As part of the Performing Arts events program, every year Damascus College presents a dramatic play or musical, and this year we are excited to present the musical The Addams Family.

This musical captures the essence of the original cartoon – love and beauty are seamless, and strong than anything opposing it. The original musical opened on Broadway in April 2010 with a successful run of 722 shows followed by a national tour.

The production commenced on Wednesday 19th of July and after 5 shows in the Valda Ward Auditorium, wrapped up on Saturday evening to a once again, sold out audience.

Mr Andrew Seeary, Performing Arts Coordinator, Drama and Production Director said that the show is a perfect match for Damascus College.

“It’s quirky, inventive and funny and leans into the notion of family and all of its shapes and size, trials and tribulations, joys and triumphs,” he said.

“The Addams Family is not only fun and upbeat, but at its core is very sweet and sentimental. It’s a story about growing up, letting go, following dreams, hurting and healing. What could be better show for this moment?”

The show featured a large cast of actors, singers and dancers from all year levels within the College and will be supported by a hard-working team of staff and students behind the scenes to help recreate the hit Broadway musical.

The musical’s plot unfolds when Wednesday Addams brings the sweet, farm boy she has fallen in love with home to meet the family. In one fateful night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations - change.

Packed with humour, a great score, catchy songs, scintillating dance routines and a cavalcade of oddball characters this was the highlight of the Damascus Performing Arts program this year.