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The Addams Family is coming to Virginia Samford Theatre Oct. 26-29—get your tickets now
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They’re creepy and kooky…mysterious and spooky… Yep, you guessed it, The Addams Family: Young@Part is coming to the Virginia Samford Theatre (VST), October 26-29. From local makeup tutorials to nutty costumes, read on for a sneak peek at what it takes to bring this mysterious and iconic family to life. Get your tickets now.
The Addams Family: Young@Part event details
- What: The Addams Family: Young@Part
- When: Thursday, October 26, 7PM | Friday, October 27, 11AM | Saturday, October 28, 2:30PM + 7PM | Sunday, October 29, 2:30PM
- Where: Virginia Samford Theatre – Mainstage, 1116 26th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Cost: $28 | Students – $23 (Friday, October 27 show is $10)
VST STARS presents The Addams Family: Young@Part
The Addams Family: Young@Part is presented by VST STARS (Students Take a Role at the Samford). This special program gives kids the exciting opportunity to learn and grow their love of theatre in a safe and supportive arts environment.
In the exciting production of The Addams Family, VST STARS will bring this wacky and witty family to life—and it’s just in time for spooky season!
Here’s a look at the talented cast you’ll see onstage:
- Wednesday: Ava Baggarly, London Piggot
- Morticia: Rosemary Cullen, Elliot Dennis
- Gomez: Ryder Dean
- Uncle Fester: Thatcher Carter
- Lurch: Sawyer Smith
- Pugsley: Vincent Colburn
- Cousin Itt: Isabel Borasino
- Grandma: January Love
- Thing: Mae Alexander
Get your tickets now to see The Addams Family: Young@Part at Virginia Samford Theatre, October 26-29.
Becoming The Addams Family at Virginia Samford Theatre
With Halloween looming ahead, it’s the perfect time to see The Addams Family at VST.
According to Jenna Bellamy, the show’s director, the seasonal vibe helped create a unique aura around the show; it also helped the cast discover just how important hair and makeup can be.
“This has probably been our most ambitious technical youth production we’ve done. It’s got the creepiness in the set, costumes, hair and makeup, so it’s been a lot of fun seeing the kids think more about how their look impacts their performance.”
Jenna Bellamy, Director, VST’s The Addams Family
To help bring the cast’s Addams family looks to life, VST brought in local makeup artist Barry Perkins to give them a crash course on bringing their ghoulish characters to life. (Barry is known for his truly scary makeup found at local Halloween haunts like Atrox Factory).
Barry explained how big of a role he thinks makeup plays in character expression, for the entire show but with a special emphasis on The Addams’ ancestors.
“Their character expression is expressed through their makeup. They might not have lines, but you can have memorable characters just based on how they look.”
Barry Perkins, Makeup Designer
Ready to see The Addams Family: Young@Part at Virginia Samford Theatre, October 26-29? Grab your tickets now! For more shows, visit VST’s website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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