The Addams Family  

Rehearsals for The Addams Family are in full swing! Our talented cast has eagerly embraced the challenge of learning several full-ensemble numbers, including When You’re an Addams and One Normal Night. Their enthusiasm is as infectious as Fester’s love for the moon, as they tackle intricate melodies and harmonies with energy and determination.

Our first blocking rehearsal kicked off with a full read-through of the script, giving students the opportunity to experience the entire story and gain a deeper understanding of the many intertwining plotlines. Laughter filled the room as they brought the script’s witty humour to life. It has been wonderful to see our students fully commit to their characters, not only bringing them to life with confidence but also mastering the American accent with enthusiasm!

Students should continue to check the 2025 Musical Cast NEST Page for updates to the schedule and times they are required to be in attendance.

Meet The Cast!

Name: Samuel Markotsis 

Year: 11

Character: Lurch

Musical experience: First musical and first lead role

Q: What have you enjoyed about the musical so far?

A: Discovering the ways the characters interact with each other. I get to find out more about the people I’m working with and who they are outside of their character. It has allowed me to get closer to so many other people and build some really lovely friendships already.

Q: What has been a highlight?

A: People discovering their limits on what they can do with their characters and how they can put their own passions into their characters.

Q: What are you looking forward to in playing the character, Lurch?

A: Lurch is quite serious but he tends to be able to lighten up the room when it gets a little dark and tense.

Q: What is your favourite line that lurch says?

A: I reckon it’d be the part where he pokes Gomez with the sword and he let’s out a low, laughing groan.

Meet The Staff

Name: Tobey Ogilvie 

Year: 2023 College Alumni

Role: Assistant Director

Musical experience: Anything Goes (2019), Glinda in Wicked (2021), Maria in West Side Story (2023), Fusion Arts productions, Dance Captain in Ipswich Musical Theatre Company’s production of Guys and Dolls (2024).

Q: What have you enjoyed about the musical so far?

A: Getting to hear the script readthrough and how the students are approaching their characters with their accents and personalities.

Q: What are you looking forward to in your role of Assistant Director?

A: Getting to watch the students through the production process and seeing their growth. I am very much looking forward to being on the production side as opposed to on-stage, as it is a new experience for me personally. Also, I am hoping to share some of my own knowledge and experiences with the students so they can have the same unforgettable experiences that I had as a student.

Q: What is your favourite line?

A: “Ooooh, That’s too dark, even for us”

Meet The Tutors 

Our annual Meet the Tutors concert was held on Thursday, 20 February, showcasing the incredible talents of our Instrumental Tutors and Classroom Music teachers. As a department that regularly encourages students to step out of their comfort zones and perform, it is equally important that we lead by example. This concert provided a wonderful opportunity for our students to see their teachers embracing that same challenge.

The evening featured a diverse selection of performances, from the timeless works of Bach and Handel to beloved musical theatre classics from Wicked. A particular highlight was the thought-provoking performance of Aphasia by percussion teacher Cameron Kennedy. A special mention must go to Mr Bruce Ramm, our dedicated piano teacher and College accompanist, for his outstanding support in accompanying numerous performances throughout the night.

The feedback from this event has been overwhelmingly positive, and we sincerely thank Mr Andrew Peach, College Principal, and Mr Heath Del Favero, Director of Student Experiences, for their support and for attending this special evening. Their presence reinforces the importance of music within our College community, and we truly appreciate their encouragement.

Tina Paliadelis

Leader of Learning - Music