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The Addams Family, conceived by American cartoonist Charles Addams,

first appeared in The New Yorker in 1938. Over the next 50 years

more than 150 single-panel format comics, were published,

nearly half of which were in The New Yorker. 

On September 18, 1964, the revolutionary television series first aired. Up until
this time most family oriented shows portrayed wholesome “All American”
families. But at the same time these “perfect” families appeared to be somewhat
dysfunctional and rarely tolerated each other.

The Addams family completely inverted this dynamic, displaying a strange,
ghoulish American family, which in their own morbid way possessed sincere love
for one another. This “creepy and kooky” family attracted television viewers
across the country, including my younger self and my older siblings. I remember
every Friday night waiting to see what would take place in this wildly weird family
home. We were transfixed by everything the Addams Family said and did. What
kid wouldn’t want a dismembered hand to “hand” them the phone or an uncle
who could turn on a light bulb with his mouth? It was all so amazing and strange!
Since the inception of these characters, there have been many film and television
incarnations of the family. However, it wasn’t until 2010 that the Addams Family
was introduced to the Broadway stage for the first time, singing and dancing their
way into the hearts of a new generation!

Tonight, the Savoyard Light Opera Company is pleased to bring this “All
American” family to life on the Carlisle stage. But before we open the curtain, I
would like to extend special thanks to our production and technical teams, cast,
crew and orchestra! We have had a lot of fun preparing for this production, with
much dedication, hard work and laughter along the way.
Without further ado, it’s show time! Please sit back and enjoy the “mysterious
and spooky Addams Family." 

Thank you,

Donna DeWitt

Please take a minute to review the location of the auditorium exits.

Photography and audio or video recording of any 

portion of the performance are strictly prohibited.