| Show | The Addams Family |
| Company | Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company |
| Notes | ALL ROLES ARE OPEN - Some roles might be double-cast. Note: Ages are "stage" age and only a guide. We prefer talent who can do both the St. James and Freeport run, but we might be able to work with you if you can only do one venue. NOTE: You MUST fill out an audition form PRIOR to auditioning. Please visit our website for more details and information: lighthousetheatrecompany.com/auditions |
| Instructions | Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music in the correct key OR a backing track. Be prepared to read from the script, or sing from the show, if asked. Dress to dance - you will learn a short routine. |
| Rehearsal Dates | Rehearsals are expected to begin mid-June with a table read and will typically be held 2–3 times per week (usually Tues/Thurs 7:30–10:30 PM, with some Saturdays 1–4 PM). Not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal. Tech week is Sept. 14–17, with additional tech/dress rehearsals for the Freeport performances on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1. Most rehearsals will be in Northport, with tech in St. James and some rehearsals in Freeport as needed. |
| Performance Dates | September 18 - September 27 at the Celebrate St. James Center for the Arts in St. James (176 2nd Street St. James, NY 11780) October 2 - October 4 at the Twin Oaks Theatre Bldg. in Freeport (457 Babylon Tpke. Freeport, NY 11520) |
| Questions | Send Mail |
| Submissions | It is always best to be seen in person. However, if you can not make either of our in-person auditions you may submit a video. IMPORTANT: Be sure to put "YOUR NAME - ADDAMS VIDEO SUBMISSION" in the subject line. Send 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice. You may sing from the show (especially if you want a specific role). Submit your video to lighthouserepauditions@gmail.com for consideration. You MUST fill out an audition form if you submit a video. |
| Show Info | A musical comedy, embracing every father's nightmare! Wednesday Addams, known for her love of darkness, has fallen in love with a sweet man from a seemingly respectable and ordinary family. As Wednesday falls in love, family members begin to find out, forcing Gomez, her father, to keep a secret from his love, Morticia. Meanwhile, Pugsley and Grandma scheme and Uncle Fester relates by finding a love of his own. Everything will change on the dreadful night the Addams host a dinner for Wednesday's boyfriend and his 'normal' family. What could go wrong? |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Gomez Addams | M | 35-55 | The father of the Addams family. A suave man 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. Must have great comedic timing and a strong baritone singing voice. Dances/moves well. Spanish accent is a big plus. Things to Know - Tenor (Bb2-G4) | Morticia Addams | F | 35-55 | Morticia is the real 'head' of the Addams family, the matriarch. She is concerned her husband is hiding something, and will use all her wiles and tactics to lure his secret out. An easy comedic actress with a sexy, dry wit. Strong Dancer / Mover with great comedic timing who sings well. Things to Know - Alto (G3-Bb5) | Wednesday Addams | F | 18-25 | The goth teenage daughter of Gomez and Morticia, Wednesday leads with a dark cloud exterior, but deep down she has her father's heart and her mother's dry wit and sensibility. Wednesday finds love with a "normal" boy (Lucas) and wants her family to be "normal" for one night to meet Luca's parents. Strong pop belt vocals and a good sense of sarcasm. Things to Know - Mezzo/Sop, Strong Belt (A3-E5) | Uncle Fester | M | 35-55 | Uncle Fester serves as the musical's narrator. He is larger than life, an energetic, joyous, child-like presence. A vaudeville style comedian with tenor vocals. We would prefer a bald actor or one who would shave their head. Must have a great sense of vaudevillian humor and comic timing, plus a strong tenor/baritone singing voice. Ukulele skills are a plus! Things to Know - Tenor (C3–G4 optional C5) | Pugsley Addams | M | 10-13 | Wednesday's little brother, Pugsley is a danger-seeking, charming, funny, boy - who loves being tortured by his sister. Wednesday's relationship with Lucas has left Pugsley with separation anxiety. He wants to ensure he won't lose Wednesday to her new boyfriend so he takes matters into his own hands. This role is sometimes played by a girl because of the high tenor vocals. Best suited for unchanged male voices or females voices. Things to Know - Tenor (A3–F5) | Grandma | F | 65+ | Grandma is a feisty, kooky, 102-year old woman. She is fun and quirky, but don't mess with Grandma! Grandma acts as the wise, if sometimes wacky, sage of the family. She helps Pugsley through his problems and has a crass sense of humor. Should have a strong character voice with great comedic timing and improv skills. Things to Know - G4-F5 | Lucas Beineke | M | 18-25 | A hopeful romantic and the son of Mal and Alice Beineke, Lucas is the 'average' young man who has fallen in love with Wednesday Addams and plans to marry her. The epitome of the love-torn teenager, Lucas experiences the youthful pain and drama of young love and struggles with the differences between his family and the Addams family. He writes poetry and appears to be a traditionalist, but he harbors an unexpected crazy and dark side, and appreciates the macabre. Must be a great pop/rock singer. Tenor/Baritone. Things to Know - Pop Tenor (C3–C5) | Alice Beineke | F | 35-55 | Mother of Lucas, devoted to her family. She has a cold relationship with her husband Mal, and has refocused her love on Lucas. Prone to speaking in rhyme when she's upset. She presents herself as reserved and collected until she unleashes her wild side at the Addams Family dinner and speaks her truth! A strong comedic actress with a strong belt. Things to Know - Soprano/High Belt (Ab3–G#5) | Mal Beineke | M | 35-55 | The uptight father of Lucas and cold-shouldered husband to Alice. A typical conservative suburban father that's cynical of life and especially the Addams family. At one time he was a follower of The Grateful Dead but has lost that side of himself. A good actor with high baritone/tenor vocals. Things to Know - Baritenor (C3–A4) | Lurch | M | 25-50 | Lurch is the Addams family butler, who knows all the family secrets. A man of very few words, Lurch mostly responds in drawn out moans, groans and grunts — without becoming a cartoon version of himself. He has many emotions, just not the words. Must have true low bass notes for his (surprise!) song at the end of the show. Good singing voice and great non-verbal story-teller. Things to Know - Bass (Eb2–E4) | The Ancestor Children | M/F | 60-13 | We will be casting two children as Ancestors who (might) double as Thing and Cousin It. (Looking to cast children who are at least 8 years old). Things to Know - Unchanged Voices | Bride Ancestor | M/F | 0+ | after being left at the alter, she is looking for some revenge. Varying Ages & Vocal Ranges - The ensemble roles are very important in The Addams Family. They interact, sing or move in almost every scene of the show. Several of the ancestors have solo singing and spoken lines. Looking for strong singer/movers that have a fun, quirky sensibility. Must be able to hold tight harmonies. | Groom Ancestor . | M/F | 0+ | after leaving his bride at the alter, he is forever running from her and her wicked plots Varying Ages & Vocal Ranges - The ensemble roles are very important in The Addams Family. They interact, sing or move in almost every scene of the show. Several of the ancestors have solo singing and spoken lines. Looking for strong singer/movers that have a fun, quirky sensibility. Must be able to hold tight harmonies. | Stewardess Ancestor | M/F | 0+ | as one of the successful Addams Family members, she wants to make sure others in the family follow in her footsteps. Varying Ages & Vocal Ranges - The ensemble roles are very important in The Addams Family. They interact, sing or move in almost every scene of the show. Several of the ancestors have solo singing and spoken lines. Looking for strong singer/movers that have a fun, quirky sensibility. Must be able to hold tight harmonies. | Flapper Ancestor | M/F | 0+ | A dancer from the 20's, she's here to have a good time and keep the party rolling. Varying Ages & Vocal Ranges - The ensemble roles are very important in The Addams Family. They interact, sing or move in almost every scene of the show. Several of the ancestors have solo singing and spoken lines. Looking for strong singer/movers that have a fun, quirky sensibility. Must be able to hold tight harmonies. | Conquistador Ancestor | M/F | 0+ | the Spanish conqueror of the family, he wants to rule the world and won't stop until he gets it. Varying Ages & Vocal Ranges - The ensemble roles are very important in The Addams Family. They interact, sing or move in almost every scene of the show. Several of the ancestors have solo singing and spoken lines. Looking for strong singer/movers that have a fun, quirky sensibility. Must be able to hold tight harmonies. | Caveman Ancestor | M/F | 0+ | Having little knowledge about current times, he finds himself scared of everything. Varying Ages & Vocal Ranges - The ensemble roles are very important in The Addams Family. They interact, sing or move in almost every scene of the show. Several of the ancestors have solo singing and spoken lines. Looking for strong singer/movers that have a fun, quirky sensibility. Must be able to hold tight harmonies. | Soldier Ancestor | M/F | 0+ | as the military man of the family. He likes rules and order. Varying Ages & Vocal Ranges - The ensemble roles are very important in The Addams Family. They interact, sing or move in almost every scene of the show. Several of the ancestors have solo singing and spoken lines. Looking for strong singer/movers that have a fun, quirky sensibility. Must be able to hold tight harmonies. | Sailor Ancestor | M/F | 0+ | the carefree, sea loving family member who want's to find his way back to the ocean. Varying Ages & Vocal Ranges - The ensemble roles are very important in The Addams Family. They interact, sing or move in almost every scene of the show. Several of the ancestors have solo singing and spoken lines. Looking for strong singer/movers that have a fun, quirky sensibility. Must be able to hold tight harmonies. |