Town Hall Arts Center is excited to announce auditions for:
AVENUE Q
Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Directing Team
Directed by Matthew Kepler
Music Direction by Zach Stailey
Choreographed by Carrie Colton
Assistant Director – Kris Graves
Assistant Music Director – John Boggs
Stage Manager – Gabby Lentini
Rehearsals
March 29 – April 30, 2026
Generally Sunday through Thursday evening
Tech
May 2 – 7, 2026
Performances
May 8 – June 7, 2026
This production will utilize 12 actors – 8 core actors and 4 Swings. We are looking for performers with strong acting ability along with strong singing voices (including ability to harmonize) and impeccable comedy chops. Puppeting skills and experience helpful but not required.
Unless otherwise notated in the character breakdown, all roles are open to actors of all ethnicities/races, gender identities, and abilities. All are welcome and encouraged to audition.
All roles are paid a $500 rehearsal stipend and a per show rate of $70. Swings are paid a $500 rehearsal stipend and $100 per week on-call stipend for the run, plus a $70 per-show rate for any shows they cover.
No AEA/Equity contracts are available for this production.
In-Person Auditions – Adult Actors (18+)
Saturday January 24, 2026 – 10am to 3pm
(may extend to 5pm based on necessity)
Location: Town Hall Arts Center
2450 W Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Invited callbacks
Saturday January 31 – 12pm to 5pm
Location: Town Hall Arts Center
Further information will be provided to those invited to attend.
Requirements
- 32-ish measures of a song in the style of the show.
- Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.
- Short comedic monologue in the style of the show. Or tell us a funny story.
- You are welcome to perform your song and/or monologue with a puppet, but it is not required nor provided.
- Hard copy of headshot and resume (please also upload a digital copy prior to the day of auditions at the link below)
Video Submissions
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND AUDITIONS YOU MAY SEND A VIDEO AUDITION. THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THIS VIDEO IS 11:59PM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21. YOU CAN SEND IT TO thacauditions@gmail.com AND IT WILL BE FORWARDED ON TO THE DIRECTING TEAM.
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule:
Character Breakdown
NOTE: The genders listed with characters are as they identify in the script or how they are traditionally cast. However, just as in real life, genders may be/can be/will be/queen bee open to interpretation.
All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities and racial backgrounds unless otherwise indicated in the script.
Roles
Actor Track 1 (F)
Characters: Kate Monster (Puppet) and Lucy T Slut (Puppet)
Age: 25+
Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto Belt (F3 – F5)
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Kate is a lovelorn kindergarten assistant who dreams of opening her own school for monsters. Lucy is her antithesis – she has been very well “loved” and moonlights as a night club singer/vixen.
Actor Track 2 (M)
Characters: Princeton (Puppet) and Rod (Puppet)
Age: 22+
Vocal Range: Bari-tenor (A2 – G4)
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Princeton is a fresh-faced college graduate trying to figure out what to do with his life. Rod is basically a Bert-parody investment banker with a fabulous secret.
Actor Track 3 (M)
Characters: Brian (Human)
Age: 35+
Vocal Range: Baritone (B2-F#4)
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Brian is an out-of-work wannabe comedian and is engaged to Christmas Eve.
Actor Track 4 (F)
Characters: Christmas Eve (Human)
Age: 30+
Vocal Range: Mezzo (B3-F#5)
Race/Ethnicity: Japanese/East Asian/Asian A therapist new to Avenue Q and engaged to Brian.
NOTE: While there are a couple of specific places the script emphasizes her Japanese accent, she IS NOT an Asian caricature. She is strong, direct, and fiercely intelligent.
Actor Track 5 (M)
Characters: Nicky (Puppet) and Bad Idea Bear (Puppet). Actor also helps puppet Mrs. Thistletwat
Age: 25+
Vocal Range: Baritone (B2-B4)
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Nicky, an Ernie-parody and general slacker, is Rod’s roommate and object of desire. The Bad Idea Bears are cute and cuddly looking but give devilish advice.
Actor Track 6 (M)
Characters: Trekkie Monster (Puppet) and Bad Idea Bear (Puppet)
Age: Any
Vocal Range: Baritone (Bb2 – Eb4)
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Trekkie is a cookie-monster parody who is addicted to…..corn….rather than cookies. The Bad Idea Bears are cute and cuddly looking but give devilish advice.
Actor Track 7 (F)
Characters: Gary Coleman (Human)
Age: Any
Vocal Range: High Belt (D3 – Bb5)
Race/Ethnicity: Black/African-American/from the Diaspora Yes, that Gary Coleman. Washed up child star who is now the buildings super.
NOTE: Role is traditionally played by a female but will consider male or non-binary actors who can sing the part as written.
Actor Track 8 (M)
Characters: Mrs. Thistletwat (Puppet) and Bad Idea Bear (Puppet)
Age: Any
Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo (Bb3 – C5)
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Mrs. T is a crabby old b….witch and Kate Monster’s boss. The Bad Idea Bears are cute and cuddly looking but give devilish advice.
Swing Tracks
“Off-Stage” Swings will be contracted to learn and cover multiple tracks.
Due to the nature of the material, please ensure you have read the script and are comfortable with all the material BEFORE auditioning. This script discusses issues surrounding triggering topics including racism, homophobia, sexuality, religion, and depression.
Click here to sign up for an in-person audition slot (Libretto also available here):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A8A72EA7F8C34-60954581-avenue
Click here to upload a headshot and resume prior to audition day:
