BEN LOMOND — Mountain Community Theater will present the spooky, kooky musical The Addams Family from Sept. 19 through Oct. 19 at Park Hall in Ben Lomond.
The production, based on the beloved characters created by Charles Addams, features music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Directed by Daria E. Troxell, the show also includes vocal direction by Shichu Xie, musical direction by Jesse McMilin and choreography by Babe Payne.
Set in the upside-down world of the Addams family, where pain is joy and death is just another day, the musical centers on Wednesday Addams, now 18, who shocks her macabre household by falling in love with a sweet, respectable young man from Ohio. When the couple’s families meet for dinner, chaos ensues in one hilarious night filled with secrets, misunderstandings and unexpected growth.
The cast features a mix of returning MCT performers and newcomers: Dave Leon as Gomez, Amy Carlson as Morticia, Sarah Marsh as Fester, Ana Bogren as Wednesday, and Daemon Nowatzki as Pugsley. Rounding out the family are Maia Yates (Grandma) and Gage Herendeen (Lurch), along with Zed Warner (Lucas Beineke), Kip Allert (Mal Beineke), and MarNae Taylor (Alice Beineke).
The ensemble of ghostly Addams ancestors includes Dave Halper, Scott Kravitz, Michael Stephens, Tristan Ahn, Sarah Nash, Lillian Chapman, Donya Derakshandeh, Zoe McPheron, Laney Correa and Fey Triona.
A special opening night reception will be held after the performance on Sept. 19. On Sept. 27 there will be a Community Night, with two tickets costing just $35. There will be a Post-Show Talkback on Oct. 5 and on Oct. 18 it is Dress as Your Favorite Character Night. Tickets are $35 general admission and $30 for seniors and students.
TOP PHOTO: FRONT ROW (from left) — Maia Mosher Yates, Daemon Nowatzki, Amy Calrson, Ana Bogren • BACK ROW (from left) — Sarah Marsh, Gage Herendeen, Dave Leon