Avenue Q

Directed by Jim Tropp

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. Don't miss out on this chance to save big on this long-running Broadway hit!
AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that 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. There, he meets KATE (the girl next door), ROD (the Republican), TREKKIE (the internet sexpert), LUCY THE SLUT (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help PRINCETON finally discover his purpose in life!
Avenue Q, directed by Jim Tropp will be presented March 23 – 31, 2012. Performances will be held at The Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 South Main Street, Janesville, Wisconsin 53545. Tickets are available at the JPAC box office or by phone 608.758-0297 or online http://www.janesvillepac.org for further information please email: info@bowercitytheatre.org.

Who is AVENUE Q appropriate for?
Adults love AVENUE Q, but they seem a little, er, fuzzy on whether it's appropriate for kids. We'll try to clear that up. AVENUE Q is great for teenagers because it's about real life. It may not be appropriate for young children because AVENUE Q addresses issues like sex, drinking, and surfing the web for porn. It's hard to say what exact age is right to see AVENUE Q - parents should use their discretion based on the maturity level of their children. But we promise you this - if you DO bring your teenagers to AVENUE Q, they'll think you're really cool.

Produced by Bower City Theatre Company at Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 South Main Street, Janesville

Performances: March 23-31, 2012

Performance Times: March 23, 24, 30 & 31, 2012 at 7:30pm

Ticket Prices: $15 Opening Night $17 Students and $22 Adults

Call 608-758-0297 for reservations or more information.

Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

1/8/2012
1/9/2012

Auditions will be held Sunday, Jan 8 at 2pm and Monday, Jan 9 at 6:00pm at The Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St. Janesville, WI 53545. Those auditioning should prepare 24 bars of a song of their choice. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Auditions are open to anyone 16 years and older.
All roles are available. Casting is open, newcomers are welcome. The production, directed by Jim Tropp will be presented March 23 – 31, 2012. Performances will be held at The Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 South Main Street, Janesville, Wisconsin 53545. Tickets are available at the JPAC box office or by phone 608.758-0297 or online http://www.janesvillepac.org for further information please email info@bowercitytheatre.org.

Characters

BRIAN – 30’s laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve.
CHRISTMAS EVE 20’s -30’s A therapist who moved here from Japan.
GARY COLEMAN 20’s Yes, that Gary Coleman. He lives on the Avenue, too. He's the superintendent.
KATE MONSTER •Puppet - A Kindergarten teaching assistant, a bit older than Princeton.
LUCY • Puppet- A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge.
MRS. T Puppet - Ancient, Kate's boss.
NICKY• Puppet- A bit of a slacker, who lives with Rod.
PRINCETON • Puppet- A fresh-faced kid just out of college.
ROD • Puppet- A Republican investment banker with a secret.
THE BAD IDEA BEARS Puppet - Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types.
TREKKIE MONSTER • Puppet- A reclusive creature obsessed by the Internet.
• Puppets are used in this show where actors play multiple characters. 3-males and 3 females