YOUTH THEATRE
David Ellenstein Artistic Director Bill Kerlin Managing Director
Joseph Alanes Director of Education
presents
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A NEW MUSICAL
book by
MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE
music and lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
orchestrations by
LARRY HOCHMAN
based on characters created by CHARLES ADDAMS
directed by JOSEPH ALANES
music director AMANDA STRADER
set design LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION TEAM
choreographer
JENNIFER KORNSWIET
sound/projections designer IAN SCOT wig designer KAT SCOTT costume designer REBECCA RANKIN
lighting designer JEREMY PLANT
production stage manager LILA ZAMANI
OriginallyproducedonBroadwaybyStuartOken,RoyFurman,MichaelLeavitt,FiveCentProductions,Stephen Schuler,DeccaTheatricals,ScottM.Delman,StuartDitsky,TerryAllenKramer,StephanieP.McClelland,JamesL. Nedcrlander,EvaPrice,JamTheatricals/MaryLuRoffe,PittsburghCLO/Gutterman-Swinsky,VivekTiwary/Gary Kaplan,TheWeinsteinCompany/Clarence,LLC,AdamZotovich/TribeTheatricals;BySpecialAr.rangementwith ElephantEyeTheatrical.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY A NEW MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
NOTES TO THE AUDIENCE: Please be considerate to the performers and your fellow audience members by turningoffanydevicethatcouldemitlightand/orsound.Thephotographicorsoundrecordingofanyperformance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording inside the theatre, without written permission of the management, is prohibited by law. THE VIDEOTAPING OR OTHER VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
12,
MAY 10 -
2024 • MOULTON THEATRE, LAGUNA BEACH
THE COMPANY
Alice Beineke ........................................................................................................ Katie Baker
Lucas Beineke ............................................................................................... Brandon Berube
Fester U/S ...................................................................................................... Arabella Bryson
Wednesday Addams ........................................................................................... Sophia Hope
Grandma Addams .......................................................................................... Lennon Hustad
Young Wednesday ......................................................................................... Emelia Lavinsky
Mal Beineke ....................................................................................................... Jack Maxwell
Gomez Addams ................................................................................................ Lucas Morgan
Morticia Addams ................................................................................................. Sam O’Neill
Lurch ....................................................................................................................... Rip Pacier
Fester Addams ............................................................................................... Elena Shumaker
Pugsley Addams ........................................................................................ Marina Strombom
Wednesday U/S ..................................................................................................... Kai Wright
Addams Ancestor Ensemble ....................................................... Rory Baskin, Parker Bryan, Charlotte Erasmus-Woodmore, Lila Etherton, Claire Fincher, Ash Frost, Gianna Gourley, Olivia Kessler, Emelia Lavinsky, Julia Lybarger, Molly Mahoney, Teddy Rayburn, Gavin Sharp, Annabelle Shumaker, Mia Wright, Kai Wright, Hannah Yaoz
PRODUCTION CREW
Assistant Director/Dramaturg ........................................................................ Sydney Schaarsmith
Assistant Music Director ........................................................................................... Helena Hargis
Assistant Choreographer .......................................................................................... Anna Croitoru
Assistant Stage Managers ........................................................ Arabella Bryson, Anna Croitoru, & Weston Ashland
Dance Captain ................................................................................................................Mia Wright
Lighting Assistant ....................................................................................................... Liam Lazinzki
Costume Assistant................................................................................................ Teagan Mahoney
Makeup Assistant ......................................................................................................... Lucy Wilson
Set Decoration/Special Props ............................................................................... Nakisa Aschtiani
Props Manager .......................................................................................................Weston Ashland
Assistant House Manager .......................................................................................... James Kreder
SPECIAL THANKS
To The Playhouse parents, and the students and parents who volunteered to help with the Boutique/Merchandise table, front of house, and backstage tasks.
Royal Oak Middle School Drama Department
Newport Theatre Arts Center
Friends of the Playhouse Youth Theatre
Playhouse Women
Skelly Addams Reanimation Engineer: Justin Okun (www.youtube.com/@okunariumlabs)
Voice of Skelly Addams: Benton Melbourne (bentonmelbourne.com)
WARNINGS
This production contains mild adult language and subject matter. Flashing and/or strobing lights and non-toxic synthetic smoke and haze may be used during this production.
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE STAFF
David Ellenstein
Artistic Director
MANAGEMENT
General Manager Denys Baker
Assistant General Manager/Company Manager .........Rachel Garlington
PRODUCTION
Production Manager Jordan Muller
Technical Director ........................................................................... Paul Rossi
Resident Sound Designer/Audio Engineer Ian Scot
Lighting Supervisor....................................................................Jeremy Plant
Wardrobe Supervisor Stacey Nezda
Production Management Assistant ...................................... Cameron Wall
EDUCATION
Director of Youth Theatre, Education Joe Alanes
Education and Outreach Coordinator ..............................Nakisa Aschtiani
Teaching Artists Nathan Acupan, Jack Clark, Cynthia Hamidi, Sabrina Harper, Anthony Kairouz, Mary Sherg Kaye, Christina Mott, Steve Northeast, Emily O’Flaherty, Toni Redman, Arizsia Staton, Keya Vance
FACILITIES OPERATIONS
Facilities Manager David Bryant
Facilities Maintenance Technician Brian Lyter
FRONT OF HOUSE
Artistic & Audience Services Manager Wally Ziegler
House Manager ............................................................................ Clara Bush
Assistant House Manager Jane Sabarre
Parking Supervisor .................................................................... Curtis Pebley
Bartender Leanne Nolan
Bill Kerlin
Managing Director
FINANCE & TICKETING
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Technology Officer Veltria Roman
Accounting/HR Assistant ............................................................. Larry Stotz
Assistant Director of Ticketing and Customer Service Chelsea Morgan
Assistant Ticketing Services Manager ...................................... Morgan Leal
Ticketing Services Lead Nikki Johnson
Ticketing Services Representatives.......................... Marlon Gomez-Smith, Peter Knick, Robert Phipps
Website Consultant ........................................................... Andrew Lombardi IT Services Method Technologies
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Advancement
Michael G. Murphy
Development Manager Mary Grant Grants and Community Outreach Manager Erin O’Flaherty
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Interim Director of Marketing ..................................................... Kate Brandt
Marketing Manager Mackenzee Osborne
Graphic Designer...................................................................... Teresa English Press Consultant David Elzer, Demand PR
Broadcast Consultant ............................. Nancy Pank, Nancy’s Media Buys
Season Ticket Sales Theatre Direct
CONSULTANTS
Legal Services............................................................................
Stephen Berry
Community Relations Liason Karyn Philippsen
Medical Provider Caduceus Medical Group, Dr. Gregg deNicola
Exciting musical and non-musical summer camps for all ages! During camp, students will learn to work as an ensemble, build self-confidence, and have a great time while engaging in the performing arts. Each session will culminate in a showcase for friends and family!
Camps available for kids from ages 4-19! SESSIONS BEGIN JUNE 24TH
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