The Addams Family Musical

AUDITIONS, WORKSHOPS & PRODUCTION NOTES

Director: Richard Agg
Musical Director: Chris Corcoran
Choreographer: Rachel Tuton
Assistant Choreographer: Jenni Blake
will be holding

TWO LAUNCH NIGHTS:

Wednesday 23rd July 2014 & Wednesday 30th July 2014
7.30pm 10.00pm, Knowle British Legion HQ, Warwick Road, Knowle B93 9LF
Join us for these two very special evenings, at which you will be the first to learn all about the show
and the Production Teams ideas for bringing the Addams to life in Solihull.
A chance to work with the team on some of the songs and dances that will be in the show,
read through the script, learn about the characters and about what this show will hold in store for you.
If you are not yet a member of Knowle Musical Society, you are still welcome to join us.

Company Auditions for new members will be held on Wednesday 30th July.

FURTHER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

(All 7.30pm-10.00pm at Bentley Heath School):
Wednesday 3rd September 2014 - The Addams Family Musical Rehearsals start
Meet the team, hear about the set, costume and prop designs, collect and rehearse audition pieces and
get a chance to brush up the When Youre An Addams dance routine started at the Workshops in July.
Company Auditions will be held at the end for any non-KMS members wishing to join the society.

Monday 8th September 2014 - Vocal/Music Workshop

All members auditioning for a principal role get a chance to run through their audition pieces with Chris.

Wednesday 10th September 2014 - Dance Workshop (1 of 2)

Rachel & Jenni give ALL the cast a chance to start learning When Youre An Addams from the show.

Monday 15th September 2014 - Words & Music - Script/Character Analysis Workshop
All those auditioning for a principal role get a chance to run their audition pieces and
character analysis with Rich, plus another chance to run through their songs with Chris.

Wednesday 17th September 2014 - Dance Workshop (2 of 2)

More When Youre An Addams with Rachel & Jenni.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no dance auditions. The Addams Dancestors (6 female and 4 male featured
dancers) will be cast by the production team, based on skills shown at these 2 dance workshops alone.

Auditions: Sunday 21st September 2014

From 10.00am (call times TBA), St George & St Teresa School, Mill Lane, Dorridge B93 8PA
THE CAST WILL THEN BE ANNOUNCED BY EMAIL THIS EVENING!

First Principal Rehearsal

Monday 22nd September 2014 - 7.30pm-10.00pm at Bentley Heath School
ALL PRINCIPALS - ROUND TABLE 1ST READ & SING THROUGH

Synopsis
THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL is a comedy featuring an original story and it's every father's nightmare.
Morticia and Gomez Addams want to continue living amongst death, pain and suffering, the way they
always have. But then there is a change in plans. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness,
has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family - a man her
parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting enough, Wednesday 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. Everything will change on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's
'normal' boyfriend and his parents.
To the Addams, strange is normal, happy is sad besides

define normal!

Principal Roles (Male):

Character: Gomez Addams

Playing Age: 40-50

Caucasian male actor. 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. Husband to Morticia, if indeed they are
married at all... a crafty schemer, but also a jolly man in his own way... though sometimes misguided...
sentimental and often puckish - optimistic, he has full enthusiasm for his dreadful plots... is sometimes seen in
a rather formal dressing gown.
Vocal Range: Tenor - B flat to G sharp

Charcter: Uncle Fester (Addams)

Playing Age: 30-40

Caucasian male actor. 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. Uncle
Fester is incorrigible and except for the good nature of the family and the ignorance of the police, would
ordinarily be under lock and key... the eyes are pig-like and deeply embedded... he likes to fish, but usually
employs dynamite... he keeps falcons on the roof which he uses for hunting... his one costume, summer and
winter is a black great coat with an enormous collar... he is fat with pudgy little hands and feet.
Vocal Range: Tenor - C sharp to C sharp (preferably at belt)

Character: Lucas Beineke

Playing Age: 18-24

Caucasian male, attractive, in shape young man. 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. Lucas is (for the most part), a fairly normal
person. He writes poetry and is apparently a romantic. He also has a crazy and dark side, proven during
"Crazier Than You". He also seems to believe in traditional things like getting his parents blessing before
getting married. Vocal Range: Tenor - C sharp to C sharp

Character: Pugsley Addams

Playing Age: 1014

Young Caucasian male actor. A charming, funny, husky boy who loves being tortured by his sister. He wants
to ensure he wont lose his sister to her new boyfriend so he takes matters into his own hands. Strong, high
vocals. Voice not yet changed. An energetic monster of a boy ... and a dedicated troublemaker, in other
words the kid next door... genius in his own way, he makes toy guillotines, full-size racks, threatens to poison
his sister, can turn himself into a Mr. Hyde with an ordinary chemical set... his voice is hoarse... is sometimes
allowed an occasional cigar
Vocal Range: Tenor - A sharp to F sharp

Character: Mal Beineke

Playing Age: 40-55

Caucasian male. Stuffy father of 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.
Vocal Range: Tenor - C sharp to A sharp

Character: Lurch

Playing Age: 30-60

Caucasian male actor. A 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.
Vocal Range: Bass - E flat to E sharp

Principal Roles (Female):

Character: Morticia Addams

Playing Age: 40-55

Caucasian woman, in shape, attractive, leggy, the strength of the family. 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. The real head of the family... low-voiced, incisive and
subtle, smiles are rare... ruined beauty... contemptuous and original and with fierce family loyalty... even in
disposition, muted, witty, sometimes deadly... given to low-keyed rhapsodies about her garden of deadly
nightshade, henbane and dwarf's hair...
Vocal Range: Alto - G sharp to B flat

Character: Wednesday Addams

Playing Age: 16-21

Caucasian woman. Wednesday is an attractive, in shape girl who has the 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 put a smile on her face. Strong pop belt
vocals. Child of woe is wane and delicate... sensitive and on the quiet side, she loves the picnics and
outings to the underground caverns... a solemn child, prim in dress and, on the whole, pretty lost... secretive
and imaginative, poetic, seems underprivileged and given to occasional tantrums... has six toes on one
foot...
Vocal Range: Soprano - A sharp to E sharp

Character: Alice Beineke

Playing Age: 30-40

Caucasian woman. Mother of Lucas, devoted to her family so she puts aside her own desires. In shape,
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.
Vocal Range: Soprano - A flat to G sharp

Character: Grandmama

Playing Age: 60-80

Caucasian woman. She is a feisty 102 year old woman. Fun and quirky, but dont mess with Grandma.
Comedic actress with strong character vocals. This disrespectful old hag is the mother of Gomez... she
willingly helps with the dishes, cheats at solitaire and is roughly dishonest... the complexion is dark, the hair is
white and frizzy and uncombed... she has a light beard and a large mole... foolishly good-natured...
fumbling, weak character... is easily fooled.
Vocal Range: Belt - G sharp to F sharp

Chorus - Ancestors (The Extended Family)

All chorus members will be assigned an Addams Family Ancestor "character" and therefore have
their own cameo character to play. Examples of the Ancestor characters are: Indian, Bride,
Groom, Stewardess, Saloon Girl, Flapper, Pilgrim, Conquistador, Caveman, Cavewoman, Soldier,
Sailor, etc. So there is definitely something in this show for everyone.

The Addams Dancestors

From the ensemble approximately 6 female and 4 male dancers will be picked out to be "featured
dancers" and will be used more principally during at least 5 production numbers. Trained dancers who sing
and have a fun, quirky sensibility. Knowledge of tango and flamenco dancing will be a plus.

Musical Numbers
You can find a whole host of videos of the show on YouTube. Please note that the Broadway Cast
album available on itunes is not the show licensed for performance. Richard has a copy of the
tour album if anyone would like to have a listen. He has also saved the files here:
http://1drv.ms/1pk5NM4