Auditions -
Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Presented through special arrangement with: Music Theatre International
Directed by: Jim Diderrich, Beth Eslick
Produced by: Kristin Krause
Audition Dates & Times:
Sunday – Tuesday, March 29 – 31, 2026 from 7-10 pm
Location:
Conejo Players Theatre
351 S. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Performances:
June 5-28, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 2 pm
Thursday, June 11 at 8pm
Saturday, June 20 at 2pm
Audition Requirements:
Airtable Sign-In: Click Here
All auditioners are encouraged to sign in via Airtable before they come to the auditions. Walk-ins are also always welcomed.
AUDITIONERS MUST BE THE AGE OF 18 OR OLDER.
All roles are open to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, caste, religion, belief, sex, gender, language, sexual orientation or gender identity. All positions at Conejo Players Theatre are volunteer. We are a non-union theatre. No pay will be given.
Come prepared to read from sides provided.
Rehearsals will generally be 7:30-10 pm Monday through Thursday. Some days may vary to accommodate the theatre’s schedule. Most rehearsals are held at the theatre. Rehearsals begin April 6, 2026. No conflicts will be allowed after May 23, 2026.
For more information:
Contact Kristin Krause at theatremom714@gmail.com
Show Synopsis
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.
Avenue Q is a place where puppets are friends, monsters are good, and life lessons are learned.
Character Descriptions
Puppet Characters
***Puppet Characters ages are an indication of the puppet age in the show, not necessarily the age of the actual puppeteer.
Princeton (early 20’s)
One rod puppet.
A fresh-‐faced kid just out of college. He is looking for his “purpose” in life and is pursuing a career, love and life satisfaction. He is a little naïve to the realities of life, as most people are at that age.
Bb2 – G4
Tenor
Kate Monster (mid 20’s)
One rod puppet.
A kindergarten teaching assistant, a bit older than Princeton. She is kind and considerate but can have a feisty side.
F#3 – F5
Soprano (Mezzo)
Nicky (20’s)
Live hands puppet.
A bit of a slacker, who lives with Rod. They are best friends but have a fiery relationship and can often be found arguing.
B2 – B4
Tenor
Rod (20’s/30’s)
Two rod puppet.
A Republican investment banker with a secret…he is struggling with coming to terms with his homosexuality. He comes out over the course of the show. Rod carries a huge amount of the heart of the show.
A2 – G4
Tenor
Trekkie Monster (20’s/30’s)
Live hands puppet.
A reclusive creature obsessed by the Internet. Although he appears abrupt and rude, a sensitive side is revealed during the show. He has a “Cookie Monster” growl to his voice
which would need to be maintained.
Bb2 – F#4
Baritone
Lucy (20’s/30’s)
Two rod puppet.
A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge. She has starred in “Girls Gone Wild: Parts 2, 5 and 7”. During the show she seduces Princeton which causes a showdown with Kate.
F3 – D5
Alto (Belt)
The Bad Idea Bears (1 Male, 1 Female)
Two rod puppets.
Two snuggly, cute teddy-‐bear types who convince people to do bad things!! The bears always work better when they’re cute, cute, cute, sweet and positive.
Male – Baritone
Female -‐ Mezzo
Mrs T. (Ancient)
Live hands puppet.
Kate’s boss. She is cranky and bossy, and she remarks that she shouldn’t have hired a monster after Kate accidentally missed a day she was supposed to cover for her.
Human Characters
Brian (20’s/30’s)
A laid-‐back guy married to Christmas Eve. Unemployed but dreams of becoming a famous ‘smutty’ comedian. Brian lives in a relaxed, easy-‐come easy-‐go world.
B2 – F#4
Baritone
Christmas Eve (20’s/30’s)
A therapist who has moved here from Japan. Wears the trousers in her relationship with Brian. She’s super smart.
B3 – F#5
Soprano
Gary Coleman
Yes, that Gary Coleman. He lives on the Avenue, too! He’s the superintendent since he is now a washed-up Z-‐list celebrity who has had a public personal life. The part can be played by either a black male or female as a black male.
D2 – Bb4/D3 – Bb5*
Tenor/Alto (Belt)
*Main range alto, top Bb appears once as part of a riff