Avenue Q - NYC EPA (09.08.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

SPT

$718 weekly minimum (SPT 7)

Plus - Pension and Health

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in AVENUE Q (See breakdown).

No understudies will be cast.

NOTE: The thing to remember about the puppet characters is that the human needs to have some of the traits of the characters, the puppets actually are the character.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short cut of a musical comedy song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Ripley-Grier Studios (520)

520 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6507

Holding room - Studio 16E

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Daniel C. Levine

Producing Director: R. Erin Craig

Director: Evan Ensign

Puppet Director: Aymee Garcia

Music Director: Bryan Perri

Expected to attend:

Music Director: Bryan Perri

Casting Director: Karie Koppel

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: January 4, 2027

Opening: February 6, 2027

Closing: March 7, 2027

Possible extension to March 14, 2027

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Breakdown

AVENUE Q

SEEKING:

PRINCETON/ROD (Male Identifying, 20-30, Baritone) PRINCETON - Should have an innocence as Princeton. A bit wide eyed and naïve. ROD - is a bit uptight. He always wears a suit. An investment banker and a closeted homosexual. Puppeteering experience a major plus.

KATE MONSTER/LUCY THE SLUT (Female Identifying, 25-30, Mezzo Soprano with belt) KATE - is a Kindergarten teaching assistant, who is a bit older than Princeton. LUCY - is a slut. And a vamp. Puppeteering experience a major plus.

NICKY/TREKKIE MONSTER/BAD IDEA BEAR (Male Identifying, 20-40, Tenor) NICKY - is a bit of a slacker who lives with Rod. TREKKIE MONSTER - is a grumpy, Internet watcher obsessed with Porn. BAD IDEA BEAR - is snuggly and cute. Puppeteering experience a major plus.

MRS. T/BAD IDEA BEAR (Female Identifying, 20-40, Mezzo-Soprano) MRS. T. - is crabby and ancient. Kate's boss. BAD IDEA BEAR - is snuggly and cute. (this role also second hands Nicky/Trekkie) Puppeteering experience a major plus.

BRIAN (Male Identifying, Early 30s, Bari-Tenor) A laid-back, unmotivated guy married to Christmas Eve. Wants to be a comedian.

CHRISTMAS EVE (Female Identifying, 30-35, Mezzo-Soprano with Belt) She has 2 Master’s degrees, is a therapist and is originally from Japan. Ability to speak with a subtle Japanese accent.

GARY COLEMAN (Female or Male Identifying, 30-40, Mezzo-Soprano with belt or Bari-Tenor) Yes, that Gary Coleman. Lives on the Avenue and is superintendent of the apartment buildings.

SALARY

SPT $718 weekly minimum (SPT 7) Plus - Pension and Health

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