The Addams Family 

For many, musicals are a captivating form of entertainment, seamlessly blending multiple art forms to immerse audiences in a powerful storytelling experience. While the cultural impact is widely recognised, the personal and educational benefits for students participating in musicals are often underestimated. Beyond the spotlight, musicals foster meaningful connections within the wider community, building friendships and skills that extend far beyond the final curtain call.

Some of the key benefits of participating in musicals include:

• Boosting confidence and self-esteem
• Enhancing teamwork, collaboration and communication skills
• Supporting cognitive development
• Fostering a sense of belonging and community
• Promoting mental wellbeing
• Encouraging physical movement through dance
• Developing discipline, responsibility, organisation and time management

Through the magic of performance, students not only discover their creative potential but also develop invaluable life skills that will serve them well into the future.

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 Staff

Name: Neil Flottmann 
Role: Musical Director
Years at the College: 16
Musical experience:

• First musical performed in: Oliver as Bill Sikes (1970)
• First musical as Director or Musical Director: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (1975)
• First WestMAC Musical: Producer of Guys and Dolls (2013)
• Musical Director of every musical at the College since Sweet Charity

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

A: Learning a new show has been fun. The first full cast read through was hilarious and a revelation. We are working with, what I believe, is a really excellent cast.

Q: What are you looking forward to in your role as Musical Director?

A: Getting the orchestra and cast together and getting into the theatre. Theatres are special places.

Q: Why do you think it is important for schools to have musicals?

A: I think musicals provide a unique personal growth opportunity for students and they bring in students who might not otherwise engage with the Music, Drama or Dance programs. I have personal experience of students both at this school and previous schools whose lives have been turned around, for the better, by their involvement in musicals.

Q: What is your favourite line?

A: There are too many! But I think Grandma’s line “I just peed a little”. 

Meet The Cast

Name: Samuel Wicks 
Year: 12
Character: Mal Beineke
Musical experience: School musicals at previous school in Breamore, England. Wicked (2021), Mouthpiece in West Side Story (2023).

Q: What have you enjoyed about The Addams Family so far?

A:  I have enjoyed the relaxed and fun environment. Everyone wants to be there and is encouraging and supportive.

Q: What has been a highlight?

A: Seeing the musical progress with the blocking and dancing while everyone is having fun and enjoying themselves.

Q: Tell us a little bit about your character, Mal Beineke.

A: Mal is the father of Lucas and the wife of Alice. He is uptight and cold shouldered, which is the complete opposite of his no-filter, constantly rhyming, wife. He thinks the Addams’ are very strange people and doesn’t support the marriage of Lucas and Wednesday.

Q: What are you looking forward to in playing Mal?

A: There is a great amount of stage time for Mal, without having the stress of learning so many lines. I am excited to learn a new accent and style of acting to bring Mal to life.

Q: What is your favourite line that Mal says?

A: “I guess I got stuck, Alice, more than most men. But mama, I swear, I’ll be crazy again.”