The Addams Family Coming to SMCS
For the first time in over a decade, the St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Drama Department will present The Addams Family for their annual spring production. “Continuing the decades-long tradition of musical theatre excellence here at SMCS, I am excited to have the team of Jade Trichilo (director and choreographer), Brad Harrison ’02 (musical director) and Stephanie Grinton-Lindsay (technical director) return this year to lead the creative team for this production,” says Jamie Oatt, Head of the Music Department. “The students have been flourishing on stage throughout the rehearsal process as they bring this truly entertaining story to life. In addition, new to our music faculty this year, Mark De La Cruz ’98 brings his piano skills to the fore as he performs with our outstanding pit orchestra.” The show embraces the wackiness of every family, featuring a classic conflict: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. She’s sworn her father, Gomez, to secrecy, forcing him to do the unthinkable—hide it from his wife, Morticia. It all comes to a head during one chaotic dinner party where two very different worlds collide. Plans for the production began in June of 2025, followed by auditions in October, and rehearsals beginning in early November. The creative vision for the set, guided by the artistic input of our long-standing set designer Matthew Gyulay ’84, began in the summer, and construction commenced in January. Now, almost 10 months later, the show is ready to hit the stage on April 9. Check out five fast facts about The Addams Family Spring Musical: From Netflix to SMCS Stage – Riding the wave of popularity from Netflix’s hit series Wednesday, The Addams Family brings the same dark humour, heart, and spooky charm to life—perfect for
