*Snap snap* 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 entire family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Inspired by the popular TV and film series, The Addams Family musical is a spooky good time for all ages and a hilarious send-up of family quirks, being true to oneself, and celebrating love in all its forms.
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The Cast
CHRISTIAN ARTEAGA (Gomez Addams) is so excited to be back at the Berkeley Playhouse. Previous credits at Berkeley Playhouse include Horton in Seussical, Earthworm in James and the Giant Peach, Sonny in Grease, and Pennyroyal in Becoming Robin Hood. Other credits include Dohlokov in Shotgun Players’ production of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, Uncle Max in Cinnabar Theatre’s production of The Sound of Music, and Lee in Town Hall Theatre’s production of True West. He wants to thank the amazing people in his corner, for always being an amazing support system and for allowing him to be dark and goofy.
TIELLE BAKER (Morticia Addams) is absolutely mortified to be back on stage with Berkeley Playhouse. Previous credits include Addams Family, 2016 (Alice Beineke) and Hairspray, 2015 (Prudy Pingleton). She has been singing and dancing on stage for over 3 decades hitting high notes in The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and in International music festivals in Italy and Germany. She graduated from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelor in Music-Vocal Performance. When not on stage she works with young singers as a Private Vocal Instructor and Musical Theatre Coach in Walnut Creek (est. in 1998). Her vocal students have gone on to perform on Broadway (Annie), in world premiers (Prince Of Egypt), Broadway national tours (Anastasia, Finding Neverland), graduate from highly acclaimed musical theatre colleges and even become teachers themselves. She wants to thank her family and friends for their incredible support and love. www.TielleBaker.com
SERENE HAMMAMI (Wednesday Addams) feels honored to be performing in her fourth Berkeley Playhouse production. She was previously seen in Rent (SOL soloist/Roger’s Mom/Ensemble), Into The Woods (Rapunzel), and Ragtime. She was also recently seen in Ray Of Light’s Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Fatimah/US Pritti). Serene is a musician, composer, arranger, singer-songwriter, musical theatre-er, and aviation enthusiast. Big love to her family, community, and you! @serenemachine
KEENAN MORAN (Pugsley Addams) is thrilled to be back for a fourth MainStage season having previously been in Seussical (Jojo), Kinky Boots (young Charlie) and Matilda (Eric) at Berkeley Playhouse. Recently Keenan played Michael in Mary Poppins at TMC Arts and the Baker in Into the Woods at Korsa. Other theatre credits include the Broadway International Tour of The Sound of Music (Friedrich), Merrily We Roll Along (Frank Jr) and Fun Home (John) at 42nd Street Moon and Newsies (Les) at Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre. Keenan’s film credits include: Sam in No Address (Prime), Tygora in Gladiators (Apple TV) and young Cary in The Running Kind (coming fall of ‘25). @keenanthomasmoran
WILLIAM SPITZ (Pugsley Addams) (he/him), is making his Berkeley Playhouse debut! William trains in voice, tap, jazz, and acting for stage and film in Marin. William has performed in productions throughout the SF Bay Area, including A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge), Fun Home (Christian), A Chorus Line Jr. (Paul), The Sound of Music (Kurt), Shrek Jr. (Donkey), Aladdin Jr. (Genie), Matilda (Bruce) and many more. William also acted professionally at Dezart Performs in Falsettos (Jason). He is thankful for the support of the cast, crew, family, and friends. Website: https://ephemeral-sunshine-9a60dd.netlify.app/
JEANINE LOUISE PERASSO (Grandma Addams) has previously been seen as Mordcah in Fiddler on the Roof and Sr. Mary Lazurus in Sister Act. She is thrilled to be returning to Berkeley Playhouse in the role of Grandma Addams. Other notable roles she has played include Dolly Levi in The Matchmaker, Mrs. Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol, Jack’s Mom in Into the Woods, and Angel in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. She’d like to extend her heartfelt thanks to her family that always supports her in her artistic endeavors; Fred, Miranda, Evan & Hensley, thanks for being my biggest fans!
BILLY RAPHAEL (Uncle Fester) most recently performed as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof at Conta Costa Cicvic Theater and at Berkeley Playhouse as Sheldon in The Prom, Mr. Price in Kinky Boots, Friar Tuck in Becoming Robin Hood, Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors, Alexandros in Mamma Mia, Uncle Henry/Guard in Wizard of Oz & Drake in Annie. Recent performances include Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls and Ali Hakim in Oklahoma at Altarena Playhouse and George in Billy Eliot at Berkeley Playhouse. Other Bay Area performances include Smee in Peter Pan at Berkeley Playhouse, Tall Brother in Drowsy Chaperone, Louie in Lost in Yonkers, Marvin in Bleacher Bums, and Wilson in Harvey at CCCT, Sir Toby in Twelfth Night and Chebutykin in Kill the Debbie Downers at Shotgun Players, Zeller in Sound of Music and Charlie Cowell in Music Man at CCMT, & Audrey II puppeteer in Ray of Light’s Little Shop. He also performed in Pinole Community Player’s Godspell & Rent, Gypsy at Downtown Theatre, Bay Area Musical’s La Cage. He would like to thank his Megan and Baby Rey Rey for all the love and support.
ARIEL ANDERSON (Lurch) (he/him) is thrilled to be back performing with Berkeley Playhouse. He was last seen on this stage in Jesus Christ Superstar, and is a recent UC Berkeley graduate, with B.A.s in Music, and Theater and Performance Studies. He spent the summer performing with the College Light Opera Company in Cape Cod, including Pitkin in On the Town, Ipolitov in Anastasia, and Jupiter in Orpheus in the Underworld. He is glad to be back home in the Bay and ready to share this wonderful show with you!
TOSCA BLOOM (Alice Beineke) (she/her) is thrilled to return to Berkeley Playhouse with this amazing kooky cast! She previously appeared on the BP stage in Kinky Boots, as Wren in Becoming Robin Hood, and in Hairspray. Tosca is a Bay Area native who graduated from Tulane University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and Digital Media Production. Past credits include: Olive in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Contra Costa Musical Theatre), Poopsie in The Pajama Game (42nd Street Moon), Anna in Tintypes, Lucy in Bright Star, Whatsername in American Idiot, Wednesday in Addams Family (Contra Costa Civic Theatre), and Ilse in Spring Awakening (Tulane University). Love to Marco, Sonnet & Lyric and mom & dad.
ROBERT LOPEZ (Mal Beineke) is excited to return to Berkeley Playhouse after performing as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Recent Credits: Mary Poppins (Mr. Banks) and Bright Star (Jimmy) at The Music Company Arts. Rock of Ages (Dennis) at Tri Valley Theatre Company. Mamma Mia (Sam) at Tri Valley Repertory. Next To Normal (Dan) at Sunnyvale Community Players, and The Sound of Music (Franz/us Captain) at HIllbarn. Other Credits: Rent (Roger), Les Miserables (Marius), Sunset Boulevard (Joe) at Contra Costa Musical Theatre. The Producers (Leo) at Broadway By the Bay and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy) at Stage One. He thanks his wife, Erin, for her constant support and love. @robertlopez24601
JESUS PEDROZA-MORENO (Lucas Beineke) was born and raised in the Bay Area and holds a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Recent credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, RENT, and Becoming Robin Hood at Berkeley Playhouse. He has also been seen as Carlos in Legally Blonde with Ray of Light Theatre and Romeo in Shakespeare to Go’s Romeo and Juliet. Jesus is passionate about storytelling that uplifts underrepresented voices and fosters community. He extends a heartfelt thanks to his family, friends, and colleagues for their unwavering support throughout his artistic journey. IG: @_jesuspx
MAXIMILLIAN (MAX) CORDOBA (Ancestor) is beyond thrilled to make his Berkeley Playhouse debut! Max has loved to perform ever since he was ten years old. He holds a BFA in Music Theatre from UC Irvine and loves to participate in performance ensembles of all types. Previous credits include playing Horace Vandergelder in Hello Dolly! (Cedar Summerstock Theater), Ernst Ludwig in Cabaret (University of California Irvine Drama), Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone (Vanguard University Theater), Link Larkin in Hairspray! (Stage1 Theater), among many others. Max would like to thank his family and friends for their unwavering support throughout his performing journey. He hopes you enjoy the show! @maxcordobalovesmt
EMILY FRANTZ (Ancestor) is thrilled to be making her Berkeley Playhouse debut! Emily just recently moved to San Francisco and is excited to join the theater scene here in the Bay Area. Emily is a graduate of UC Irvine with a BA in Theater. Two of her favorite credits include Oliver! (Nancy) and Cinderella (Stepsister). Thank you to her family and girlfriend for the constant support. <3 Instagram: @emdawgster
MADISON CHARLES (Ancestor) (they/she) is through the roof that The Addams Family is their Berkeley Playhouse debut! They are a graduate of The Actor’s Conservatory at Las Postias College and are continuing their theatre education at UC Santa Cruz. Favorite Credits include: She Loves Me (Amalia) Las Positas College, Xanadu (Kira) Las Positas College, Footloose (Rusty) Las Positas College, Comedy of Errors (Antipholus of Syracuse) UCSC, The Inspector General (Mayor’s Wife) UCSC. She’d like to thank some of her favorite women for their inspiration and guidance— Dyan McBride, Titian Lish, and Mom. @madicharles_
SEAN HOFFMAN (Ancestor) joins Berkeley Playhouse for the second time hot on the heels of portraying Peter in Berkeley Playhouse’s critically-acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar in early 2025. A Berkeley native, Sean grew up performing in the Contra Costa Civic Theatre Summer Camps and with West-Wind Karate Schools. In Summer 2024, Sean made his return to theatre in his first ever musical, portraying Prince Herbert in Monty Python’s Spamalot (Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble). Now, he’s ready to celebrate and share The Addams Family in the incredible community where he grew up. Many thanks.
HANNAH MARTINEZ-CROW (Ancestor) (she/her)
most recently performed in Jesus Christ Superstar here at Berkeley Playhouse. Credits: Margot in Legally Blonde (Ray of Light Theatre), Lilibet/Swing in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Ray of Light Theatre). SDSU MT ‘23. IG: @hannahmartinezcrow
PHILLIP LEYVA (Ancestor) (he/him) is an actor and educator originally from the San Joaquin Valley who is thrilled to return to Berkeley Playhouse! He appeared as Franz in this year’s production of The Sound of Music. Recent theatre credits include Wadsworth in Clue (Onstage Repertory Theatre), Sir Galahad in Spamalot (Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble), Posthumus in Cymbeline (Berkeley Shakespeare Company), and Igor in Young Frankenstein (Pittsburg Theatre Company). Phillip holds a BA in English from UC Berkeley and an MA in Teaching from Saint Mary’s College of California. He is a founding member of Berkeley Shakespeare Company , where he regularly produces shows. Follow him on Instagram: @phillleyva
SHELLY MCDOWELL (Ancestor) (she/her) is ecstatic to be returning to Berkeley Playhouse after appearing in The Prom last year! Favorite roles include Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins (TMC Arts), Velma in Chicago (Pittsburg Theatre Company), Val in Pal Joey (Altarena Playhouse), Brooke in Legally Blonde (Tri-Valley Theatre Company), Janet in The Drowsy Chaperone (Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble), and Cassie in A Chorus Line (Pinole Community Players). Shelly graduated from UC Irvine with a BA in Drama and was recently awarded two BroadwayWorld Awards for Best Performer in a Musical (Morticia, Addams Family) and Best Choreography of a Musical (The Drowsy Chaperone). She’s grateful to be sharing the stage with her biggest supporter and the love of her life – her husband, Liam Cody. Instagram: missshellbell12
LIAM CODY (Ancestor) is honored to be participating in his first show with Berkeley Playhouse. Recent roles include Prince Topher in Tri-Valley Theatre Company’s production of Cinderella, Kenickie in Altarena Playhouse’s Grease, Stacee Jaxx in Tri-Valley Theatre Company’s Rock of Ages, Lancelot in Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble’s Spamalot, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in Pittsburg Theatre Company’s Young Frankenstein, and Robert Martin in Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble’s The Drowsy Chaperone. He would like to thank his friends and family for their consistent support and love in the process of bringing this incredible show to life.
CASEY DE LA CRUZ (Ancestor / Swing) As a proud Filipino-American, music and dance has always been a huge part of Casey’s life. Her love for the performing arts began when she started dance lessons at Westlake School of the Performing Arts and later, Benicia Ballet Theatre. Some productions she has been apart of are Mamma Mia as Sophie (Benicia High School), and Into the Woods as Cinderella Understudy (AMDA College of the Performing Arts). In June 2024, she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from AMDA College of the Performing Arts. She has spent the last year teaching dance, and is so excited to be an Ancestor for The Addams Family with Berkeley Playhouse!
AMANDA KANG (Ancestor / Swing) is thrilled to be joining The Addams Family. Additional theater credits include Into the Woods at The Moonlight Stage, The Chinese Lady at The Chance Theater, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at UCLA TF. Film Credits include Ladke (VC Film Fest, UK Asian Film Fest, San Diego Film Fest) and Call Earl (Overlook Film Fest). Amanda is a graduate of UCLA’s Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program. Keep up with her at amandakangofficial.com or follow her on Instagram @amandakang_.
AYANI DORSEY (Ancestor / Swing) (she/her) is so excited to return to the Berkeley Playhouse stage! Past credits include Ensemble/Apostle/Temple Lady in Jesus Christ Superstar (Berkeley Playhouse), Cassie in A Chorus Line (Star Theatre Company), and Serena in Legally Blonde (Valverde Stage Productions Incorporated). Ayani studies Rhetoric and Film & Media Studies at the University of California, Berkeley! At UC Berkeley, she choreographs, performs, and manages BareTroupe and serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for BareStage Company. She also enjoyed a fabulous summer teaching a handful of Musical Theater Camps at Berkeley Playhouse. Many thanks to her family and friends! @ayanidorsey
