Song List

ACT 1

Scene 1 Location: The Addams Family Graveyard

Overture/Prologue (Gomez, Morticia)

When You’re An Addams (Addams Family / Ancestors)

Fester’s Manifesto (Fester)

Scene 2 Location: Morticia’s Boudoir

Two Things (Gomez)

Wednesday’s Growing Up (Gomez)

Trapped (Gomez, Morticia)

Scene 3 Location: The Playroom/Addams Family Home

Honor Roll (Pugsley)

Pulled (Wednesday, Pugsley)

Four Things (Gomez, Morticia)

One Normal Night (Company)

Scene 4 Location: Central Park/ Addams Family Home

One Normal Night, continued: (Company)

Scene 5 Location: The Great Hall

But Love, Reprise 1 (Fester, Ancestors)

Scene 6 Location: Somewhere Else in the House

But Love, Reprise 2 (Fester, Ancestors)

Scene 7 Location: The Grotto

Scene 8 Location: Morticia’s Boudoir

Secrets (Morticia, Alice,  Ancestors)

Scene 9 Location: Somewhere in the House

Gomez’s “What If” (Gomez)

Scene 10 Location: Somewhere Else in the House

Scene 11 Location: Playroom 

Pugsley's What If (Pugsley)

Scene 12 Location: The Great Hall and Banquet Table

Full Disclosure Part 1 (Company) 

Waiting (Alice, Mal, Lucas, Lurch, Ancestors)

Full Disclosure Part 2 (Company)

ACT 2

Scene 1 Location: Outside the House

Scene 2 Location: Morticia’s Boudoir

Just Around the Corner (Morticia, Ancestors)

Just Around the Corner Playoff (Morticia, Ancestors)

Scene 3 Location: Guest Bedroom

Scene 4 Location: Outside the Addams House

The Moon and Me (Fester, Ancestors)

Scene 5 Location: Under the Addams Family Tree

Happy Sad (Gomez, Wednesday)

Scene 6 Location: Under the Addams Family Tree (Continuous)

Crazier Than You (Wednesday, Lucas, Mal, Alice)

Scene 7 Location: Pugsley's BedTime

Scene 8 Location:The Grotto

Not Today (Gomez)

Scene 9 Location: Outside the Addams House

Live Before We Die (Gomez, Morticia)

Tango De Amor

Scene 10 Location: The Addams Home / Graveyard

Tango De Amor cont.

Finale: Move Toward the Darkness ( Company)

Bows ­: (Company)

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Julian Lamar

Gomez Addams

JULIAN LAMAR (Gomez), also called “Jude”, is currently a junior at NFA main. Julian is a member of the NFA Madrigals, Boys Glee, and Acapella. This is Julian's first production with a lead role. He appreciates the constant help and support from his mother and father. He has been very included in the music scene since elementary school, as influenced by his parents and siblings. He was selected this year to be in the Area All state Chorus. He was previously included in the 2022 Jazz All-County Choir, and was accepted into the High School All-County Choir in 2021. Julian plans to go to NYU after graduating his senior year to double major in music and computer science.

Grace Musante

Morticia Addams

GRACE MUSANTE (Morticia) is a sophomore at NFA Main who loves the performing arts. Grace is an active dancer; training in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and pointe. She sings in Madrigals and A Cappella and has sung with the National Children's Chorus in NYC and Jubilate in Warwick. Grace has performed in Annie, Beauty and the Beast, High School Musical, Sound of Music and more. This is her first full live musical in over three years, and she is very excited to perform. She would like to thank her cast and crew mates and Ms. Clifford for helping to create this amazing experience.

Ester Almeyda

Wednesday Addams

ESTER ALMEYDA (Wednesday) is currently a senior at NFA Main. She was an assisting crew member in NFA's production of In The Heights in 2020/2021, as well as Ensemble/Elsa/Crutchie in the All Together Now showcase in 2021 and Alice's Sister/Red Macaw in Alice In Wonderland in 2022. She has been in the NFA Madrigals since her junior year, and sings with the A Cappella Chorus. She was recently selected to sing in the NYSSMA Area All-State Chorus, as well as participated in the NYACDA summer chorus. She plans on majoring in Musical Theatre in college.

Rory Flynn

Fester Addams

RORY FLYNN (Fester), is currently a senior at NFA Main. Beginning their career in middle school, they performed in productions such as Aladdin, The Wiz, Annie and All Together Now. They were also involved with NFA's Alice in Wonderland performing as the (Mad Hatter). Rory is also heavily involved with the music, acting, and dance programs at NFA. They are the first chair violin in the school's orchestra for the second year in a row, and treasurer of the Music Council at NFA. This year, they were selected to perform in the NYSSMA Area All State orchestra this upcoming season. Rory will be studying Acting and Theatre Performance in college after their senior year comes to a close.

Lolo Paron

Pugsley Addams

LOLO PARON (Pugsley) is currently a freshman at NFA Main. This past summer he played (Willy Wonka) in Willy Wonka Jr. Lolo is very involved in the theatre department at NFA he takes performing arts class and dance class. Lolo also dances and takes musical theatre classes outside of school. He is very excited to see where his musical theatre journey takes him.

Angelina Vuong

Grandma Addams

ANGELINA VUONG (Grandma) is a graduating senior at NFA Main. She has done a couple of shows in the past as either stage crew or an ensemble member. Even if the parts are small, she enjoys being included in the shows in any form. Currently, she is working towards an Cyber Security Associate's degree alongside her high school diploma, but aims to be an animator in the future. Additionally, she has experience with making art for a couple of small games over the summer. She plans to major in either animation or film in order to make her own show or game.

Shamari Mays

Lucas Beineke

SHAMARI MAYS (Lucas) is currently a freshman at NFA Main. In 2021 at HMS, he was in High School Musical (Coach Bolton). Shamari's hobbies include reading, writing, video games, design, and making art. He is currently making a book called "Is It too Late to Change". Shamari one day wishes to combine all his dreams into one to be an actor, novelist, and artist. Shamari shouts out his family, friends, and teachers as believes he can do this as long as they help him reach to even further heights. Shamari’s Dream college is SUNY to further invest in performance and arts.

Talia D'Addio

Alice Beineke

TALIA D’ADDIO (Alice) is a sophomore at NFA main. Talia is on the NFA Advanced Dance Team, Madrigals,does acting in and out of school at Beacon Performing Arts Center, guitar and voice at New Windsor Music Academy and dance at Footworks Dance Center for over 13 years now. Talia joined the theater company BPAC, in which she performed as The Wolf/Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods, Patty Simcox in Grease, Donkey in Shrek, Miss Gardner in Carrie, and now Margot in Legally Blonde. In addition to this all, Talia remains active with friends and family, and is in all honors classes. She hopes to go into Teaching, Occupational Therapy or Theater in college.

Kai Pelsue

Mal Beineke

KAI PELSUE (Mal, Vocal Captain) is currently a junior at NFA main. He has also played many roles in the past such as (Dormouse) Alice in Wonderland, (Annie) Annie Jr, and (Ms. Potts) Beauty and the Beast being some of his favorites. Kai enjoys writing plays and music, and is currently writing a musical that he hopes to perform in the near future. Kai has also co-directed shows in the past, and plans to continue going forward, maybe even going to school to direct productions of his own.

Liz Prado Orlotiga

Ancestor (Flapper), Dance Captain

LIZ PRADO OLORTIGA (Flapper Ancestor, Dance Captain) also known as, "Lizita" is currently a junior at NFA Main. Liz played a lead role (Queens of Hearts) in NFA's Alice in Wonderland. She is heavily involved in the performing arts program at NFA. She dances with NFA's Advanced Dance Team and takes Acting 2. Liz also dances and competes at Step by Step Dance Studio. She hopes to major in Musical Theatre in college. Liz would like to thank her parents, castmates, Mrs. Clifford, and her two brothers, James Lopez (NFA Alumni of 2013), and Brian Lopez for helping her be the person she is today.

Tahiri Landolfa

Ancestor (Flight Attendant)

TAHIRI LANDOLFA (Ensemble, Flight Attendant) is a freshman at NFA. From Kindergarten to 6th grade, Tahiri was at High Definition Dance for tap and also at the Winter Wonderlands. This year, she is in A Cappella Choir and looks forward to taking more chorus classes in the future. She is also in Ms. Clifford’s Creative Movement class. She hopes that for the next play, she can help in many ways as a stage crew member.

Monique May

Ancestor (CaveWoman)

MONIQUE MAY (Ensemble, Cave Woman) is a junior at NFA West. She was previously in the Spring 2021-2022 Production of Alice in Wonderland (Ensemble), and also participated in the South Middle School production of “Annie Jr” as a maid. Monique is an assistant coach in the Ritz Kids Circus program, and wants to study at NYU Tisch in the future. She is grateful to her parents and friends for always supporting her dreams.

La'Daysha Mickel

Ancestor (Matador)

LADAYSHA MICKEL (Ancestor, Matador) also known as “Daysha”, is currently a senior at NFA Main. In 2021, LaDaysha played roles in All Together Now at NFA North. Daysha sings, dances, and acts with NFA A Cappella, Modern Dance 2, and Acting 3 programs. She is President of A Cappella 4A. She also volunteers in Technical Theatre. Daysha cares to help and motivate her cast/crew members. In addition to her school activities Daysha has also performed at The Ritz Theatre in Mix-xed: The Hip-Hopera for her community. LaDaysha is planning on studying to be a Realtor in college.

Amelia Post

Ancestor (Pirate)

AMELIA POST (Ensemble, Pirate) is currently a sophomore at NFA. Amelia was a part of the MTI's All Together Now performance as well as on costume crew for NFA’s Alice in Wonderland. Amelia has been in many musical ensembles during her time at NFA, including A Capella chorus, Orchestra, and Chaminade treble choir, as well as in the dance program. Outside of school Amelia has done productions of Carrie: The Musical and played Mr. Stevens, and is now currently working on Legally Blonde: The Musical with Beacon Performing Arts Center. Amelia is looking forward to working on more productions with NFA in the future.

Taryn Sileno

Ancestor (Soldier)

TARYN SILENO (Ensemble, Soldier) is currently a junior at NFA Main. Taryn has performed in many shows. You might've seen Taryn in Alice in Wonderland at NFA Main, she also performs in shows for BPAC. She has had a passion for performing since she was 5 years old. Taryn plays for the NFA Varsity tennis team. Taryn gives thanks to Mrs. Clifford in addition to the cast & crew for putting on such a fun and amazing show.

Nicoletta Simoni

Ancestor (Bride)

NICOLETTA SIMONI (Ancestor, Bride) Iis currently a freshman at NFA. Nicoletta was in Disney's Beauty and the Beast at South Middle School and starred in SMS's production of MTI's All Together Now.

Nyvia Bell

Lurch

NYVIA BELL (Lurch, Costumes, Makeup Manager), is a junior at NFA. Nyvia has taken jazz, hiphop, aero at NYPAC, and African and hip hop at NPAA. She has been heavily involved in praise and worship for her church, working at events with the Newburgh police department, and cosplaying. Nyvia will probably go to college for an art degree in college.

Stage and Tech Crew

Student Production Team

PIctured left to right: Top Row - Emma hirsch, Vincent Shelinsky, Dakota Diamond, Gabriela Mozo-Araujo, Nicholas D'Alo / Bottom Row: Emily Pham, Maya Simms, Daisy Aquino, Emily Perez, Amelia Moore-Marmol, Kayla Montano-Alfaro

Mandy Clifford

Director, Choreographer

Mrs. Clifford has been the dance teacher and musical director/choreographer at NFA for the past 24 years. She thanks everyone who helped bring this production to life and is looking forward to many more productions at NFA.

Karen Sheehy

Conductor/Vocal Director

Ms. Sheehy has been the vocal director for NFA's musical productions since 2006. She teaches music at New Windsor Elementary School. She often works as the music director and performs with community theatre in the Hudson Valley.

Jordan Talas

Costume Design

Jordan is a graduate of NFA and performed in several musical, dance, and theatre productions as a student. Jordan has volunteered his time to design, construct, and manage the costumes for NFA's musical productions since graduating in 2018.

Tom Durante

Tech Support

Tom Durante is a microtech for the NECSD and has worked on several NFA Musical Productions as the lead sound and lighting technician. His knowledge and expertise is appreciated by the cast, crew, and directorial staff.

Rich and Bill Diamond

Set Design and Construction

A portion of the set for The Addams Family is the result of a collaboration with Bill Diamond Productions. Rich and Bill Diamond volunteer their expertise, time, and materials to provide NFA students with professional experience in technical theater. The cast, crew, and directorial staff are extremely grateful for their constant support.

Bjorn Hansen

Set Construction

A portion of the set was constructed by Bjorn Hansen, NFA Welding Teacher in cooperation with NFA Construction and Woodworking students and teachers.

James Lopez

Wig Design

James Lopez is a graduate of NFA who has helped with over 20 NFA Musical and Dance productions since graduating in 2013. James has worked as a dance teacher, choreographer, and performer in the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Dakota Diamond

Student Production Manager

DAKOTA DIAMOND (Student Production Manager) is currently a Sophomore at NFA Main. She was stage crew for All Together Now and became Production Manager for Alice In Wonderland. Dakota is involved with dance at NFA, participates in performances for the school, is part of the many art programs and is in the film club. Dakota is also a part of the Bill Diamond Production team. She worked on the sets and props for Alice in Wonderland and Addams Family. Dakota would also like to thank all the people who have helped and supported her through her journey so far. She plans on doing a lot more with art and film in the future.

Amelia Moore-Marmol

Student Director, Light Board Operator

Daisy Aquino

Stage Manager

DAISY AQUINO (Stage Manager) is currently a sophomore at NFA Main. Daisy did spotlight For All Together Now and Alice in Wonderland. Daisy also takes a guitar class and a dance class. She also participated in several NFA Dance events. Daisy is part of the Key club, and outside of school she is an altar server for church.

Maya Simms

Performance/Rehearsal Tracks Operator

Emma Hirsch

Prop Manager

EMMA HIRSCH (Props) is a senior at NFA Main. Emma was in the NFA production All Together Now (Chip the Teacup). Emma also did props for Alice In Wonderland. Emma made Honor roll 4 years in a row, and would like to thank her mom for the help with school and encouraging her to try something new. After high school, Emma plans on going to college.

Nicholas D'Alo

Stage Crew

NICHOLAS D’ALO (Stage Crew) is currently a junior at NFA Main. His sophomore year of highschool, he did stage crew for All Together Now at NFA North. Same year he did stage crew for the Alice In Wonderland musical at NFA Main. He also partakes at the pep rally when the dance classes get to dance. His future plan is to go to culinary school and become a pastry chef. Eventually, Nicholas wants to open up his own bakery. He thanks his parents for driving him back and forth from the rehearsals and for coming to see the productions.

Kayla Montano Alfaro

Stage Crew

Emily Perez

Stage Crew

Gabriela Mozo Araujo

Sound Assistant, Thing

GABRIELA MOZO ARAUJO (Stage Crew, Thing), also known as “Gabi”, is currently a junior at NFA main. Gabi is a percussionist at NFA and an active member of the Wind Ensemble. Gabi is currently employed at LEGOLAND as a percussionist for their holiday season. This is Gabriela's second production at NFA and she will be participating in stage crew and portraying the role of Thing.

Vincent Shelinsky

Sound, Mics

VINCENT SHELINSKY (sound, mics) is currently a sophomore in NFA. He started working on stage crew for A Wrinkle In Time at South Middle School, and worked in the sounds department for All Together Now and Alice In Wonderland. He studies all forms of art, and plans on having a career in the arts in the future.

Samantha Yozzo

Sound Assistant

SAMANTHA YOZZO (Sound), also known as “Sammie”, is currently a junior at NFA Main. During the summer of 2022, Sammie performed at the Ritz theater as an actor and saxophonist for an original musical called Hip Hopera. She is also currently performing at LEGOLAND as a percussionist for the holiday season. Samantha is an active member of the band at NFA and participates in Music Council as secretary for Wind Ensemble.

Emily Pham

Spotlight Operator

EMILY PHAM (Spotlight). She’s a freshman from NFA North and was recently involved in Heritage Middle School’s “High School Musical: The Musical.” While balancing her schedule, it’s always important for Emily to volunteer for the community during the weekends.

Stage and Tech Crew

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING:

NECSD Administration

Mr. Doddo, Co-Principal NFA

NFA North Custodial Staff

NECSD Security Staff

Tom Durante

Dr. Cassie Sklarz

Ed Schindler

Don, Jack, & DJ Clifford

Tony Ravinsky

Fay Pacht

Ginny McCurdy

Debbie Brand

The Diamond Family

Scott Snell

Melissa Doulin

The Cast/Crew families for providing food, snacks, rides, etc. 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS:

NFA DANCE DEPARTMENT'S ALL-DANCE PRODUCTION OF RAPUNZEL - DECEMBER 9, 2022

NFA'S SPRING MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF BRING IT ON! AT NFA MAIN - MARCH 24-25, 2023