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Beaverton Schools

Performing Arts

Highland Park's Drama Department proudly presents our Spring 2026 musical production,

   "The Addams Family Young@Part"

 May 13th, 14th, and 15th, 7:00pm

 Admission: $10.00      Student Admission: $5.00 

Addams Family Musical

Highland Park Middle School Drama Dept

at Highland Park Middle School 7000 SW Wilson Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008

Main Office: 503-356-2620

web site: https://highlandpark.beaverton.k12.or.us/activities/performing-arts

e-mail: knoxga@beaverton.k12.or.us

contact: Gavin Knox

Audition Sign Up Sheet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHvvO43KKjvQ4FmS3xcUz-a1C9XkjTDxOUO7CTbnjG-7735w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110938981311799187231

 

HPMS DRAMA TO HOLD AUDITIONS

FOR THE MUSICAL

The Addams Family Young@Part

March 2 & 3, 2026

 

Highland Park Drama will be having auditions for  THE ADDAMS FAMILY Young@Part for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on Monday, March 2nd and Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. Parents, guardians, or students may sign up to attend auditions using the form below.

AUDITION DATES

Monday, March 2rd & Tuesday, March 3 from 4:19 to 5:30

 

All HPMS Students will be considered for all roles in the production, not only students enrolled in Drama Elective Classes. All roles are open. All ethnicities and experience levels are encouraged to audition. There are no production or related fees to be a member of the cast.

 

Location: HPMS Auditorium: 7000 SW Wilson Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008

 

The Addams Family Young@Part will be directed by Gavin Knox.

 

Sign up to attend Auditions by filling out This Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHvvO43KKjvQ4FmS3xcUz-a1C9XkjTDxOUO7CTbnjG-7735w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

 

Conflicts

Please also list all Conflicts you know of that will interfere with your rehearsal attendance. Conflicts are very important to know so that absences can be scheduled and accommodated.

 

Resume:

If you have one, please link a copy of your resume (list of shows you’ve been in and parts you’ve played) when you fill out the audition signup form.

 

AUDITION REQUIREMENT


Please review the schedule and mandatory rehearsals BEFORE you secure an audition spot. Be sure to list ALL conflicts between March 2 – May 15, 2026. Conflicts not listed at the time of the audition may not be honored.

 

Parent Meeting

There will be a Parent Meeting after our first rehearsal, Wednesday March 4 from 5:30 to 5:50. Mr. Knox will introduce himself to everyone, we will discuss rehearsal schedule and expectations, and Parent volunteer information.

 

Rehearsal Schedule subject to change

First rehearsal be March 4 at 4:19

 

Mondays, March - April 24 (4:19 to 5:30pm)

Tuesdays, March - April 24, (4:19 to 5:30pm)

Wednesday, March - April 24, (4:19 to 5:30pm)

Fridays, March - April 24 (4:19 to 5:30pm)

(Snacks provided on Tuesday. I am so sorry, Mr. Knox is not available to rehearse on Thursdays. Bring a snack!)

+ = SPRING BREAK: REHEARSALS MARCH 23 TO MARCH 27 TBD

+ = MANDATORY REHEARSALS (Must have no Conflicts or Absences these dates)

+Monday, April 27 – Tech (4:19 to 6:00pm)

+Tuesday, April 28 – Tech (4:19 to 6:00pm)

+Wednesday, April 29 – Tech (4:19 to 6:00pm)

+Friday, May 1 – Tech (4:19 to 6:00pm)

+Monday, May 4 – Tech (4:19 to 6:00pm)

+Tuesday, May 5 - Tech(4:19 to 6:00pm)

+Wednesday, May 6  – Tech Dress(4:19 to 6:00pm)

+Friday, May 8 – Tech Dress (4:19 to 6:00pm)

+Monday, May 11 – Tech Dress(4:19 to 6:00pm)

+Tuesday, May 12 - Tech Dress (4:19 to 6:00pm)

+ Wednesday, May 13 – 5:15pm call prior to 7:00pm Performance

+ Thursday, May 14 – 5:15pm call prior to 7:00pm Performance

+ Friday, May 15 – 5:15pm call prior to 7:00pm Performance

PERFORMANCES

Wednesday, May  13 - 7:00pm OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE (Actors call time 5:15)
Thursday, May 14 - 7:00pm (Actors call time 5:15)
Friday, May 15 - 7:00  (Actors call time 5:15)
 

Audition Info

All actors who wish to audition must be at both audition days, the Music Audition on Monday March 2 and the Acting and Dance audition on Tuesday March 3. Auditions will be conducted in a mock-rehearsal fashion where students will learn and run music, choreography, and character scenes exactly as if we were in an Addams Family rehearsal. We are looking for talented actors as much as we are looking for outstanding team players.







 

SINGING

We will be learning group sections of “ONE NORMAL NIGHT” and “WHEN YOU’RE AN ADDAMS” at the Music Audition. Actors auditioning for the parts of Wednesday, Lucas, Mal, Alice, Pugsley, and Fester should prepare to sing solos from ONE NORMAL NIGHT. Actors auditioning for Gomez and Morticia should prepare to sing solos from WHEN YOU’RE AN ADDAMS. Actors auditioning for all other characters may choose to sing any of the listed solos.

 

One Normal Night Practice Track (it says “Female Ancestors,” but M and F parts are the same in this song): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Oo_IwN3Bl-J9LXS-ZwExTF77twjFFV3c?usp=drive_link

These characters prepare to sing solos from these timestamps from One Normal Night:

  • Wednesday - 0:00 to 0:10
  • Pugsley - 0:00 to 0:10
  • Fester - 0:00 to 0:10
  • Lucas - 1:54 to 2:08
  • Mal - 1:54 to 2:08
  • Alice - 1:54 to 2:08

 

When You’re an Addams Practice Track:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Oo_IwN3Bl-J9LXS-ZwExTF77twjFFV3c?usp=drive_link

These characters prepare to sing solos from these timestamps from When You’re an Addams:

  • Gomez - 1:21 to 1:43
  • Morticia - 1:21 to 1:43

 

ACTING  *****UPDATE*****

We will be working off of these PDF pages in the Addams Young@Part Script:

10 - Fester

22 - Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Grandma

25 and 26 - Lucas, Alice, Mal

48 - Pugsley

I am currently unable to provide a copy of the script, but if you type: “ephrata performing arts center addams family jr script pdf” in your internet search bar, you will find something useful.

 

 

DANCE

Here is a video of the dance we will be learning on audition day. I will teach everyone the choreography the day of and give you a chance to practice before I assess everyone, but if you would like a head start, you can watch this video and practice at home:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VUqKimKZWt5z-cWOWVBVbUHxYKMEUwpG?usp=sharing

 

About the Musical

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.

 

Character Descriptions

*Please note while characters will be portrayed as the genders listed on the character description sheet, all roles are open to all actors regardless of their gender identity.

 

UNCLE FESTER 

tenor/baritone vocals (non-binary/ male) Vaudeville-style Comedian, That one awkward family member who serves as the musical’s narrator. Uncle Fester’s larger than life, an energetic, joyous, child-like presence. Uncle Fester is incorrigible and, except for the good nature of the family and the ignorance of the police, would ordinarily be under lock and key. 

 

GOMEZ ADDAMS 

tenor/baritone vocals (male) A suave, yet comical man who takes great pride in his family and revels in all it means to be an Addams. He struggles keeping his daughter’s secret from his wife, whom he adores more than death. Husband to Morticia.

 

MORTICIA ADDAMS 

Alto/mezzo vocals (female) Strong Matriarch. Strong willed woman – 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. She is the real head of the family and fears her daughter and her aren’t as close as they used to be.

 

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS 

Pop Soprano/Mezzo vocals (female) Adventurous daughter. 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. She experiences the lovesick drama that comes with first love and when two very different families meet. She longs for the approval of her parents but isn't afraid to show her rebellious side.

 

PUGSLEY ADDAMS 

Alto vocals (male) Troublesome Younger Brother. A funny and sometimes annoying young 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.

 

GRANDMA 

Character vocals (female) Comedic actress. She’s one feisty old woman. Fun and quirky, but don’t mess with her. Grandma often schemes with Pugsley and offers advice when needed. She’s more of an oddball than a typical, comforting grandmother figure.

 

LURCH 

Groans vocals (male) The Addams butler who knows all, but says less. He speaks in moans and groans.

 

ADDAMS ANCESTORS 

all vocal ranges (all) Ancestors of the Addams family now live on ‘the other side’, but are summoned once a year to come celebrate with the family. They help tell the story, offer advice and interact with the characters throughout the play.

 

LUCAS BEINEKE 

tenor Vocals (male) 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. Lucas is a ‘normal guy’ who's a little dorky. Wednesday absolutely intrigues him.

 

MAL BEINEKE 

high baritone/tenor vocals (male) Stuffy father of Lucas and exasperated husband to his wife, Alice. At one time was a follower of a grungy, dark band, but has lost that side of himself and has become a stereotypical businessman. Always looking out for his family’s future and how they might look to his colleagues and the rest of the world.

 

ALICE BEINEKE

Soprano vocals (female) Charming housewife and comedic actress. Mother of Lucas, devoted to her family so she puts aside her own desires. Alice is a quirky female who often speaks in rhymes and falls prey to the latest fads or quick fixes to her family or personal life. While at the Addams family dinner party, she drinks a potion that causes her to let her hair down and speak the truth rather than always appearing as “perfect”.

 

Rehearsal Tips and Expectations

 

  • No Cellphones 4:19 to 5:30, same as school policy
  • Students are encouraged to bring water and a snack, especially on non-Tuesday rehearsal days
  • Students should wear clothes in which they are comfortable dancing and moving.
  • Students must always wear close-toed shoes that remain secure to their feet for the entirety of rehearsal. No flip flips, slides, crocs bare feet, or only socks.

If a student must take an unscheduled absence from rehearsal they or their parents/guardians must please contact Mr. Knox at knoxga@beaverton.k12.or.us. Preferably a day in advance.