Creep and kooky: RLC to hold 'Addams Family' auditions

They're creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky and will be gracing the Rend Lake College stage in April.

The college will present its spring musical, "The Addams Family," April 5 to 8. Auditions for the show will be held on Jan. 16 beginning at 6 p.m. Callbacks ar set for Jan. 18.

"Actors over the age of 16 are invited to audition in the RLC Theater," said Sara Alstat, musical director and RLC music professor. "This spring, all roles will have singing parts."

Actors wishing to audition should dress professionally and bring an extra set of comfortable clothes to learn dance numbers. The auditions will also include one minute, or 32 bars, of a song that best demonstrates the personality and vocal ability of the actor. The song should not be from the show "The Addams Family."

Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. in the RLC theater and will be held at the same time and location Mondays through Thursdays, with some exceptions.

For more information about auditions, contact Alstat at 618-437-5321 ext. 1817, or alstats@rlc.edu.

"The Addams Family" will open on the RLC stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, with additional show times at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 7. A 2 p.m. showing is also scheduled for Sunday, April 8. Tickets will cost $12 and will be available for purchase on March 19. Contact the RLC Box Office for additional information at 618-437-5321 ext. 1467.