FALL 2026: Middles Musical, Sundays 4-7pm: "THE ADDAMS FAMILY (young@part)" (ages 11-16)
OVERVIEW / SYNOPSIS:
"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."
Unlike our Bridge Program, this will be the full, 70-minute, young@part edition of the show.
ABOUT THE PROCESS:
Our Middles program is an advanced performance group designed for students who demonstrate strong commitment, skill, and readiness for an elevated experience. This cast rehearses with a higher level of intensity and focus, and performs off-site, providing students with the opportunity to engage with new audiences and environments. The program emphasizes independence, professionalism, and a deeper level of artistic exploration, preparing students for continued growth both within and beyond our school.
We create a safe learning environment where everyone will feel like an important part of the production. Our programs integrate social/emotional learning and confidence building to make it a truly unique learning experience. We focus on building confidence and creativity while learning the art of theatre.
AUDITIONS:
Auditions will be held on the first day of the program (Sunday, August 30th), and will consist of singing a 16-bar cut of a song from the show, as well as readings from the script. The audition songs will be sent out a few weeks before the auditions.
All actors who register will have a role in the production! Every single role, from the principal cast to the ensemble, is vital to bringing a show to life, and we strive to ensure that every actor in the production feels important and has moments where they can shine!
Please note that registration fees are non-refundable.
REHEARSALS:
Auditions will be held on the first rehearsal, Sunday August 30th. The audition songs will be sent out a few weeks prior to the audition date. Auditions will be consist of a vocal audition, followed by readings from the script.
Sundays, August 30th to Sunday, November 8th. Rehearsals are from 4-7pm at NESPA studios 106 and 107 (located at 55 Concord Street). Actors in lead roles may be asked to come in early for some rehearsals.
TECH WEEK:
Tech rehearsals will be held at the North Andover High School Auditorium from Monday, November 9th to Friday, November 13th.
There are no absences during tech week.
TICKETED PERFORMANCES:
Performances will be held on Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th at the North Andover High School Auditorium.
Exact performance times will be determined once rehearsals are underway.
Please make sure that the dates work for your schedule. There are no refunds after registering.
Questions? Please reach out to Artistic Director, Kelly Walsh, at [email protected].