THE ADDAMS FAMILY
A new musical
Directed and choreographed by Alex Perez
Music direction by Michael Wiles
AUDITIONS
Thursday, July 24, 7:30-10pm
Saturday, July 26, 12-5pm
CALLBACKS
Sunday, July 27, 12-5pm
LOCATION
Contra Costa Civic Theatre
951 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
NEEDED
10 men, ages 18-65
1 boy, to appear 12
9 women, ages 18-65
Please bring headshot and resume. Prep song from a published musical, no longer than 90 seconds; bring sheet music in your key; accompanist provided. All actors need to attend the dance call. Actors of color encouraged to audition. Show dates 9/19 - 10/19. Travel stipend. Audition appointments at auditions@ccct.org; please put ADDAMS AUDITIONS in the subject header. Cast breakdown below.
CAST BREAKDOWN
GOMEZ ADDAMS: (Male, 40-50) 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.
MORTICIA ADDAMS (Female, 35-45) 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. A strong dancer/mover with alto/mezzo soprano vocals.
UNCLE FESTER: (Male, 50-60) 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 ADDAMS: (Female, to appear 18) 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 puts a smile on her face. Strong pop belt vocals.
GRANDMA: (Female, 40+) She is a feisty 102-year-old woman. Fun and quirky, but don’t mess with Grandma. Comedic actress with strong character vocals.
PUGSLEY ADDAMS: (Male, to appear 12) A charming, funny, husky boy who loves being tortured by his sister. He wants to ensure he won’t lose his sister to her new boyfriend so he takes matters into his own hands. Strong, high vocals. Voice not yet changed.
LURCH: (Male, 18+) 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. Character actor with a low bass vocals to Eb.
MAL BEINEKE: (Male, 40-50) Stuffy father of 19 year old Lucas and exasperated husband to his rhyming wife, Alice. At one time was a follower of The Grateful Dead but has lost that side of himself. Always looking out for his family. Male actor with high baritone/ tenor vocals.
ALICE BEINEKE: (Female, 40-50) 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. Comedic actress with soprano / belt vocals.
LUCAS BEINEKE: (Male, to appear 19) 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.
THE ANCESTORS: Male and female ensemble singer/dancers who are smart performers and have a fun, quirky sensibility. Knowledge of tango and flamenco dancing a plus.
Contact us
You may contact us at auditions@ccct.org
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