Are you a director and interested in directing at Eltham Little Theatre? Our play selection committee would love to hear from you.​

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​*Note: Due to the high interest in auditions we only have a limited number of spaces on one date left.

 

If you are unable to audition on this date, but would like to be considered, please fill in this form.

 

You will need to provide some general information and a 30-45 seconds pre-recording of a song of your choice.

 

For any further information or to answer any questions, email us.

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Audition bookings are now open for The Addams Family: A New Musical, coming to Eltham Little Theatre in Season 4.

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Audition Location
Eltham Performing Arts Centre
1603 Main Road
Research Vic 3095

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Fees and Requirements

All members of cast and crew are required to become members of Eltham Little Theatre – this ensures that you are covered under the ELT volunteers workers insurance for the duration of the rehearsal and production period.
 

Cost of ELT membership is $25.00 (please check to make sure you don’t already have a valid membership). There is also a $50 show fee to take part in this musical, which will contribute to your unique costume.

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All members of cast and crew are required to have a current Working With Children (WWC) card. This will be verified prior to rehearsals commencing. Full information and application details can be found here.

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Important dates

Sing/Read -through

• Saturday 26th April 2:30 - 5pm

Auditions 1

• Saturday 3rd May 10am - 5pm

Auditions 2

• Tuesday 6th May 6:30pm - 10pm

Callbacks

• Saturday 10th May 3pm - 5pm

Cast table read

• Saturday 17th May 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Tech Day

• Sunday 31st August

Opening night

• Friday 5th September

Closing night

• Saturday 20th September

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​Booking for read-through and auditions
To book a place at the read-though, click or tap here.

To book your audition, click or tap here.

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Preparing for your audition
All auditions will be individual, with 15 minute slots per person.

For your audition you need to prepare:
- 30-45 seconds of a song from The Addams Family. Select from the list in Table A, based on the preferred character you are auditioning for.
- 60-90 seconds of a song of your choice, that you feel shows your range, singing style and, if applicable, characterisation.
- The paragraph/monologue below from ‘The Addams Family Values’. This does not have to be memorised, you can bring a reference.

As a part of the audition we may also ask you to cold read an excerpt from the show with one of our audition panel. There is no preparation required for this.

*NOTE: You will need to provide your own playback/music for the audition. A phone or portable speaker is perfect. Otherwise you are welcome to sing a capella.

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Audition monologue
Debbie from Addams Family Values

I don’t enjoy hurting anybody. I don’t like guns or bombs or electric chairs, but sometimes people won’t listen! So I have to use persuasion. And slides. My parents. Sharon and Dave. Generous and doting. Or were they? All I ever wanted was a ballerina Barbie in her pretty pink tutu for my birthday. I was ten and do you know what they got me? Malibu Barbie. That’s not what I wanted. That’s not who I was. I was a ballerina. Graceful. Delicate. They had to go. So I killed. So I maimed. So I destroyed one innocent life after another. Aren’t I a human being? Don’t I yearn and ache… and shop. Don’t I deserve love… and jewellery?

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Rehearsal and performance information
All rehearsals and performance will be at:

Eltham Performing Arts Centre
1603 Main Road, Research.

A draft of the rehearsal schedule, to be finalised by the end of the table read, can be found in the attached document. Some key information:

• Most rehearsals will occur on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7-10pm, and Sundays from 1-4pm.

• The schedule specifies when individual characters and groups are required.

• We will hold some rehearsals where more than one rehearsal space will be running, so unless previously organised, please arrive for the start of rehearsal and you may be able to leave early.

• If you have an unavailability that you already know about, it would be appreciated that you let us know at auditions. This will not impact our casting choices, but we may be able to make changes to the rehearsal schedule to accommodate.

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Show dates are specified as a part of the attached document. Please note that there are 2 matinees. Call time will be a minimum 1 hour before curtain. This may change for certain cast members.

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Contact information
If you have any further information or questions, please email auditions@elthamlittletheatre.org.au or addams.elt@gmail.com

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Character information
The information below is a guide. Please do not let age or gender discourage you from auditioning for a particular role. All interested will be considered equally.

Gomez Addams
Age range: 35-60
Vocal range: Bb2 - G4
A loving father and husband, Gomez would support his family in any way, even if it means he’s stuck in between Wednesday and Morticia. Bringing this role to life, Gomez has great comedic timing, is a strong vocalist and dancer. A Spanish accent is a plus, but not essential at auditions.

Morticia Addams
Age range: 35-60
Vocal range: G3 - Bb5
The beautiful, mysterious and intelligent head of the Addams Family, Morticia loves her family, and tradition, almost as much as death itself. A very strong vocalist, and dancer (experience with tango would be a plus), Morticia has excellent stage presence.

Wednesday Addams
Age range: 17-25
Vocal range: A3 - E5
Wednesday Addams has always forged her own path, even within her family, and she is about to cause chaos when Mortiicia finds out she is engaged! With a dark view of the world, and dry sense of humour, Wednesday is a very skilled vocalist and actress with strong movement abilities.

Pugsley Addams
Age range: 14-18
Vocal range: A3 - F5
The youngest of the Addams Family, Pugsley is scared about all of the changes that come with Wednesday’s engagement. An endearing character, Pugsley is the comedic relief to many scenes. Strong acting and movement skills are highly regarded.

Uncle Fester
Age range: 30-60
Vocal range: C3 - G4
The narrator to the show, Fester is a friend to the audience and leader of the Addams Ancestors. Loveable, childish and enthusiastic, Fester is an amazing actor, with great comedic timing and a strong singing voice. Skills with a ukulele (or ability to learn) would be a plus.

Grandma
Age range: 60+
Vocal range: G4 - F5
Quirky, feisty and an unclear relation to the Addams Family, Grandma always has some advice, or a potion to help. Grandma has great comedic timing and physicality.

Lurch
Age range: 30-60
Vocal range: Eb2 - E4
The Addams Family butler, Lurch is a man of few words, and many grunts. Lurch has great stage presence, and commands the stage with even just a few definitive movements. Lurch will have fantastic acting skills and be comfortable leading the singing of the finale.

Lucas Beinecke
Age range: 17-25
Vocal range: C3 - C5
A hopeless romantic, Lucas has fallen in love with Wednesday and intends to marry her, hopefully with the blessing of both of their parents. A fan of the macabre, he is struggling with his ‘normal’ family and the Addams. A strong actor and vocalist.

Mal Beinecke
Age range: 35-60
Vocal range: C3 - A4
A cold man, skeptical of the Addams Family and his sons decisions. Mal is not enjoying his time in New York, and doesn’t make a good impression. This is a role for a strong actor.

Alice Beinecke
Age range: 35-60
Vocal range: Ab3 - G#5
Alice is a devoted mother and wife, trying to do what she can to make her family happy, even to her own detriment. When given a little push, Alice unleashes a different side. A strong actress and singer can have lots of fun with this role.

Ancestors
Age range: 14-99 years of age
Vocal range: All vocal ranges
The Ancestors are from various ages and eras. Each ancestor will have their own character, from a specific era, cause of death and moments of highlight within the show. The ancestors will also feature as a part of each scene, spying on the family as portraits, statues and throughout the scenery. The ancestors need to have great singing, dancing and acting abilities.

Cousin It and Thing
Age range: Any
Vocal range: N/A
Featured throughout the show Cousin It and Thing are iconic characters from the Addams Family shows and movies. These are small roles and individuals are welcome to apply for them specifically, or we will allocate from within the cast and crew.​

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Further information

For further information about The Addams Family, please see the attached document: