Edmonds Heights Performing Arts presentsAddams Family
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Song List
Act I
Overture / When You're An Addams
Fester's Manifesto
Pulled
One Normal Night
But Love (Reprise #1)
Gomez's What If?
What If?
Full Disclosure
Act II
Death Is Just Around The Corner
The Moon and Me
Crazier Than You
Live Before We Die
Finale / When You're An Addams
Cast
Meet the Company
Abby Acheson (she/her)
Abby is ecstatic to be playing Morticia in this production of the Addams Family. This is her third show with Edmonds Heights. Past shows include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Newsies. In her spare time, Abby loves to dance, play piano, and sleep. She would like to thank Dorothy, Chrisopher, and Erin, as well as all the techs who worked behind-the-scenes on this show.
Mars Anderson (she/he)
This is only Mars' second show with EHPA so far despite being in 10th grade - but it's also her all-time favorite. In her free time, Mars likes to crochet, listen to music, and make her schedule even more confusing by taking up new hobbies every other month. She has really been enjoying creating her character in this show, and will absolutely be bringing these vibes into her day-to-day life. Mars would like to thank Dorothy and everyone else involved in this production for giving her the opportunity to mess around with cool little concepts.
Lynx Beaky (they/them)
Lynx is commonly found in the theater, both onstage and off. Having previously worked on YA and DA shows behind the scenes, they are excited to return for The Addams Family. This is their 4th show as tech crew, and are looking forward to many more. Lynx can otherwise be found out on the softball field with their teammates and cuddling with their pups. They would like to thank the cast and crew for making this show that much more fun. Lastly, they hope that you enjoy the show, and come to see more in the future!
Eliot Best (he/him)
Eliot is 14 and in 9th grade. He is thrilled to be behind the sound board for the 5th time with EHPA! He also enjoys performing on stage, singing, and hanging out with his friends. He would like to thank his fellow Noise Boys, Christopher for being an amazing teacher, and Thomas and Asher for teaching him how to run the sound board!
Fiona Black (she/they)
Fiona is excited to be acting for their third time in an Edmonds Heights production. This is their sixth show overall at Edmonds Heights, as she also enjoys working with costumes and doing backstage dressing. Growing up with a costume designer as a mother has given Fiona many opportunities to see shows from both the audience and backstage. She has assisted during fittings at a variety of Seattle theaters and was recently a Production Assistant for a short film. In their spare time, Fiona enjoys creating art, reading, and listening to music. She would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, Jessica, Brynn, and their family for all their support.
Everest Bond (they/she/he)
Everest is a passionate artist who, along with her dedication to theater, enjoys painting, drawing writing poetry and likes to dabble in crochet and sewing. They are 15 years old and have been in five previous shows with EHPA. You may have previously seen him in Newsies Jr as Pulitzer or in They fight as Regan. She is very excited to welcome you to this show and hopes you have an excellent viewing experience.
Olive Brown (she/her)
This is Olive’s fourth musical at Edmonds Heights. She is 13 and in 7th grade, and likes drawing (digital and traditional), animating, theater/acting, playing music/listening to music, undertale, making videos, and interacting with her friends. She would like to thank her mom for supporting her in everything she does, the teachers who help make the shows possible, and her friend who helped her figure out how to do a bio.
Leo Cabellon (he/him)
Leo the Great is 15 years old and is happy to be to be acting in his 3rd show ever. He would like to thank his family, friends, the tech crew, all the directors and you for coming. He is also thankful for the opportunity to be Lucas Bieneke's understudy as well as spooky ancestor. Leo reccomends you go check out the concessions table and buy some things as it helps EHPA put on more amazing performances and hopes you enjoy the show!
Paige Canniff (he/they)
Paige is loving their first big role, as Pugsley! Prior to their realized passion for theatre Paige was already performing where ever they could creating scripts and plays in the living room with friends and cousins. He also played cello for five years and set the cello down in order to make time for voice lessons, acting, and circus classes. This will be Paige’s fifth performance with EHPA. Paige is most excited to collaborate with friends and professionals. They are brimming with gratitude for Dorothy, Christopher, Erin, Marina, Jessica, Bryn and everyone else that supports them and makes EHPA the amazing program it is.
Evangeline Carballo (they/she)
This is Evangeline’s 32nd production at Edmonds Heights! Outside of theater, she enjoys talking to friends, playing video games, especially Minecraft and Sims, crocheting, and reading. They thank Dorothy and Felicity for this opportunity. Please enjoy the show!
Gracie Carbonetti-Norton (she/her)
Gracie is looking forward to teching for another fun Edmonds Heights production. Gracie has grown to love both the on stage and off stage roles theater has to offer, and techs for shows whenever she gets a chance. You can see Gracie on stage acting in Titanic in May and she hopes to see you there!
Zephyrus Carter (he/him)
Zephyr is very excited to help tech for Addams Family. He has teched in 4 different musicals at edmonds heights and is excited to be working on yet another one. He wants to thank everyone else working on this show for making it possible.
Nora Crane (she/her)
Nora is excited to play the ghost of a swashbuckling pirate queen in her third show with Edmonds Heights. She's a fourteen year old eighth grader with a passion for dance, singing and theater. You might have seen her previously as Bert in Giants in the Sky and Ethel in Newsies. Nora enjoys reading, baking, rollerskating and spending time with friends. Nora would like to thank Erin, Dorothy and Christopher for putting so much time and energy into this show and the friends she's made along the way for making theater so much fun.
Ariel Elliott (she/her)
"This is Ariel's second performance in a play at Edmonds Heights. She has attended Edmonds Heights for two years now and likes to spend time with her friends. Ariel loves to paint, color and dance. She has been dancing for three years with Haven Dance Academy in Lynnwood. She helped choreograph the flash mob at school in February this year. Ariel would like to give a shout out to Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce for putting together such a good play and making it fun for everyone!
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Juno Fariss (he/she)
This is Juno's fourth show at Edmonds Heights. He has been previously seen as style icons like Goon Four and a very sassy Crutchie. When he’s not method acting by getting lost at sea, he can be found taking walks to thrift stores for more eye-meltingly red clothes, listening to My Chemical Romance, watching the Cars movies, or drawing weird comics. Juno is incredibly thankful for everybody who worked hard to put this show on, but in specifics would like to thank Kaspar for introducing him to the weirdest movies he’s ever seen, and Jessie, for comforting him every time he cries during rehearsal. Kachow!
Evan Frank (they/he)
After seeing a number of their friends and classmates in previous Edmonds Heights theater productions, Evan went out of their comfort zone and took the leap into this school's theater program. Since they joined, Evan has loved every part of theater, and Evan is thrilled to be a part of this semester's DA production of Addams Family. Other activities Evan enjoys are the EH robotics program, currently serving in a leadership position; in addition, they also are involved with the EH ASB. In their spare time, Evan enjoys cooking and baking, graphic design, and listening to their music playlists. Evan is grateful for your support of EH, and would like to graciously thank Dorothy, Christopher, Erin, and all of the teachers and counselors that have supported and encouraged their journey.
Devyn Harris (she/her)
Devyn is eager to work and perform on her 7th show with EH. After taking a short break in between semesters for focusing on school, she is excited to be back with her friends! Devyn is normally a person who very much enjoys creepier type things, so performing in The Addams Family is a welcome experience for her! Of course when she is not acting she is either obsessively drawing dragons or going down rabbit holes that relate to her current hyper fixation. Now that opening week is just around the coroner, she hopes you enjoy the show and have a frightful time!
Graham Kash-Blodgett (he/him)
Graham is 13 years old (soon to be 14) and in the 8th grade. This is Graham's 7th show he has acted in. He is happy to be playing the part of Gomez and would like to thank everyone who has made this show possible. Graham likes history, aviation, fencing (he has never actually fenced before), tree climbing, Nerf blasters, and playing guitar.
Eleanor Klein (she/her)
Eleanor is so excited that you chose to come see Addams Family! At age 14, this will be her 12th show at Edmonds Heights. When she’s not doing theatre, she loves to draw, hang out with friends, and do gymnastics. You may have seen her previously play Spot Conlon in Newsies! Eleanor loves being an actor on stage, as well as being a backstage tech. She invites you to go get concessions and merch at intermission. She would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, Erin, Marina, and Nora, as well as her parents for driving her to rehearsal.
Ezrah Laffoon (he/they)
Ezrah is 14 years old. He recently played Beverly Griffith in Nifty Fifties & teched for Anastasia last year. Ezrah very occasionally joins musicals and plays, but are typically teching. He’s glad to help if you need absolutely anything backstage and he hopes to work with you too one day.
Cosmo Largent (he/him)
Cosmo is excited to act, sing, and be in this production of the Addams Family musical as Jester the Ancestor/ensemble. He’s been in/teched for five shows and is excited to be in his sixth and seventh shows this year. Cosmo would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, and Erin, as well as his family for all being there and making this production happen.
Faith Lawrence (she/her)
Faith is a 7th grader this year at Edmonds Heights. She has been in performances at the Driftwood theater for the past two summers where she got to perform in the Jungle book and also the Secret Garden. This will be Faith’s second performance with Edmonds Heights. Her favorite thing to do is sing everywhere she goes. Faith is so thankful to be a part of this cast for another performance.
Akseli Leyba he/she
Jackson Lilleness (he/him)
Jackson is 13 and in 7th grade and is very excited for everyone to see this show. This is his third Edmonds Heights show. Besides doing Edmonds Heights shows he plays video games, plays water polo, and likes to read. He wants to thank Dothy, Christopher, Erin, and Marina.
Ollie Long (she/they)
Ollie is excited to act for the first time at EHPA. This is their first show acting but their 4th show at EHPA. In their spare time, Ollie likes to play oboe, go on walks, and hangout with people from both EHPA and EWHS. They would like to thank Dorothy and Christopher for letting them be in Addams family.
Damien Luccio (he/him)
Damien is very excited to be in Titanic. He has been doing theater since he was four and this is his eighth show at Edmonds heights! He would like to thank all of the directing team for working so hard on this show and he would also like to thank the fellow cast and crew for making this show possible.
Elijah Lunder (he/him)
Elijah is excited to be part of this show's cast. This is his third show acting at Edmonds Heights, his other roles being an ensemble in Captain Starblaster and Benjamin in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In his spare time Eli likes to listen to music, draw, journal, and hang out with friends. Elijah is in the 9th grade and 14 years old.
Noah Madden (he/him)
Noah is so excited to get to help this show thrive. He is a junior in highschool and has been in and teched for multiple shows. These shows including but not limited to: Into the woods (Dresser), Matilda (Big Kid), and Anastasia (Sergei). He is so thankful to be here.
Selena Mai (she/her)
Selena is excited to present her 15th show at Edmonds Heights Performing Arts, where she has worked both in the spotlight and behind the curtains. Past favorite shows include Frozen Jr., Newsies Jr., and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Offstage, Selena enjoys reading, crocheting, piano playing, and spending time with friends. Selena would like to thank her parents and friends for the hours they put into driving her to rehearsals, and Dorothy, Christopher, Erin, and Marina as well as her voice teacher Annaliese for inspiring her love for the arts.
Avery Matheson (he/him)
Avery is 16 and in 10th grade. He has previously been in many shows at Edmonds Heights and has designed lighting for all shows in the last three years. Avery enjoys reading, watching YouTube, and playing Minecraft with friends.
Stazy McKeown (she/her)
Stazy is fourteen years old and this is her third year at Edmonds Heights. She has acted in 5 shows and her favorite roles include Elder Mel in Giants in the Sky, Amanda Thripp in Matilda, and Darcy in Newsies. Her favorite musicals are Beetlejuice, Heathers, and Ride the Cyclone. She would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, and Erin and hopes you will enjoy the show.
Beckett Meabon (he/him)
Beckett has been taking part in EHPA performances since he was in 2nd grade. You will find him working both on the stage and behind the scenes in (almost) every show. Some of his favorite roles that he has done include Starblaster in Captain Starblaster and Davey in Newsies. When Beckett is not at rehearsal, you will find him playing video games, hanging out with friends, or practicing for the next audition. Beckett would like to thank Dorothy and Christopher for always supporting and believing in him. He would also like to thank his family, because he knows that this passion involves everyone. Enjoy the show!
Landon Meabon (he/him)
Landon is working as a sound intern on yet another show. It is definitely his favorite position to work, as he enjoys all the complexities that are involved in sound. If you are reading this in the auditorium, feel free to turn around in your seat and give the booth a wave, as the Noise Boys will be hard at work making the show sound its best. Landon much prefers being behind the scenes, and peeked in his onstage career in We Are Monsters when he was 6 years old. Now currently 13 years old, he hopes to get to work in tech until he graduates. When not in the booth, you can find Landon in the FTC portable, making films, or hanging out with his friends. He would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, and his fellow tech crew for giving him the opportunity and teaching him how to be Noise Boy #5.
Gunnar Ness (he/him)
Gunnar is happy to be back on stage for the first time since the 2017 performance of "We are Monsters". Both on stage and behind the scenes, Gunnar has found his place at Edmonds Heights Performing Arts spotlighting shows and making memories with his friends in theater.
Kaspar Quincy Newman (he/him)
Kaspar is thrilled to be doing The Addams Family. A longtime fan of the oddball characters, playing them onstage is a dream come true. Favorite previous roles include Potiphar in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mr. Wormwood in Matilda Jr., and Himself in The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. In his spare time Kaspar enjoys watching horror movies, playing board games, and nerding out about the history of film. He would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher and Erin.
Forest Norwood (he/they)
Coral Padfield (she/her)
Coral is very proud to be performing in her third show at Edmonds Heights as Wednesday Addams. Just like the Addams Family, in her free time Coral enjoys spending time with her family, singing, playing guitar, and listening to Conan Gray and Taylor Swift (and torturing her siblings of course!) Her previous roles in EHPA shows include playing the Baker in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Medda Larkin in Newsies Jr. She would like to thank her amazing instructors Christopher, Dorothy, Marina, and Erin for always pushing her to become a better actress. She is looking forward to the many shows that she participates in the future, and she hopes that you detest the splendid production of the Addams Family!
Ilze Riekstiņš (she/her)
Ilze Riekstiņš has been a backstage tech and stage manager several times in the past at EH, but this semester is her last year as a high schooler! She has loved getting to work with the kids on these shows and is so excited to come back to see her little sister shine. She would like to thank her family for their love and support.
Jessie Riekstiņš (he/she/they)
Neko Robison (she/her)
This is Neko’s second year with EHPA! She loves musical theater, including her roles as Matilda in Matilda, Narrator in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, and a Bowery girl in Newsies! She has also studied at Taproot theater, in their Advanced Musical Theater camps. In her free time she enjoys hanging with friends, dancing hula, spinning fire poi, and creating art and jewelry. She would like to thank you for coming, Kristin her voice teacher, Lita and Coco her hula teachers, and Dorothy and Lin and all of EHPA who work so hard at making all of this happen!
Kimo Rodriguez (he/him)
This is Kimo’s second year here at Edmonds Heights, and fourth production teching/acting at EH. He acted in the first production of They Fight and Brothers Grimm. He was a projections intern last semester in Finding Nemo Jr.
Asher Sanburn (he/him)
A recent graduate from being a sound intern but still always Noise Boy #2, Asher is excited to be running the sound board for this production. Though Asher is only 13 years old and in eighth grade, this is his 24rd show in the last three years at Edmonds Heights. He is currently serving as Junior Thespian President as well as State Thespian Officer. Asher would like to thank his fellow Noise Boys, the rest of the tech crew, Dorothy and Christopher, and Thomas for teaching him everything he knows.
Eden Sansburn (they/she)
Eden invites you to join the family! This is their nineteenth show at Edmonds Heights, working behind the scenes and managing the stage crew. Eden loves plants, crocheting, and writing. They serve as the Edmonds Heights Thespian Troupe 7469 Historian and Record keeper and work to maintain our Gold Honor Troupe status.
Elanor Sansburn (she/her)
Elanor welcomes you to Addams Family. She loves working in the theatre, both on the stage and behind the scenes. Her favorite roles at EHPA include Anya in Anastasia, Wendy in Peter Pan, and Regina George in Mean Girls. Elanor currently serves as the vice president of Edmonds Heights Thespian Troupe 7469, is a NATS national competitor, and Thespian Superior winner. She would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, Erin, and Marina, as well as her voice teacher, Jordyn Day. Elanor invites you to stop by the concessions table and support Edmonds Heights Performing Arts Thespian.
Felicity Silvers (she/they)
Felicity is excited to be Stage manager and have the help of all of the wonderful techs.She is 15, in 9th grade, and has participated in EHPA since 2nd grade. Some of her favorite roles have been Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lavender in Matilda Jr., Auntie Em AKA Medusa in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Young Anna in Frozen Jr., and Tinkerbell in Peter Pan Jr. She also enjoys crocheting, playing piano, painting, and running her resell plushie business. She would like to thank the whole cast and crew for making this show great!
Ian Silvers (they/them)
Ian is not only here to dance and sing but also to reap your soul. They are 13 and in 7th grade. They have been participating in EHPA shows since kindergarten, and some of their favorite past shows are Newsies, Mean Girls, Captain Starblaster, and Mary Poppins Jr. When not on stage, Ian enjoys playing video games and working on their next book. Shout out to the best Stage Manager and sister ever, Felicity Silvers!
Ben Sperry (he/him)
Ben is in 9th grade, and is in his third show at EH with the previous ones being Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, They Fight and Newsies as Snyder the spider. He has also performed in an EHPA one act play. Outside of school he sometimes makes LEGO Stop motions and has two cats. You may see him next month as a monster or possibly Orcus in She Kills Monsters!
Mia Thomas-Jones (she/her)
Mia is very excited to tech for Addams Family! She loves this show and was disappointed she couldn't be a bigger part of it. Now in tenth grade, this will be Mia's 9th production with EHPA (including current shows, acting and teching). This spring, you can catch her in Titanic, or as Evil Tina in She Kills Monsters. Her passion is theatre and she always tries to jam as much into her schedule as possible! Now, presenting EHPA's production of Addams Family!
Madeleine Tomlin-Reed (any/all)
Madeleine has been in the Newsies and is now proud to bring to you her role in the Addams Family. Madeleine enjoys theater, singing, choir, and anything related to music and voice. Going into high school next year she is in 8th grade and 14 years old. Enjoy the show!
EthanCole West (he/him)
EthanCole has been working as a lighting intern since last semester. This is the 4th show he's done. He is 15 and in 9th grade and enjoys drawing, playing games, and hanging out with friends. He'd like to thank his mom, grandma, Avery, and Dorothy.
Marina Ziobro (she/he)
Marina (aka Bill H. Board) is in 7th grade and this is her second show at EHPA. She is excited to be in the show and enjoys theatre. In her spare time, she loves to draw, skateboarding, and listening to music. She would like to thank Dorothy, Christopher, Marina Pierce, and everyone else who worked on the show for making this possible. Marina is excited for all to see the show.
Thespian Board 2023 - 2024
Officers:
President: Ilze Riekstiņš
President Junior Thespian: Asher Sansburn
Vice President: Elanor Sansburn
Secretary: Gracie Carbonetti-Norton
Treasurer: Evangeline Carballo
Thespian Historian/Honor Troupe Coordinator: Eden Sansburn
Social Media Manager: Eden Sansburn
Thespian Point/Record Keeper: Damien Luccio
Committee Leads:
Co-Leads: Props Committee- Felicity Silvers & Belle Whitehead
Co-Leads: Costume Committee - Gracie Carbonetti-Norton & Bella Conroy
Co-Leads: Makeup Committee - Bella Conroy & Belle Whitehead
Lead: Lobby Display Team - Damien Luccio
Lead: PR / Marketing - Elanor Sansburn
Lead: Concessions - Sophie Portugal
Lead: Tech - Avery Matheson
Lead: Backstage - Eden Sansburn
Theatre Advisory Group
Sarah Allen
Erin Bell
Allen Bond
Dustie Buyers
Angie Caniff
Heather Elledge
Robin Ehrlich
Barbara Gordon
Sabrina Klein
Jessica Lemley-Carballo
Caitlin Luccio
Yolanda Matheson
Jennifer Meabon
Taylor Newman
Dorothy Pierce
Bryn Riekstiņš
Ilze Riekstiņš*
Elanor Sansburn*
Lin Sansburn
Kelly Silvers
Jen Smidt
Special Thanks
Please visit and support our sponsors, listed at the end of the program.
It would be impossible for our program to run without the dedicated assistance of volunteers. EHPA depends on our families and community members to make it all happen. We would like to thank our Theatre Advisory Group for their time, talent, consistent support, troubleshooting and decision-making.
Thank you to:
- Andrew Matheson
- Bob Rice
- Kirkland Performance Center
- Everett High School Drama
- 3805 Atomic Robotics
- Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society
- Madrona Children's Theatre
- Jennifer Meabon, Jenny Harvey, Angie Canniff, Kelly Silvers, Taylor Newman, Alan Bond - Volunteer Coordinators. You saved me a million times. -drp
Costuming: Jessica Lemley-Carballo, Bryn Riekstiņš, Doris Black, Joy McCullough, Savannah Mouhanna, Becky Mustoe
Costuming Crew: Jinx Alderks, Mars Anderson, Fiona Black, Olive Brown, Amelia Buss, Ada Curtis, Emily Gee, Eva Gipson, Bebel Guerrero, Daphne Lynch, Quenton Rasnake, Jayda Reyes, Aidan Shannon, Em Shannon
Painting & Props: Sabrina Klein, Robin Ehrlich, Jennifer Anderson, Cosmo Largent*, Akseli Leyba*, Ollie Long*, Michelle McKinstry, Felicity Silvers*,
Lobby Design Lead: Ace Luccio*
Lobby decorating: Zephyrus Carter*, Noah Madden*
Poster artwork: Fiona Black*
Headshots & Photos: Jennifer McKeown, Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce
There will be 15 minute intermission. All concession and swag sales benefit Thespian Troupe #7469
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