Audition Details:
Who:
HOW:
- Submit Audition Form HERE
- Choose one of the below audition options:
WHEN:
LIVE AUDITIONS
In-person auditions will be held on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
AUDITION OPTION 2
VIDEO AUDITIONS
If you are unable to attend auditions, please submit a video audition to:
auditions@desertstages.org
All video submissions must be received by Saturday, August 8th, 12 pm
VIDEO AUDITIONS
Please be prepared for your In-person / video audition with the following:
• Headshot and Resume
• A 16-32 bar of a Musical Number (the challenge: DO NOT submit a song from this show). Please bring a backing track preloaded to your phone/device. A speaker and cables/adapters will be available for digital accompaniment.
CALLBACKS
Sunday, August 9 at 6:00 pm
(by invitation only)
WHERE:
Auditions, Callbacks, and Rehearsals:
Saint Anthony on the Desert
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Performance will be at:
AZ Opera
1636 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
AUDITION NOTICE
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Youth / Teen Production of
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
SCHOOL EDITION
Directed by Lisa (Barton) Figueroa
Music Directed by Jennifer Adams
Choreographed by Marley DeGroodt
SHOW SYNOPSIS
(as described by TRW)
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Actors of all races, ethnicities, sizes, abilities, and genders (conforming and non-conforming) are highly encouraged to audition.
- GOMEZ ADDAMS
- MORTICIA ADDAMS
- UNCLE FESTER
- GRANDMA
- WEDNESDAY ADDAMS
- PUGSLEY ADDAMS
- LURCH
- MAL BEINEKE
- ALICE BEINEKE
- LUCAS BEINEKE
- THE ADDAMS ANCESTORS
IN PERSON AUDITIONS
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
1636 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
IN PERSON AUDITION
In-person auditions will be held on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Headshot and Resume
• A 16-32 bar of a Musical Number (the challenge: DO NOT submit a song from this show). Please bring a backing track preloaded to your phone/device. A speaker and cables/adapters will be available for digital accompaniment.
VIDEO AUDITIONS
• Headshot and Resume (attach to email)
• A 16-32 bar of a Musical Number (the challenge: DO NOT submit a song from this show) with a backing track.
CALLBACKS (by invitation only)
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Monday, August 17th, 2026 at 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Parent Meeting:
Monday, August 17th, 2026 at 5:30 to 6:00 pm
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
(rehearsal times and dates may vary)
Tuesday 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
SHOW DATES
Friday, October 2, 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 3, 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 3, 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 4, 2:00 pm
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
$200 Production Fee per actor, due at Orientation.
10 Ticket Sales requirement per actor.
Note: Desert Stages Theatre is dedicated to never turning away any actors due to their financial situation. Scholarships are available to ensure all actors can participate.
CAST AND CREW PARTICIPATION RULES:
Each performer and production team member will be asked to abide by rules of Desert Stages Theatre.
Each performer will be asked to help promote this DST show.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Show communications will be communicated through a free app called Slack. Account creation may be required.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS:
Parent are encouraged to volunteer to help with the production. More information will be communicated.