AVENUE Q- A MUSICAL COMEDY
Music and lyrics by
ROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARK
Book By JEFF WHITTY
Based on an original concept by
ROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARK
Orchestrations and Arrangements By Stephen Oremus
PERFORMANCES: Sept 11- Sept 26, 2026
Cosumnes River College
ART Amphitheatre
8401 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823
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.
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.
AVENUE Q Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
ACT ONE
SONGS
- The Avenue Q Theme – Company
- What Do You Do with a B.A. in English? – Princeton
- It Sucks to Be Me – Brian, Kate Monster, Rod, Nicky, Christmas Eve, Gary Coleman, Princeton
- If You Were Gay – Nicky, Rod
- Purpose – Princeton, Company
- Everyone's a Little Bit Racist – Princeton, Kate Monster, Gary Coleman, Brian, Christmas Eve
- The Internet Is for Porn – Kate Monster, Trekkie Monster, Brian, Gary Coleman, Rod, Princeton
- Mix Tape – Kate Monster, Princeton
- I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today – Brian
- Special – Lucy the Slut
- You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want (When You're Makin' Love) – Gary Coleman, Bad Idea Bears, Princeton, Kate Monster, Company
- Fantasies Come True – Rod, Kate Monster, Princeton, Nicky
- There's a Fine, Fine Line – Kate Monster
ACT 2
SONGS
- It Sucks to Be Me (Reprise) – Princeton
- There Is Life Outside Your Apartment – Princeton, Brian, Gary Coleman, Christmas Eve, Company
- The More You Ruv Someone – Christmas Eve, Kate Monster
- Schadenfreude – Gary Coleman, Nicky
- I Wish I Could Go Back to College – Princeton, Kate Monster, Nicky
- The Money Song – Princeton, Nicky, Gary Coleman, Brian, Christmas Eve, Company
- School for Monsters – Trekkie Monster, Company
- For Now – Company
AVENUE Q "CAST"
PRINCETON:
KATE MONSTER
KATE MONSTER
PRINCETON:
KATE MONSTER
KATE MONSTER
KATE MONSTER
KATE MONSTER:
ROD
KATE MONSTER
TREKKIE MONSTER:
ROD:
TREKKIE MONSTER:
TREKKIE MONSTER:
TREKKIE MONSTER:
TREKKIE MONSTER:
NICKY
TREKKIE MONSTER:
LUCY THE SLUT:
NICKY:
LUCY THE SLUT:
TREKKIE MONSTER:
LUCY THE SLUT:
LUCY THE SLUT:
BRIAN
CHRISTMAS EVE:
CHRISTMAS EVE:
BRIAN:
CHRISTMAS EVE:
CHRISTMAS EVE:
CHRISTMAS EVE:
CHRISTMAS EVE:
GARY COLEMAN:
CHRISTMAS EVE:
GARY COLEMAN:
GARY COLEMAN:
ENSEMBLE:
ENSEMBLE:
ENSEMBLE:
ENSEMBLE:
ENSEMBLE:
ENSEMBLE:
ENSEMBLE:
ENSEMBLE:
ENSEMBLE:
AVENUE Q "CREW"
DIRECTOR: COURTNEY CONKLIN
MUSICAL DIRECTION: MORGAN FIGUERROA
CHOREOGRAPHER: KATIE IBARRA
CHOREOGRAPHER: KATIE IBARRA
MUSICAL DIRECTION: MORGAN FIGUERROA
CHOREOGRAPHER: KATIE IBARRA
MUSICAL DIRECTION: MORGAN FIGUERROA
MUSICAL DIRECTION: MORGAN FIGUERROA
MUSICAL DIRECTION: MORGAN FIGUERROA
PROPS: RADFORD
STAGE MANGER: SARITA ROLLINS
MUSICAL DIRECTION: MORGAN FIGUERROA
The mysterious Radofrd has been Rise Up Theatre Companies prop master from the begining. They may shy away from the spotlight, but their skill, dedication, and talent outshine us all. We love Radford, and are so greatful for their dedication, friendship, and phenomenal craftsmanship... and YES Radford DID make the puppets!
STAGE MANGER: SARITA ROLLINS
STAGE MANGER: SARITA ROLLINS
STAGE MANGER: SARITA ROLLINS
SOUND:
STAGE MANGER: SARITA ROLLINS
STAGE MANGER: SARITA ROLLINS
LIGHTS:
VIDEO GRAPHICS: JOSH PIERSON
Spotlight:
Spotlight:
VIDEO GRAPHICS: JOSH PIERSON
Spotlight:
VIDEO GRAPHICS: JOSH PIERSON
VIDEO GRAPHICS: JOSH PIERSON
VIDEO GRAPHICS: JOSH PIERSON
DIRECTORS NOTE
Courtney Conklin
Founder, President & Artistic Director,
Rise Up Theatre Company
