FACULTY BILL GABELHAUSEN | FULL PROFESSOR Bill Gabelhausen, from Peoria, Illinois, is a full Professor at Piedmont University. He received a BFA in Drama from Illinois Wesleyan University, an MFA in Acting from Pennsylvania State University, and a Master’s in Education from UGA. He spent 11 years working as a professional actor performing in National Tours (A Chorus Line, 1776, The Elephant Man, & Taming of the Shrew) and Regional Theaters throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States.
JOHN F. SPIEGEL | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR John Spiegel is an Associate Professor of Theatre and comes to Piedmont University after a short stint at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. He is a Georgia native who grew up in Atlanta. After graduating high school from the Westminster School, he received his BA from Davidson College and his MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. John has directed over fifty shows, including a piece at the Kennedy Center. He also serves as a board member of the Southeastern Theatre Conference as well as the SETC Chair for the Endowment Fund. Most recently John was inducted into the SETC Hall of Fame. KATHY BLANDIN | DEPARTMENT CHAIR Kathy Blandin is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre at Piedmont University where she works closely with the Drama Ed majors. She holds a PhD in Theatre Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MFA in Children’s Theatre/Creative Drama from the University of Texas at Austin. Previously, Kathy was the Executive Director of the Sautee Nacoochee Center and the head of the Cliff Valley School in Atlanta. Kathy also consults with several professional Children’s Theatres and arts non-profits nationwide helping with everything from marketing to educational programming.
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DIRECTOR’S NOTE Welcome to the first show of the 2026 -2027 Piedmont University Mainstage Theatre Season, The Addams Family Musical! Getting to direct this show is like being a kid again. I was a child in the 1960's. I was glued to our black and white TV watching The Addams Family, The Munsters and Dark Shadows. (Was I a creepy kid? Maybe.) My siblings and I often argued about who would get to watch their favorite show. I fought for The Addams Family because I saw characters standing up for their family members. I saw a family adapt to that ever-curvy road of change. Ultimately, I saw family members love each other unconditionally. I have always thought that The Addams Family is THE family! I am blessed to be a part of the Piedmont University Theatre Family. This family inspires me on a daily basis and the love and trust that they have for each other fills my heart with true happiness. But we can NOT do it alone. We need you, our audience. Without you, theatre does not exist. So, welcome to the family! May you find joy, laughter, and community in our theatre family. Bill Gabelhausen, Director
The Addams Family Musical Artistic Team Director
Bill Gabelhausen
Assistant Director
Ava Kerpics
Music Director
Wallace Hinson
Set Designer
John F. Spiegel
Costume Designer Kim Staples Light Designer
John F. Spiegel
Choreogrpher
Bill Gabelhausen
Dance Captain
Willow Jade Cannon
THIS SHOW RUNS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS PLUS A 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION • • • •
No photography or videotaping of any kind is permitted during the show. Please refrain from the use of all electronic devices inside the theatre. Women’s restrooms are located outside of the house right lobby doors and to the right. Men’s restrooms are located outside the house left lobby doors and to the left.
CAST OF CHARACTERS Gomez Addams .......................... Jacksyn Jarrade Morticia Addams......................... Hallie Wilson Wednesday Addams................... Betsavetl Hernandez Pugsley Addams.......................... BriAnna Rodriguez Uncle Fester................................. Steven Herring Grandmama……………………… Delyna Fuller Lurch………………………………. Ian Dover Mal Beineke……………………… Robert Wright Alice Beineke……………………. Nealy Webster Lucas Beineke…………………… Liam Peeples
The Ancestors Willow Cannon Solar Driver Gaby La Rosa
Jenna Meinberg Kate Morgan Jana Nagel AJ Wiggins
Julia Sanders Allan Soto Ori Walters
MUSICIANS DR. WALLACE HINSON | MUSIC DIRECTOR Dr. Wallace Hinson is Professor of Music Emeritus at Piedmont University, where he served for 30 years as Director of Choirs, founder and artistic director of the Pro Musica Singers, Conservatory Director, and Associate Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communications. During his tenure, he transformed the university’s music program into a thriving department and founded the Piedmont Chorale, leading performances of major choir-orchestral masterworks and the heralded Service of Lessons and Carols. He also conducted the Piedmont Singers on tours throughout the United States, England, and Wales.
BAND
Andrew Bayles | Keyboard Dianasue Walton | Reed 1 Elisabeth Bryant | Reed 2 Kayla Beggs | Guitar Zachary Futch | Bass Curt Sanders | Drums
MUSCIAL NUMBERS Act1
Act 2
Overture/Prologue
Opening Act 2
When You’re an Addams
Just Around the Corner
Fester’s Manifesto
The Moon and Me
Two Things
Happy Sad
Wednesday’s Growing Up
Crazier Than You
Trapped
Not Today
Honor Roll
Live Before We Die
Pulled
Tango De Amor
Four Things
Move Toward the Darkness
One Normal Night But Love (Reprise 1) But Love (Reprise 2) Secrets Gomez’s “What If” What If Full Disclosure Part 1 Waiting Full Disclosure Part 2
PLAYERS Alpha Psi Omega is the National Greek Theater Honor Society. Membership into Alpha Beta Gamma, Piedmont’s chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, is based on the number of cumulative hours each individual has spent in college theater productions.
Willow Jade Cannon is a junior Acting/Directing and Psychology double major from Flowery Branch, Ga. You may have seen them in previous roles such as Dame Lilibet Wargrave in And Then There Were None, Cecile in The Revolutionists, a Soloist in Godspell, as well as other Piedmont University productions. They appreciate you supporting the arts and hope you enjoy the show. Ian Mekhi Dover is a freshman Vocal Performance major who graduated from Habersham Central High School. Ian’s favorite musical is Little Shop of Horrors. His favorite experience on stage is from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, when he got knocked out. He hopes you enjoy the show.
Solar Driver is a freshman Musical Theater major from Miami, Florida. They are thrilled to unlock their full potential here at Piedmont University. You may have seen them in their previous roles such as Paulette in Legally Blonde or Yertle The Turtle in Suessical. They hope you enjoy the show as much as they enjoyed doing it. Delyna Fuller is a senior Psychology major from Lawrenceville, GA. She is very excited to continue having fun in the theatre and to get even more involved during her final year. You may have seen her as Steele in A Piece of my Heart, or as Marianne in The Revolutionists. She hopes you enjoy the show! Betsavetl Hernandez is a sophmore Drama Education major from Winder, Ga. You may have seen Betsavetl in previous shows at Piedmont like And Then There Were None and Godspell! They are excited for what this season has to offer and they hope you enjoy the show!
Steven Herring is a junior Acting/Directing major from Jefferson, GA. He is extremely committed and passionate about his place in Piedmont’s theatre department. You may recognize him from various Piedmont productions, such as Judas in Godspell, Joe in 9 to 5, and Rogers from And Then There Were None. He hopes you enjoy the show.
Jacksyn Jarrard is a freshman Music Education major from Gainesville, GA. He says he enjoys theater, because it brings fiction into reality and shows the audience a different point of view. People feed off of entertainment, and to be a part of people’s joy makes life all the greater. He hopes you enjoy the show.
Gaby La Rosa is a sophomore Drama Education major from Gainesville, GA. You may have seen her in Godspell, and she has played many other roles, such as Robert Anne in Nunsese, and Janis in Mean Girls. She is excited about this season and hopes you enjoy the show!
Jenna Meinberg is a Forensic Science major and Theater Arts minor going into her final year at Piedmont! You might have seen her as a soloist in RENT or Godspell, and she has been an ASM for Rumors and 9 to 5 and stage manager for The Revolutionists! She hopes you enjoy the show and thanks you for coming!
Kate Morgan is a transfer student in Musical Theater from Gordon State College. This is her first play at Piedmont University. She played Balthasar and Abraham in Romeo and Juliet. She also played Lucy in “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” She thanks her family for being her biggest supporters through this journey. She thanks everyone for coming to the show and hopes you all enjoy! Jana Nagel is a sophmore Musical Theatre major from Jefferson, GA. She’s very excited about this season at Piedmont. You have seen her work on the sets of Godspell, The Revolutionists, and Then There Were None. Her last performance was Thalia and Squirrel in Percy Jackson, The Lightning Thief at Jefferson High School. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Liam Peeples is a sophmore Drama Education major from Thomson, Georgia. He is pushing himself to get out of his comfort zone this year so he can continue to grow as an actor. You may have seen him here at Piedmont as Jesus in Godspell and Lombard in And Then There Were None. He hopes you enjoy the show!
BriAnna Rodriguez is a freshman Forensic Science major. Throughout high school she participated in numerous theatre productions and is excited to further her experience and explore the Piedmont Theatre program. She enjoys musicals, and strives to participate in any show she can whether it be on or off stage! She hopes everyone enjoys a fun evening of theatre! Julia Sanders is a freshman Drama Education major from Lilburn Ga. She is thrilled to be participating in Piedmont's Theater program for the first time. Some of her previous favorite roles include Janet Van de Graaf in The Drowsy Chaperone and Metta Larkin in Newsies. She hopes that you will love the show and visit us again! Allan Soto is a sophomore student from Gainesville, GA. This is his first production at Piedmont University but you may have seen him in previous roles at Johnson High School such as Jim in All Shook Up and Jetsam in The Little Mermaid. He hopes you enjoy the show.
Ori Walters is a sophomore Theatre Arts major from Athens, GA. He is very excited about this year and looks forward to what the year has to offer. He has been acting since he was seven when he was cast in Finding Nemo. He has been in countless plays and musicals since then, and hopes to be in many more.
Nealy Webster is a junior Sports Communication major from White County, GA. You may have seen her in previous roles such as Marie Antoinnete in The Revolutionists, Vera Claythorne in And Then There Were None, and many other roles. She hopes you enjoy The Addams Family!
AJ Wiggins is a freshman Musical Theatre major from Augusta, GA. You may have previously seen her as “Hermes” in Hadestown: Teen Edition with the Augusta Jr. Players and as “Earthworm” in James and the Giant Peach at Evans High School. She is looking forward to hearing you cheer from the audience and hopes you enjoy the show!
Hallie Wilson is a freshman Music Performance major from Sandersville, GA. She is thrilled to be performing this year at Piedmont University! You may have seen her in her previous roles; Tanya in Mamma Mia and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors! She hopes you enjoy the show!!
Robert Wright is a sophomore Musical Theatre major from Toccoa, GA. He cannot wait to see what the Piedmont Theatre season has to offer this year. You may have seen him as roles such as Anthony Marston in And Then There Were None, and Shrek from Shrek: The Musical. He hopes you enjoy the show.
PRODUCTION TEAM Technical Director John Spiegel Stage Manager Parker Skillen Assistant Stage Managers Kinsley Hodges Alexisi Barfield Patron Services Manager Ava Kerpics
Box Office Manager Parker Skillen Patron Services Office Team Willow Cannon Betsavetl Hernandez Kate Morgan Alexis Barfield Gaby La Rosa Sound Engineer Reece Watson Assistant Sound Engineer Aiden Defoor
Fly Rail Operators John Spiegel Jason Loucks Spotlight Operators Michael Chandler Lee Hamlett Set Crew Willow Cannon Meredith Fell Steven Herring Ava Kerpics Alexis Barfield Betsavetl Hernandez Robert Wright Jana Nagel Gaby La Rosa Ori Walters Liam Peeples Kinsley Hodges Aiden Defoor Michael Chandler Solar Driver Julia Sanders AJ Wiggins Kate Morgan Jason Loucks Lee Hamlett Jay Ruppersburg SFX Operator John Spiegel
SUPPORTERS AS OF 8/10/26 Legacy Circle - ($5,000+) Louise Bass William S. Duffey, Jr. Bill and Carolyn Gaik Visionary – ($1,000+) Dr. Philip DeMore Gainesville Coca-Cola Bottling Company Robert T. Glass Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Holden Oversoul Chris and Kathryn Kelly Jack and Kathy Molnar Dr. Larry and Dinah Peevy & Tallulah Falls School Southern Company Weidner Law Firm Thomas J. Wigley Mary Hart Wilheit and Philip Wilheit Robert M. and Coleen D. Williams Champion – ($500+) Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc. Peach State Federal Credit Union President Marshall and Kimberly Criser Dr. Walter and Mrs. Jeanie Daves Dr. Jennifer and Dr. Shannon Gilstrap Carole Jackson Larry and Kendra Rasche
Advocate – ($250+) Joyce Acree Brenda M. Boonstra Wallace and Olivia Bruce Christal Craig Bill Gabelhausen Barbara Hoffman Barbara Johns Richard Meissner Richard and Billie Monroe Frank Norton Thomas and Margaret Rasmussen Alice Roseman Dr. Katrina G. Short Story and Cannon Families Dr. Edward and Mrs. Frances Taylor Patron – ($100+) Delores B. Anderson Temme Barkin-Leeds and Stephen Leeds Karen Bartlett Dr. Kathy and Mr. Todd Blandin Dr. Martha and Mr. Jonathan Cantrell Dr. Jacqueline Ellet Thomas and Tara Hinshaw LeeAnne Leathers Ms. Patricia Louko and Dr. Herb Johnson William and Kathy Pharr Dean Slusser Charles Snider & North Georgia Culture Ann D. Sutton Ethel B. Watson Stephen R. Whited Sean Williamson