Audition Announcement: Avenue Q

Auditions Set for June 14th

The Palace Cultural Arts Association is excited to announce auditions for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical comedy Avenue Q, coming to the Marion Palace Theatre stage during the 2026-2027 season.

Packed with unforgettable songs, hilarious characters, and plenty of heart, Avenue Q is a wildly entertaining musical about growing up, finding your purpose, and navigating life’s ups and downs — all told with the help of puppets that are definitely not for children.

Directed by Dustin Rawlins, this production offers exciting opportunities for performers who love comedy, music, character work, and collaborative storytelling.

Audition Information

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026

Time: 1 PM – 3 PM

Location: Marion Palace Theatre

Ages: 17+

What to Prepare

Auditionees should prepare:

• A one-minute vocal solo

• Sheet music for the accompanist*

• Be prepared to read from the script

*A pianist will be provided. Please bring printed sheet music. No recordings or CDs will be accepted.

About the Show

Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, Avenue Q combines clever puppetry with sharp comedy and relatable real-life struggles. Set on a quirky New York City street, the show follows a group of young adults trying to figure out careers, relationships, identity, and purpose.

Funny, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest, Avenue Q has become one of the most beloved contemporary musicals performed around the world.

Available Roles

Princeton

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

Kate Monster

A kindergarten teaching assistant with a kind heart and big dreams. Puppet.

Nicky

A lovable slacker and Rod’s roommate. Puppet.

Rod

An investment banker with a secret he struggles to share. Puppet.

Trekkie Monster

A reclusive creature obsessed with the internet. Puppet.

Lucy

A confident, seductive vamp with a dangerous edge. Puppet.

The Bad Idea Bears

Two adorable troublemakers who encourage bad decisions. Puppets.

Mrs. T

Kate’s boss — elderly, cranky, and hilarious. Puppet.

Brian

A laid-back aspiring comedian.

Christmas Eve

Brian’s therapist fiancée who recently moved from Japan.

Gary Coleman

Yes, that Gary Coleman — now the apartment superintendent on Avenue Q.

New to Puppetry? Don’t Worry.

Many performers auditioning for Avenue Q may not have prior puppetry experience — and that’s okay. Strong character choices, comedic timing, vocal ability, and a willingness to collaborate are the most important qualities to bring into the audition room.

Content Advisory

Avenue Q contains strong language, adult themes, sexual humor, and puppet nudity. This production is intended for mature audiences.

Performance dates

Friday, August 21, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Sunday, August 23, 2026 @ 2:00 PM

For questions regarding auditions, please contact the Marion Palace Theatre box office or visit marionpalace.org for additional information.