Mercury Theater
Avenue Q

Pay: $656.75/week

Description:

Seeking Male and Female Actors who sing and dance. Some puppetry experience preferred.

Breakdown:
BRIAN: A laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve. Male, 30-45 yrs old. Range: B2 - F#4

CHRISTMAS EVE: A therapist who recently moved to Avenue Q from Japan. Female, 30-45 yrs old. Range: B3 - F#5

GARY COLEMAN: Yes, that Gary Coleman. Lives on the Avenue and is superintendent of the apartment buildings. Female, 30-40 yrs old. Range: D3 - Bb5

KATE MONSTER: A Kindergarten teaching assistant, who is a bit older than Princeton. Puppet. Female, 25-30 yrs old. Range: F#3 - F5

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

MRS. T Crabby and 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

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

ROD: An investment banker who is Republican and a closeted homosexual. Puppet.
Male, 25-30 yrs old, Range: A2 - G4

THE BAD IDEA BEARS: Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types. Puppets. 1 Male, 20-40 yrs old; 1 Female, 20-40 yrs old. Male Range: Bb3 - G4; Female Range: Bb3 - C5

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

Time Commitment:

1st Rehearsal: March 31, 2014
Previews: April 16, 2014
Closing: June 29, 2014

Material To Prepare:

Please prepare 32 bars of a song which shows your voice at its best and a one minute monologue. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and resume with current contact information.

Contact Info:

Appointments will be taken by the Equity office beginning Monday, January 27th at 9:30 AM. Call between 9:30 AM-12:30 PM and 3:00-4:30 PM only.

Phone: 312-641-0406