Puppets gone wild
Brittany Arroyos
Issue date: 2/16/09 Section: Lifestyles
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if the world weren't always so serious? If carefree childhood shows like "Sesame Street" grew up just like you?
That is exactly what Broadway's hit musical, "Avenue Q," brings to its audiences.
But don't expect to learn the alphabet, unless it's the ABCs of growing up. "Avenue Q" confronts adult issues that people are sometimes too embarrassed to talk about, such as unemployment, sex and rent.
"'Avenue Q' is a coming-of-age story for adults, especially students, who have entered into the 'real world,'" said Jolana Aibangbee, the publicity and promotions coordinator of the Walton Arts Center.
Jeff Whitty, the playwright who wrote the book for "Avenue Q," takes the audience on the journey of a recent college graduate, Princeton, who also serves as the protagonist throughout the story.
Life after college isn't what Princeton had in mind, and like many graduates, he struggles with issues that are all part of beginning a new life.
He struggles with money, women and the burning question that lies deep down in each one of us: "What do you do with a B.A. in English?" - or any degree, for that matter.
He comes to New York City with big dreams and a small bank account, and soon discovers that the only neighborhood within his price range is Avenue Q, where the neighbors seem nice.
The cast consists of talented puppeteers who are able to bring each unique character to life and are very visible alongside their puppets on stage.
Audiences will meet a very familiar, though more adult version, of Cookie Monster.
The play's Trekkie Monster is addicted to Internet porn, as Sesame Street's Cookie Monster was innocently addicted to cookies.
Other characters include an out-of-work comedian name Brian; his therapist fiancée Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker; his roommate Rod, a Republican investment banker; and a kindergarten teaching assistant name Kate.
That is exactly what Broadway's hit musical, "Avenue Q," brings to its audiences.
But don't expect to learn the alphabet, unless it's the ABCs of growing up. "Avenue Q" confronts adult issues that people are sometimes too embarrassed to talk about, such as unemployment, sex and rent.
"'Avenue Q' is a coming-of-age story for adults, especially students, who have entered into the 'real world,'" said Jolana Aibangbee, the publicity and promotions coordinator of the Walton Arts Center.
Jeff Whitty, the playwright who wrote the book for "Avenue Q," takes the audience on the journey of a recent college graduate, Princeton, who also serves as the protagonist throughout the story.
Life after college isn't what Princeton had in mind, and like many graduates, he struggles with issues that are all part of beginning a new life.
He struggles with money, women and the burning question that lies deep down in each one of us: "What do you do with a B.A. in English?" - or any degree, for that matter.
He comes to New York City with big dreams and a small bank account, and soon discovers that the only neighborhood within his price range is Avenue Q, where the neighbors seem nice.
The cast consists of talented puppeteers who are able to bring each unique character to life and are very visible alongside their puppets on stage.
Audiences will meet a very familiar, though more adult version, of Cookie Monster.
The play's Trekkie Monster is addicted to Internet porn, as Sesame Street's Cookie Monster was innocently addicted to cookies.
Other characters include an out-of-work comedian name Brian; his therapist fiancée Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker; his roommate Rod, a Republican investment banker; and a kindergarten teaching assistant name Kate.
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