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This production of Avenue Q is Kate Monster (Amy Haynes) story. Focusing intently on how her tale unfolds, Haynes delivers a vocally stellar performance in addition to adding a vibrant and vivacious emotional life to her puppet through the intense facial expressions on her own human skin. Transcribing the earnest emotional journey of what could easily be a tossed-away-caricature of a character, Haynes delivers impressive emotional grounding points consistently throughout the production, not only in her vivid facial expressions but in her open and fulfilling voice. “Fine, Fine Line” is truly heartbreaking and opens up a world of deeper meaning to the lyrics as she sings them. Little moments, like questioning the tracks during “Mix Tape” become the theatrical gems of the production as she seizes them, reacts and responds to them fully and presently, and owns them in their entirety. Haynes provides audiences with a refreshing approach to Kate Monster, making her the star of the show, and reminding us that everyone has a journey and a story to tell, regardless of how hilarious it is. Keep an eye on her during “The Internet is for Porn,” because that may be the most unique and hysterical character choice of all.

http://www.theatrebloom.com/2016/03/review-avenue-q-at-phoenix-festival-theatre/

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