Audition Notice: Annual Melodrama

Join us on July 7 and 8 at 7:30pm to audition for the WORLD PREMIERE of a brand-new musical during Peach Days! 

“The Secret of Briggs Hall, or What Goes Around, Comes Around” is a sinister, romantic, and hilarious new musical that plays with the traditions of old melodramas while breathing new life into them with modern twists and a full musical score!

Please bring a song (no longer than 2 minutes) and be prepared to read from the script.

Audition sides are available below for review before auditions. 

Please reach out to our director, Clint Thornburg, if you have any questions. He can be reached by email at clint.thornburg.official@gmail.com.

We can’t wait to see you!

 Mayor Reginald Potts (M, 35-50, Tenor): Extremely boorish and not very bright. Blusters, pontificates, and loves to hear the sound of his own voice to the exclusion of all else. Oblivious to the world except as it affects him directly. Despises anyone he feels is 'beneath' him.

Josephine Potts (F, 35-50, Alto): The mayor's wife. Very intelligent, sly, and completely ruthless. Plots with Freddie Katzenberger to get rid of the Dragorians and take over Briggs Hall and the Briggs fortune. She believes she has been cheated out of her inheritance.

Leander Potts (M, 18-25, Baritenor): Mayor's son. Generally good-natured, kind, but somewhat entitled young man. Recently back from college, he is serious and bookish but quite observant. A "romantic lead."

Freddie Katzenberger (M, 25-50, Baritenor): The Marauder Chief. Intelligent, sly, and evil-minded. Conspires with Josephine to plot and plan and make sure those plans come off. He has a deep affection for her and completely supports her agenda.

Spreckles (Any, 15-50, Bari/Alto): Marauder Gang Member. Not too bright. Good at executing plans, but runs into a hitch when plans go wrong. Clumsy, not a big thinker.

Fink (Any, 15-50, Bari/Alto): Marauder Gang Member. Also not too bright. Less good at executing plans and a follower, not a leader.

János Kristoforu (Any, 30-50, Mezzo/Baritenor): Head of a small family group consisting of an older daughter (Mirella) and younger son (Dario). Maker and user of charms, folk magic. Strong believer in family and community.

Mirella Kristoforu (F, 16-20, Mezzo): Eldest daughter. Absolutely besotted by the Mayor's Son, won't consider anyone else as a romantic partner. Has big feelings and shows them. Changes her mind in the end.

Dario Kristoforu (Any, 10-15): Typical snarky younger sibling. Sneaky with plans of his own. A real pain in the butt who doesn't do what he is told, but comes through when it counts.

Vladymir Dragorian (M, 30-50, Tenor): Head of a family that fled Europe to escape persecution. Aristocratic and somewhat aloof emotionally, but loves his family very much.

Hugo Dragorian (M, 18-22, Tenor): Son. Not a bad sort, but somewhat reserved. Falls in love with Mirella and wins her heart in the end.

Cordelia Dragorian (F, 16-20, Mezzo): Daughter. Somewhat shy, elegant, and lovely. An artist and dreamer with a keen eye. She catches the interest of Leander and literally 'draws' him in.

Captain Briggs (M, 30-50): Briggs Hall Ghost, Captain of the Mary Celeste.

Zia the Wise (Any, 20+, Mezzo/Baritenor): A typical fortune teller, really over the top. Mysterious and spooky. Sets the scene by using a crystal ball to see past, present, future. Supported by their assistant who hands them items as needed.

Teo (Any, 10+, Mezzo/Tenor): Zia's assistant, and a storyteller in their own right, helping Zia tell their tales.

Newsie Flynn (Any, 15-25): An energetic young newsie keeping the town in the loop, spreading rumors and keeping everyone on their toes.

Reverend Hawthorne (M, 30-60, Bass/Baritone): Witch-hunting, vampire-killing religious fanatic. Sees evil everywhere and arrives in town breathing fire. Determined to rid the town of evil whatever it takes.

Captain "Foggy" Thomas (Any, 20-60): A competent lobsterman and leader.

"Sharky" Jones (M, 20-60): A lobsterman in town, often helping with other odd jobs.

"Clammy" Sam (M, 20-60): A lobsterman in town, often helping with other odd jobs.

Hollis White (Any, 20+): A resident of Pottsville with an interest in the news.

Maude Johnson (F, 30+): A resident of Pottsville. Protective of Adelaide—her mother or sister.

Adelaide Johnson (F, 10+): A resident of Pottsville. Maude's daughter or sister.

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky! We are thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming fall production of The Addams Family Musical. Come be a part of this hilariously dark, heartwarming, and beloved musical comedy.

• Director & Music Director: Dallin Patton
• Stage Manager: Marci Lund
• Choreographer: Ash McKnight

• Initial Auditions: Saturday, August 1st | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Callbacks (by invitation): Wednesday, August 5th | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, by invitation
  Note: The callback list will be posted at least 2 days prior to callbacks.

• Weekly Rehearsals: Tuesdays – Thursdays (6:30 PM – 9:30 PM) & Saturdays (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
• Please note: Additional rehearsals will be added as we get closer to opening night.

All performances are evening shows at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted:

• Friday, October 9
• Saturday, October 10
• Monday, October 12
• Thursday, October 15
• Friday, October 16
• Saturday, October 17
• Monday, October 19
• Friday, October 23
• Saturday, October 24 (Matinee @ 2:00 PM & Evening @ 7:30 PM)

• Sign up link COMING SOON!
• Walk ins are welcome, but  priority will be given to those with a scheduled audition time 

• Please prepare 30 seconds to 1 minute of a song in the style of the show.
• Songs from The Addams Family are explicitly accepted and welcome!
• An audio speaker will be provided on-site for backing tracks.

Please come prepared with the following items:

1. Completed Audition Form (below)
2. Conflict Calendar (below)
3. Headshot, if available

Can't make it to auditions in person? Video submissions are accepted!

• Please send your video, audition form and conflict calendar to Dallin at dallinmpatton@gmail.com. 
• Submission Deadline: Friday, July 31st

For any questions regarding the production, video submissions, or the audition process, please contact Director Dallin Patton at dallinmpatton@gmail.com.

Gomez Addams, Stage Age: 35-55, Vocal Range: Bb2 - G4 A suave man of Spanish descent who adores his wife and children and takes immense pride in being an Addams. Gomez finds himself trapped between his daughter and his wife, being forced to hide Wednesday’s big secret from Morticia. He has great comedic timing and is a strong dancer. Spanish accent is a plus! 

Morticia Addams, Stage Age 35-55, Vocal Range: G3 - Bb5 The beautiful, leggy and mysterious head of the Addams family who believes strongly in family tradition. Morticia is unnerved thinking that Gomez is hiding something from her. She is confident and sexy with a side of dry wit. She is a strong mover (tango skills a plus!) 

Wednesday Addams, Stage Age: 18 - 22, Vocal Range; A3 - E5 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. She has a strong belt. 

Pugsley Addams, Stage Age 10 – 13, Vocal Range: A3 – F5 The youngest of the Addams Family, Pugsley loves to be tortured by his big sister. He is lost trying to figure out his place now that she has a new boyfriend and family dynamics are changing. Pugsley is charming and funny, ideally with an unchanged singing voice. 

Uncle Fester, Stage Age:  30-50, Vocal Range; C3 – G4 (optional C5) Serving as the narrator of the show, Uncle Fester is lovable, childish, enthusiastic and highly incorrigible. Fester has great comedic timing and a tenor voice. Ukulele skills a plus! 

Grandma, Stage Age: 102, Vocal Range: G4 – F5 Fun, quirky and feisty, Grandma always has a trick up her sleeve. Grandma is wise, wacky and sometimes a bit crass. She has great comedic timing and physicality. 

Lurch, Stage Age: 25 – 50, Vocal Range: Eb2 – E4 A man of few words, Lurch is the Addams Family butler. His unmistakable commanding presence is accented by grunts, moans and deliberate movement. Must have great non-verbal story-telling abilities (think: facial expressions and sound). Lurch has a rich bass voice. 

Mal Beinecke, Stage Age 35 - 55, Vocal Range: C3 – A4 The uptight and father of Lucas and cold-shouldered husband to Alice, cynical Mal meets the Addams with skepticism. He finds the Addams to be too bizarre for his liking and cannot fathom being related to them. 

Alice Beinecke, Stage Age: 35 -55, Vocal Range: Ab3 – G#5 Lucas’s mother and Mal’s wife, Alice is strongly devoted to her family.  She presents herself as reserved and collected (even when speaking in rhyme) until she learns to unleash her wild side at dinner with the Addams.  She is a strong comedic actress with a strong belt.  

Lucas Beinecke, Stage Age : 18 - 22, Vocal Range: C3 – C5 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. Strong singer. 

The Ancestors, Stage Age: 14+, All Vocal Ranges, Male & Female 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 (once relapsed from the family crypt!). Seeking actors with both vocals and dancing abilities.