Fountain Hills Theater announces the auditions for musical The Addams Family.
Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elise with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa based on the comics of Charles Addams
Fountain Hills Theater
11445 N Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Saturday, July 15 at 2:00pm, Sunday, July 16 at 6:00pm
Callbacks, if required, Tuesday, July 18 at 7:00pm
They’re creepy and they’re kooky! This comical musical feast embraces the wackiness in every family. It’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides her love to 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.
The Addams Family is directed by Jason White.
The Addams Family will play Sept. 15 – Oct. 1, 2023, with the possible extension through Oct. 8.
Auditions will be held Saturday, July 15 at 2:00pm, Sunday, July 16 at 6:00pm
Callbacks, if required, Tuesday, July 18 at 7:00pm
Auditioners should complete the digital audition form available at the FHT website
fhtaz.org, and bring a headshot and resume, if not already submitted via the website audition link. Auditioners are asked to sing 16- 32 bars of a song that best shows off their voice and range, this will be followed by a dance audition. An accompanist is provided. Auditioners should be prepared with a short monologue if requested.
Early video auditions - which must be submitted prior to July 15 – may be submitted via the link on the FHT website and can substitute for appearing at the regular auditions. The video should include a song showing off your voice and range, a short monologue and a 1-minute dance routine demonstrating the extent of your dance training. The video should be uploaded with a headshot and resume (if available). However, if chosen from a video audition, candidates will be required to appear in person at the callbacks. Video auditions should be sent to
peter@fhtaz.org. FHT prefers and encourages auditioners to be vaccinated.
FHT seeks to include persons of every race, color, culture, age, gender, creed, physical disability, and sexual orientation. Character ages are not set in stone and all roles are open to all ethnicities unless otherwise stated. Actors should consider roles if they feel they can represent the characters and age range listed.
Casting for:
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 mover/dancer. Spanish accent is 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. She is a strong mover/dancer (tango skills a plus!)
Wednesday Addams, Stage Age: 18 - 22, Vocal Range; A3 - E5
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 her “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.
Pugsley Addams, Stage Age 12 – 14, Vocal Range: A3 – F5
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.
Uncle Fester, Stage Age: 30 - 50’s, Vocal Range; C3 – G4 (optional C5)
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.
Grandma, Stage Age: 102, Vocal Range: G4 – F5
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.
Lurch, Stage Age: 20’s – 50’s, Vocal Range: Eb2 – E4 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 and sound). Lurch has a rich bass voice.
Mal Beinecke, Stage Age 35 - 55, Vocal Range: C3 – A4
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 Beinecke, Stage Age: 35 -55, Vocal Range: Ab3 – G#5
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.
Lucas Beinecke, Stage Age: 18 - 22, Vocal Range: C3 – C5
The hopeful romantic 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. Strong singer.
The Ancestors, Stage Age: 16+, All Vocal Ranges, Male & Female
The Addams ancestors from various eras serve as the chorus for the show and help bring the story to life. They will be featured both singing and dancing throughout the entire show. Seeking actors with both vocal and dancing abilities.
The Addams Family is presented through Special Arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Ave. of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
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