Auditions

The Addams Family

Auditions: Saturday May 30th – 12:00pm-4:00pm

Invited Dance Call: Sunday May 31st – 1:00pm-2:00pm

Callbacks: Sunday May 31st – 2:00pm-5:00pm

For your audition slot please bring 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show. You are also welcome to sing from the show. An accompanist will be provided.

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 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 (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 “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 10 – 13, 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, ideally with an unchanged singing voice.

Uncle Fester, Stage Age: 30-50, 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. Ukulele skills a plus!

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.


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 (once released from the family crypt!). Seeking actors with both vocals and dancing abilities.

FAQ’s

A paper copy of your music, and a good attitude!

Clothes you are comfortable moving in! Depending on the show, you might want to bring character shoes.

Either taped cardstock, or three hole punched, double-sided and in a binder.

A standard audition cut is 16-32 bars, which roughly translates to 30 seconds – 1 minute.

This can vary from show to show! You are usually dismissed after you finish your time slot, but sometimes there could be a dance call or other reason you’d be asked to stick around for a bit.

A callback is the second round of auditions in which the creative team has people dance, sing, and read from the show. After they have seen what they need at callbacks, they will develop the cast list!

Accept it gracefully, and consider it a learning experience. In the performance world, people hear “no” more frequently than they hear “yes.” Introducing yourself to the creative team is valuable, and will open doors for you down the road even if you aren’t cast in the show you auditioned for.