How to audition
Who can audition:
Spokane Children's Theatre casts productions with actors of all ages. We have cast as young as 5 and have many grandparents in our casts!
(regardless of age, actors must have the ability to follow artistic team directions and be able to focus for rehearsals)
What to expect:
At Spokane Children's Theatre we try to have a relaxed environment for auditions.
What to Prepare:
For musicals we need you to prepare a 1 minute song from a musical. You need to bring a device that can play an MP3 instrumental track of the song you are singing. There will also be a time where you are asked to learn a short choreography for dance. Do not perform a song from the musical you are auditioning for.
For non musical please prepare a 1 minute monologue.
What to wear:
Shoes and clothes you can dance in! If you have long hair, please have it pulled back.
Consent Forward Artists
At Spokane Children's Theatre we strive to make a respectful and safe environment. A Consent Forward Workshop is designed to create a safe, respectful, and empowering environment by teaching performers the importance of personal boundaries, clear communication, and mutual respect. It helps our community understand that they have the right to say no, especially in situations involving physical or emotional interaction on stage, and equips them with the tools to advocate for themselves while collaborating with others. By fostering a culture of consent, these workshops not only support the emotional well-being of young actors but also align with best practices in youth safety and ethical theatre-making.
Every cast will have a mandatory consent forward workshop scheduled into their rehearsals.
80th Season Auditions
August 9 & 10
September 27 & 28
November 15 & 16
January 3 & 4
February 14 & 15
March 28 & 29
Director: Natalie Lemley
Assistant Director: Mike Donahoe
Musical Director: Beth Rainey
Choreographer: Kayleen Geiger
Stage Manager: Alexa Preston
August 9 & 10
6:00pm
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.
Content Warning
Themes: Dark comedy, macabre humor, family relationships, romance, and acceptance. - Language: Occasional mild swear words. - Special Effects: Fog machine/haze effects, loud sound effects, flashing lights and strobe-like effects, simulated weapons, archery effects/prop arrows, stage combat and sword fighting. - Makeup & Costumes: All cast members will wear full theatrical makeup. Production aesthetic is primarily black-and-white themed with Gothic and spooky costume elements. - Physical Contact/Intimacy: Partner dancing, embraces, and close proximity. Hand and arm kissing between Gomez and Morticia. Brief kiss between Wednesday and Lucas. Possible lifts and supported movement. - Additional Notes: Cousin Itt performers should be comfortable with facial obstruction. Pugsley's dialogue includes dark comedic references and smoking
Gomez Addams- Male (Stage Age: 35–55)The passionate, charming patriarch of the Addams family. Gomez adores Morticia and treasures family traditions. He is energetic, dramatic, and often caught between loyalty to his daughter and loyalty to his wife. - Performance Notes: Features a romantic tango with Morticia. Gomez and Morticia will not kiss on the lips in this production. Includes kissing of hands, arms, embraces, and close partner dancing. Gomez also does basic sword fighting.
Morticia Addams- Female (Stage Age: 35–55)Elegant, mysterious, and confident. Morticia is the queen of the Addams household, graceful and strong with a dry sense of humor. - Performance Notes: Romantic tango dance with Gomez. Includes close ballroom-style partnering, embraces, and hand/arm kisses. No lip-to-lip kissing. Talks about death a lot.
Wednesday Addams- Female (Stage Age: 16–22)The intelligent, dark-humored daughter of Gomez and Morticia who finds herself unexpectedly in love. - Performance Notes: Shares a brief, sweet kiss with Lucas. Strong singing and acting role. Shoots with a crossbow, and torchers her younger brother. (Literally) Pulls off a bird's head.
Lucas Beineke- Male (Stage Age: 17–25)A sincere, optimistic young man from a very different family than the Addamses. He loves Wednesday and wants their families to get along. - Performance Notes: Shares a brief, cute kiss with Wednesday, is a giddy kid in love.
Pugsley Addams - Male (Stage Age: 10–14)Wednesday's younger brother. Mischievous, imaginative, and worried about losing his bond with his sister. - Performance Notes: Frequently talks about torture devices, explosions, and other darkly comic Addams Family topics. Includes comedic prop smoking or smoking effects as directed. Requires strong comedic timing.
Uncle Fester- Male/Female (Stage Age: 30–70)The lovable, eccentric narrator of the story. Fester sees the world differently and guides the audience through the show. - Performance Notes: Typically portrayed as bald. Discusses love in a broad, humorous way and focuses on being himself rather than fitting labels.
Grandma - Female (Stage Age: 50+)The wild, unpredictable Addams grandmother. She enjoys potions, mischief, and speaking her mind. High energy. -Performance Notes: She talks about odd things and potions. Very eccentric smokes, inferred drinking alcohol. Says things most people wouldn't.
Lurch- Male (Stage Age: 18+)The towering Addams butler. Few words, huge presence, and surprising musical moments. Stiff-Performance Notes: Sword fights, grunts, and moves awkwardly on stage.
Alice Beineke- Female (Stage Age: 35–55)Lucas's mother. Appears cheerful and conventional but is holding in many emotions. - Performance Notes: Featured dance sequence that includes mature, expressive movement. Strong comedic and acting role. Does touch Mal (Husband) hugging, leaning on and hand holding.
Mal Beineke- Male (Stage Age: 35–60)Lucas's father. Practical, conservative, and uncomfortable in the Addams world.-Performance Notes: Reserved but becomes more wild near end of show, dancing awkwardly. Alice leans on hand holding With Alice, side hugs.
Cousin Itt - Male/Female (Stage Age: Any Age) (Short in height)A fan-favorite Addams relative covered head to toe in hair. - Performance Notes: Costume and headpiece will cover much of the performer’s face and vision for most of the show. Physical character work is important. Must be ok with sensory items in face.
Ancestors Ensemble- Male/Female (Stage Age: Teens through Adults) The Ancestors are spirits from different eras who have returned from the family crypt to help tell the story.
Performance Notes: Featured singing, dancing, and acting throughout the production. Various ancestors may reference how they lived or died as part of the show's macabre humor. Strong movement and character work encouraged.
Featured Dancer Roles- - Moon Ballerina: A featured dance role representing Fester's beloved moon. Ballet training strongly encouraged; may include lifts and partnering.
Featured Ancestor Dancers: Various Ancestors may receive featured dance moments and specialty movement roles
Dance Styles in This ProductionPerformers may participate in: Tango, Jazz, Swing, Line dancing, Ballet, Partner work, Lifts, and Creepy/Addams-style movement choreography.