THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every household. Featuring an original story, the show follows Wednesday Addams—the ultimate princess of darkness—who has fallen in love with a smart, sweet young man from a “respectable” family, one her parents have never met. To complicate matters, she confides in her father, Gomez, begging him to keep her secret from Morticia. For the first time ever, Gomez must hide something from his beloved wife—setting off a night of dinner-table chaos, shocking revelations, and the blending of two wildly different families.
The production is directed by Katie VanNewkirk, with musical direction by Todd Hartsock, choreography by Danielle Marone, and produced by Anne Marie Scalies. This production will feature a live orchestra conducted by Todd Hartsock, bringing Andrew Lippa’s score to life with rich, dynamic sound.
When asked why she picked this piece as her PCS Directorial Debut, Katie VanNewkirk said, “This story brings together two families on a single night, where secrets simmer, dynamics unravel, and chaos erupts—all within the typical spooky, kooky, and ooky world of the Addams Family. Throughout every adaptation, the Addams Family has questioned society’s definition of normal, showing us that the most normal thing that any of us can do is to love one another.” VanNewkirk continues: “I was struck by how the Addams, for all their eccentricities, fully embrace each other. They unapologetically live as they are and celebrate their uniqueness without compromise. This message has deeply resonated with me as I continue to grow in confidence and embrace all the parts of myself that make me who I am—while extending that same love and acceptance to others. This show reminds us that true connection, true love, does not come from conformity or perfection. Love is beautiful, messy, complicated, romantic, intense, vulnerable, and familial. It tests our limits. It grows. It forgives. It changes. And most importantly, love is unconditional.”
Accessibility and Community Programs
PCS Theater is proud to participate in the Art-Reach ACCESS program, ensuring that the arts are affordable and accessible to a wider community. In addition, the PCS Main Stage auditorium at 614 Fairview Rd, Swarthmore, PA is fully ADA accessible,welcoming all patrons to enjoy the magic of live theater. Patrons are also invited to take advantage of PCS Theater’s Lending Library, which offers tactile and fidget items, headphones, seat cushions, and coloring pages to enhance the theatergoing experience. For audience members who are hearing compromised, PCS is pleased to now provide ListenWiFi devices, delivering clear,accessible sound directly to headsets.
Tickets for The Addams Family
Adults: $27; Seniors: $25; Students: $15
Use the code AROUNDMAINLINE for $3 off your ticket.
As part of PCS Theater’s mission to keep theater accessible, 10 Pay-What-You-Can tickets will be available for each Main Stage performance. These tickets are first come, first served, cash only, and available night of performance. Kindly visit The Addams Family website for tickets.
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