**AUDITION NOTICE: Avenue Q**
The Cultural Arts Playhouse is holding auditions for *Avenue Q*! All roles are open **except for Gary Coleman and Bad Idea Bear (Boy)**. This production will be **double-cast** to give more performers a chance to join in on the fun. We’re seeking talented actors and puppeteers with strong comedic timing, vocal ability, and puppetry skills (experience is a plus but not required).
**Show Dates:** February 22 - March 26
**Virtual Audition Submission Deadline:** December 8th
**In-Person Auditions:** Thursday, January 2 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, January 4 at 1:00 PM
**Production Team:**
- **Directed by:** Tony Frangipane
- **Musical Direction by:** Rich Giordano
- **Choreography by:** Danielle Coutieri
**How to Audition Virtually:**
1. Record your audition video.
2. Email it to **culturalartsplayhouseli@gmail.com**.
3. **Subject Line:** "Avenue Q Auditions"
**Song Requirements for Virtual Audition Tapes:**
If you are auditioning for the following roles, please include the corresponding song in your audition video:
- **Kate Monster**: "It’s a Fine, Fine Line"
- **Princeton**: "Purpose"
- **Lucy the Slut**: "Special"
- **Christmas Eve**: "The More You Ruv Someone"
- **Brian**: "I’m Not Wearing Underwear Today"
- **Rod**: "Fantasies Come True"
- **Nicky**: "If You Were Gay"
- **Trekkie Monster**: "The Internet is for Porn"
### Character Breakdown:
- **Princeton** (Male, Tenor/Baritenor): A recent college grad searching for his life’s purpose. Requires strong comedic skill and vocal ability.
- **Rod** (Male, Tenor/Baritenor): A closeted Republican investment banker. Requires vocal versatility and comedic skill.
- **Kate Monster** (Female, Mezzo-Soprano with Belt): A kindergarten teaching assistant who is sweet, caring, and a bit naive. Requires strong comedic timing and vocal range.
- **Lucy the Slut** (Female, Mezzo-Soprano with Belt): A sultry nightclub singer with a big personality. Requires confidence, comedic timing, and vocal range.
- **Nicky** (Male, Baritone): A laid-back slacker and Rod’s roommate. Strong character acting required.
- **Trekkie Monster** (Male, Baritone): A quirky recluse with a big personality and some unique interests. Strong comedic character acting required.
- **Christmas Eve** (Female, Soprano with Belt, Asian): A spirited therapist with a strong accent and lots of energy. Needs exceptional comedic timing.
- **Brian** (Male, Baritone): An unemployed comic and Christmas Eve's fiancé/husband. Great comedic chops needed.
- **Bad Idea Bear (Girl)**: Mischievous and overly cheerful bear who encourages poor decisions. Needs excellent comedic timing and playful energy.
*Avenue Q* is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. [www.mtishows.com](http://www.mtishows.com)
**Don’t miss your chance to join us for this hilarious, heartwarming show!** 🎶 Submit your video by December 8th or join us in person on January 2 or January 4.
🎭✨ Matilda: MainStage Production (Syosset) ✨🎭
📖 Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved novel, Matilda is a heartwarming tale celebrating imagination, courage, and resilience. With Tim Minchin’s witty and poignant score, this multigenerational production promises a magical experience for all. Roles are cast age-appropriately, with children portraying children and adults filling adult roles.
🎬 Directed by: Bruce Grossman
📅 Audition Dates:
Saturday, January 11, 2025: 12:00 PM
Monday, January 13, 2025: 7:00 PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2025: 5:00 PM (Children Only)
🎥 Video Auditions:
Due by Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
Upload videos to YouTube (or another hosting platform) and send links (not files) to culturalartsplayhouseli@gmail.com.
Subject Line: “Matilda Syosset”
Cast Information
✨ Matilda Wormwood: A precocious, imaginative girl with a love for books and an extraordinary mind.
✨ Miss Honey: Matilda’s kind and caring teacher who sees her potential.
✨ Miss Trunchbull: The tyrannical headmistress with a terrifying demeanor.
✨ Mr. & Mrs. Wormwood: Matilda’s hilariously neglectful and self-absorbed parents.
✨ Bruce Bogtrotter: A brave boy who stands up to Miss Trunchbull.
✨ Lavender: Matilda’s loyal and spirited best friend.
✨ The Escapologist & The Acrobat: Characters in Matilda’s imaginative stories.
✨ Children of Crunchem Hall: A group of vibrant, energetic students.
✨ Ensemble Roles: Featuring dynamic singers, dancers, and character actors to bring Matilda’s world to life.
📅 Show Dates:
March 22 – April 27, 2025
❗ No production fee for this MainStage production.
📍 Location:
Cultural Arts Playhouse
170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary production! ✨
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