"The Addams Family" Musical Needs Cast
Auditions for fall production "The Addams Family" musical. Actors needed. Please see the details below. About the project: The book for this musical comedy is written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and is by provided Theatrical Rights Worldwide. The publisher describes The Addams Family Musical as a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family featuring an original story that is 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 enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before. He must 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. Additional info: Performance dates for The Addams Family Musical are October 26, 27 and November 1, 2, and 3. Please see the audition packet attached. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
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 daughters secret from his wife, whom he adores more than death. Smart, comedic actor with tenor vocals.
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.
The androgynous family member who serves as the musicals narrator. He is larger than life, an energetic, joyous, child-like presence. A vaudeville style comedian with tenor vocals.
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.
She is a feisty 102 year old woman. Fun and quirky, but don’t mess with Grandma. Comedic actress with strong character vocals.
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.
Stuffy father of 19 year old Lucas and exasperated husband to his rhyming wife, Alice. At one time was a follower of TheGrateful Dead but has lost thatside of himself. Always looking out for his family. Male actor with high baritone/ tenor vocals.
Mother of 19 year old Lucas, devoted to her family so she puts aside her own desires. 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.
Attractive 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.
They are required to be singer/movers who are smart performers. They should have a fun, quirky sense and embrace the character they are given.
Looking for a vocally strong group of people to be backing vocalists and support the on stage cast for the show every night. They will need a mix of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass.
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