​About the Production

The Apex Friendship High School Performing Arts department welcomed over 2000 theatre-goers to four performances of The Addams Family, the weekend of March 14-16, 2024.  The production featured 118 talented students on-stage, back-stage and in the student pit orchestra. The students' and directors' efforts shone through every aspect of the performance, from the lush singing and impeccable comedic timing, to the technical feat of flying Uncle Fester to the moon.  The entirely grayscale set evoked memories of the classic TV show, while the modern song and dance numbers made this a story that appealed to all ages.  The iconic characters of Gomez and Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Grandma, Fester and Lurch came to life along with a rich ensemble of Addams Ancestors, each with their own character and backstory.  The "normal" Beinecke family, Lucas, Mal and Alice, add to the story of families who accept each other completely, champion the extraordinary, and in the face of adversity, rally and overcome.

In addition to the performances, The Addams Family characters and ancestors hosted "Tea with The Addams Family", a character event for children ages 3-10 to meet and dine with the characters.  Several little "Wednesdays" and "Pugsleys" attended the event, where they sang along with Uncle Fester, endured Gomez's Dad Jokes, and taught Wednesday how to smile.