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October 23 - November 1, 2026
Stoner Theatre

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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.

Performance Dates:
Friday, Oct. 23 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct. 24 @ 1:30 PM
Saturday, Oct. 24 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, Oct. 25 @ 1:30 PM
Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 7:00 PM
Friday, Oct. 30 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct. 31 @ 1:30 PM
Saturday, Oct. 31 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, Nov. 1 @ 1:30 PM

Audition Information
August 9 & 10

Complete audition information, time slot sign ups, character descriptions are all included in the form above.

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Casting Ages 11-18

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For these auditions the Director and Music Director have requested you prepare the following:
 
1-2 minutes Music Performance: Bring your own backing track that can connect to the Bluetooth Speaker, or if you would like to, sing your selection acapella.
 
1 prepared Monologue for acting: Minute to minute and a half of a monologue of your choice. It can be dramatic, comedic, or a monologue from your favorite movie. The monologue does not have to be memorized, and you can use a cheat sheet print out of your monologue. We just want to see your character choices, and you having some fun.

 

*Note: The Addams Family: School Edition has shows on both Beggars Night and Halloween. You will not be excused from a performance for Trick-Or-Treating. *​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Production Staff:

Director: Bryan Gamboa
Music Director: Josh Boggs
Choreographer: Natalie Thomas
Stage Manger: Alissa Newendorp

Costume Designer: Kaitlyn Munro
Lighting Designer: Phil Lee

Sound Designer: TBD
Set Designer: Courtney Young
Props Designer: Erin Hogan
Board Producers: Alyssa Bowers, Kathy Pearson, Troy Ellerbroek

about the musical

Based on the hit 1992 film and Tony-nominated Broadway musical, Sister Act JR. is the feel-good musical comedy that will have audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), 

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When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

 

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing, and a truly moving story, Sister Act JR. will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act JR. is a reason to REJOICE!

DES MOINES YOUNG ARTISTS' THEATRE
3200 Grand Ave Building 3380
DES MOINES, IA 50312  | board@dmyat.org

DMYAT is a 501(c)(3). Our EIN is 45-4016809.

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