Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. She 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.
Audition Dates:
Monday, December 4
Tuesday, December 5
Callbacks:
Monday, December 11
Audition Information
1. Please have a look at the character descriptions and dates of the shows below
2. Make sure you can commit to the rehearsal schedule and ALL of the performances
3. Sign up for an audition HERE
4. Choose *ONE* role to audition for
5. Email producer Lacey at laceym@roxytheatre.ca with “Addams Family” in the subject line, letting her know which character you wish to audition for. (She will send you your audition material)
*Please note, you must be between the ages of 12-18 to audition. Those that are 11 may audition with director or producer permission.
*You will be considered for all roles, but due to time constraints, will only audition for one character
Rehearsal Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays 4:00-6:00pm (January 15-June 4)
Show Dates: Thursday, June 6 (2 school shows), Friday, June 7 (1 evening show), Saturday, June 8 (1 matinee, 1 evening), Wednesday, June 12 (2 school shows), Friday, June 14 (1 school show, 1 evening show) Saturday, June 15 (1 matinee, 1 evening show)
Characters:
Grandma: 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. Grandma sings, but merely to entertain herself. She sings loudly and with confidence, even if not precisely on key. She’s all about character!
Lurch: 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 with well-placed grunts and moans).
Fester: 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!
Wednesday: 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 belt voice.
Lucas: 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.
Gomez: 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.
Morticia: 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. She is a strong mover!
Mal: 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: 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.
Pugsly: 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.
The Addams Ancestors: Ghostly iconic figures from various eras across history, serve as the chorus for the show and help bring the story to life. They will be featured both singing, dancing, and hovering nearby. Seeking actors with both vocal and/or dancing abilities
Past Productions
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Matilda JR
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