The theater column is back with an update on the ongoing process of the musical! At the heart of the musical are the main roles that drive the narrative forward, each with its own quirks and complexities. The cast of this fabulous artistic process includes a mix of experts and newly interested individuals. The main roles have been shared among and distributed across forms, consisting of some of our proud Theater Company Sixth Form captains and newly joined Third Formers. Without further due, here is the casting of the musical:
Leading the pack is Gomez Addams, played by Darnell Johnson ‘25, the suave and passionate patriarch of the Addams clan, who finds himself torn between his undying love for his wife Morticia and his desire to protect his daughter Wednesday as she navigates the treacherous waters of young love.
Opposite Gomez is Morticia Addams, played by Gabby Purvis ‘24, the darkly elegant matriarch whose penchant for all things morbid is matched only by her fierce devotion to her family. Together, Gomez and Morticia embody the timeless theme of enduring love, even in the face of the most bizarre challenges.
Their children, Wednesday and Pugsley, add their unique flavor to the mix. Wednesday, played by Yeneisy Morocho ‘25, is the ultimate princess of darkness, grappling with the conflicting emotions of growing up and falling in love with a 'normal' boy from Ohio. Pugsley, the mischievous younger brother, is played by Harrison Black ‘27, scheming to reclaim his sister's attention with his devious plans.
Rounding out the family are Uncle Fester, played by Jaeleen Baffour ‘24, the eccentric and lovable uncle with a penchant for mischief and moonlight; Grandma, played by Blue Han ‘24, whose peculiar habits and mysterious past add an extra layer of intrigue to the family dynamic; and Lurch, played by Asher Gupta ‘27, the towering and taciturn butler whose loyalty to the Addams family knows no bounds.
Lucas Beineke, played by Oliver Subramaniam ‘27, is the love interest of Wednesday Addams. His parents are Mal and Alice Beineke. Mal, played by the very Kaz Maksymowicz ‘24 is a tightly wound, workaholic father who struggles to connect with his family on an emotional level. Alice, on the other hand, is a seemingly cheerful and devoted mother who harbors her own frustrations beneath her chipper exterior. Alice is played by Mason Deas ‘24. Throughout the musical, the Beineke family encounters the Addams family under somewhat chaotic circumstances, leading to unexpected revelations and personal growth for all involved.
As the cast and crew are hard at work and the magic of theater takes hold, we eagerly anticipate the final product, the culmination of this collaborative endeavor, where the bonds of friendship and the power of storytelling unite to create an unforgettable experience for all.