Show Report

I picked a play that I want to see, but never had a chance to called Avenue Q. We watched a movie about it in class and it looked hilarious. It first opened in 2003 and got some awesome reviews. Also, in 2003 it one the Lucille Lortel Award which is a pretty big accomplishment. The story is about Princeton, who just graduated college and move to New York with big goals, but no money. The only place he could afford was coincidentally on Avenue Q. He lives by a character named Brian and his fiancée, also Nicky and Rod who is kind of mysterious. There is also Trekkie and Kate. Ironically, the superintendant is Gary Coleman which I find extremely funny. Basically the purpose for all these character is to find good jobs, good relationships and an overall purpose in life.

The play is more geared toward adults because it has some inappropriate things that parents probably don’t want their kids to see. It addresses things like drinking, swearing, sex and porn. I think that is what makes it so funny; I wouldn’t expect a play to be like this. When I think of theater, I immediately think of things like Romeo and Juliet which is a very serious play. I commend everyone involved with Avenue Q, it seems like a new idea and they really went out on a limb. Luckily they found a lot of success and made a lot of money.

Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx where responsible for the music and lyrics and from what I found that is the funniest part. They are really creative people and put a lot of heart into their work. I have a lot of respect for what they did. I can’t imagine coming up with all those songs and having them be so creative.

Personally I feel like I can connect with the characters in this play. I’m in college right now so of course I’m going to be swearing and drinking which is a huge part in this play. It is also really funny and I consider myself a funny person and I like to laugh. More importantly, I can really understand the main character. He just got done with the college experience that I am currently in. I can only imagine the kinds of things he did in college. He just graduated and is low on money and looking for a job. That is going to be me really soon. I don’t know where the futures’ going to take me and neither does he. I’m just as worried as he is. When I graduate I know I was to get into some form of law enforcement, but I don’t have an exact plan. I don’t know if I am going to get an apartment or how much money I’m going to have. I don’t even know if I will be able to get a job. I guess in the end it is up to fate for Princeton and me.