and Ethnicities will be considered for all parts. Most Characters will actually play multiple parts. Princeton A fresh-faced kid just out of college and the protagonist. Puppet. Gender: Male Vocal range: Bb2-G4 Kate Monster A Kindergarten teaching assistant, who is a bit older than Princeton. Puppet. Gender: Female Vocal range: F#3-F5 Nicky A slacker who lives with Rod. Puppet. Gender: Male Vocal range: B2-B4 Rod An investment banker who is Republican and a closeted homosexual. Puppet. Gender: Male Vocal range: A2-G4 Trekkie Monster A reclusive creature obsessed with the Internet and all it has to offer. Puppet. Gender: Male (Female actresses will also be considered.) Vocal range: Bb2-Eb4 Lucy A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge. Puppet. Gender: Female Vocal range: F3-F5 The Bad Idea Bears Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types. Puppets. Gender: Male and/or Female Brian A laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve. Gender: Male Vocal range: B2-F#4 Christmas Eve A therapist who recently moved to Avenue Q from Japan. Gender: Female Vocal range: B3-F#5 Gary Coleman Yes, that Gary Coleman. Lives on the Avenue and is superintendent of the apartment buildings. Gender: Male or Female Vocal range: D3-Bb5 DIRECTOR Will C. Crosby -- Originally from Lakewood, Will has worked all over the Cleveland area as an Actor, Director, and Stage Manager. Most recently Will was seen as Prince Herbert/ Not-Dead-Fred in Weathervane's production of Monty Pythons Spamalot. Other notable roles include Smee in Peter and the Starcatcher (Weathervane), Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls(Olmstead Performing Arts), William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Huntington Playhouse) and the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz(CAMEO.) Will worked as the Director of the Garfield Middle School drama program in Lakewood, as well as directed for this year's 8x10 TheaterFest at Weathervane. Will has recently directed Company in Independence, I Love You Because in Akron, and Willy Wonka in Brecksville. Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby - Willcodycrosby@gmail.com