23-24 Audition Materials
Familiarize yourself with the musical. This is very important! Not to mention fun :)
There are many versions on Youtube... the soundtrack is there too. There are many movie and TV show adaptations out there, but you'll get the best feel for our show by watching the musical itself.
Whichever versions you watch, please refer to them in terms of understanding the storyline and the characters personalities and objectives - please do not copy these performances in your audition!
Your audition appointment will last approximately 10-15 minutes.
Monologues and songs should be MEMORIZED!
Here is what you should prepare for your audition:
SINGING PORTION
Once you're familiar with the musical, choose two different characters that you feel you are right for or who you feel excited about the challenge of playing. (For character descriptions, go HERE.)
Prepare at least a verse and chorus of each of the two characters' songs they sing in the show (be sure to include the most difficult part of the song.) You should use the list of songs below.
You will be singing this a capella, which means without accompaniment.
It's very, very important that you make bold, exciting choices and give the character a strong personality - that is much more important to us than having you sing perfectly! We can always change the key of the song for the right actor. We want to see you act your song!
All of this music can be found online. If you are having difficulty, send us a note.
SUGGESTED VOCALS:
Ancestor - "When You're An Addams"
Alice - "Waiting"
Morticia - "Just Around the Corner"
Wednesday - "Pulled" (from "puppy dogs" through the end)
Grandma - "When You're An Addams"
Pugsley - "What If"
Lucas - "Crazier Than You"
Mal - "Crazier Than You"
Gomez - "Happy/Sad" or "Trapped"
Fester - "The Moon and Me"
Lurch - his part in "Move Towards the Darkness"
ACTING PORTION
Prepare the monologues for the two characters you chose.
Monologues and songs should be memorized!
Make interesting choices with your character!!!
Your participation in this production requires a strong commitment in both time and professionalism in order to ensure a production of the highest possible quality.
Therefore, please do not audition if you are not in a position to commit fully to the rehearsal schedule. If for any reason you may not be able to attend any of the rehearsals, you must detail this on your audition form which must be handed in prior to auditioning and this will be considered in the audition process.
No roles will not be given to individuals who have planned vacations that result in 3 misses or that occur during tech weeks! If conflicts are not openly shared prior to production, individuals will be moved to ensemble and understudies will take over the lead or supporting role.
