RARE Productions, a renowned name in the world of youth theatre, is coming to Harlow with The Addams Family.

Show Synopsis:

Celebrate the wackiness in every family with this best-selling Broadway musical adapted for middle school-aged performers! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

RARE Productions:

RARE Productions is a youth musical theatre company that provides opportunities for young people ages 8-21 years old to perform in full-scale musical productions in professional theatres across the UK. We strive to make being part of a RARE show a great experience for all cast members. From the very first rehearsal to the last live performance, the emphasis is on teamwork, fun and friendships, whilst learning new skills and performance techniques. See www.rareproductions.co.uk for even more information and our auditions.

About The Theatre:

Harlow is one of the most economically productive and fastest-growing places in the UK. Arts and Culture is significant in Harlow’s history, today and in the future. Harlow Playhouse provides a programme of quality wide-ranging work across our 400-seat and 120-seat theatres, as well as other reach-out locations, and provide space and support to many artists, groups and companies throughout the year in their three dynamic studio spaces. Harlow Playhouse’s mission is to create a vibrant, wide-ranging programme; work with a social conscience, healthy living, positive wellbeing, and provide a platform for participation in the arts. As a leading cultural hub, Harlow Playhouse continues to commission, produce, co-produce, seed-fund and support a number of artists. Their vision is to be the cultural heart of Harlow for everyone.

Event Details:
Audition 1 – Saturday 1st March 2025
2.00pm – 3.30pm (7 – 12 years old) – You can arrive anytime during this time slot.
3.30pm – 5.00pm (13 – 18 years old) – You can arrive anytime during this time slot.
Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow
Audition 2 – Monday 3rd March 2025
5.00pm – 6.00pm (7 – 12 years old) – You can arrive anytime during this time slot.
6.00pm – 7.00pm (13 – 18 years old) – You can arrive anytime during this time slot.
Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow
All auditionees must be 8 years old by the time of the show.
To be Performed @ The Harlow Playhouse 29th – 31st May 2025

Audition Process:

We hold open auditions so there is no need to book in. Simply turn up any time within the allocated time slot for your age group, sign in, and audition! You only need to attend one audition. The person auditioning will go into the audition in groups of approximately 15-20 people of a similar age group where possible (8-12yrs or 13-18 yrs/13-21yrs depending on show title). Auditions usually last around 30 minutes and involve singing, dancing and acting.

All materials are provided and taught on the day, so there is no need to prepare anything beforehand. Parents are not allowed into the audition room, but are asked to stay and supervise their children before and after the audition. A letter will be sent in the post letting you know the outcome of the audition within two weeks of the second audition date. All auditionees will receive a letter whether successful or not.

For full terms and conditions please refer to our website www.rareproductions.co.uk