[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS for "The Addams Family" May 15/16

Tue May 10 11:34:50 PDT 2016

  Chagrin Valley Little Theatre - Auditions

    For more details, visit www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> or call
    440-247-8955 (Mon-Sat, 1-6 PM)

  * Unless specified otherwise, all CVLT auditions are open to all and
    no roles are pre-cast.
  * No appointments are required.
  * Come prepared to read from the script.
  * Headshots and acting resumes are welcome, but not required.
  * CVLT does not offer union contracts and performers are volunteers.
  * Upcoming auditions also in our Events listing on Facebook
    <https://www.facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre/events>

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      Auditions for "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

*Auditions at 7 PM on Sunday May 15 and Monday May 16, 2016*

*40 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH
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Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE
Music & Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS

SHOW DATES:
July 22 - August 20, 2016
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM | Sundays July 31, August 7, August 14 at 2 PM

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: PAMELA LaFORCE 
<mailto:divapam11 at yahoo.com?subject=Addams%20Family%20Auditions>
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: ANDY NOVAK

It’s BROADWAY. FAMILY STYLE! Charles Addam's familiar gang of macabre 
and hilarious characters come to life in this devilishly entertaining 
Tony-nominated musical comedy. Bring your family to meet The Addams 
Family this summer!

*Prepare 32 bars of audition material in the general style of the show 
and optionally 32 bars of your best audition song. No appointments 
required. We will read from the script.*

*ROLES:*

(All roles available! Actors expected to /look/play ///the listed age 
range, but do not necessarily need to /be/ the listed age range.)

GOMEZ ADDAMS: A man of Spanish descent who takes great pride in his 
family and revels in all it means to be an “Addams.” Smart, comedic 
actor with tenor vocals. Tango dance required. Stage Age: 40 – 50 years.

MORTICIA ADDAMS: A woman who is in shape, attractive, leggy, the 
strength of the family. She holds the balance of power in the family and 
often seems like the only emotionally mature member of the clan. An easy 
comedic actress with a sexy, dry wit. A strong mover with mezzo vocals. 
Tango dance required. Stage age: 35 – 45 years.

UNCLE FESTER: 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. Stage Age: 30 – 
50 years.

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS: Wednesday is an attractive 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. Should be able to dance. Strong mixed belt . Stage 
Age: 20 - 25 years.

GRANDMA: She is a feisty 102 year old woman. Fun and quirky, but don’t 
mess with Grandma. Comedic actress with strong character vocals. Stage 
Age: 45 – 102 years.

PUGSLEY ADDAMS: Young actor. A charming, funny, husky boy who loves 
being tortured by his sister. Strong, high vocals. Stage Age: 12 – 16 
years.

LURCH: 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. Stage Age: 25 – 55 years.

MAL BEINEKE: Stuffy father of Lucas and exasperated husband to his 
rhyming wife, Alice. Always looking out for his family. Male actor with 
high baritone/ tenor vocals. Stage Age: 40 – 50 years.

ALICE BEINEKE: Mother of Lucas, devoted to her family so she puts aside 
her own desires. Quirky female who often speaks in rhyme. Comedic 
actress with soprano/belt Stage Age: 30 – 45 years.

LUCAS BEINEKE: Attractive young man. Fell in love at first sight 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. Stage age: 
20 – 25

THE ANCESTORS: Male and female ensemble strong singer/dancers who have a 
fun, energetic and quirky sensibility. Cameo roles available. There will 
be a lot of dancing

CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga 
Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud 
member of the American Association of Community Theatre and the Ohio 
Community Theatre Association.

  CVLT.org - 440.247.8955

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