Auditions: THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Ages listed below are as defined by the playwrights and may not be entirely reflected in casting.

Gomez Addams (Stage Age: 35-55, Vocal Range: Bb2-G4) – A suave man of Spanish descent who adores his wife & children and takes immense pride in being an Addams. Looking for: Good comedic timing and a strong dancer, Spanish accent is a plus!

Morticia Addams (Stage Age: 35-55, Vocal Range: G3-Bb5) – The beautiful and mysterious head of the Addams family believes strongly in family tradition. She is confident and sexy with a side of dry wit. Looking for: Strong mover, tango is a plus! 

Wednesday Addams (Stage Age: 18-22, Vocal Range: A3-E5) – Gothic big sister 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. Looking for: 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. Looking for: Younger actor or willingness to play young, good physicality. 

Uncle Fester (Stage Age: 30-50, Vocal Range: C3-G4, opt. C5) – Serving as the narrator of the show, Uncle Fester is lovable, childish, enthusiastic and highly incorrigible. Looking for: Comedic timing, strong tenor, ukulele is 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. Looking for: Great comedic timing and physicality. 

Lurch (Stage Age: 25-50, Vocal Range: Eb2-E) – A man of few words, Lurch is the Addams family butler. His unmistakable commanding presence is accented by grunts, moans, and deliberate movement. Looking for: Great non-verbal storytelling abilities, 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. Looking for: Strong singer and mover.

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. Looking for: Strong comedic actress, a strong belt. 

Lucas Beinecke (Stage Age: 18-22, Vocal Range: C3-C5) – The hopeful romantic and 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. Looking for: Strong singer.

THING & COUSIN IT (Age: 14+, Vocal Range: Any) – Iconic Addams Family members, Thing & Cousin It will weave in and out as the story unfolds. No speaking is necessary. Will also double in the Ancestor Ensemble. Looking for: Comfortable with tight spaces!

The Ancestors (Age: 14+. Vocal Ranges: All) – The Addams ancestors from various eras serve as the chorus for the show and help bring the story to life. They will be featured in both singing and dancing throughout the entire show. Looking for: Actors with both vocals and dancing abilities.