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The Dramateurs, Inc. at The Barn Playhouse present Music and Lyrics by Je Marx and Robert Lopez Book by Je Whiy Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Je Marx AVENUE Q is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre Internaonal (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIshows.com Puppets: Constructed by Character Translaons, Inc for Music Theatre internaonal. Video Elements in AVENUE Q © 2022 Zach Rosing Producons LLC, Indianapolis, IN www.zachrosing.com Choreographer Jenn Smith Music Director Blue Colacchio Producer Michael Riggs Director Steve Arcidiacono DONOR INFORMATION The Dramateurs, Inc. gratefully acknowledge the generous support we’ve received from members, subscribers, and friends. January 1, 2025 - April 25, 2025 Kevin Arena Linda Bergnes Margaret Bishop Theresa Cinalli Chris DiMeo Marianne and Steve DiNenno Stephen Leszczynski Rusty Muglia Konnie and Paul Stark Josephine Volpe Giving Tuesday 2024 December 3 - December 31, 2024 Steve Arcidiacono Laurie Baltrus Timothy Bean Emily Beck Deb Braak Tony DeCarlo Chris DiMeo Marianne and Steve DiNenno Joan DiNenno Karen Gresh Rose and Tom Lamphere Sue Murphy Michael Riggs Dean Soltes Shannon Terek Vince Vuono Rosemary Zummo Donaons of $20 or more are listed in our playbills. List updated as of June 5, 2025.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES I had seen AVENUE Q three mes, and laughed hysterically every me, prior to geng the call to direct the show for the Barn. I was very surprised to realize that the group had never done the show before, especially since it won the Tony Awards for Best Musical, Book and Score in 2004. The fact that we, the cast and sta, know all of the lines and songs by now and are sll laughing in rehearsals tells you the Tony voters got it right 21 years ago. Our audions turned out an overow of very talented actors, and tonight you’re about to see the best of the best. I’m bursng with pride for my actors, orchestra and sta, and I can’t wait to hear your reacon to our eorts. I hope you enjoy AVENUE Q as much as we did bringing it to you! Thank you for coming out to see this wonderful producon!! Steve Arcidiacono
CAST Princeton ................................................................. Stephen McDonnell Kate Monster ...................................................................... Maddi Sloan Brian .................................................................................... Alan Ellinger Christmas Eve ................................................................... Jennifer Hsiao Gary Coleman ..................................................................... Akayla Butler Nicky ..................................................................................... Rob Frankel Rod ................................................................................ Jusn Lamphere Trekkie Monster ....................................................................... Jim Fryer Lucy ............................................................................ Chrisne Galeone Mrs. Lavinia Thistletwat ...................................................... Carol Ribner Bad Idea Bear/Newcomer .................................................... Brian Belo Bad Idea Bear/Puppet Assistant ........................................ Jules Reanna Ricky/Puppet Assistant .....................................................Emily Murphy BAND Music Director/Keyboard 1 ............................................. Blue Colacchio Keyboard 2 ........................................................................Mark Urmson Guitar ...................................................................................... Greg Lynn Drums .................................................................................. Cindy Reese Bass (6/6 - 6/8) ........................................................... Maggie McDonald Bass (6/13—21) ..................................................................... Erin Gouak Reed (6/6 - 6/8, 6/15, 6/20 - 6/21) .................................. Chrissy Hower Reed (6/13 - 6/14) ..............................................................Sco Porreca SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ANYWHERE IN THE BUILDING. PLEASE SMOKE ONLY IN THE PARKING LOT. PLEASE COMPLETELY TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES AS THEY INTERFERE WITH OUR SOUND SYSTEM. THE VIDEOTAPING OR OTHER VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The second fundraiser of our 91st Season is currently underway. For the remainder of the season, you can purchase a chance to win one of two loery cket prize packages. 1st PRIZE - $400 in loery ckets 2nd PRIZE - $100 in loery ckets All chances are $10. Chances may be purchased during any of our remaining shows in person at the theater or online at: app.arts-people.com/index.php?retail=dbp01 The winner will be chosen during intermission of the nal performance of our October producon, The Play That Goes Wrong, on October 12th.
MUSICAL NUMBERS Act One 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, and Princeton If You Were Gay ................................................................... Nicky with Rod Purpose .................................................................. Princeton and Company Everyone's a Lile Bit Racist ... Princeton, Kate, Gary, Brian, Christmas Eve The Internet Is for Porn ................................. Kate, Trekkie Monster, Brian, Gary Coleman, Rod, and Princeton Mix Tape ........................................................................ Kate and Princeton I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today ..................................................... Brian Special ................................................................................................... Lucy You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want .......... Gary, The Bad Idea Bears, Princeton, Kate, Trekkie Monster and Company Fantasies Come True ................................... Rod, Kate, Nicky and Princeton My Girlfriend, Who Lives in Canada ....................................................... Rod There's a Fine, Fine Line ........................................................................ Kate There will be a 15 minute intermission between acts. Act Two It Sucks to Be Me (Reprise) .......................................................... Princeton There Is Life Outside Your Apartment .............................. Brian, Princeton, Christmas Eve, Gary, Nicky, Trekkie Monster, Lucy, and Company The More You Ruv Someone .................................. Christmas Eve and Kate Schadenfreude ..................................................................... Gary and Nicky I Wish I Could Go Back to College ....................... Kate, Nicky and Princeton The Money Song .............. Nicky, Princeton, Gary, Brian and Christmas Eve School for Monsters .................................... Trekkie Monster and Company The Money Song (Reprise) ....................................... Nicky, Princeton, Gary, Brian and Christmas Eve There's a Fine, Fine Line (Reprise) ................................. Princeton and Kate What Do You Do With a B.A. in English? (Reprise) ..................... Newcomer For Now ......................................................................................... Company
PRODUCTION STAFF Director ...................................................................... Steve Arcidiacono Producer ............................................................................ Michael Riggs Music Director ................................................................. Blue Colacchio Collaborave Pianist ........................................................ Laura Burhans Choreographer ...................................................................... Jenn Smith Assistant Director ................................................................ Cheryl Balas Set Design and Master Carpenter ........................................ Rob Frankel Stage Manager .............................................................. Suzee Krausen Assistant Stage Manager ..................................................... Geena Shaw Stage Crew ................................................ Allison Hall, Denise Kolodziej Set Construcon .............................................. Alan Herr, Cast and Crew Scenic Design ................................................... Phoebe Myers, Sue Abla Props ........................................................................ Maureen Scallano Costumes ........................................................................... Kat Dagenais Sound Design .................................................................. Tom Lamphere Sound Operaon ............................ Tom Lamphere, Amanda Lamphere Light Design ...................................... Steve Arcidiacono, Steve DiNenno Light Board Operator ........................................................... Dean Soltes Program.................................................................... Marianne DiNenno Video Designers ........................................ Zach Rosing and Ben Phillips Cast Photos ........................................................................ Rory Zummo Producon Photos .......................................................... Steve DiNenno Publicity .................................................................... Marianne DiNenno Box Oce ..................................................................... Eileen Ciccarone House Manager .............................................................. Rose Lamphere Opening Night Party ........................................................... Rory Zummo SPECIAL THANKS To Rob Frankel for his outstanding contribuons to the producon both onstage and behind the scenes. To the Cast, Crew, Sta & Orchestra for their collecve eorts in making AVENUE Q the wonderful show it is. To YOU, our Audience, for your support and generous laughter!
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Brian Belo (Bad Idea Bear and Newcomer) - Brian is excited to be back in his second show with the Barn! He rst performed with the Barn as Warner in Legally Blonde. His prior roles include Seymour in Lile Shop of Horrors, Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, and Lord Farquaad in Shrek The Musical. He would like to thank his wife Sarah for her never-ending love and support! Enjoy your stay on Avenue Q! Akayla Butler (Gary Coleman) - Akayla is excited to be parcipang in her rst show with The Barn Playhouse. She has previously performed roles in A Christmas Carol, The Prom, and Titanc: The Musical. She’d like to thank her family and friends for their connued support and is excited to parcipate in more producons in the future. Alan Ellinger (Brian) - Aer ve years of being o the stage, Alan is ecstac to make his Barn Playhouse debut in Avenue Q! Alan’s love of theater started in high school, where he starred in many shows such as Amelié, Legally Blonde, and The Theory of Relavity. He would like to thank his husband Nolan for his support and for encouraging him to get back on stage, as well as the cast and crew for being so welcoming and kind (and so talented)! Alan also thanks you, the viewer, for supporng the arts, and hopes you enjoy the show! Rob Frankel (Nicky) - Rob has a knack for waing ll the last minute to write these things and sll can never seem to come up with anything worthwhile. Does it maer? No, cause you’re not interested in my life, you’re just trying to pass me unl the curtain opens. Sing there wondering if we’ll start on me or not (spoiler alert: we won’t). As always, hearts & farts to all my family & friends and a huge shout out to Leeloo Dallas Mulpass for always staring blankly at me wagging her tail as I recite lines to her. Now, it's me to play the music, it's me to light the lights… Jim Fryer (Trekkie Monster) - This is Jim's rst me on stage at the hallowed Barn, but not his rst me playing his beloved Trekkie Monster. Jim's last role was in Hamlet (PCS Swarthmore) as the young lad's dead Dad. Other roles include Sir Toby Belch in Twelh Night the Musical, for Jenkintown Musical Theater and Don Pedro in Much Ado
WHO’S WHO ON THE PRODUCTION STAFF Steve Arcidiacono (Director) - Steve has been performing and direcng for more than 45 years in every aspect of the business - theater, lm, television, and radio. A member of SAG/AFTRA, he has performed in many local and area theaters, with his favorite Barn roles including Max in The Producers, and Gomez in The Addams Family. Avenue Q is the 52nd show Steve has directed and h here at the Barn, the others being A Lile Night Music (2012), Spamalot (2015), First Date (2019) and Nice Work If You Can Get It (2024). Steve also recently directed Barefoot in the Park for the Steel River Playhouse and will be back with them for Christmas, direcng It’s a Wonderful Life. Married with three adult children and the proud grandfather of two, his favorite vacaon spot is home. “My thanks to my amazing cast, wonderful sta, and the enre producon team for a hilariously wonderful experience, but especially to my wife Karen for her connued support!” Blue Colacchio (Music Director/Conductor) - Blue is thrilled to be making their music direcng debut at the Barn! Recent credits include an o-Broadway debut as Iris in a new musical Moram Mortem (54 Below) and The Xenomorph in Alien: Maternity (Sidequest Theater). Blue has an AA in Music from Bucks County Community College and works as a voice/piano instructor. Jenn Smith (Choreographer) - Avenue Q marks Jenn’s ninth show with The Barn Playhouse and rst as choreographer. Her debut choreographing happened last fall with Nunsense at Spotlight Theater in Lansdowne. This coming fall she will be taking her choreographing tour to Narberth for their producon of Spring Awakening. Past Barn credits include Ilona Rier in She Loves Me, Allison in First Date and Dance Captain/Chorus Girl for Nice Work If You Can Get It. Thanks mom for sending me to a top-notch dance school growing up. at Stagecraers. Jim has played Colonel Jessup in A Few Good Men and King Henry in The Lion in Winter at Spotlight. Thanks to Steve for the opportunity to bring life to Trekkie again and laughs to you, our cherished audience out for a night of ribaldry and fun. And much love to my darling Sooz for her paence and support. (No, I can't bring the puppet home.) Chrisne Galeone (Lucy) - Chrisne is thrilled to take on what is undoubtedly her most wholesome and virtuous role to date. She was last seen as Casey in MCT’s producon of First Date. Other recent credits include Maggie in Lend Me a Tenor, Shelby in Steel Magnolias, Viola/Cesario in Twelh Night, and Meg Snider in Leading Ladies. Chrisne would like to thank her family, friends, and the cast and crew for their unwavering support. Much love to Mom, Dad, Kellie, and especially her incredible husband, Tyler, who has paently endured her puppet pracces that oen turned into full-blown, torturous performances around the apartment. Jenn Hsiao (Christmas Eve) - It does not suck to be Jenn performing at the Barn Playhouse for the rst me. Thank you to the cast, crew, and producon sta for making her feel welcome. Onstage favorites include Avenue Q (Christmas Eve), The Producers (Hold me, Touch me) and Oliver (Mrs. Sowerberry) at Music Mountain Theatre. Jenn is from Pennington, NJ, and is a Product Manager by day. Unlike her character, she only has one master’s degree in Global and Internaonal Educaon to go with her Engineering Management bachelor’s degree. A shoutout to her family, Mike, Kae, Gavin, & Zoe, who share in the love of theater, and the more you luv someone, the more the more you nd a way to bring them onstage with you. Jusn Lamphere (Rod) - Jusn is so excited to kick o his me at the Barn this season starng with Avenue Q! At the Barn, some of his notable roles include Quasimodo (Hunchback), Nigel (Something Roen!), and recently, Commander Khashoggie (We Will Rock You). You can catch him later this season in his parents’ producon of Shrek The Musical in August and The Play That Goes Wrong in October! He would like to thank his family and friends for their support and the enre cast, crew, and producon team for making his fantasies of doing this show, especially with them, come true for him.
Stephen McDonnell (Princeton) - Stephen can't wait to inspire our youth in Avenue Q! Other recent credits include Network (Jack Snowden), The Drowsy Chaperone (Ensemble), Rumors (Ken Gorman), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Prenss). But if we're being honest, he peaked in his 5th grade producon of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory where his Charlie Bucket did for him what Iron Man did for Robert Downey Jr. He would like to thank everyone at The Barn for their warm welcome and support, as well as his wonderful girlfriend Genevieve. He would also like to apologize to his parents and Nana for what they are about to see. Emily Murphy (Ricky and Puppet Assistant) - Emily is happy to lend a hand to Avenue Q for her h Barn show. Other credits include We Will Rock You (Scaramouche) and Nice Work if You Can Get It (Jeannie). Next up, she is playing Fiona in the Barn’s producon of Shrek the Musical. Thanks to friends and family who always support her busy show schedule! Jules Reanna (Bad Idea Bear and Puppet Assistant) - Jules is absolutely stoked to join this talented cast on stage for her rst show at the Barn! Recent credits include Frozen JR. (Anna), Cinderella (Charloe), and Children in Eden (Snake). Jules would like to thank her lovely family and partner Dylan who are all being so strong and brave by watching all the heinous crimes she commits throughout the show and her Toyota Corolla for dealing with all her horrible park jobs in the Barn parking lot (his name is Beep). Carol Ribner (Mrs. Thistletwat) - Carol is thrilled to be making her Barn Playhouse debut with Avenue Q. Recent producons include White Christmas with Newtown Arts Company, Elf with Willow Manor Players, Bright Star, and 9 to 5 with Jenkintown Music Theatre. Carol has danced with the Children’s Ballet Theatre and the Parparim Folk Dance Ensemble. She has choreographed for the Israel Folk Dance Fesval and has created over 20 children’s dance producons based on picture books. She is a former elementary school teacher and principal but wants you to know that she was nothing like her puppet character in real life. She is grateful to be a part of such a joyful producon with this talented and wacky group of humans, monsters, and puppets. Maddi Sloan (Kate Monster) - Maddi is so excited to be back at the Barn for this challenging and hilarious puppet show! This is her 20th show here at the Barn! Favorite past roles include Maggie in A Chorus Line, Bea in Something Roen! (Barn Playhouse), Angel City 4 Soprano in City of Angels (MCT), Gloria in Boeing Boeing (Faceme Theater), and Sheila Burling in An Inspector Calls (Playcraers). Thanks so much to the cast, crew, and producon team for all of their hard work and all of the laughs along the way. Special thanks to Alex for always supporng her hobbies even when they include weird puppets in the house! BOARD OF DIRECTORS President ......................................................................... Steve DiNenno Vice-President .......................................................................... Tim Bean Recording Secretary ................................................ Maureen Scallano Corresponding Secretary .......................................... Marianne DiNenno Treasurer ........................................................................... Tony DeCarlo Two Year Board Member .................................... Laurie Baltrus (Year 2) Two Year Board Member ......................................... Amanda Lamphere (serving 2nd year of Tony DeCarlo’s term) Two Year Board Member ............................. Steve Arcidiacono (Year 1) Two Year Board Member .................................... Michael Riggs (Year 1)
Stephen McDonnell (Princeton) - Stephen can't wait to inspire our youth in Avenue Q! Other recent credits include Network (Jack Snowden), The Drowsy Chaperone (Ensemble), Rumors (Ken Gorman), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Prenss). But if we're being honest, he peaked in his 5th grade producon of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory where his Charlie Bucket did for him what Iron Man did for Robert Downey Jr. He would like to thank everyone at The Barn for their warm welcome and support, as well as his wonderful girlfriend Genevieve. He would also like to apologize to his parents and Nana for what they are about to see. Emily Murphy (Ricky and Puppet Assistant) - Emily is happy to lend a hand to Avenue Q for her h Barn show. Other credits include We Will Rock You (Scaramouche) and Nice Work if You Can Get It (Jeannie). Next up, she is playing Fiona in the Barn’s producon of Shrek the Musical. Thanks to friends and family who always support her busy show schedule! Jules Reanna (Bad Idea Bear and Puppet Assistant) - Jules is absolutely stoked to join this talented cast on stage for her rst show at the Barn! Recent credits include Frozen JR. (Anna), Cinderella (Charloe), and Children in Eden (Snake). Jules would like to thank her lovely family and partner Dylan who are all being so strong and brave by watching all the heinous crimes she commits throughout the show and her Toyota Corolla for dealing with all her horrible park jobs in the Barn parking lot (his name is Beep). Carol Ribner (Mrs. Thistletwat) - Carol is thrilled to be making her Barn Playhouse debut with Avenue Q. Recent producons include White Christmas with Newtown Arts Company, Elf with Willow Manor Players, Bright Star, and 9 to 5 with Jenkintown Music Theatre. Carol has danced with the Children’s Ballet Theatre and the Parparim Folk Dance Ensemble. She has choreographed for the Israel Folk Dance Fesval and has created over 20 children’s dance producons based on picture books. She is a former elementary school teacher and principal but wants you to know that she was nothing like her puppet character in real life. She is grateful to be a part of such a joyful producon with this talented and wacky group of humans, monsters, and puppets. Maddi Sloan (Kate Monster) - Maddi is so excited to be back at the Barn for this challenging and hilarious puppet show! This is her 20th show here at the Barn! Favorite past roles include Maggie in A Chorus Line, Bea in Something Roen! (Barn Playhouse), Angel City 4 Soprano in City of Angels (MCT), Gloria in Boeing Boeing (Faceme Theater), and Sheila Burling in An Inspector Calls (Playcraers). Thanks so much to the cast, crew, and producon team for all of their hard work and all of the laughs along the way. Special thanks to Alex for always supporng her hobbies even when they include weird puppets in the house! BOARD OF DIRECTORS President ......................................................................... Steve DiNenno Vice-President .......................................................................... Tim Bean Recording Secretary ................................................ Maureen Scallano Corresponding Secretary .......................................... Marianne DiNenno Treasurer ........................................................................... Tony DeCarlo Two Year Board Member .................................... Laurie Baltrus (Year 2) Two Year Board Member ......................................... Amanda Lamphere (serving 2nd year of Tony DeCarlo’s term) Two Year Board Member ............................. Steve Arcidiacono (Year 1) Two Year Board Member .................................... Michael Riggs (Year 1)
WHO’S WHO ON THE PRODUCTION STAFF Steve Arcidiacono (Director) - Steve has been performing and direcng for more than 45 years in every aspect of the business - theater, lm, television, and radio. A member of SAG/AFTRA, he has performed in many local and area theaters, with his favorite Barn roles including Max in The Producers, and Gomez in The Addams Family. Avenue Q is the 52nd show Steve has directed and h here at the Barn, the others being A Lile Night Music (2012), Spamalot (2015), First Date (2019) and Nice Work If You Can Get It (2024). Steve also recently directed Barefoot in the Park for the Steel River Playhouse and will be back with them for Christmas, direcng It’s a Wonderful Life. Married with three adult children and the proud grandfather of two, his favorite vacaon spot is home. “My thanks to my amazing cast, wonderful sta, and the enre producon team for a hilariously wonderful experience, but especially to my wife Karen for her connued support!” Blue Colacchio (Music Director/Conductor) - Blue is thrilled to be making their music direcng debut at the Barn! Recent credits include an o-Broadway debut as Iris in a new musical Moram Mortem (54 Below) and The Xenomorph in Alien: Maternity (Sidequest Theater). Blue has an AA in Music from Bucks County Community College and works as a voice/piano instructor. Jenn Smith (Choreographer) - Avenue Q marks Jenn’s ninth show with The Barn Playhouse and rst as choreographer. Her debut choreographing happened last fall with Nunsense at Spotlight Theater in Lansdowne. This coming fall she will be taking her choreographing tour to Narberth for their producon of Spring Awakening. Past Barn credits include Ilona Rier in She Loves Me, Allison in First Date and Dance Captain/Chorus Girl for Nice Work If You Can Get It. Thanks mom for sending me to a top-notch dance school growing up. at Stagecraers. Jim has played Colonel Jessup in A Few Good Men and King Henry in The Lion in Winter at Spotlight. Thanks to Steve for the opportunity to bring life to Trekkie again and laughs to you, our cherished audience out for a night of ribaldry and fun. And much love to my darling Sooz for her paence and support. (No, I can't bring the puppet home.) Chrisne Galeone (Lucy) - Chrisne is thrilled to take on what is undoubtedly her most wholesome and virtuous role to date. She was last seen as Casey in MCT’s producon of First Date. Other recent credits include Maggie in Lend Me a Tenor, Shelby in Steel Magnolias, Viola/Cesario in Twelh Night, and Meg Snider in Leading Ladies. Chrisne would like to thank her family, friends, and the cast and crew for their unwavering support. Much love to Mom, Dad, Kellie, and especially her incredible husband, Tyler, who has paently endured her puppet pracces that oen turned into full-blown, torturous performances around the apartment. Jenn Hsiao (Christmas Eve) - It does not suck to be Jenn performing at the Barn Playhouse for the rst me. Thank you to the cast, crew, and producon sta for making her feel welcome. Onstage favorites include Avenue Q (Christmas Eve), The Producers (Hold me, Touch me) and Oliver (Mrs. Sowerberry) at Music Mountain Theatre. Jenn is from Pennington, NJ, and is a Product Manager by day. Unlike her character, she only has one master’s degree in Global and Internaonal Educaon to go with her Engineering Management bachelor’s degree. A shoutout to her family, Mike, Kae, Gavin, & Zoe, who share in the love of theater, and the more you luv someone, the more the more you nd a way to bring them onstage with you. Jusn Lamphere (Rod) - Jusn is so excited to kick o his me at the Barn this season starng with Avenue Q! At the Barn, some of his notable roles include Quasimodo (Hunchback), Nigel (Something Roen!), and recently, Commander Khashoggie (We Will Rock You). You can catch him later this season in his parents’ producon of Shrek The Musical in August and The Play That Goes Wrong in October! He would like to thank his family and friends for their support and the enre cast, crew, and producon team for making his fantasies of doing this show, especially with them, come true for him.
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Brian Belo (Bad Idea Bear and Newcomer) - Brian is excited to be back in his second show with the Barn! He rst performed with the Barn as Warner in Legally Blonde. His prior roles include Seymour in Lile Shop of Horrors, Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, and Lord Farquaad in Shrek The Musical. He would like to thank his wife Sarah for her never-ending love and support! Enjoy your stay on Avenue Q! Akayla Butler (Gary Coleman) - Akayla is excited to be parcipang in her rst show with The Barn Playhouse. She has previously performed roles in A Christmas Carol, The Prom, and Titanc: The Musical. She’d like to thank her family and friends for their connued support and is excited to parcipate in more producons in the future. Alan Ellinger (Brian) - Aer ve years of being o the stage, Alan is ecstac to make his Barn Playhouse debut in Avenue Q! Alan’s love of theater started in high school, where he starred in many shows such as Amelié, Legally Blonde, and The Theory of Relavity. He would like to thank his husband Nolan for his support and for encouraging him to get back on stage, as well as the cast and crew for being so welcoming and kind (and so talented)! Alan also thanks you, the viewer, for supporng the arts, and hopes you enjoy the show! Rob Frankel (Nicky) - Rob has a knack for waing ll the last minute to write these things and sll can never seem to come up with anything worthwhile. Does it maer? No, cause you’re not interested in my life, you’re just trying to pass me unl the curtain opens. Sing there wondering if we’ll start on me or not (spoiler alert: we won’t). As always, hearts & farts to all my family & friends and a huge shout out to Leeloo Dallas Mulpass for always staring blankly at me wagging her tail as I recite lines to her. Now, it's me to play the music, it's me to light the lights… Jim Fryer (Trekkie Monster) - This is Jim's rst me on stage at the hallowed Barn, but not his rst me playing his beloved Trekkie Monster. Jim's last role was in Hamlet (PCS Swarthmore) as the young lad's dead Dad. Other roles include Sir Toby Belch in Twelh Night the Musical, for Jenkintown Musical Theater and Don Pedro in Much Ado
PRODUCTION STAFF Director ...................................................................... Steve Arcidiacono Producer ............................................................................ Michael Riggs Music Director ................................................................. Blue Colacchio Collaborave Pianist ........................................................ Laura Burhans Choreographer ...................................................................... Jenn Smith Assistant Director ................................................................ Cheryl Balas Set Design and Master Carpenter ........................................ Rob Frankel Stage Manager .............................................................. Suzee Krausen Assistant Stage Manager ..................................................... Geena Shaw Stage Crew ................................................ Allison Hall, Denise Kolodziej Set Construcon .............................................. Alan Herr, Cast and Crew Scenic Design ................................................... Phoebe Myers, Sue Abla Props ........................................................................ Maureen Scallano Costumes ........................................................................... Kat Dagenais Sound Design .................................................................. Tom Lamphere Sound Operaon ............................ Tom Lamphere, Amanda Lamphere Light Design ...................................... Steve Arcidiacono, Steve DiNenno Light Board Operator ........................................................... Dean Soltes Program.................................................................... Marianne DiNenno Video Designers ........................................ Zach Rosing and Ben Phillips Cast Photos ........................................................................ Rory Zummo Producon Photos .......................................................... Steve DiNenno Publicity .................................................................... Marianne DiNenno Box Oce ..................................................................... Eileen Ciccarone House Manager .............................................................. Rose Lamphere Opening Night Party ........................................................... Rory Zummo SPECIAL THANKS To Rob Frankel for his outstanding contribuons to the producon both onstage and behind the scenes. To the Cast, Crew, Sta & Orchestra for their collecve eorts in making AVENUE Q the wonderful show it is. To YOU, our Audience, for your support and generous laughter!
MUSICAL NUMBERS Act One 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, and Princeton If You Were Gay ................................................................... Nicky with Rod Purpose .................................................................. Princeton and Company Everyone's a Lile Bit Racist ... Princeton, Kate, Gary, Brian, Christmas Eve The Internet Is for Porn ................................. Kate, Trekkie Monster, Brian, Gary Coleman, Rod, and Princeton Mix Tape ........................................................................ Kate and Princeton I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today ..................................................... Brian Special ................................................................................................... Lucy You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want .......... Gary, The Bad Idea Bears, Princeton, Kate, Trekkie Monster and Company Fantasies Come True ................................... Rod, Kate, Nicky and Princeton My Girlfriend, Who Lives in Canada ....................................................... Rod There's a Fine, Fine Line ........................................................................ Kate There will be a 15 minute intermission between acts. Act Two It Sucks to Be Me (Reprise) .......................................................... Princeton There Is Life Outside Your Apartment .............................. Brian, Princeton, Christmas Eve, Gary, Nicky, Trekkie Monster, Lucy, and Company The More You Ruv Someone .................................. Christmas Eve and Kate Schadenfreude ..................................................................... Gary and Nicky I Wish I Could Go Back to College ....................... Kate, Nicky and Princeton The Money Song .............. Nicky, Princeton, Gary, Brian and Christmas Eve School for Monsters .................................... Trekkie Monster and Company The Money Song (Reprise) ....................................... Nicky, Princeton, Gary, Brian and Christmas Eve There's a Fine, Fine Line (Reprise) ................................. Princeton and Kate What Do You Do With a B.A. in English? (Reprise) ..................... Newcomer For Now ......................................................................................... Company
CAST Princeton ................................................................. Stephen McDonnell Kate Monster ...................................................................... Maddi Sloan Brian .................................................................................... Alan Ellinger Christmas Eve ................................................................... Jennifer Hsiao Gary Coleman ..................................................................... Akayla Butler Nicky ..................................................................................... Rob Frankel Rod ................................................................................ Jusn Lamphere Trekkie Monster ....................................................................... Jim Fryer Lucy ............................................................................ Chrisne Galeone Mrs. Lavinia Thistletwat ...................................................... Carol Ribner Bad Idea Bear/Newcomer .................................................... Brian Belo Bad Idea Bear/Puppet Assistant ........................................ Jules Reanna Ricky/Puppet Assistant .....................................................Emily Murphy BAND Music Director/Keyboard 1 ............................................. Blue Colacchio Keyboard 2 ........................................................................Mark Urmson Guitar ...................................................................................... Greg Lynn Drums .................................................................................. Cindy Reese Bass (6/6 - 6/8) ........................................................... Maggie McDonald Bass (6/13—21) ..................................................................... Erin Gouak Reed (6/6 - 6/8, 6/15, 6/20 - 6/21) .................................. Chrissy Hower Reed (6/13 - 6/14) ..............................................................Sco Porreca SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ANYWHERE IN THE BUILDING. PLEASE SMOKE ONLY IN THE PARKING LOT. PLEASE COMPLETELY TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES AS THEY INTERFERE WITH OUR SOUND SYSTEM. THE VIDEOTAPING OR OTHER VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The second fundraiser of our 91st Season is currently underway. For the remainder of the season, you can purchase a chance to win one of two loery cket prize packages. 1st PRIZE - $400 in loery ckets 2nd PRIZE - $100 in loery ckets All chances are $10. Chances may be purchased during any of our remaining shows in person at the theater or online at: app.arts-people.com/index.php?retail=dbp01 The winner will be chosen during intermission of the nal performance of our October producon, The Play That Goes Wrong, on October 12th.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES I had seen AVENUE Q three mes, and laughed hysterically every me, prior to geng the call to direct the show for the Barn. I was very surprised to realize that the group had never done the show before, especially since it won the Tony Awards for Best Musical, Book and Score in 2004. The fact that we, the cast and sta, know all of the lines and songs by now and are sll laughing in rehearsals tells you the Tony voters got it right 21 years ago. Our audions turned out an overow of very talented actors, and tonight you’re about to see the best of the best. I’m bursng with pride for my actors, orchestra and sta, and I can’t wait to hear your reacon to our eorts. I hope you enjoy AVENUE Q as much as we did bringing it to you! Thank you for coming out to see this wonderful producon!! Steve Arcidiacono
The Dramateurs, Inc. at The Barn Playhouse present Music and Lyrics by Je Marx and Robert Lopez Book by Je Whiy Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Je Marx AVENUE Q is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre Internaonal (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIshows.com Puppets: Constructed by Character Translaons, Inc for Music Theatre internaonal. Video Elements in AVENUE Q © 2022 Zach Rosing Producons LLC, Indianapolis, IN www.zachrosing.com Choreographer Jenn Smith Music Director Blue Colacchio Producer Michael Riggs Director Steve Arcidiacono DONOR INFORMATION The Dramateurs, Inc. gratefully acknowledge the generous support we’ve received from members, subscribers, and friends. January 1, 2025 - April 25, 2025 Kevin Arena Linda Bergnes Margaret Bishop Theresa Cinalli Chris DiMeo Marianne and Steve DiNenno Stephen Leszczynski Rusty Muglia Konnie and Paul Stark Josephine Volpe Giving Tuesday 2024 December 3 - December 31, 2024 Steve Arcidiacono Laurie Baltrus Timothy Bean Emily Beck Deb Braak Tony DeCarlo Chris DiMeo Marianne and Steve DiNenno Joan DiNenno Karen Gresh Rose and Tom Lamphere Sue Murphy Michael Riggs Dean Soltes Shannon Terek Vince Vuono Rosemary Zummo Donaons of $20 or more are listed in our playbills. List updated as of June 5, 2025.
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