Mysterious. Spooky. Altogether ooky.
A whole household of misfits, coming to the stage this November.
Auditions for this production have closed and the cast is set. Hoping to perform with PYT? Our Frozen Jr. waitlist is open now, and you can register interest in a future Headline season below.
While PYT is known for guiding families into the theatre world with care, this production follows a more traditional auditioned process designed for experienced performers. If you’re looking for a first step into the PYT community, our fall musicals might be a more welcoming place to start.
Welcome to a household where every day is Halloween and every dinner is a séance. The Addams Family is a comedic musical about love, family, and the terror of growing up — when Wednesday Addams falls for a perfectly normal young man and invites his perfectly normal parents to a perfectly normal dinner. Naturally, chaos ensues.
Phoenix Youth Theatre’s production (School Edition, presented through Theatrical Rights Worldwide) goes up backstage at PYT across two weekends in November, with rehearsals beginning August 2026.
Want a feel for it?
Watch reference clips and full songs from the show before you audition:
▶ Original Broadway recording (cast highlights)
▶ The 1991 film (for character vibes — Amazon Prime)
The roles that make up The Addams Family. PYT casts on potential, preparation, and the willingness to grow, because casting is the beginning of the work, not the end.
Devoted husband, doting father, master of charming chaos. Big personality, Spanish-American flair, comic timing essential. Strong singing and movement.
Cool, regal, deeply in love with Gomez. Commanding stage presence, dry wit, a sense of stillness that lets every line land. Tango not required but appreciated.
Eighteen and (gasp) in love. Sharp, deadpan, emotionally explosive when it counts. The story’s engine — strong belt range, real comic instincts.
Younger brother, terrified of being abandoned by Wednesday. Plays younger than 12–14. Cheeky, vulnerable, big-hearted.
Bald, beaming, in love with the moon. Our guide through the story. Warmth, mischief, and a willingness to commit to anything.
Sharp-tongued, herbalist, possibly not actually a relative. Character actor role — physicality and timing matter more than range.
Enormous, lumbering, secretly the heart of the household. Mostly groans — but his one moment of song is unforgettable. Tall casting preferred.
Lucas’s parents — ‘normal’ Ohio in-laws who get pulled into the madhouse. Mal: stiff and skeptical. Alice: rhyming, repressed, ready to crack open.
Wednesday’s sweet, square fiancé. Earnest, decent, totally out of his depth. Strong duet voice with Wednesday.
A chorus of long-dead Addams relatives — from every era, every culture. The show’s movement and harmony backbone. We cast 8–14.
The production fee is conveniently divided into four manageable monthly payments of $195 each. We pride ourselves on being transparent about costs and ensuring an inclusive experience for all our cast members and their families.
While we encourage everyone to participate in fundraising activities for PYT, we do not impose mandatory sales quotas for show tickets or any other obligations. With us, you can rest assured that the production fee is straightforward, and what you pay is what you pay — no hidden costs.
We do require one more commitment from each family: a parent or guardian must volunteer to contribute their time and support to help ensure the success of the production.
Here is the path every Headline auditionee takes with us. At PYT, auditioning is about more than landing a part. It is about showing up prepared, accountable, and committed to being part of something bigger than yourself.
Before diving into the audition process, all auditionees (and their families) complete our Audition Assurance form. This is where you confirm you’re ready for everything that comes next.
Reserve your 10-minute audition slot through our booking system. You’ll answer a few brief questions about your auditionee at this stage.
You’ll receive an email with a link to your application form. Once it’s complete, you’ll unlock access to the Audition Materials — your one-stop spot for materials, prep guidance, and everything else you need.
This is your moment to step in and share your preparation. Can’t make any of the audition dates? You’ll be able to submit a video audition instead.
After initial auditions, some performers may be invited back for a callback. We’ll be in touch directly with the details if you’re needed.
If cast, rehearsals start Monday August 24, 2026. All actors are expected to arrive off book for the first rehearsal of each scene.
From there, it’s a magical ride all the way to the stage in November 2026.
Casting for The Addams Family is complete. Still hoping to perform with PYT? Our Frozen Jr. waitlist is open now, the next chance to take the stage.
Join the Frozen Jr. waitlist → Hoping for Headline again next year? Register your interest →Tickets to see the show go on sale soon. Nov 13–22 at Backstage at PYT.