THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL

Information and Contract

GENERAL: The Patrick County High School Theatre Arts Department will present The Addams
Family Musical on December 9 11. It will be an exciting, yet demanding experience for all.
Because of this, the following should be read carefully, signed by BOTH the parent/guardian
and the student, and returned to Mrs. Johnson on the day you audition. The audition form
containing ALL SCHEDULE CONFLICTS must also be completed and returned at this time.
AUDITIONS: Auditions are open to all PCHS students in grades 8 through 12. NOTE: Students
who have failed to fulfill previous musical/play contracts (i.e. dropping out or having been
removed from the cast) will not be considered for this years musical. Auditions will be held
after school from 4:00 6:15 on Tuesday, September 6 and Thursday, September 8 with
callbacks on Friday, September 9. All students auditioning for a role will be expected to sing,
dance, and perform a monologue. The play will be cast by a committee judging students not
only by their talents, but also their dependability, attitude, and cooperation. THIS SHOW IS
TREATED AS A PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION; THEREFORE, THE
COMMITTEES CASTING DECISIONS ARE FINAL
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will begin on September 12 and go through the final performance on
Sunday, December 11. Normally, rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday until 6:15. The
last week, rehearsals will be extended until approximately 9:00 to give students an opportunity
to perform during actually show hours. Additional practice may be provided during study hall
hours. It is the responsibility of the individual student to keep up with his/her schedule.
ABSENCES: Students should indicate all afternoon and evening anticipated conflicts with the
tentative schedule provided. These conflicts should include work schedules, other rehearsals,
performances, competitions, family obligations, sports events, etc. Be sure to include specific
days, dates, and times. Open-ended conflicts will not be honored. ANY absences that occur
that are not indicated on your form at the time of auditions will be unexcused. Absences due
to illness will be recorded as unexcused. Cast members who receive three (3)
unexcused absences will be removed from the show. NOTE: There are no
excused/unexcused absences of any kind for rehearsals from November 28th through
performances. STUDENTS MAY HAVE NO MORE THAN TWO EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
FROM A SINGLE SCENE. NOTE: Rehearsals and auditions are closed. Only participants
may attend.
CONDUCT/RULES/OTHER: Students are expected to rehearse music, lines, and choreography at
home. They should have a positive attitude and should not talk negatively about the production
staff or cast members. Respect the director, production managers, and stage managers by
listening and paying attention during rehearsals. If a problem arises, speak with the director
privately. Venting to other cast members about concerns is not acceptable or professional. A
cast member may be removed from the cast due to lack of cooperation/respect. No drama!
Cast members are not to drastically alter his/her appearances before the show. Cell phones
must be on silent during rehearsals and not used backstage. Students are not to
leave the rehearsal space without talking to the stage manager first and should sign
in when they arrive to rehearsal/performances. If you do not sign in on time, you will be
marked as late. Four tardies may result in dismissal from the production.
Be Smart! Your life is not owned by this musical. Make sure that you are organized and that
you get work done for your other classes, and that you get enough sleep. Communication is
key! If problems arise, talk to
Mrs. Johnson. You cannot perform if you are failing your classes.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: As always, we appreciate and want to encourage parental support.
We need your talents for the production to run well. Please place a check by the committee(s)

on which you are willing to participate. If there is something youd like to do that Ive not
included, please indicate that in the other section.
______ Sewing ______ Cast Party ______ Publicity ______ Set Building
_________________________Other
Please sign and return this form when you audition to indicate understanding and acceptance
of the above information. For more information, contact Mrs. Johnson at 694-7137 or
christina.hylton@patrick.k12.va.us
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Parent/Guardian Signature

Student Signature

Audition Form
BE SURE TO COMPLETE THIS FORM ALONG WITH SIGNATURES ON THE REVERSE SIDE AND
RETURN WHEN YOU AUDITION.
Note: On the Fridays we have rehearsal, activity buses do not run. Students will be
responsible for providing their own transportation on those days as well as during tech week.

Name: ________________________________________________________________ Grade: ________________

Height: __________________________
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Sex: __________Area in County you Reside:

Email: _____________________________________ Best Phone #:

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Pants Size: ____________________ Shirt Size: ____________________
Casting: I am interested in the following roles:
Gomez Addams
Uncle Fester (can be female)
Puglsey Addams
Lurch (can be female)
Mal Beineke
Lucas Beineke
Morticia Addams
Grandma
Wednesday Addams
Alice Beineke
Ensemble - 5 males (can be more)
Ensemble 5 females (can be more)

If you are interested in being a part of the tech crew, please list your areas of interest
below!