Auditions open for Avenue Q musical at Shoreline Community College

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.

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!

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. Although 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.

 Audition Dates: 


• Monday, August 24th, 6:30 – 9:30pm
• Friday, August 28th, 6:30 – 9:30pm
• Callback Dates:
 Saturday, August 29th, 1 – 4:30pm

Audition Requirements:  
Please come prepared with a 16 to 32 bar musical theater song to perform (pianist provided). Those auditioning for a major role also need to prepare a 1- to 2 minute monologue. 

Audition Location:  Auditions will be held in the campus theater (1600 building) at Shoreline Community College. 16101 Greenwood Ave North, Shoreline, WA  98133.


Audition times here. After choosing an audition time, email for your requested audition time slot. (Can be done from the page with the times available.) The closest available time will be secured for you and you will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter.

Avenue Q performances run October 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, Nov 1. Friday and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sunday Matinees at 3pm.  

Character Breakdown:

Princeton: A fresh-faced kid just out of college and the protagonist. Puppet. 

Male, 20-25 yrs old

Range: Bb2 - G4

Kate Monster: A Kindergarten teaching assistant, who is a bit older than Princeton. Puppet. 

Female, 25-30 yrs old

Range: F#3 - F5 

Nicky: A slacker who lives with Rod. Puppet. 

Male, 20-30 yrs old

Range: B2 - B4 

Rod: An investment banker who is Republican and a closeted homosexual. Puppet. 

Male, 25-30 yrs old

Range: A2 - G4 

Trekkie Monster: A reclusive creature obsessed with the Internet and all it has to offer. Puppet. 

Male, 30-40 yrs old

Range: Bb2 - Eb4

Lucy: A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge. Puppet. 

Female, 25-30 yrs old

Range: F3 - F5

The Bad Idea Bears Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types. Puppets.

1 Male, 20-40 yrs old; 1 Female, 20-40 yrs old

Male Range: Bb3 - G4; Female Range: Bb3 - C5

Mrs. Thistletwat:  Crabby and ancient. Kate's boss. Puppet. 

Female, 50-65 yrs old

Speaking Role

Brian: A laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve. 

Male, 30-45 yrs old

Range: B2 - F#4

Christmas Eve: A therapist who recently moved to Avenue Q from Japan. 

Female, 30-45 yrs old

Range: B3 - F#5

Gary Coleman: Yes, that Gary Coleman. Lives on the Avenue and is superintendent of the apartment buildings. 

Female, 30-40 yrs old

Range: D3 - Bb5

Boy Bear:  a cute and charming little boy bear

Male: A mezzo-soprano / belt who can comfortably sing up to a D in a pop voice.

Girl Bear:  a cute and charming little girl bear

Female: A mezzo-soprano/belt who can comfortably sing up to a D in a pop voice.

Male or Female: A mezzo-soprano / belt who can comfortably sing up to a D in a pop voice.