Opening Night: “The Addam’s Family!”
/As the house lights fell and the spot light danced across the curtain, a hand crept out from beneath. The audience roared as the hand made it’s way up the curtain. The Addam’s Family had arrived! AND “Thing” well, he was just the beginning.
This entertaining musical comedy centers on Wednesday being played by Nathalie Reid (Fiona in Shrek, and Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown) who is all grown up and in love with a normal boy from Ohio named Lucas played by Justice Bussard (Wizard of Oz).
Wednesday has confided her secret in her father, Gomez, played by Mathew Landsiedel (Jekyll and Hyde, Kiss Me Kate, Mary Poppins, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown). Gomez not only can’t believe his baby is all grown up, but also has never kept a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia portrayed in this performance by the multi-talented Suzanne Stewart (Esquire Jazz Quartet) and feels torn apart by the women in his family.
This Community Production is directed by Dan and Fay Crenshaw and totally family friendly.
“We wanted to make sure everyone could come and take part in this delightfully, dramatic tale. I am thrilled we were able to do just that!” exclaimed Director Fay Crenshaw.
“The costumes, the music, and the local talent are just incredible. We are all so proud of this production,” added Sam Buress, the shows Choreographer and Education Director at the Ross Ragland.
The Ross Ragland Theater’s lobby fit right into the Addam’s Family theme. With spooky décor and flower arrangements only Morticia Addam’s would love. The tone was set and the Opening Night performance went on without a hitch.
The audience was wowed by the elaborate set and thoroughly entertained by the ghostly ancestors!
The Addams Family will run through this weekend and it is definitely worth checking out! August 9-10 at 7:30 PM, August 11 at 2:00 PM.