CAST
Braedon Lee Gomez Addams
Jessica Chan Morticia Addams
Elisa Checchia Uncle Fester
Isabella Jong Wednesday Addams
What do you think is Gomez’s funniest or most heartfelt moment in the show? I believe the most heartfelt moment in the show for Gomez is when he confronts Morticia about lying to her. It shows that, throughout the second act, he has grown as a person and is able to accept what has happened and face his upset wife. It’s very similar to real-world situations, where moments like this are bound to happen. Rather than blaming each other during an argument, people should open up and talk things through until they have settled down.
Who or what was your biggest inspiration when it came to portraying your character? The sheer number of Addams Family reboots out there means I’ve been lucky to have had lots of amazing portrayals to draw inspiration from – the original Carolyn Jones, as well as Anjelica Huston in particular, both had a poise and control that I wanted to pay tribute to. What stood out most to me in the script, how- ever, was Morticia’s quiet strength; her candid reactions in the play, as well as the sacrifices she confidently makes for her family, reminded me so much of my own mum that I tried to channel her into my Morticia too.
What do you think Fester’s love for the moon represents in the story?
What physical choices (like posture or gestures) did you use to make Wednesday feel different from the other characters? Wednesday is written as a very determined, confident, morbid and almost ‘scary’ character. Because she is so different, it makes her seem somewhat awkward. I’ve seen many versions of The Addams Family, and in every one I’ve watched, she has an iconic and instantly recognisable stance where she stands with her arms crossed. She doesn’t smile much either, and I make some of my movements more rigid to make her appear more ‘awkward’. When meeting the Beinekes, I imagine her smile to be almost forced, as the Addams family are so different from the Beinekes, which could possibly embarrass her. Wednesday is such an interesting character, and I’m so grateful to have been given the chance to bring her to life.
I think it’s a reflection of the lack of representation of bald people… like Fester! Through the moon, self-love and bald empowerment are really channelled in this. I think Fester is pioneering the way for self-esteem to grow – with a crazy dream, a jet pack, and far too many songs about love (and you don’t need a head full of luscious locks to do that!).
Nina Vignola-Aoyama Grandma
Scarlett Ryan Pugsley Addams
Parth Chaubey Lurch
Eve Pearson Alice Beineke
What advice would you give aspiring actors?
What don’t you like about your character?
How do you feel about the play?
What did you enjoy most about exploring Alice’s transformation throughout the show? What I enjoyed most about Alice’s transformation throughout the show was getting to portray both sides of her: the overly put-together version at the beginning, and the more honest and emotional side that emerges later on. It was especially fun, during “full disclosure”, to act out her unfiltered side, almost like letting all her bottled-up emotions run free. Playing the moment when she finally snaps is both liberating and exhilarating. Portraying her transformation allowed me to understand how powerful it can be to simply let go and be genuine. I’m extremely grateful to have had the chance to bring that journey to life and to learn so much from her character.
Each experience is a unique journey. It will be difficult and stressful at times, but if you are truly passionate about what you do then hard work will pay off. It’s never about being perfect, it’s about learning who you are and enjoying yourself in the process.
What I don’t like about my character is that he’s always getting into trouble and sometimes lets his curiosity get the better of him. He can be a little selfish and doesn’t always think before he acts, which causes problems for himself and others. But deep down, he really just cares about his family and wants everything to stay the same — even if he goes about it in a rather messy way.
I feel great about the play, as I am able to hone my singing and acting skills, learning how to show expressions and convey emotions without the use of words, whilst working alongside an amazing and supportive cast.
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