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Character
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Character Age & Identity
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Performer
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Description
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Vocal Range
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Audition Cut
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Princeton
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early 20’s male-identifying puppet
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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A fresh-faced kid just out of college. He is looking for his “purpose” in life. He is a little naïve to the realities of life
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Bb2 - G4
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“What Do You Do With a B.A in English?”
Measures 9-40
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Kate
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mid 20’s female-identifying puppet
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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A kindergarten teaching assistant, a bit older than Princeton. She is kind, considerate but can have a feisty side.
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F#3 - F5
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“There’s a Fine, Fine Line”
Pick up to Measure 23-40
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Nicky
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20’s male-identifying puppet
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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An Ernie parody slacker, who lives with Rod. They are best friends but have can often be found arguing.
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B2 - B4
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“If You Were Gay”
Measures 58-82
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Rod
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20’s/30’s male-identifying puppet
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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A Republican investment banker with a secret…he is struggling with coming to terms with his homosexuality. Ernie parody.
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A2 - G4
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“Fantasies Come True”
Pick up to Measure 21-38
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Trekkie Monster
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20’s-50’s male-identifying puppet
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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A reclusive creature obsessed by the Internet. Although he appears abrupt and rude, he has a sensitive side. Parody of Cookie Monster
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Bb2 - Eb4
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“Money Song Reprise”
Measures 192-209
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Lucy
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20’s-40’s female identifying puppet
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge. She has starred in “Girls Gone Wild: Parts 2, 5 and 7.” Night Club Singer
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F3 - F5
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“Special”
Pick up to Measure 30-49
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The Bad Idea Bears/ Featured Ensemble*
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Two puppets ages 18+ of any gender identity
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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Snuggly, cute teddy-bear types who convince people to do bad things!
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Bb3-G4
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Bb3 - C5
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“The Avenue Q Theme Song”
Pick up to Measure 10-26
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Brian
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20s-40s male identifying
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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A laid-back, married to Christmas Eve. Unemployed but dreams of becoming a famous ‘smutty’ comedian.
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B2-F#4
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“There is Life Outside Your Apartment”
Pick up to Measure 5-36
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Christmas Eve
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20s-40s female identifying
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Female Identifying Asian Person 18+
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A therapist who has moved here from Japan. Wears the trousers in relationship with Brian. “She’s super smart. If you go for the easy stereotype the audience won’t find her funny after about eight minutes.”
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B3-F#5
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“The More You Ruv Someone”
Pick up to Measure 4-19
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Gary Coleman
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Black Male-Identifying
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Black Identifying Person of any gender 18+ Traditionally played by a Black female
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Yes, that Gary Coleman. He lives on the Avenue, too! He’s the superintendent.
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D3 - Bb5
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“Schadenfreude”
Measure 25-41
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Puppeteer for Second-Hand Assist (Nicky, Trekkie, Mrs. T)
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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Assist any puppets that require two puppeteers: Nicky, Trekkie, & Mrs. T
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Non-speaking
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“The Avenue Q Theme Song”
Pick up to Measure 10-26
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Featured Ensemble & Bad Idea Bear Character Tracks
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Mrs. T*
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“Ancient” female Identifying
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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Kate’s boss. She is cranky and bossy.
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speaking
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“The Avenue Q Theme Song”
Pick up to Measure 10-26
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The Newcomer*
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Early 20s male-Identifying
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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A fresh-faced college graduate
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C2-D3
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“The Avenue Q Theme Song”
Pick up to Measure 10-26
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Ricky*
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20s-30s male-identifying
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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A gay Ernie-parody, who looks exactly like Nicky, only more muscular
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speaking
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“The Avenue Q Theme Song”
Pick up to Measure 10-26
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Moving Boxes*
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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Any Gender Identity or Ethnicity 18+
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Princeton’s Moving Boxes who come to life during “Purpose”
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Bb3-G4
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Bb3 - C5
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“The Avenue Q Theme Song”
Pick up to Measure 10-26
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