Synopsis:
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Age range: 13+

Audition materials:
1-2 minute monologue geared towards the character you’re most interested in
1-1:30 minute sing selection in the style of the show
Come prepared to dance!

Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30
Some Saturdays 10-1pm
Performances: October 20 and 21 at ACT I

Character Breakdown:

GOMEZ ADDAMS: Male actor, playing age 40-50. A man of Spanish descent who takes great pride in his family and revels in all it means to be an “Addams.” He struggles with having to keep his daughter’s secret from his wife, whom he adores more than death. Smart, comedic actor with bari-tenor vocals (Bb to G)

MORTICIA ADDAMS: Woman, playing age 35-50, in shape, attractive, leggy, the strength of the family. An easy comedic actress with a sexy, dry wit. Feels her husband is hiding something from her and will use any tactic to lure the secret out. A strong dancer/mover with alto/mezzo-soprano vocals (G to Bb)

UNCLE FESTER: Male actor, playing age 30-60. The androgynous family member who serves as the musical’s narrator, he is larger than life, an energetic, joyous, child-like presence. A vaudeville-style comedian with tenor vocals (C to C)

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS: Woman, playing age 16-21. Wednesday is an attractive, in shape girl who has the same dry wit and sensibility of her mother. Finds love with a “normal” boy (Lucas) and wants to introduce his family to hers. Experiences the youthful drama that comes with first love. Lucas can actually put a smile on her face. Strong pop belt vocals (A to E)

GRANDMAMA: Woman. She is a feisty 102-year-old woman. Fun and quirky, but don’t mess with Grandma! Comedic actress with strong character vocals (G to F)

PUGSLEY ADDAMS: Young male actor, playing age 10-14. A charming, funny, husky boy who loves being tortured by his sister, he wants to ensure he won’t lose his sister to her new boyfriend so he takes matters into his own hands. Strong, high vocals. (A to F)
LURCH: Male actor, playing age 30-60. A very tall male character, the Addams butler who knows all. He speaks in moans and groans without becoming a cartoon version of himself. His movement is always very slow. Character actor with low bass vocals (Eb to E)

MAL BEINEKE: Male, playing age 40-55. The stuffy father of 19-year-old Lucas, and exasperated husband to his rhyming wife, Alice. At one time was a follower of The Grateful Dead but has lost that side of himself. Always looking out for his family. Male actor with high baritone/tenor vocals (C to A)

ALICE BEINEKE: Woman, playing age 30-45. Mother of Lucas, devoted to her family so she puts aside her own desires. In shape, quirky female who often speaks in rhyme. While at the Addams Family dinner party, she drinks a potion that causes her to let her hair down and speak her truth. Comedic actress with soprano/belt vocals (Ab to G#)

LUCAS BEINEKE: Male, playing age 18-24. Attractive, in shape young man. Fell in love with Wednesday Addams and plans to marry her. Experiences the youthful pain and drama of young love and struggles with the differences between his family and the Addams family. Contemporary pop tenor vocals (C to C)

CHORUS OF ANCESTORS 5M, 5W: All chorus members will take on an Addams Family Ancestor “character” – Bride, Groom, Flapper, Hippie, Pilgrim, Caveman, Soldier, Saloon Girl etc. Something for everyone!

***Ages listed are age ranges characters will be portrayed as, not necessarily the age of performer. All ages will be considered for all roles.***