性视界

The creepy and kooky Addams Family will come to the 性视界 Theatre in November for a musical that embraces wackiness, love and family.

鈥淭he Addams Family Musical鈥� includes a cast of 50 actors, stage managers and technicians who will deliver the tale of Wednesday Addams falling in love with a 鈥渘ormal鈥� young man.

鈥淎udiences can expect a heartfelt, comedic, musical theatre style production,鈥� said 性视界 Professor of Theatre Christa Havenhill. 鈥淭he script is witty, the music is catchy, the hair and makeup designs are inspiring, and the choreography is lively,鈥�.

Fans of the television shows and movies will see other familiar faces including Wednesday, Gomez, Morticia, Grandma, Pugsley, Thing, and Lurch.

Havenhill is especially excited for audiences to see the production's many elements of stagecraft, including 14 actors portraying the 鈥淎ncestors鈥� from different time periods. They will be presented in shades of grey to make them appear ghostly.

The Addams Family score includes the Latin-infused 鈥淲hen You鈥檙e an Addams鈥� and the dramatic ensemble number 鈥淥ne Normal Night,鈥� led by Aubrey Momo Hunt, who will play the role of Wednesday.

Quintinn Dominguez, a psychology major taking on the role of Gomez, said one of his favorite numbers is 鈥淔ull Disclosure,鈥� performed during a dinner hosted by the Addams family for Wednesday's love interest and his family.

鈥淭he song is at the climax of the show, with secrets revealed, and so many misunderstandings. It鈥檚 so much fun to perform with all the good one-liner comedy, and wackiness you expect from The Addams Family,鈥� he said.

Haley Friedman, a theatre major who will play Morticia, hopes to become a drama teacher or director. She said taking on the role has helped her discover more about herself.

鈥淲hile I haven鈥檛 always been the most confident in myself, in recent years I have become more so and Morticia is an inspiration for me to keep being proud of who I am,鈥� she said.

Friedman said fans will enjoy seeing the show's iconic characters brought to life with a fresh musical theatre twist.

鈥淭his show takes all the classic antics of the Addams Family shows and films and puts the most brilliant musical theatre spin on them,鈥� she said.

Beyond the humor and familiar characters, Dominguez said audiences will connect with the musical's heartwarming message about family.

Havenhill hopes the production will also give audiences a welcome break from the demands of everyday life.

鈥淚t provides an opportunity to recognize the similarities we hold with our neighbors. The Addams Family reminds us that we share more in common than not. And family and love always triumph,鈥� Havenhill said.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 19-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $15 and available at the .