Auditions

The Addams Family

Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE
Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS

Directed by Daria E. Troxell
Music Direction by Jesse McMilin
Vocal Direction by Shichu Xie
Choreography by Babe Payne

LOCATION FOR AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS

Park Hall, Ben Lomond, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond 95005

AUDITION FORM:

All auditioners are required to submit an online audition form prior to auditioning.

VOCAL AUDITIONS – ALL ACTORS

Saturday, May 17, 2:00-4:00pm OR
Monday, May 19, 6:30-9:30pm

Vocal Audition Requirements: *****SEE BELOW*****

DANCE AUDITIONS – ALL ACTORS

Tuesday, May 20, 6:30-8:30pm

Dance Audition Requirements: All auditioners are required to participate in the dance auditions. Wear comfortable clothing in which you can move. No crocs, sandals or skorts, please.

CALLBACKS (by invitation only)

Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-9:30pm
Thursday, May 22, 6:30-9:30pm

CHARACTERS:

All roles are available.

  • GOMEZ ADDAMS: (M, 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. Spanish accent a plus! Tango and/or fencing/sword combat experience great! (Vocal Range: Bb2-G4 – Tenor/Baritone)
  • MORTICIA ADDAMS: (F, late 35-55) 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 and that her relationship with her daughter isn’t what it used to be. She is confident and sexy with a side of dry wit. She is a strong dancer (tango skills a plus!)(Vocal Range: G3-Bb5 – Mezzo)
  • UNCLE FESTER: (M/F 30s-50s) Serving as the musical’s comedic narrator, Uncle Fester brings their own unique personality to the show. They are lovable, childish, enthusiastically strange, and highly incorrigible (except for the good nature of the family and the ignorance of the police, they would ordinarily be under lock and key!). Fester has great comedic timing and a tenor voice. (While called “uncle” and male pronouns are used, the character is androgynous.) Ukulele or other instrument skills are a plus.  Willing to shave head a plus. (Vocal Range: C3-G4 – Tenor/Baritone)
  • GRANDMA: (F, 40s-70s) Fun, quirky and very feisty, Grandma always has a trick up her sleeve and is often cooking up schemes. She is wise, wacky and sometimes a bit crass. She has great comedic timing and versatile character physicality; definitely not a typical sweet grandmotherly figure. (Vocal Range: G4-F5 – Alto/Contra)
  • WEDNESDAY ADDAMS: (F, 18-early 20s) Goth big sister Wednesday has her father’s heart and her mother’s sensibility (as well as her deadly dry wit). Having fallen in love with a “normal” boy, Wednesday must figure out how to introduce him and his parents to her unique family. Wednesday showcases compassion, a bit of stubbornness, and a strong will. She has a strong belt. (Vocal Range: A3-E5 – Pop Soprano/Mezzo)
  • PUGSLEY ADDAMS: (M, 10-17) Pugsley is a funny, inventive, and sometimes annoying little brother who loves to be tortured by his big sister. Aware that family dynamics are changing around him, he wants to ensure he won’t lose his sister so he takes matters into his own hands. Believably age 12, but may be played by a child/teen/adult actor of any gender. Strong, high vocals. Preferably 5’ or shorter. (Vocal Range: A3-F5 – Alto)
  • LURCH: (M, 20s – 80s) The Addams incredibly tall, possibly undead, mostly silent butler.  Has very few lines beyond grunts and growls. When we finally do hear him sing, Lurch may surprise us with a rich bass voice.  (Vocal Range: Eb2-E4 – Bass)
  • MAL BEINEKE: (M, 35-55) Lucas’ self-absorbed businessman father.  Must be able to bring the humor to this humorless banker-type and show the marital love buried deep within his complacency. (Vocal Range: C3-A4 – Tenor/High Baritone)
  • ALICE BEINEKE: (F, 40s-60s) Lucas’ frustrated, yet loving mother.  She longs to break the bonds of marital boredom and find passion once more. She has a strong belt. (Vocal Range: Ab3-G#5 – Soprano/Mezzo)
  • LUCAS BEINEKE: (M, 20s) Wednesday’s love interest. A good-looking, wealthy, seemingly normal young man who is inexplicably attracted to the dark beauty that is Wednesday. (Vocal Range: C3-C5 – Pop Tenor/Baritone)
  • THE ADDAMS ANCESTORS: (Ages 18+, 5m, 5w) The Addams family Ancestors now live on ‘the other side’, but are summoned once a year to come celebrate with the family. Dressed in the attire of their various eras of Addams family history, the Ancestors serve as the ensemble (chorus) for the show. They help bring the story to life, sometimes offering advice, and interacting with the characters throughout the play. They appear often, including singing and dancing in several numbers, as well as silently watching or possibly being a part of the magical effects of the show. Must have strong vocal and dance skills. (Roles are: Conquistador, Caveman, Soldier, Saloon Girl, Flight Attendant, Gambler, Courtesan, Puritan, Bride, Flapper) [All vocal ranges]

If you cannot attend auditions, please email slvdaria24@gmail.com.

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VOCAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Memorized songs are preferred.
  • You will be accompanied. Please no a cappella auditions.
  • You need to be able to show your range. Show the highest note you can comfortably sing.
  • Your music should be only 32 bars long – 1 verse and 1 refrain.
  • Bring a legible copy of your song with a legitimate piano part. Chord charts are not reliable; lyric sheets are not acceptable. Good online resources for sheet music are musicnotes.com and sheetmusicplus.com.
    • Your sheet music, if longer than two pages, should be printed, double-sided, or glued/ taped so it’s double-sided.
    • Even better, your sheet music could be hole-punched and in a binder. NO LOOSE SHEET MUSIC ACCEPTED.
    • If at all possible, your music should be clearly marked with the beginning and ending of the 32- bar section you are singing. Not sure what that is? Sing one verse and one refrain and that should easily make the 32-bar requirement.
  • Pre-recorded (karaoke) tracks are okay. You will be able to link to a bluetooth speaker.
    • If using a pre-recorded track, sheet music is not necessary.
  • Songs from Broadway musicals are highly encouraged (except songs from The Addams Family). Songs from most genres are acceptable. NO rap or hip hop, please.