THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Orchestrations by Larry Hochman
PERFORMS: October 30-November 15, 2026 (with a possible extension to November 22)
REHEARSALS: Begin Mid-September 2026
Director: Dan Demers
Assistant Director: Tasi Alabastro
Choreographer: Gennine Harrington
Vocal Director: Nicolas Valdez
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For full audition submission details, please read this entire audition announcement.
AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT: Monday, July 6th & Tuesday, July 7th from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN – ALL ROLES AVAILABLE: The Director is looking for a diverse cast of ghoulishly comedic actors to inhabit this dark world.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Follow the link HERE to complete the Audition Google Form. This Google Form is REQUIRED FOR ALL AUDITIONING.
- After you complete the Google form, follow the link provided in your confirmation page (which appears once you complete the Google Form). That link will take you to a Sign Up Genius portal where you can select an appointment time.
- See below for the audition requirements.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:
In-person auditions strongly preferred, video only if you are unable to attend in person or if sign-ups are full: Please send a video audition following the same audition requirements listed below. All videos are due by 11:59 pm on July 5th. Videos can be submitted by submitting a viewable link (i.e. YouTube link) through the Auditions Google Form. Make sure your video link is viewable, not set to private. Email questions to [email protected] if you are having difficulty sharing a video link.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Please prepare a one minute vocal selection in the style of the show that demonstrates your vocal and performance abilities. Please bring clearly marked sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. No recorded tracks or acapella auditions, please. There will be no dance call at initial auditions.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
THE ADDAMS FAMILY—a delightfully dark, hilariously twisted celebration of family eccentricity—returns to Palo Alto Players! In this original tale, every father’s nightmare comes to life: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen head over heels for a charming, intelligent young man from a “normal” family, one her parents have never met. Full of macabre charm, quirky antics, and heartwarming family love, THE ADDAMS FAMILY proves that the strangest of families are sometimes the most lovable—and their adventures are a feast for anyone who enjoys laughter with a touch of the delightfully bizarre.
Location (auditions, callbacks and rehearsals):
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Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Rehearsal Dates/Times:
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Planned but not confirmed: Mondays-Thursdays 6:30-9:30 pm, & Saturdays (Exact time frame TBD), beginning mid September 2026.
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Tech Week: October 24-29 (No Rehearsal October 26th)
Performance Dates/Times:
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October 30-November 15, 2026 (With possible extension through 11/22)
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Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm curtain
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Sundays & Select Saturdays 2 pm curtain
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Possible added 7:30 pm Thursday performances (11/5 & 11/12)
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Possible added 2 pm Saturday performance (11/14)
- Possible added 11 am Student Matinee performance (11/5)
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- BE AWARE!: Tech and performance conflicts are not acceptable.
Audition Date/Time:
Auditions are Monday, July 6th & Tuesday, July 7th from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Auditions are by appointment only.
Callbacks:
July 11th from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm (by invitation only). There is a place on the audition form to note if you are available for callbacks.
Casting Details:
All roles are volunteer and non-AEA. Per diem offered to Adult Actors to offset expenses.
Casting Commitment:
As part of our commitment to become a more IDEAL community theatre (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Liberation), Palo Alto Players is looking for strong representation of BIPOC artists and artists of other underrepresented identities in our productions. We see diversity in casting and production staffing (colorful and identity-conscious) as the key to true equity. We are not looking to focus our storytelling on one cultural identity or another, but rather focus on telling a season of stories (old and new) with artists as diverse as our community. This means ensuring our audiences the opportunity to see people whom they identify with both on our stage and behind the scenes.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to the casting team at [email protected].
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