Auditions

AUDITIONS

THE SHOW

Staged in Kuwait is excited to invite you to audition for our summer musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams

Synopsis

Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a “normal” boy, Lucas Beineke. She confides in her father, Gomez, who must keep this secret from Morticia. The families meet for a disastrous dinner, secrets spill, ancestors rise from the dead, and everyone confronts what “family” really means.

Overview

We are looking to cast 9 principal adult roles and one male teen, as well as 10–15 adult ensemble members
Auditions will be held Tuesday, February 17th & Friday, February 20th in the SIK studio in Argan Bedaya, Sabah Al Salem
Rehearsals begin from Thursday, March 5th
Mandatory tech week: Thursday May 14th – Wednesday May 20th, 2026
Performances will run from Thursday May 21st – Saturday May 30th, 2026

Performance Dates

Thursday May 21st (opening night)
Friday May 22nd – TWO SHOW DAY
Saturday May 23rd
Thursday May 28th
Friday May 29th – TWO SHOW DAY
Saturday May 30th (closing night)

It should be noted that both Friday May 29th and Saturday May 30th fall during Eid al Adha.

Rehearsal Commitment

Full cast rehearsals will take place each Friday from Friday March 6th – Friday May 1st, and then will be called as needed until performances.
Principal rehearsals will take place on Friday afternoons, Tuesdays evenings, and Saturday afternoons as needed. (A detailed schedule will be shared after casting)
Full rehearsal schedule will be released upon casting.
May 14th – 30th is tech and show weeks and require daily commitment at the theatre.

Note: On the day of the audition you will be provided an Audition Form on which you will be asked to mention any calendar conflicts. Please come to the auditions prepared with any prior commitments you may have between February 19th and May 30th, 2026.

If you are unable to attend the mandatory technical week rehearsals or performances, we will not be able to cast you in this production.

AUDITIONS

All roles are open for audition. If you are looking to audition for a principal role you will find character descriptions and sides below. You will be required to perform a one-minute section of a song of your choice. Please come prepared with a backing track downloaded as network connections are very weak in the studio.

If you are only interested in being a part of the ensemble please see the ensemble requirement below.

DATES / TIMES

Tuesday, February 17th — 7:00pm – 9:15pm

Friday, February 20th — 2:00pm – 4:15pm

Note: Auditions will start promptly. Those intending to audition should plan to be there for the full duration of the audition. You only need to attend one audition. You may be asked to attend callbacks on Sunday February 22nd.

CALLBACKS

Sunday, February 22nd — 6:00pm – 8:15pm

Note: You will only need to attend callbacks if you receive an email saying so after your audition.

Audition Format

Please arrive at auditions slightly early as you will need to fill out your audition form before you audition. The session will start promptly as advertised.

Auditionees wanting to only audition for ENSEMBLE will sing in groups a section of “When you’re an Addams“. You can download audition prep material here: LYRICS | DEMO TRACK | PRACTICE TRACK
Auditionees wanting to read for a PRINCIPAL ROLE should prepare the sides for that character and a one minute cut of a song of their choice (preferably Musical Theatre) that best shows off their voice. You MUST bring a downloaded backing track – we cannot audition you from a streaming / internet link.

The audition comprises three sections:

MOVEMENT: All auditionees will be taught a section of choreography for auditions. Please wear comfortable clothing that does not limit movement. No slippers, flipflops, or bare feet.
MUSIC: Everyone will sing the ENSEMBLE vocal audition together. Those auditioning for principal roles will then perform their selected song cut song (and may be asked to sing the Show selection listed below). If you would like to put your name forward for more than one part please come familiar with all character songs.
ACTING: Auditionees will read the sides in small groups. Please familiarise yourselves with the short scenes in the SIDES document for the character(s) that you wish to audition for.

Character Descriptions and Audition Materials

Below are details for each Principal character including the song snippets you may be asked to sing in audition or callback. As well as your ‘prepared’ audition track, please look at these show-specific audition pieces as well as the sides for your character of interest.

The SIDES and LYRICS download is the same for ALL characters and contains multiple pages with all songs/scenes.

Gomez Addams
Stage age: 40-50 – Baritone/Tenor

A suave man of Spanish descent who adores his wife and children and takes immense pride in being an Addams. He struggles with having to keep his daughter’s secret from his wife, whom he adores more than death.

DOWNLOAD
SIDES | LYRICS | DEMO TRACK | BACKING TRACK

Morticia Addams
Stage age: 40-50 Mezzo Soprano

The strength of the Addams family who believes strongly in family tradition. Morticia is unnerved thinking that Gomez is hiding something from her. She is confident with a side of dry wit.