3. Grandmama Frump Addams. Older but clever. Wait, who’s old?
The scintillating Grandmama was portrayed by Amanda Bruton. Bruton says it’s not easy to be in the shoes of a 102 year old woman; what she does is sharpen up her sense of humour to be able to portray the role well. She is actually the most mysterious of all; her inclination with spiritual occult makes her character more interesting. You may be amazed on how she instantly fast-forwards the clock, 70 years more (?) as Bruton is now only 32. You might like the part wherein she was carrying her cart of potions, knowing each and every bottle’s formula…hey, dementia you absolutely has zero chance with Grandma Addams , sorry to disappoint. Apart from her being the actual matriarch of the family, be prepared to see her quick-tempered personality; but behind it is a caring granny. She is like, don’t give a fuss about what other people think and live your life to the fullest. That is one spitfire grandmama!
Favourite line: (Speaking to Pugsley) : “Time, my dear, is a thief. She’ll steal your soul and flee on little fairy wings. STAY OUT OF MY SHIT OR I’LL RIP YOUR LEG OFF AND BURY IT IN THE BACKYARD! …I love you.”
4. The Beinekes. How do you define “normal”? Tip: Look out for that hot rhyming momma , Alice Beineke.
Now you would think that the Beineke was the total opposite of The Addams Family; as they say how do you really define a ‘normal’ family? In our society, this is one snooty topic. Every family has their own story..as well as secrets. Alice Beineke (Blair Anderson) was the timid future mother-in-law of Wednesday Addams. She likes to speak in rhyming poems, although in reality her life does not. She has been lonely after marriage as she feels that her husband changed and has totally neglected her. She was a shocker, in a positive way during her “full disclosure” performance. She was successful in letting the audience feel her longingness for love, her grief, and her sentiments. Her husband, Mal Beineke on the other hand has this light approach to his stuffy and frigid character. He somehow lost his being a man of attitude and feels so cheesed off with his rhyming wife, Alice. He was also a revelation when the play was about to end; learns to appreciate his wife and son all over again. How about Lucas Beineke, the normal guy that Wednesday is about to marry? This guy can sing! He may look vulnerable on stage, yes cute as well! His voice really goes well with Fogarty (nice blending there.) Their encounter with The Addams Family traditional game of Full Disclosure is hilariously funny.
Favourite scene: Full Disclosure Act by Alice Beineke (as she mistakenly drank the potion that Pugsley intends to give his sister Wednesday)
5. Uncle Fester’s Affair with the Moon. Scene stealer. Enough said.
He has been my favourite character from The Addams Family . The cute, cuddly, bald Uncle Fester has confessed his love affair with the…. moon. His performance was exemplary; kids and adults were so glued with the puppetry as it was done smoothly. While Gomez has been in most of the scenes, Uncle Fester (Shaun Rice) is the actual story teller. Not to mention that he is the most evil of all Addams, he is the most soft-hearted as well. There is no dull moment when Uncle Fester is on stage, he seems to hypnotize his audience with his odd and bizarre character. He is like a 6 year old kid, trapped inside a man’s body —with a fur coat. Uncle Fester singing a love song to the moon takes the audience by storm; he displayed passive emotions that brought the entire act to perfection.
Favourite scene: Uncle Fester playing his banjo and singing/serenading the moon with a love song (The Moon and Me)
6. Morticia Addams’ sexy, robust dancing wearing that dress cut down to Venezuela.
Morticia Addams (Keleen Snowgren) would be your new Disney Princess after watching this; her dancing skills (the tango!) are impressive. Her approach to the character is swift; from being the I-am-your-boss-Gomez-never-lie-to-me to being the quiet queen when it comes to her children. Morticia wins chuckles everytime she delivers; her character approach varies from different scenes. If you love fashion, Morticia’s shoes was a revelation here; check it out when she rolls up her dress and displays the “legs”.
Favourite scene: Just around the corner / Tango de Amor
