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To launch its fourth season, City Repertory Theatre in Palm Coast is preparing what could be its biggest and undoubtfully its most expensive production in history of the storefront theatre.
“We like to do something with a huge wow-factor at the beginning of the season and this fits right into that category – it’s meaningful, powerful, thought provoking and entertaining,” said artistic director John Sbordone.
“Avenue Q” will open Friday, Sept. 12 for a 12-show run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 5, with a special Thursday show Oct. 2 in order to accommodate the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, which is Oct. 3.
With songs titled "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist,” "The Internet Is for Porn" and "I Wish I Could Go Back to College," “Avenue Q” is a coming-of-age parable that addresses and satirizes the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood. While it’s not recommended for the under 18 crowd, Sbordone said that the theme explored by the characters of discovering their surprise and dismay of the limited options in the real world is something everyone can relate to.
“It’s humor with a touch of naughtiness,” Sbordone said. “Everybody makes a big deal about it, but this is theater that you would find in any big city and this show, despite being hilarious and musical, it also has political meanings.”
What makes the show unique is the incorporation of puppets alongside the actors. The actors immediately fell in love with the puppets, many of them hugging them immediately.
“It’s gonna be hard to send the puppets back because everyone has bonded with them,” Sbordone said adding that because of the puppet cost, the show has extra risk.
Although the ante is much higher with an upfront cost, Sbordone said “Avenue Q” is a show that CRT deserves to do and that Flagler County deserves to see.
If you go
What: “Avenue Q”
Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B207, Palm Coast
When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 and Oct. 2 and 4; and 2 p.m. Sept. 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5
Info: Tickets are $25. Call 585-9415 or visit crtpalmcoast.com.
Cast List
Josh Fagundes - Princeton/Rod
Chelsea Jo Conard - Kate Monster
Frank Anello - Nicky
Kelly Nelson - Christmas Eve/ Lucy/ Mrs. Thistletwat
Nando Rivera - Brian
Raquelle Maybin - Gary Coleman
John Birney - Trekkie Monster
Caitlin Eriser and Frank Anello - Bad Idea Bears
Marcia Vojcsik and Heather Cribbs - Every Other Character
CRT 2014-15 season
“One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” Oct. 24 to Nov. 8
“Grace and Glorie” Jan.16-25
“Venus In Fur” Feb. 13-22
“Back to Bacharach and David” March 20-29
“Committed” April 24 to May 10
