Character Descriptions

A man of Spanish descent who takes great pride in his family and revels in all it means to be an “Addams.” He struggles with having to keep his daughter’s secret from his wife, whom he adores more than death. Smart, comedic actor.

In shape, leggy, the strength of the family. An easy comedic actress with a dry wit. Feels her husband is hiding something from her and will use any tactic to lure the secret out. A strong dancer/mover.

The androgynous family member who serves as the musical’s narrator, he is larger than life, an energetic, joyous, child-like presence. A vaudeville-style comedian.

Wednesday is a girl who has the same dry wit and sensibility of her mother. Finds love with a “normal” boy (Lucas) and wants to introduce his family to hers. Experiences the youthful drama that comes with first love. Lucas can actually put a smile on her face. 

A feisty 102-year-old woman. Fun and quirky, but don’t mess with Grandma! Comedic actress with strong character vocals.

A charming, funny, boy who loves being tortured by his sister, he wants to ensure he won’t lose his sister to her new boyfriend so he takes matters into his own hands.

A very tall  character, the Addams butler who knows all.  He speaks in moans and groans without becoming a cartoon version of himself. His movement is always very slow. Character actor with low bass voice.

The stuffy father of 19-year-old Lucas, and exasperated husband to his rhyming wife, Alice. At one time was a follower of The Grateful Dead but has lost that side of himself. Always looking out for his family.

Mother of Lucas, devoted to her family so she puts aside her own desires. Quirky female who often speaks in rhyme. While at the Addams Family dinner party, she drinks a potion that causes her to let her hair down and speak her truth. Strong comedic actress.

A 19 year old who fell in love with Wednesday Addams and plans to marry her. Experiences the youthful pain and drama of young love and struggles with the differences between his family and the Addams family. 

All chorus members will take on an Addams Family Ancestor “character” – Bride, Groom, Flapper, Hippie, Pilgrim, Caveman, Soldier, Saloon Girl etc. Something for everyone!