[Capdist-auditions] Open auditions for HMT's October production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY

[Office Manager]

For Immediate Release
May 1, 2014
Contact: Kate Starczewski
(518) 587-4427
info at homemadetheater.org

    Home Made Theater Holds Open Auditions for The Addams Family

    Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their October 
production of the regional premiere of The Addams Family, music and 
lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshal Brickman and Rick Elice, 
directed by Dawn Oesch, musical direction by Cyndi Merrill, and 
choreographed by Johnny Martinez.  Auditions will be held on Monday, May 
5th from 7-9pm and Tuesday, May 6th from 6-7:30pm followed by call backs 
Tuesday evening at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. 
The cast consists of men and women ranging in age from 18+, and one boy 
age 10-14.

    The weird and wonderfully beloved Addams family created by cartoonist 
Charles Addams comes to devilish life in this bright and comically 
macabre new musical.  Morticia and Gomez Addams want to continue living 
amongst death, pain and suffering, the way they always have. But then 
there’s a change in plans. Their eldest child, Wednesday, has fallen in 
love with a strange boy, Lucas Beineke. To the Addams, strange is 
normal. Happy is sad. The Addams believe life revolves around death. To 
Morticia and Gomez’s own complexity, they invite Wednesday’s new 
boyfriend’s family to their home. Many strange things happen the night 
the Beinekes come to visit.

    Those auditioning should prepare a 16-bar excerpt from a song of 
their choice and bring their own sheet music, as a pianist will be 
provided. Upbeat songs only, no ballads. Selections from the show are 
allowed. No a capella singing. Actors should wear comfortable clothing 
and appropriate shoes and bring a current photo & resume. Photos cannot 
be returned.  Dance auditions will be at callbacks for all roles except 
Lurch.

    Production dates are weekends, October 10-26, 2014. Rehearsals begin 
in late August with a full schedule beginning September 2nd. Some 
July/August dates may be scheduled according to availability.  No 
appointments are necessary for the audition.  For a detailed flyer with 
character descriptions or questions about the audition, contact HMT at 
518-587-4427, or visit their web site at homemadetheater.org.

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