Fall Youth Theatre Academy
The Fall Youth Theatre Academy is a three-month program offering youth both onstage and behind-the-scenes, dramatic, and technical theatre skills opportunities. The academy’s fall program culminates with a full-scale Broadway-style musical theatre youth production for family, friends, and the general public. OTC offers professional teachers and a safe, welcoming space for students to develop theatre skills, create, have fun, and reach their potential through the joy of artistic discovery.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
A NEW MUSICAL
Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RIC ELICE
Music and Lyrics by ANREW LIPPA
Orchestrations by Larry Hochman
Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams
THE ADDAMS FAMILY A NEW MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials are supplied by, Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036 www.theatricalrights.com
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: 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.
TICKET PRICES:
Presale price $20 through October 8
Adult prices raise to $25 on October 9
Senior/Military price $20 throughout run
Student price stays $18 throughout run
About the Creative Team
Sharon Duchi
Sharon Duchi received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and Middle School Master’s Endorsement from Old Dominion University. She has been a certified teacher in the states of California and Virginia, and has directed, musically directed, and wrote numerous school-wide musical shows both large and small. Sharon enjoys teaching others the magic of theatre and working with the youth of this great community, and looks forward to each new experience.
She has been involved in various aspects of singing, acting, and musical theater since grade school, and has enjoyed performing in many theater venues and vocal groups in Michigan, Virginia, and Southern California. Sharon is the former owner/Director of Act One Community Theatre and its productions (102 Inland Theatre League wins, 157 ITL nominations), and facilitated other company rentals of the 114-seat facility.
Sharon has Directed, Musically Directed, and Produced numerous award-winning productions over the years, including: Little Women, The Wedding Singer, The Little Mermaid, Aida, Shrek, Into The Woods, Seussical, RENT, and many more. Some of her favorite acting credits include Joanne (Company), Marmee (Little Women), Rona Lisa Perretti (The 25th Annual PC Spelling Bee), and Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd).
Anna Duchi
Anna Duchi has a degree from Humboldt State University in Theatre Arts and Dance, and has been in theater since she was 8 years old. She is a performer at Legoland California and the San Diego Zoo, and has served as Co-Director and Choreographer for OTC’s Youth Academy and Education Program since Spring 2019. Anna enjoys working in all aspects of the theater, including Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager, House Manager, Makeup and Hair Designer, and Set Designer. She has worked for theatre companies including Carlsbad Community Theatre, Act 1 Community Theater, Jefferson Middle School, and Moonlight Youth Theatre. Some of her favorite Directing credits include Little Mermaid, Shrek, Seussical, and Little Women. Some of her favorite acting roles include Inga (Young Frankenstein), Arista (Little Mermaid), and Kate/Lilli (Kiss Me, Kate).
Avery Simonian
Avery Simonian (PSM) is a San Diego-based stage manager originally from Los Angeles, California. She has worked with companies such as La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, New Village Arts, Oceanside Theatre Company, San Diego Jewish Art Festival, and UC San Diego, where she is earning her B.A. in Theatre. Recent theatre includes The Color Purple (Swing ASM), Romeo and Juliet (PSM), Bach at Leipzig (ASM), The Elaborate… Chad Deity (ASM), the world premieres of Cancelina (ASM), Once Daily (PSM), and Grippy Sock Vacation (PSM). She is endlessly grateful for her family, close friends, and this team. Upcoming: Manny and the Wise Queens at Oceanside Theatre Company.
Past Youth Productions
