Addams Family The Musical

CAST

 Artistic/Production Team

Company Biographies

GARRISON BARRON (Puritan Ancestor) is a sophomore Theater Arts major with an option in Acting as well as having Standardized Patient minor. Recent credits include, Drowsy Chaperone, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Midsummer Night’s Dream. When Garrison isn’t acting, he can probably be found dancing in the dance studio or spending time with friends around campus. Garrison has had a wonderful time working with the Addams Family cast and can’t wait to further work with them for the years to come. 

LEANNE BURGESS (Flapper Ancestor)  is a junior Theater Arts major with an option in Acting. This is her first role as a part of PSU theater. She is also a member of the cross country and track and field teams. She is very excited for this production and hopes you enjoy the show!

MIKAYLA CATERINO (Morticia Addams) is extremely excited to be in her fourth production as a junior Theater Performance major with an option  in Music Theatre. Some past credits include Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins) and Our Town (Mrs. Soames). This past summer, she traveled to the Czech Republic to attend the Prague Quadrennial. Also, this coming January she will be traveling to Madrid to perform with Chamber Singers. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her pursuit of the arts. She would also like to thank the cast and crew for their dedication to making this show the best it can be.  

ASHER CLARK (Gomez Addams) is a senior Theater Arts major with an option in Acting and is excited and honored to be a part of this production. His time here has been filled with amazing shows such as Merrily We Roll Along (Mr. Spencer), Mary Poppins (Bank Chairman), Game Night (Brian Crawford), and Sweet Charity (Big Daddy Brubeck). Outside of the show he is in his fourth year of Vocal Order, the male A Capella group at Plymouth State. This year he has also earned a spot in the hilarious improv troupe, Plymprov. With all these old experiences, this year he wants to make it a year of wonderful new ones. He hopes everyone enjoys the show as much as he has enjoyed being a part of it. 

MIKAYLA COLBURN (Bride Ancestor ) is a sophomore Music Education major here at Plymouth State University. Addams Family is her first show here at PSU. She is so excited to be working with such an amazing cast and crew and can’t wait for everyone to see this incredible show.

ALEXIS COUGHLIN (Nurse Ancestor) is a sophomore Elementary Education major. She’s most excited to see the final product of this amazing show. Her favorite number in the show is Full Disclosure because the energy from everyone is so intense and fun to be apart of. This is her first show at Plymouth State and hopes to continue on the track of being in shows here. 

CASSIE CUTTING (Alice Beineke) is a junior Theatre Arts major with options in Music Theatre Performance and Stage Management. Past roles include Sweet Charity (U/S Charity, Betsy,) Quilters (Margaret,) Hairspray (LouAnn,) Les Miserables (Cosette,) Into the Woods (The Baker’s Wife,) You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Sallie Brown,) and The Little Mermaid Jr (Ariel.) She would like to thank her friends and family for the support they’ve given that has allowed her to be here doing what she loves

ALICIA EDGAR (Courtesan Ancestor and Dance Captain) is a senior at Plymouth State University with an Interdisciplinary Contract titled Performing Arts Production.  Alicia has been seen in many various areas of the theatre, both onstage and off. Some of her recent theatrical highlights include Cats, Evita, Showboat, and The Little Mermaid.  Alicia is also the dance captain for this production. She has been dancing for 18 years and has been on PSU’s stage for their contemporary dance performances many times. She is thrilled to finish her final semester as a featured dancer and dance captain on this show.  

SCOTT FOISY (Conquistador Ancestor) is a senior Theatre Arts major with an option in Acting. Some of his recent credits include Our Town (Joe Stoddard), Game Night (Jesse)  Much Ado About Nothing (Borachio), Danny Zuko (Grease). He also works with the University System of New Hampshire as a simulated patient. He is also the Business Director of Plymouth State’s all male A Cappella group, Vocal Order. He is excited to perform first musical at PSU and would like to thank his friends and family for supporting his career and passion.

 JANAYSIA GETHERS (Pugsley Addams) is a sophomore Theater Arts major with an option in Music Theatre Performance. Recent credits include Pippin (Leading Player), The Future is in Eggs (Mother Robert), Hair (Dione), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Riffraff), Heathers (Mrs. Flemming), Ragtime (Ensemble), and Our Town (Rebecca Gibbs). She is looking forward to next semester and audition season and is thrilled to be apart of Addams Family. 

DANEÉ R. GOSSELIN (Costume Designer, Costume Shop Manager) has been with the Plymouth State University Theatre Department since 2007.  She graduated from Keene State College in 2003 with a focus in Scenic and Costume Design.  Recent PSU design credits include Mary Poppins, A Christmas Carol, A Dream Play, and Merrily We Roll Along.  In the summer months, Daneé works as a costume designer from time to time with The Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Meredith, NH, where favorite past designs include Peter and theStarcatcher, Accidental Death of an Anarchist, and Cabaret.

ANDREW HOTHAM (Lucas Beineke) is a junior Theatre Arts major with an option in Musical Theatre Performance! He will be playing the role of Lucas! He is very excited for the show and extremely proud of everyone in the cast and crew! He hopes that you all enjoy the show and that everyone breaks a leg! Actually, break both the legs. All the legs. Every. Last. One.

MATTHEW KADAM (Lurch) is a junior Theatre major with an option in Acting and Design/Technology. As part of his third production at PSU, he is very excited to be on stage and off stage to bring the magic of the Addams Family to life. Past credits include the Our Town (Mr. Webb), West Side Story (Bernardo), and Into the Woods (The Narrator/Old Man). He would like to thank Paul Mroczka, Jill Mitchell and all the production staff for their hard work and his friends and family for their support!

GRACE KUDLA (Assistant Costume Designer, Hair and Makeup Designer, Wardrobe Supervisor) is a junior Design and Technology major with options in Costumes and Stage Management and a minor in Standardized Patient Training and is extremely excited to be working on this show! The Addams Family is her first collegiate design position and she has had so much fun filling this role and working with the incredible production team. Past credits include Assistant Stage Manager (Mary Poppins, PSU), Stage Manager (Our Town, PSU), Wardrobe Supervisor ( A Christman Carol, Sweet Charity, Much Ado About Nothing, PSU). She is looking forward to being the Stage Manager of Putnam County’s 25th Annual Spelling Bee in the spring. In addition to her classes, she also works at the Center for Student Success, the Costume Shop, and at Oasis Day Spa back home in Boston. She would like to thank Danee for being the best mentor and teacher and giving opportunities to grow and learn, Rachel for listening to all her late-night rants, her parents for always supporting her dreams, and Hunter for everything he does. “Break a leg to everyone in the cast and crew, I love you all!”

AMANDA LATTANZI (Saloon Girl Ancestor/Moon) is a junior Theatre Arts major with an option in Music Theatre Performance. Previous shows at Plymouth State University include Quilters (Lisa), Mary Poppins (Ensemble), and Sweet Charity (Elaine). Amanda is in the all-girls a Capella group on campus, Mixed Emotions, as well as Plymprov, Plymouth State’s auditioned improvisational comedy troupe. She gives a special thanks to her friends, family, and the entire Addams Family Team.

JEANMARIE LAPAOINTE (Wednesday Addams) is thrilled to be taking the stage for her sixth production at PSU. She is a senior Theatre Arts major with an option in Music Theatre Performance. She most recently played “Mrs. Gibbs” in PSU’s spring production of Our Town. Past Performance Credits: Twelfth Night (Maria), Mary Poppins (Miss Andrew), Sweet Charity (Suzanne), Hairspray (Brenda), Ragtime (Sob Sister), and Cry Innocent (Bridget Bishop/All Women). Jeanmarie is also the President of PSU’s only improv troupe, Plymprov! She sends all her love to Mom, Dad, Connor, Grace, Emma, and everyone else who has supported her along the way!

EMMA LITTIG (Newsie Ancestor) Emma’s past credits include,  A Midsummer Night’s Dream (fairy) , Cozí Fan Tutte (Supernumerary). Emma is also a background artist and has appeared on the following tv shows and films: Mr. Robot, The Deuce, City on a Hill, High Fidelity, The Hunt, Manifest, and Listen and Ivan. This is Emma’s first show at Plymouth State University and she is so excited to share this experience with the wonderful cast and crew of Addams Family. 

SAM LITTLE (Uncle Fester) is a senior Communications major with an option in media. This is his first production at PSU. He is an active member of the on campus a capella group Vocal Order. Past credits include The Little Mermaid, (Prince Eric), Shrek: the Musical (Shrek), and  You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown). He is thrilled to be performing this amazing show and work with an unbelievably talented cast.

NICOLE MARQUIS (Soldier Ancestor) is a senior Youth Development and Education major with a Minor in Dance. She enjoys  the challenging aspect of puzzling her singing part into the rest of the ensemble. Her Favorite number from the show so far is the Tango piece that brings Morticia and Gomez back together. She’s 100% ready to open this show and is so excited for everyone else to see it too!

JORDAN MARSHALL (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore Theatre major with a contract in Stage Management. This is her first Plymouth State production that she’s been involved in. Outside of the production, Jordan is a CA and works in the Scene Shop. Thank you to Sue, Sharon, Alex and Nick for being incredible parents and always supporting my endeavors. Thank you to the cast for all the hard work. And thank you to the audience for supporting the arts, I hope you enjoy the show

JUSTIN MCCARTHY (Conductor), has been a member of the piano faculty at PSU for 10 years. He has given recitals in New York, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Ireland, and the Czech Republic. As conductor, his recent productions have included Mary Poppins, The Drowsy Chaperone, Wedding Singer, Jacques Brel, Godspell, and Little Women. Dr. McCarthy’s music is published by GIA Publications, Inc. Justin received his Bachelor & Master’s degrees from Rice University, and his Doctorate from Boston University. His teachers have included Paul Cooper, Robert Roux, Bruce MacCombie, and Lukas Foss. In addition to maintaining an active teaching studio, Justin runs performance workshops, and is the staff accompanist at the Manchester Community Music School. He currently serves as music director and organist of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Bedford, NH.

JILL MITCHELL (Stage Manager and Puppet Specialist) is a junior Theatre major with an option in Technical Theatre. After assistant stage managing for Game Night at Plymouth State, she was super excited to take on this monumental challenge.

SYDNEY MOQUIN (Pirate Ancestor/Featured Dancer) is a senior Theatre Arts major with an option in Music Theatre and Costume Design. Some past shows include Mary Poppins (Miss Lark/Dance Captain), Sweet Charity (Ensemble), Much Ado About Nothing (Third Watchman), Sister Act (Sister Mary Robert), and Oedipus the King (Chorus). She’s excited to dance in a show again and is proud of the work she has done on the costumes along with her coworkers in the costume shop.

PAUL MROCZKA (Director) Paul’s directorial efforts include Good People, Sylvia, and Steel Magnolias (The Barnstormers); Leading Ladies (Jean’s Playhouse); Wittenberg (Advice to the Players), and Game Night, The Trial and The Glass Menagerie (Plymouth State University). Paul, who is also a writer, has created numerous plays, screenplays, and musicals. His works include the plays The Watercress and Smart Money. He’s currently working on a musical with composer Andrew Morrissey about Rasputin entitled Where Two Rivers Meet. His plays and musicals have been produced in NYC and at various regional and university theatres. Paul’s awards include a National Endowment for the Arts Playwriting Fellowship, Shubert Fellowship, and the Jason Miller Award for Playwriting. At PSU, he serves as Director of Theatre and Coordinator of the Standardized Patient Program.

HANNAH MURRAY (Music Director), lyric coloratura, received her B.A. in vocal performance from Connecticut College, and her M.M. in vocal pedagogy and performance from Westminster Choir College.  Additional studies include the Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and Middlebury College’s Deutsch fur Sangerin program. A highly sought after voice teacher, Mrs. Murray’s students have gone on to sing at some of the nation’s leading Schools of Music, such as Boston Conservatory, Elon, the Tisch school at NYU and Yale, and have also sung on national musical theater tours, and off and on Broadway. An accomplished singer in her own right, Mrs. Murray has performed throughout the Northeastern United States.  She has been a soloist for the Nashua Symphony, The Paul Madore Chorale, The Opera circle,The Keiser Concert Series at St. Paul’s School, and the Musicians of Wall Street series at Concord Community Music School, amongst others. A resident of Concord NH, Mrs. Murray is a teaching Lecturer at Plymouth State University where she specializes in voice for musical theater.  Formerly, she held the position of Voice and Choral Department Chair at Concord Community Music School, Adjunct Lecturer of Music at St. Anselm College, and  spent three years as Music Director at South Congregational Church. She is the mother of two, Grace and Caroline, and is an active member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing.  Upcoming engagements include Bach’s ‘Magnificat’ in March of 2020 with the Orchestra of Indian Hill, Bruce Hangen conductor. Hannah is thrilled to be making her debut as Music Director of the Addams Family at PSU, and would like to thank her family, colleagues, and the cast and crew for their support and dedication!

 JORDAN SHUEY (Assistant Stage Manager) is a senior here at PSU and is a Psychology major with a minor in Theater. She would like to thank her mom and her boyfriend, Angel, for giving her the strength and encouragement to put in the long nights and hard work. Shes’s had such a wonderful time working on this incredible show with this talented cast. They’ve worked very hard for you guys and we, the cast and crew, hope you enjoy the show!

CHRISTIAN SIMPSON (Mal Beineke) is a sophomore Theatre Arts major with an option in Musical Theatre Performance. Addams Family is his second acting credit, the first being Our Town(Ensemble), and his first Musical at PSU. He is very excited and grateful to be working with such an amazing cast and crew and can’t wait for everyone to see the finished product.

IZZY STAFFORD (Cave Person Ancestor) is a junior Theater Arts major with an option in Acting. Izzy is most excited for the vocals in Addams Family and cannot wait to take on this crazy show. Her favorite number in the show is “Moon and Me” and is so thrilled to perform and work with such an amazing cast and crew. 

EMILY TRUBEY (Grandma) is thrilled to be playing such a whacky character in her fourth mainstage production at Plymouth State. Emily is a junior Performance major with an option in Music Theatre major. She last appeared as Maria in a concert version of West Side Story performed by Plymouth State choirs this past April, and also appeared as one of the quiltin gals in the musical Quilters in March. Her favorite past roles include (Audrey) Little Shop of Horrors, (Joanna) Sweeney Todd, and (Little Red) Into the woods. She would like to thank her family for their constant love and support, as well as her friends and teachers here at Plymouth. She is very thankful to be apart of this creative, and welcoming theatrical community!

LISA TRAVIS (Choreography) has most recently served as a teaching artist at Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts in Providence RI. She has served on the faculty of the department of Music, Theater and Dance at Plymouth State University, Holderness School and is the former Director of Dance at New Hampton School. As a dancer, she performed at the Prague Quadrennial with an artistic team from PSU in June 2019. Lisa has danced with modern dance companies in California, Rhode Island and with Emmy Award winner Billbob Browns’ Chaos Theory Dance. She is founder and artistic director of Terminal Hip Dance Theatre, a collaborative performance group whose choreography has been featured with the Manchester Choral Society and the NH Master Chorale. Her choreography has been seen in musicals for public and private high schools, Plymouth State University’s Department of Theater, and professional and community theaters in NH.  Lisa received the 2016 New Hampshire Theater Award for best musical in community theater. In 2011, Lisa received the honor of Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award at Plymouth State University.   

Act I

“Overture”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ancestors

“When You’re An Addams”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Addams Family, Ancestors

“Fester’s Manifesto”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fester

“Two Things”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gomez

“Wednesday’s Growing Up”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gomez

“Trapped” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gomez, Morticia

“Honor Roll”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pugsley 

“Pulled”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, Pugsley 

“Four Things”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gomez, Morticia

“One Normal Night”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Addams Family, Beineke’s,
Ancestors  

“But Love (Reprise 1)”.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fester, Ancestors

“But Love Reprise 2″. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lucas, Wednesday, Fester, Ancestors

“Secrets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Morticia, Alice, Ancestors 

“Gomez’s What If”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gomez

“What If”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pugsley, Grandma

“Full Disclosure Part 1”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Full Ensemble except Lucas

“Waiting”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alice, Mal, Lucas, Lurch, Ancestors

“Full Disclosure Part 2”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Full Ensemble

Act II

“Just Around the Corner”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morticia, Ancestors

“The Moon and Me”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fester, Female Ancestors

“Happy Sad”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gomez, Wednesday

“Crazier Than You”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, Lucas, Mal, Alice

“Not Today”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gomez, Lurch, Fester

“Live Before We Die”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gomez, Morticia

“Tango De Amor”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gomez, Morticia

“Move Toward the Darkness”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Ensemble

“When You’re An Addams Reprise”. . . . . . . . . Full Ensemble

THERE WILL BE ONE 15 MIN INTERMISSION

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