The television classic The Addams Family is brought to the stage by Amador and Foothill Highschool’s drama departments this March for the yearly spring musical.
A Play Worth Watching
The show runs about two hours with a fifteen minute intermission between the two acts. It is a comedy centering around the conflict between the “creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky” Addamses and the plain, suburban Beinekes, coming together through the romance of their children Wednesday and Lucas.
“The comedy and the way the actors presented their characters on stage really had a noticeable presence in the room: they connected to the audience. I think it’s one of the most interactive and responsive audiences that I’ve been in, and that really says a lot about the actors and their ability to engage with the audience,” said audience member Isabella Dennis (‘26).
The show is a hilarious ride that will keep viewers engaged the whole way through. It’s not only fun for the audience, but equally so for those involved on and backstage.
A Meaningful Experience
“I started teching because my sisters were both heavily in [Amador’s Drama Program], but then I started teching a lot more because I enjoyed it and had a passion for it…I really liked tech week. It was really fun this week because I got to catch up with people and it’s really fun to watch how [the show] comes together,” said behind-the-scenes helper Noah Brown (‘27).
As Dennis said, one of the production’s best qualities is how the cast manages to connect with the audience.
“When you come to see a show you shouldn’t be thinking about what’s going on in your life at the time. Of course, you want the performance to relate to your life, because it’s more meaningful, but it’s an escape and it should be. That’s what I think makes theater so special because people can escape from their reality with it,” said Pugsley actor River Williams (‘26).
