The Addams Family: young@part
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Ashley Puckett Gonzales
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’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.
REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATES/DETAILS:
This production is open to young performers Grades 5 – Age 18 and on a case by case basis, some younger students may be admitted.
Rehearsals will begin on or about March 9. The current plan is to begin music rehearsals on March 12 and 13 and then take some time off for spring break the week of March 16, based on pre-submitted conflicts. Rehearsals will take place weekday evenings and weekends during the day. There will be at least 1-2 days off a week and no one will be called to every single rehearsal. Please come prepared to list any conflicts from March 9-April 19.
The production will take place at The Firehouse Theatre. The production dates are April 16-19, 2026. Thursday at 7:30PM, Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 2:30PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 2:30 and 7:00PM.
The tuition for this production will be $450. Need-based scholarships are available and can be applied for at this link: Need Based Scholarship Application. Scholarship applications must be filled out before auditions/casting. Please note that The Firehouse does NOT require mandatory parent volunteer hours, nor a minimum of tickets purchased/sold. There may be some costume requests (such as shoes or other basics), but the vast majority of costume pieces will be provided. Additionally, each family is given two complimentary tickets.
AUDITION INFO:
IN PERSON: Live Auditions will take place at The Firehouse Theatre (2535 Valley View Lane) on Tuesday, March 3. You may sign up for an audition time at this link:
Audition Sign Up
VIDEO: You may also choose to send in an audition video via this form, filming the same material listed below. Videos will be accepted until 12AM on March 2.
AUDITION MATERIAL:
All students should sing the provided cut of “When You’re An Addams.”
If interested in the role(s) of Wednesday or Morticia, please additionally prepare the provided cut of “Pulled”
If interested in the role(s) of Lucas or Mal, please additionally prepare the provided cut of “One Normal Night.”
Music should be sung in whatever octave(s) students are most comfortable singing in.
Sheet music, guide vocal tracks, and accompaniment tracks can be found at this link:
Addams Family y@p Audition Material
This link also contains some short character monologues which students may be asked to read as well.
Any additional questions may be sent to owen@thefirehousetheatre.com. Please do not call the box office.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN**:
Gomez Addams
A suave man 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.
Morticia Addams
The beautiful and mysterious head of the Addams family who believes strongly in family tradition. Morticia is unnerved thinking that Gomez is hiding something from her. She is confident with a side of dry wit.
Wednesday Addams
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 her “strange” family with that of her new love and his “normal” family. Wednesday showcases compassion, a bit of stubbornness and strong will.
Pugsley Addams
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.
Uncle Fester
Serving as the narrator of the show, Uncle Fester is lovable, childish, enthusiastic and highly incorrigible.
Grandma
Fun, quirky and feisty, Grandma always has a trick up her sleeve. Grandma is wise, wacky, and sometimes a bit crass
Lurch
A man of few words, Lurch is the Addams Family butler. His unmistakable commanding presence is accented by grunts, moans and deliberate movement.
Mal Beineke
The uptight 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.
Alice Beineke
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.
Lucas Beineke
The hopeful romantic son of Alice and 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.
The Ancestors
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
**Depending on audition turnout, some select roles may be played by professional adult mentor actors. Best efforts will be made to cast every student who auditions and we may consider double casting of some roles so as to give as many students as possible the opportunity to participate**
