AUDITION NOTICE: THE ADDAMS FAMILY

AUDITIONS JULY 15 AND 16, 2024 -6:30PM to 9PM in COBOURG

BY APPOINTMENT. EMAIL: THEATRE@VOSTHEATRE.COM

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VIDEO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FIRST ROUND.

Roles for Teens 13+ and Adults.

Those auditioning should prepare a song (preferably from the Addams Family Musical or similar musical comedy theatre) and be prepared to read from selected scenes from the script. Please bring a device to play back your accompaniment track. If from The Addams Family, we can supply the track. When emailing for an audition slot, please indicate the character you are trying out for or the Ensemble. Script sides will be sent for preparation. Memorization is not necessary.

This is a NON-PAYING/NON-EQUITY show.

Show Dates are November 14 to 23^rd- 9 shows. Selected cast members are expected to be available for all shows. Rehearsals shall begin in August through to November.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Based on comic characters created by Charles Addams in a series of magazine cartoons and popularized by the 1960’s tv series and 1990’s movies. In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family the quirky family still has to deal with many of the same challenges faced by any other family, and the spookiest nightmare faced by every family creates the focus, the Addams kids are growing up. While the Addamses have lived by their unique values for hundreds of years their dark, macabre, beloved daughter Wednesday, is now an eighteen year-old young woman and has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet, smart boy from a normal, respectable Ohio family — the most un-Addams sounding person one could be! And to make matters worse, she has invited his parents to their home for dinner. In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.

Character Descriptions (Ages indicated in the breakdown are ages reflected on stage and not actual ages of the actors.)

Gomez Addams, Stage Age: 35-55,

A suave man of Spanish descent who adores his wife and children and takes immense pride in being an Addams. Gomez finds himself trapped between his daughter and his wife, being forced to hide Wednesday’s big secret from Morticia. He has great comedic timing and is a strong dancer.

or Not Today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2F6heHPMCU&list=PLN20oJoJil0RdrbEA6CWoAxXssFu-AYGu&index=25

Morticia Addams, Stage Age 35-55,

The darkly mysterious matriarch of the Addams family who believes strongly in family tradition. Morticia is unnerved thinking that Gomez is hiding something from her. She is confident and poised with a side of dry wit. Tango skills a plus! Her movements are understated but her look can speak volumes.

Suggested Addams Family audition song: Just Around the Corner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jijqmzdgEYA

or Secrets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cor2u9eh3U&list=PLN20oJoJil0RdrbEA6CWoAxXssFu-AYGu&index=11

Wednesday Addams, Stage Age: 18 - 22,

Gothic big sister Wednesday who has her father’s heart and her mother’s sensibility falls in love with a “normal” boy who she brings home to meet the family. Wednesday is trying to balance her relationships with “strange” family with that of her new love and his “normal” family. Wednesday showcases compassion, a bit of stubbornness and strong will. She has a strong singing voice.

Suggested Addams Family audition song: Pulled https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDU9FLNBKD4&t=2s

Pugsley Addams, Stage Age 13 – 16,

The youngest of the Addams Family, Pugsley loves to be tortured by his big sister. He is lost trying to figure out his place now that she has a new boyfriend and family dynamics are changing. Pugsley is charming and funny, mischievous and teasing.

Suggested Addams Family audition song: What If Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipa8-4_WO54&list=PLN20oJoJil0RdrbEA6CWoAxXssFu-AYGu&index=13

Uncle Fester, Stage Age: 35-60

Serving as the narrator of the show, Uncle Fester is lovable, childish, enthusiastic and highly incorrigible. Fester has great comedic timing and a tenor voice. Ukulele skills a plus!

Suggested Addams Family audition song: The Moon and Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfw2lT0Ng0k&t=4s

Grandma, Stage Age: 102,

Fun, quirky and feisty, Grandma always has a trick up her sleeve. Grandma is wise, wacky and sometimes a bit crass. She has great comedic timing and physicality.

Suggested Addams Family audition song: When You're an Addams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo1gAJokgrw&list=PLN20oJoJil0RdrbEA6CWoAxXssFu-AYGu&index=1

Lurch, Stage Age: 25 – 60,

A man of few words, Lurch is the Addams Family butler. His unmistakable commanding presence is accented by grunts, moans and deliberate movement. Must have great non-verbal story-telling abilities (think: facial expressions and sound). Lurch has a rich bass voice.

Suggested Addams Family audition song: Move Toward the Darkness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDhLjTQMHk4&list=PLN20oJoJil0RdrbEA6CWoAxXssFu-AYGu&index=27

Mal Beinecke, Stage Age 35 - 55,

The uptight and father of Lucas and cold-shouldered husband to Alice, cynical Mal meets the Addams with skepticism. He finds the Addams to be too bizarre for his liking and cannot fathom being related to them.

Suggested Addams Family audition song: Crazier Than You Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQyxQMddjI4&list=PLN20oJoJil0RdrbEA6CWoAxXssFu-AYGu&index=24

Alice Beinecke, Stage Age: 35 -55,

Lucas’s mother and Mal’s wife, Alice is strongly devoted to her family. She presents herself as reserved and collected (even when speaking in rhyme) until she learns to unleash her wild side at dinner with the Addams. She is a strong comedic actress with a strong belt.

Suggested Addams Family audition song: Waiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70liF4N6D9E&list=PLN20oJoJil0RdrbEA6CWoAxXssFu-AYGu&index=16

Lucas Beinecke, Stage Age : 18 - 22,

The hopeful romantic and son of Alice & Mal, Lucas has fallen in love with Wednesday and intends to marry her. He is optimistic and hopeful yet struggles to find the balance between his ‘normal’ family and the macabre Addams. Strong singer.

Suggested Addams Family audition song: Crazier Than You Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFENFXmQplo&list=PLN20oJoJil0RdrbEA6CWoAxXssFu-AYGu&index=23

The Ancestors, Stage Age: 18+, All Vocal Ranges, Male & Female (The Ensemble)

The Addams ancestors from various eras serve as the chorus for the show and help bring the story to life. They will be featured both singing and dancing throughout the entire show (once released from the family crypt!). Seeking actors with both vocals and dancing abilities.

Suggested Addams Family audition song: When You're an Addams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo1gAJokgrw&list=PLN20oJoJil0RdrbEA6CWoAxXssFu-AYGu&index=1

THING & COUSIN IT, Stage Age: ?,

Iconic Addams Family members, Thing & Cousin It will weave in and out as the story unfolds. No speaking necessary. Must be comfortable with tight spaces!