Book by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Based on My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy

Director: Dianna Schepers
Music Director: Isa Chu
Choreographer: LaTonya Watts

Music and Lyrics by Jeff Marx, Robert Lopez
Book By Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx

The laugh-out-loud musical 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. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. The show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children’s show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good, and life lessons are learned.

WARNING: Avenue Q is officially Rated R for adult humor, strong language, and brief puppet nudity. Because it uses a style similar to children’s shows like Sesame Street, it is generally considered inappropriate for children under 12.

Performance Dates

Performed at the California Theatre, Pittsburg, CA

• • Friday, September 10, 2027, 7:30 pm
• • Saturday, September 11, 2027, 7:30 pm
• • Sunday, September 12, 2027, 2:00 pm
• • Friday, September 17, 2027, 7:30 pm
• • Saturday, September 18, 2027, 2:00 pm
• • Sunday, September 19, 2027, 2:00 pm

Tickets

Purchase tickets through the California Theatre Box Office.

Call 925-427-1611 or visit www.tickets831.com

Season tickets and individual tickets available beginning November 1, 2026.

Audition Information

Audition Links

Rehearsal Schedule

Regular Rehearsals

• Expected: July 12 through September 2, 2027
• Sunday through Thursday, typically 4 days a week
• Weeknights: 7:00 pm to 9:00-10:00 pm.  Sunday – 5:00 pm to 8:00 or 9:00 pm

Technical Rehearsals

• Load-in September 5, 2027
• Tech: September , 682027
• Preview: September 9, 2027

GENERAL INFORMATION

All cast members must be 18 years of age or older.

In Person Auditions

• Initial Auditions: Friday, Saturday, Sunday – April 23, 24, 25, 2027
• Location: TBA, Pittsburg, CA
• Callbacks: Saturday, May 1, 2027, if necessary by invitation.

Video Submissions

• Video submissions are accepted if received by Friday, April 23, 2027 – 5pm.
  Send video to ptc@ptcca.org.
• CONTACT INFORMATION Production and audition inquiries:
  Director, Dianna Schepers: ptc@ptcca.org

WHAT TO PREPARE

• Review this audition packet for Avenue Q.
• Provide headshot (printed snapshot is acceptable).and application completed with conflicts if known.
• Select and prepare monologues provided for male, female and Trekkie. The idea is that you have different voices for each character.
• Prepare song from a musical similar to Avenue Q style songs – 32-40 bars.

Character Descriptions

• Princeton (Puppet character) A fresh-faced college graduate in love with Kate Monster, looking for his purpose in life.  Bb2 – G4 (Baritenor)

• Kate Monster (Puppet character) A lovelorn kindergarten assistant, in love with Princeton, looking to open a school for monsters.  F#3 – F5 (Soprano)

• Nicky (Puppet character) An Ernie-parody goodhearted slacker who lives with Rod. B2 – B4 (Baritenor)

• Rod (Puppet character) A gay Bert-parody investment banker with a secret.  A2 – G4 (Baritenor)

• Brian (Human character) An out-of-work comedian, engaged to Christmas Eve. B2 – F#4 (Baritone)

• Christmas Eve (Human character) A Japanese therapist, engaged to Brian. B3 – F#5 (B3 – F#5)

• Gary Coleman (Human character) Television’s Gary Coleman, now a washed-up former child star. The building super. D3 – Bb5 (Belt Alto)

• The Bad Idea Bears (Puppet characters)  A duo of adorable but sinister teddy bear-like characters who are out to get people to do irresponsible deeds. The boy is blue and the girl is yellow. Girl Mezzo-soprano, Boy Baritone

• Trekkie Monster (Puppet character) A Cookie Monster-parody, addicted to internet porn instead of cookies. Bb2 – Eb4

• Lucy T Slut (Puppet character) A vixenish slutty night club singer F3 – F5. (Alto – Belting)

• Mrs Thistletwat  (Puppet character) Kate’s elderly boss and kindergarten teacher. 

• Newcomer  (Puppet character) A fresh-faced college graduate at the end of the show.

• Ricky (Puppet character) A gay Ernie-parody, who looks exactly like Nicky, only more muscular.

Standard Role Doubling Pairings  – potential doubling, not committed to doubling.

Mrs. Thistletwat / Bad Idea Bear: Frequently doubled by the performer playing secondary puppet tracks or ensemble/swings.

Princeton / Rod: Played by the same actor; Princeton is an optimistic college grad, while Rod is an uptight, closeted investment banker, allowing quick switches since they are rarely in active dialogue together alone on stage for long.

Kate Monster / Lucy the Slut: Played by the same actress; handles the sweet kindergarten assistant and the sultry vamp.

Nicky / Trekkie Monster / Bad Idea Bear: Often combined or shared with another actor handling the slacker roommate, the porn-obsessed monster, and one of the trouble-making bears.