Musical - The Addams Family
The Addams Family
After a fantastic start to ticket sales for our incredible production of The Addams Family, tickets are now available to the general public! Help us spread the word by sharing the official social media posts from the College’s Facebook and Instagram pages with your family and friends. Let’s fill the theatre and give our students the opportunity to perform all four shows to packed audiences!
Term 2 Rehearsals
- Saturday 17 May, 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 24 May, 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 31 May, 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Saturday 07 June, 12.30pm – 5.30pm
- Friday 13 June, 3.15 – 6pm (in lieu of Saturday)
- Saturday 21 June, 12.30pm – 5.30pm (will be going ahead)
Meet the Cast
- Name: Layla Fulton
- Year: 12
- Character: Grandma
- Musical experience: First musical and first lead role
Q: What have you enjoyed about The Addams Family so far?
A: I’m really enjoying working with some new faces. I play a lot of sport, so I don’t usually cross over with the musical side as much. Music, acting and drama have always been a part of me, and I’ve always really enjoyed them. This production has given me the opportunity to let loose and explore my creative side.
Q: What has been a highlight?
A: Getting the professional photos and promotional material was really fun. I’ve really enjoyed blocking some of the scenes. I definitely prefer the acting over the singing! It’s been great connecting with people across the Middle and Senior School and getting to know lots of new faces. I’ve also loved celebrating many birthdays with them!
Q: Tell us a little bit about your character, Grandma.
A: Grandma is very truthful and honest—she’s not afraid to speak her mind. Some of her lines are really funny because they’re things people wouldn’t normally say in everyday conversation. I’ve really enjoyed connecting with her weird, unhinged side—that really resonates with me! Grandma’s role isn’t as pivotal as some of the leads, but she provides important comic relief in moments where the show needs to be lightened, especially when dealing with darker themes.
Q: What are you looking forward to in playing Grandma?
A: I’m really looking forward to wearing the costume—it’s very cool, and the hair looks great! I’m also excited for the scene with Pugsley and me, where we have a chat and he steals the acrimonium from my cart. I love some of the dance moves we get to pull off, and I get to put my own Grandma spin on it.
Q: What are some things you have done to prepare for the role of Grandma?
A: I’ve watched a few YouTube videos of the musical and studied other people who have played Grandma to see what they did—their voices and mannerisms really helped. That gave me an idea of how to change my voice to sound older. I’ve also had to adopt an old woman’s American accent.
Q: What is your favourite line that Grandma says?
A: “And when I break wind, I could start the windmills on an old Dutch painting” and “Full dis-clo, full dis-clo…, I just peed a little.”
Meet The Orchestra
- Name: Jasmine Feltham
- Year: 12
- Instrument: Cello
- Years playing instrument: 10 years
- Musical experience: Cello in Wicked (2021) and West Side Story (2023).
Q: What have you enjoyed about the musical orchestra so far?
A: I like that there aren’t a lot of students involved, so we all know each other. We’re like a little family.
Q: How does playing in a musical differ from other orchestral performances you’ve been part of?
A: The music is a lot more rhythmically and harmonically complex. We have to work together and rely on each other more. You have to watch the conductor really closely as it’s easier to get confused because there are so many repeated sections.
Q: How do you prepare for a musical, and what is the rehearsal process like for the orchestra?
A: Using Show Ready, a metronome and Mr Flottmann are really valuable in helping me prepare for rehearsals. We have weekly orchestral rehearsals which are separate from the cast. We come together with the cast 1 or 2 weeks before production week.
Q: Why have you chosen to be a part of the orchestra as opposed to being on stage in the cast?
A: I have chosen to be in the orchestra so I can contribute to something I love while playing to my strengths and staying within my comfort zone. Even though I’m not on stage, I can still contribute to the whole production and am still a part of the final product.
Q: Why should everyone come and see The Addams Family?
A: Everyone has put a lot of time and effort into this production. Musicals at WestMAC are always special and it will be a memorable experience for you and your family.
Tina Paliadelis
Leader of Learning - Music