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.
In Person Audition requirements:
Age Requirement: All Ages
Sign up for an audition slot
A 45-second musical number of your choice (preferably from The Addams Family or in the style of),
Please bring your own backtracks
Comfortable Clothes for a short dance routine.
We will provide sides at the audition.
(Available upon request)
Virtual Audition
Requirements:
Please email stmarysdramaguild@gmail.com to let us know the role you are interested in.
We will email you a copy of the sides.
A 45-second musical number of your choice (preferably from The Addams Family),
a 1-minute monologue,
and let us know about yourself.
Last Day for Virtual Submission: January 21st
Gomez Addams
Stage Age: 35–55
Vocal Range: Bb2–G4
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. Spanish accent a plus.
Morticia Addams
Stage Age: 35–55
Vocal Range: G3–Bb5
The beautiful, leggy, 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 and sexy with a side of dry wit. Strong mover (tango skills a plus).
Wednesday Addams
Stage Age: 18–22
Vocal Range: A3–E5
The gothic big sister who has her father’s heart and her mother’s sensibility. Wednesday falls in love with a “normal” boy and brings him home to meet the family. She balances loyalty to her strange family with her new love and his normal family. Compassionate, stubborn, strong-willed, with a strong belt.
Pugsley Addams
Stage Age: 10–13
Vocal Range: A3–F5
The youngest Addams, Pugsley, loves to be tortured by his big sister. He struggles to find his place as family dynamics change. Charming and funny, ideally with an unchanged singing voice.
Uncle Fester
Stage Age: 30–50
Vocal Range: C3–G4 (optional C5)
The narrator of the show. Lovable, childish, enthusiastic, and highly incorrigible. Great comedic timing and tenor voice. Ukulele skills a plus.
Grandma
Stage Age: 102
Vocal Range: G4–F5
Fun, quirky, and feisty, Grandma always has a trick up her sleeve. Wise, wacky, sometimes crass, with great comedic timing and physicality.
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Lurch
Stage Age: 25–50
Vocal Range: Eb2–E4
The Addams family butler is a man of few words. His commanding presence is expressed through grunts, moans, and deliberate movement. Requires strong non-verbal storytelling and a rich bass voice.
Mal Beinecke
Stage Age: 35–55
Vocal Range: C3–A4
Lucas’s uptight father and Alice’s cold-shouldered husband. Cynical and skeptical of the Addams, whom he finds far too bizarre.
Alice Beinecke
Stage Age: 35–55
Vocal Range: Ab3–G#5
Lucas’s mother and Mal’s wife. Reserved and collected (even when speaking in rhyme) until she unleashes her wild side at dinner with the Addams. Strong comedic actress with a strong belt.
Lucas Beinecke
Stage Age: 18–22
Vocal Range: C3–C5
A hopeful romantic in love with Wednesday. Optimistic and sincere, struggling to balance his normal family with the macabre Addams. Strong singer.
The Ancestors
Stage Age: All
Vocal Range: All
Addams ancestors from various eras serve as the chorus of the show. They sing and dance throughout, bringing the story to life. Strong vocals and dance ability required.