Addams Family Earns Top Award

Congratulations to the cast and everyone involved in The Addams Family Musical, which was honored on May 31 with a Ruby Griffith Award from The British Players. Directed by Michael Stromberg, the show was recognized for outstanding achievent in a musical. The British Players sponsor an annual competition to recognize excellence in local theatre in the Washington Metropolitan Region. Our talented teen performers competed against adult amateur theater groups across the area.

Last summer’s production was an incredible success, generating attendance of 1,700 enthusiastic patrons and earning an outstanding review. Julia Tucker of The MD Theatre Guide wrote:

“The Talent Machine Company’s presentation of The Addams Family is a family-friendly creepy cavalcade of unforgettable songs, characters, and dances. This show will both amuse the spirit and warm hearts … Be sure to make the journey to the Pascal Center for the Performing Arts to experience this comic delight.”

Read the full review and enjoy a few additional highlights below!

• The show was “wonderfully directed by Michael Stromberg” and was performed by “an exceptional troupe of young artists.”
• “As Gomez Addams, Austin Starkey gave a truly sensational performance” with “a commanding stage presence” and a “suave demeanor.”
• “Morticia Addams was marvelously played by Paige O’Neil who exhibited a rich alto voice and phenomenal dance ability.”
• “Averi Cain’s portrayal of Wednesday Addams was marked by her splendid pop-rock vocals.”
• “Jay Santoro hilariously depicted inventiveness and mischief as Puglsey Addams.”
• “Cole German was engaging as Lucas Beineke … His vibrant tenor voice blended beautifully with Cain…”
• As Alice Beineke, Reagan Scott’s “extraordinary vocal talent was on full display in her demanding solo.”
• Lily Abbott as Uncle Fester “was effervescent and whimsical, and her uproarious slapstick charmed the audience.”

The reviewer also praised choreographers Vicki Smith and Samantha Curbelo for “the elaborate choreography that spanned a vast array of styles”; the iconic costumes “artistically recreated by Karin Abbott, Jenn Reida, Lea Capps, Carrie Scott, and Cast Families”; and the expertise and leadership of Brian Shatt’s music direction.

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CAST:

Gomez Addams – Austin Starkey
Morticia Addams – Paige O’Neill
Wednesday Addams – Averi Cain
Uncle Fester – Lily Abbott
Pugsley Addams – Jay Santoro
Grandma – Zoe Fabian
Lurch – Nick Scott
Itt – Maddi Small
Lucas Beineke – Cole German
Mal Beineke – Anthony Shaffer
Alice Beineke – Reagan Scott

FEATURED ANCESTORS

Conquistador – Austin Hochard
Caveman – Ryan Reed
Soldier – Brayden McDowell
Flight Attendant – Jasmine Dominguez Taco
Saloon Girl – Ivy Van Wormer
Bride – Gabbi Daniel
Puritan – Caden Schnabel
Flapper – Campbell Banks
Courtesan – JJ Reida
Gambler – Jackson Linnell 

ANCESTOR ENSEMBLE 

Peter Cardillo
Caitlyn Collier
Liam Cool
McKinley Davey
Camryn Gall
Gabby Hartigan
Jackson Holt
Jaxson Kiger
Lauren Leeds
Caleb Matson
Viva Meyer
Chloe Miller
Chiara Monterroso
June Newell
Kate Roberts
Caylee Rogers
Christian Tarry
Teagan Yokanovich

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