(WAYNE, NJ) -- The Theater League of Clifton will hold auditions for its next theater production, The Addams Family Musical, on Tuesday, September 9 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm and Thursday, September 11 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Callbacks (by Invitation only) will take place Monday, September 15, 2025 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Each takes place at Wayne Community Center (1 Pike Drive) in Wayne, NJ.
The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’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. And 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.
The book is by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and the music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.
The Addams Family will be directed by Bill Kaufman with Mackenzie Miller serving as Musical director The show is produced by John Traier and Mark Peterson.
Kaufman has served as director of recent Theater League productions such as Little Shop of Horrors, A Tribute to Carol Burnett and Messhuga-Nuns. The musical director, Mackenzie Miller, has musically directed The Prom for TLC.
Performances will be held on November 14, 15 and 16 with 4 performances, on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees beginning at 2:00pm.
All members of the cast must sing. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing 16 to 32 bars (bring sheet music). Actors will also be required to perform dance steps by the choreographer. Please bring a resume and photo.
All cast members should be 16 and older (with the exception of the role of Puggsly (ages 10 to 14)).
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 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-C-4 (optional CS). Serving as narrator of the show,
Uncle Fester is loveable, 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-F-5. Fun, quirky and feisty, Grandma has a trick up her
sleeve. Grandma is wise, wacky and sometimes a bit crass. She has great comedic timing and
physicality.
LURCH, Stage Age: 25-50, Vocal Range: Eb2-E4. A man of few words, Lurch is the Addams Family
butler. His unmistakable commanding presence is accented by grunts, moans and deliberate
movement. Must have great non-verbal story-telling abilities (think: facial expressions and sound).
Lurch has a 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.
ALICE BEINECKE, Stage Age: 35-55, Vocal Range: Ab3-G#5. Luca’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. She is a strong comedic
actress with 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. Strong singer.
THE ANCESTORS, Stage Age: 18+, 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 relapsed from the family crypt!) Seeking actors
with both vocal and dancing abilities.
For additional information please contact: [email protected].
The Addams Family is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036.
Founded in 2005, the Theater League of Clifton is a non-profit community organization dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the arts through theatrical performances, while providing quality entertainment for all ages. The Theater League of Clifton welcomes volunteers in all aspects of performance and production.
The Addams Family Musical is made possible by funds from the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council, a partner of the New Jersey Council of the Arts.
