The Addams Family / External Understudies

Walnut Street Theatre is currently seeking local non-union actors for External Understudies for ALL roles in THE ADDAMS FAMILY: THE MUSICAL this fall to open our 26-27 Season.  Richard Stafford is set as director/choreographer.  Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on September 1 with performances running from September 22 - November 1, 2026. 

SEEKING:
Gomez Addams U/S
Morticia Addams U/S
Wednesday Addams U/S
Uncle Fester U/S
Lurch U/S
Grandma U/S
Mal Beineke U/S
Alice Beineke U/S
Lucas Beineke U/S
Ensemble U/S - Strong dancers who can sing.  All ages and types to make up a chorus of "Ancestors".

Artists who are unfamiliar with Non-Union Understudies from within the Walnut Street Theatre School’s education performance program, details are provided below.

UNDERSTUDIES:

• Are “On Call” for a specific role in the cast and must be in town for the duration of the run of THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Sept 1 – Nov 1
• Learn/observe as much of the rehearsal process as you’d like on your own.
• Attend Final Dress Rehearsal– September 20
• 6 required understudy rehearsals during the show’s run –9/24, 9/25, 9/29, 10/1, 10/6, & 10/9- 12:30-5:30pm
• Receive an expense stipend of $315 to cover any expenses in participating (parking for a day, etc.)
• Additional Rate: $70 per show if you are called on to perform as an understudy.
• Scholarship for a free class at the Walnut Street Theatre School.

For consideration, please submit your materials here:

Please submit even if you are already in our digital casting database, as this will connect with (and update) your existing profile to be marked in this production's list.

Auditions will occur by invitation only in July.