Novato Theater Company
Auditions
Announcing auditions for NTC’s Production of
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Directed and Choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski
Musical Direction by Judy Wiesen
All genders and ethnicities are encouraged to audition. All roles are open except for Morticia.
The Audition Form can be downloaded HERE.
Initial Auditions by Video Submission. Please prepare a monologue (60 sec max) and 32-64 bars of a Broadway show tune, and be sure to start your video with your name.
If you create a video as a local file, and you have a Google ID, you may upload it here:
If you do not have a Google ID, or are able to upload the video to a file or video sharing site, then please just send the link by email (see below).
Please submit your video by March 31.
Please then email a scan or clear photo of your Audition Form, along with a recent headshot and your theatrical resumé (and the link to your video if needed) to:
marilyn.izdebski@novatotheatercompany.org
Callbacks will be by invitation only on Saturday, April 8th, times TBD, at the NTC theater, 5420 Nave Drive, Novato, CA 94949.
Rehearsals begin in July. Performances are September 14th to October 8, 2023.
There will be a travel re-imbursement stipend.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
GOMEZ ADDAMS is the patriarch of the family, husband of Morticia and divinely humorous.
Vocal range: Tenor/Baritone
WEDNESDAY, the daughter, is typically portrayed as a morbid and emotionally reserved child
that is fascinated by the macabre, often identified by her pale skin and black pigtails. Vocal
range: Mezzo Soprano
UNCLE FESTER is larger than life and an energetic, joyous, child-like presence. A true delight.
Vocal range: Tenor/Baritone
LUCAS BEINKE is a “normal guy” who’s a little dorky and painfully in love with Wednesday who
struggles with the difference between his family and the Addams Family. Vocal range:
Tenor/Baritone
ALICE is the quirky mother of Lucas who often speaks in rhymes who reveals herself to not be
totally “perfect” as she appears. Vocal range: Soprano
MAL BEINKE is the stuffy father of Lucas that reveals he truly has “another side” to him! Vocal
range: Tenor/Baritone
GRANDMA is the aged grandmother of the Addams children who concocts potions and spells
who has been described as “a disrespectful old hag” as well as “foolishly good natured.” Vocal
range: Alto
LURCH is the butler to the Addams Family and can be rather tall. Quite serious and often
speaks in moans and groans. Vocal range: Bass
PUGSLEY, the young son, is a devious, young, brilliant boy and a bit macabre in nature. Vocal
Range: Alto
ANCESTORS are the family members of the Addams family who help tell the story and interact
with all the characters throughout the show. Vocal ranges: All