Beloved 'Addams Family' to visit Port Jervis this weekend!
- sharonsiegel1954
- 3 days ago
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By Sharon E. Siegel
I had a chance to view a dress rehearsal of the Port Jervis Middle School Drama Club production of The Addams Family young@part this week, and I can tell you that you are in for a real treat if you attend any of their three scheduled performance times this weekend. Opening Night is tonight, January 30!
I only had a chance to speak with a few during a brief break in rehearsal this week, but enjoyed getting some thoughts about the show, cast, and characters:
(Co-Director Janet Prundl: ) Mrs. Prundl said this show was selected for the fun it brings to the cast and audiences. She said last year's show was a bit more serious, so they wanted to choose a lighter, funnier show such Addams Family offers for everyone's enjoyment. Mrs. Prundl said has been great working with this talented group of student performers!
Seth Gil (7th Grade): (Pugsly Addams) Seth has been enjoying all of the funny moments, and especially enjoys the Torture Machine.
Declan Swires (8th Grade): (Gomez Addams) Declan has been in lots of shows, and says singing runs through his family. He has been enjoying all parts of this show and is glad to be part of his family's singing tradition.
Avery Newnam (8th Grade): (Grandma Addams) Avery is also part of a family acting and singing tradition. She has been in other shows, and hopes to continue to be part of PJSD shows in high school next school year. Avery has been enjoying the community and bonding with cast members of Addams Family. She hopes the audiences find it amazing and something to rave about for weeks.
Natalie Halpenny (8th Grade): (Wednesday Addams) Natalie is part of a musical family and has enjoyed being in this and past shows. She is very much enjoying singing and playing the part of Wednesday, whom she described as "at first a very dark girl, but then it changes".
Isabella Valentine (8th Grade): (Morticia Addams) Isabella likes how 'sassy' her character is, "She always wants to be the 'main event' and is always in charge," Isabella said. Isabella hopes that audiences see that Drama Club is a devoted group, and that younger students continue to step out and find the fun that it brings.
You won't want to miss this super fun show, and extra super talented student performers! Running tonight (Friday, January 30 and tomorrow, January 31)! You can order your tickets online at the link directly below, or purchase at the door.
Friday, January 30th @ 7:00
Saturday, January 31st @ 1:00
Saturday, January 31st @ 7:00
To purchase tickets online please go to: https://cur8.com/21033/project/136377 Tickets will also be available at the door prior to each show.
Port Jervis Middle School Addams Family Playbill (online link):
Dear Cast and Crew,
"Full Disclosure" you have made this show so much fun! You have all taken our vision and brought it to life in the most magnificant way. Your personalities shine through in each of your characters and that has made this production greater than we ever imagined.
Over the last two and a half months, we have all learned together what it means "When You're An Addams." Being an Addams means that we put "family first and family last and family by and by." All of you have spent countless hours working hard to become a family and it shows on stage in each and every one of you.
To our 6th graders: Welcome! We are so happy to have you as a part of our drama family. The growth you have shown from November until now is remarkable, especially considering most of you are making your stage debut tonight!! Bravo to you!!
To our 7th graders: The poise, dedication and charisma that you have carried from last year to this has blown us away. You grace the stage like seasoned actors and put in so much time and energy to make your characters the best they could be. We cannot wait for next year!!
To our 8th graders: What can we say, you all rock!!! Your leadership and dedication was invaluable this year. Staging a musical in two and a half months is not for the faint of heart, especially with so many new faces, and you all took on the teaching role and worked right along side us to make this show the best it could be. We will miss you, but can't wait to watch all of you in the future! Always remember that you are a "family by and by!"
Finally, a shoutout to the best stage crew that we have ever had! You are all phenomenal! Backstage has never run so smoothly and it is a testament to all of you!
Love,
Mrs. Prundl & Mrs. Valentine
PS: When you're on your way to River City next year, we hope ya don't got trouble!
PJMS Drama Club History
2011 - Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. *
2012 - Seussical, Jr. **
2013 - Cinderella, G2K **
2014 - Schoolhouse Rock, Jr. **
2015 - Hairspray, Jr. **
2016 - Bye Bye Birdie, G2K **
2017 - Once Upon a Mattress, G2K **
2018 - Oklahoma, G2K ***
2019 - Sound of Music, G2K ***
2020 - Into the Woods, Jr. (Cancelled due to COVID)****
2021 - Freaky Friday, One Act Edition ****
2022 - Guys and Dolls, Jr. ****
Fall 2022 - Raise Your Voice****
2023 - Into the Woods, Jr. ****
Fall 2023 - Disney's Happily Ever After****
2024 - Rock of Ages, Youth Edition****
Fall 2024 - Peace, Love & Broadway: A Musical Revue****
2025 - Newsies, Jr.****
2025 - Dare to Dream, Jr. ****
2026 - Addams Family Young @ Part ****
*under the direction of Ruth Gordon & Dana Long
**under the direction of Erin Cross & Bill Harris
***under the direction of Bill Harris
****under the direction of Janet Prundl and Lynda Valentine
PJMS Drama Club
Port Jervis High School Auditorium
PRESENTS
Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Vocal Director Patricial Halpenny
Stage Manager Lauren Cheshire
Assistant Director William Harris
Master Carpenter Douglas Prundl
Production Assistant Kevin Halpenny
Choreographed by Janet Prundl
Directed by Janet Prundl & Lynda Valentine
All rights and materials were licensed through Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
Songs
Act 1
Scene 1: The Graveyard Outside the Addams Mansion
Overture
When You're An Addams - Gomez, Morticia, Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley, & Ancestors
Fester's Manifesto - Fester
Scene 2: The Living Room
Scene 3: The Playroom
Honor Roll - Pugsley
Pulled - Wednesday, Pugsley
One Normal Night - Wednesday, Ancestor 1, Ancestor 2, Ancestor 3, Morticia, Gomez, Ancestor 4, Ancestor 5, & Ancestor Ensemble
Scene 4: Central Park
One Normal Night - Lucas, Mal, Alice, Fester, & Ancestors
Scene 5: The Great Hall
But Love Reprise 1 - Fester, & Ancestors 1-12
Scene 6: Hall of Family Portraits
Tech Triumph - Cheerleaders 1&2
But Love Reprise 2 - Fester, & Ancestors 1-12
Scene 7: Somewhere in the House
Gomez's What If - Gomez
Scene 8: Somewhere Else in the House
Scene 9: Somewhere Else in the House
What If - Pugsley
Scene 10: The Great Hall and Banquet Table
Full Disclosure - Gomez, Morticia, Fester, Wednesday, Grandma, Pugsley, Mal, Alice, Lucas, Ancestors 1-12, Ballerinas 1&2
Act 2
Scene 11: Morticia's Boudoir
Entr'acte - Ballerinas 1 & 2
Just Around the Corner - Morticia, Ancestors 1-12
Scene 12: Somewhere Outside the Mansion
The Moon and Me - Fester, Ancestors 1-12
Scene 13: Under the Addams Family Tree
Crazier Than You - Ancestor Bride, Ancestor 1-5, Wednesday, Lucas, Mal, Alice
Scene 14: Pugsley's Bedroom
Scene 15: Inside the Mansion
Live Before We Die - Gomez, Morticia
Tango De Amor - Gomez, Morticia
Finale: When You're An Addams - Lurch, Whole Cast
Cast
The Addams Family
Gomez Addams - Declan Swires
Morticia Addams - Isabella Valentine
Wednesday Addams - Natalie Halpenny
Pugsley Addams - Seth Gil
Uncle Fester - Nicholas Sargente
Grandma Addams - Avery Newnam
Lurch - McKinley Fuller
The Beineke's
Mal Beineke
Luke Christensen
Alice Beineke
Charli Tauszky
Lucas Beineke
Brady Davis
Main Ancestors
Brigade Girl - Olivia Raines
Brigade Girl - Dayra Gil
Cave Woman - Isabella Terwilliger
Maid - Gianna Volpe
Princess - Amber Leithner
Bride - Elena Heater
Conquistador - Alexandra Llucemo Maury
Debutante - Siera Konjuhi
Brigade Girl - Adysen Long
Waitress - McKenna Cox
Cave Woman - Niamh Hsu
Ancestor Ensemble
Ballerina 1 - Eden Shannon
Ballerina 2 - Elsa Zyberaj
Cheerleader 1 - Skylar Delellas
Cheerleader 2 - Sofia O'Connell
Graduate - Eva Moore
President - Jack Heater
Rockstar - Chase Dunning
Maid - Savannah Dolshun
Flapper - A'Reanna Warden
Flapper - Averie Cox
Figure Skater - Leah Southard
Rosy the Riveter - Sienna Larsson
Peasant - Lena Brown
Eskimo - Naomi Riehl
Witch - Isabella Pintka
Prom Queen - Nahely Arroyo
60's girl - Nana Kumi
Dragon Knight - Reina Santiago
Archaeologist - Nicholas Perez
Native American - Joy Christensen
Vampire Queen - Desiree Weed
Dracula - Victoria Palazzo
Cleopatra - Isabella Jiang
Police - Kate Siegel
Medieval - Angel Ayensu
Saloon girl - Sofia Ortega
Monster Under the Bed - Samuel Swires
Production Team
Team Members
Producer - Port Jervis Middle School Drama Club
Staging and Technical Directors - Janet Prundl, Lynda Valentine
Vocal Director - Patricia Halpenny
Choreography - Janet Prundl
Assistant Directors - Patricia Halpenny, William Harris
Set Design - Janet Prundl, Lynda Valentine
Master Carpenter - Douglas Prundl
Stage Manager - Lauren Cheshire
Stage Crew - Serin Acoveno, Everly Campbell, Brooklynn Corman, Aleah Fuller, Finn Hart, Savannah Hawkes, Jordyn King, Riley McBride, Gabriella Raines, Gabriella Scherman, Samuel Swires
Production Assistant for Sponsorships & Donations - Kevin Halpenny
Student Production Assistant - Kyra Hsu
Projection Technician - Kyra Hsu
Lighting Design - Lynda Valentine, Janet Prundl, RuthAnn Gordon
Lighting Technician - Lynda Valentine
Sound Technician - Patricia Halpenny
Musical Score Technician - Janet Prundl
House Managers - Julia Dekan, Victoria Harris, Kevin Halpenny
Publicity - Andrew Marotta, Janet Prundl
Prop Rentals - Prop Rentals NY
Seamstress - Linda Onofry
Make-up - Lauren Cheshire, Lacey Fuller
Social Media Manager - Jayden Terwilliger
Alumni Volunteers - Gemma DiGiantommaso, Joel Gamble, Noah Halpenny, Leah Lisberg, Stephanie Miranda, Camilla Nyland, Jayden Terwilliger
Acknowledgements
The Board of Education
Jason Kahmar - President
William Harris- Vice President
Joseph Andriac
Donald Santiago
Judith Amato
Marc Greene
Nancy Dunn
Michael Witt
Jeremy Shannon
Port Jervis District Administration
Dr. John Bell
Dr. Natasha Walkowicz
Mr. John Timm
Port Jervis Middle School Administration
Mrs. Eileen Cook
Mrs. Alexa Degale
Port Jervis Middle School
Mrs. Nicole VanBenSchoten
Mrs. Michele Reiley
Mrs. Dorothy Witkowski and the entire PJMS Custodial Staff
PJMS Staff
Port Jervis Central School District
Mr. Tyler Craig
Mr. Andrew Marotta
Mrs. RuthAnn Gordon & Mrs. Dana Long
Ms. Julia Dekan
Mr. Justin Boesch
Mr. Josh Jennings
PJHS Custodial Staff
PJMS Drama Club Parents
Melissa Pulsinelli for the incredible cast board!
Amy Hoverstock, Brian Dewey, and the entire Farnum Haunt crew for
lending us some set pieces!!
William & Vicky Harris for our incredible Opening Night meal!
All who donated to our club and scholarship in memory of our beloved Daniel Aumick - Your generosity will allow us to award two deserving seniors this year!
Family, Friends, and Local Patrons that helped to make this possible!
There are 164 photo included in the Port Jervis Newsroom Gallery. We tried to include everyone as many times as possible. You can quickly scroll through them, and all are public domain for anyone to save or print.
A FEW OFF-STAGE INTERMISSION REHEARSAL BREAK PHOTOS
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