CAST BREAKDOWN

Princeton/ Rod:
20s. Princeton: Puppet (1 rod Puppet). He is sweet, charming, cute and sincere. He has recently moved to Avenue Q where he learns life lessons the hard way from puppets and humans alike. Loveable and appealing…Rod: Puppet (1 rod Puppet). A conservative,uptight investment banker who is a closeted homosexual. Trying to come to terms with his sexuality with the help of Nicky, his best friend and roommate. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing and the ability to differentiate these characters with specific voices and physicalities. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Must be able to sustain a High G comfortably. Strong puppeteer skills desired.

Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bad Idea Bear:
20s - 30s. Nicky: Puppet (Two Arms/Sack Puppet): An unemployed, cute twenty-something slacker who is Rod’s roommate. Charming and undeniably cute, he has no problems with Rod being gay. Trekkie Monster: Puppet (Two Arms/Sack Puppet): He lives on Avenue Q in the same building that Princeton moves into. An odd monster who has a big heart, he invested in the internet and is secretly a millionaire. Bear: A cute and charming little boy bear who, with the help of his counterpart, girl bear, is a very bad influence on Princeton. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing and the ability to differentiate these characters with specific voices and physicalities. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Must be able to sustain a High A comfortably. Must exhibit strong puppeteer skills.

Kate Monster/ Lucy T. Slut:
20s. Kate Monster: Puppet (1 rod Puppet). A Kindergarten teaching assistant who dreams about eventually opening a school for monsters. She may look sweet, put together and conservative, but has a very feisty and opinionated Monster side. She quickly falls for the new guy on the block, Princeton. Lucy T. Slut: Puppet (1 rod Puppet). A vixenish vamp with a dangerous side who sings at a local café. She sees other women as obstacles to men. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing and the ability to differentiate these characters with specific voices and physicalities. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. A mezzo-soprano / belt that can comfortably sing up to a D in a pop voice.  Strong puppeteer skills desired.

Mrs. T / Bad Idea Bear/ Ensemble:
20s – 30s. Mrs. T: Puppet.(1 rod Puppet). An ancient spinster teacher who is bitter and conservative. She is Kate Monster's boss. Bad Idea Bear: Puppet (1 rod Puppet) A cute and charming little girl bear who, with the help of her counterpart, boy bear, is a very bad influence on Princeton. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing and the ability to differentiate these characters with specific voices and physicalities. This track will assist with several other puppet characters, including Nicky, Trekkie, and others. Can be any physical type. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. A mezzo-soprano / belt that can comfortably sing up to a D in a pop voice. Strong puppeteer skills desired.

Christmas Eve:
20s - 30s. Human woman. Asian American. She wants to be a therapist and lives on Avenue Q with her Jewish husband Brian. She is smart, blunt and edgy, but also nurturing and kind. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing. Vocal style: Must have a strong belt to an E flat in the style of a torch song.

Brian:
20s – 30s. Human man. A laid-back, wannabe comedian who doesn’t mind being unemployed. A good guy with a relaxed attitude who everyone always likes. Easy to be around. He is married to Christmas Eve, who is constantly badgering him to get a job. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre baritone with a pop flair.

Gary Coleman:
Mid 20s - 40s. Human. Any gender identification. Black/African American. Former celebrity and now lives/works on Avenue Q. Funny. A unique and vivid presence. Has lived life. Must be a strong singer/actor with great comedic timing. They can be any physical type. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. An alto/high tenor who can sing a Low D and belt to a B flat. Must be able to explore both registers.

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