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1 - Audition Information Pack - Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

2 - Synopsis - The Addams Family features an original story, and it's every Father's nightmare! 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. If that wasn'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, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents. - Production Team - Director Wendy Twiner Musical Director John Tweed Choreographer Fleur Anderson - Booking an Audition - Auditions will be held at Dalhousie Street, Haberfield. Monday 7.30pm 10.30pm Thursday 7.30pm 10.30pm You must book a time for your audition by calling Wendy on or Please arrive 20 minutes before your audition to ensure time to fill out your Audition Form.

3 - Song Selection - The auditionee is required to sing a song from the show and bring 1 other song of your own choice which may be used if required. Please provide sheet music in the correct key as we will not allow the use of backing tracks or CD s. - Performances - Performances will be staged at the Concord RSL Club Auditorium - Nirranda Street (Corner Nullawarra Ave), Concord West. Friday 14th November pm Saturday 15th November pm Saturday 15th November pm Sunday 16th November pm Friday 21st November pm Saturday 22nd November pm Saturday 22nd November pm Sunday 23rd November pm

4 - Important Dates - By auditioning for the show, you agree to make yourself available for all of the following dates, note that this list is not exhaustive, and may be subject to change - First Rehearsal - Monday 28 th July 2014 Subsequent Rehearsals - Monday and Thursday nights When required. Scenery Day/Letter Box Drop - TBA Bump-In - Sunday 9th November 2014 Production Week - Monday 10th November 2014 Tuesday 11th November 2014 Thursday 13th November2014 Performance Dates - Friday 14th November 2014 Saturday 15thNovember 2014 Saturday 15thNovember 2014 Sunday 16th November 2014 Friday 21st November 2014 Saturday 22 nd November 2014 Saturday 22 nd November 2014 Sunday 23rd November 2014 NOTE - There will be a rehearsal on Thursday 20 th November in between show weeks. All must attend.

5 - Rehearsals - Rehearsals are held at Haberfield on Monday and Thursday nights from 7.30pm till 10.30pm Monday Nights - Mervyn Fletcher Hall, Cnr. Dalhousie & Dickson Streets, Haberfield. Thursday Nights Dalhousie Street, Haberfield Unexplained absences of three or more rehearsals can mean automatic exclusion from this Production. If it is necessary to be absent or late, then it is your responsibility to contact Wendy on (before 5:30pm). If you are absent it is your responsibility to ascertain any aspects of the missed rehearsal which concern you, prior to the next rehearsal. - Ticket Sales - All cast members are expected to actively promote the production, assist in ticket sales and take part in any associated publicity events i.e. Letter Box Drop and Chocolate Drive.

6 - Character Outline & Vocal Range - - Gomez Addams He is a man in his prime, of Spanish descent. He adores his wife, takes great pride in his children and in a larger senses his family. He s very much about what it means to be an Addams. He must have great comedic timing and a high baritone voice. Must be able to dance/move. Trapped Not Today Happy/Sad - Morticia Addams She is beautiful and aristocratic, the real head of the family and the critical and moving force behind it. Morticia always sees the best in people, it somehow comes off as a strength rather than naiveté. She enjoys being centre of all the sexual energy in the room. Must have good comedic timing and able to dance/move. Just Around the Corner Tango de Amour Secrets - Uncle Fester The narrator of the piece, Fester is a child-like, hugely enthusiastic and totally incorrigible. Requires strong comedic timing and large vocal range. But Love The Moon and Me

7 - Wednesday Addams Romantic lead, a young, sexy version of Morticia. Needs a strong singing voice and a witty, dry sense of humour. Must be able to dance/move. Pulled Crazier Than You - Pugsley Addams Adorable and funny, a smaller version of Gomez. His singing voice needs to be big and strong. Pulled What If - Colonel Mal Beinecke Military man, a man who must be obeyed, with little patience for his wife and son. He ll lie, cheat and steal for an acre of swamp. Musical theatre: singing voice. Crazier Than You - Alice Beinecke Truly loves her husband and loves that he takes charge, removing any responsibility from her for making decisions. However, since he has become more distant, she has taken to drink. Must have great comedic timing. Musical theatre: singing voice. Waiting Secrets Crazier Than You

8 - Lucas Beinecke A writer, he has conflicts with his father s close minded ways. Fell in love with Wednesday at first sight. A classic codependent, Lucas feels good when everybody s happy. Sing and move. Crazier Than You - Grandmama Ancient, good natured, easily led. Strong character actor with good sense of humour. Move well. - Lurch A very tall man, ageless. A man of very, very few words, Often spoken at half speed. Character actor. - Ancestors (ensemble) Seeking strong character actors, singers and dancers for the ancestor ensemble. When you re an Addams Just around the Corner One Normal Night The Moon and Me But Love Tango de Amour Secrets Full Disclosure