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Teen Actors Wanted For "The Addams Family" Play

Louisville, KY, United States
ID: 606660Exp: 6/13/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking teens for "The Addams Family" play. See the details below. About the project: 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. Additional info: All performers will be expected to move during dance numbers. Rehearsals: March 22 – April 29, 2027 Tech week: May 2 – 5 Performances: May 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16 Callback Dates: June 27, 1-4 p.m. If you are interested, please apply.

3 roles

Wednesday AddamsFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo Soprano Gothic big sister Wednesday who has her father’s heart and her mother’s sensibility falls in love with a “normal” boy who she brings home to meet the family. Wednesday is trying to balance her relationships with “strange” family with that of her new love and his “normal” family. Wednesday showcases compassion, a bit of stubbornness and strong will. Requires intimacy with performer playing Lucas Beineke

Lucas BeinekeMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor The hopeful romantic and son of Alice & Mal, Lucas has fallen in love with Wednesday and intends to marry her. He is optimistic and hopeful yet struggles to find the balance between his ‘normal’ family and the macabre Addams. Requires intimacy with performer playing Wednesday Addams

The Addams AncestorsBoth genders14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Addams ancestors from various eras serve as the chorus for the show and help bring the story to life. They will be featured both singing and dancing throughout the entire show