Hey, it's time for some more e-Interviews! Today we'll kick of the first interview with the cast of the musical comedy Avenue Q, which takes the stage this weekend at Huntington's Jeslyn Theatre.
We'll start with comments from April Frye:
Q: For those who aren't familiar with Avenue Q, give us the basic story behind it.
April: This show is basically an adult Sesame Street. Instead of singing about your ABC's or how to count, we sing about porn, sex and racism. I suppose it could be a show that expresses the reality of growing up.
Q: Tell us about the character you play.
April: My character, Christmas Eve, is a Japanese-American therapist trying to make a better life for herself and her seemingly aimless fiancé, Brian. She's trying to break through the stereotypes of her race and be taken more seriously.
Q: What's the most challenging thing about this show?
April: I think the most challenging aspect of this show is the presentation. A lot of the story line revolves around taboo subjects in a comedic manner, and there's a fine line between funny and offensive.
Q: What's your favorite song or scene in the show?
April: My favorite song is "I Wish I Could Go Back to College" because the harmonies are so beautiful, and I feel like it shows the heart of the show. My favorite scene is when the Bad Idea Bears try to convince Princeton to spend the money from his parents on beer.
Q: Why would you recommend this show to our readers?
April: This show is great for anyone with a sense of humor. It has a little bit of funny for everyone and plenty of places to laugh. I think the ideal demographic would be college students, not that anyone else wouldn't enjoy it as well.
Q: Tell us the dates, times and place for the show.
April: Show dates are Aug 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, Sept 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. at the Jeslyn Theatre.
Thanks, April!
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