Overview
Character Name
Ancestors
Gender
Either Gender
Playing Age
Child, Early Teen, Late Teen
Role Size
Ensemble
Dancing
Dancer
Voice
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Countertenor, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Time & Place
New York City. The Present.
Analysis
The ancestors function as the chorus of the show. They are summoned from the dead by the Addams family in the opening scene. It is part of the family’s annual ritual to celebrate life and the Addams values. However, Fester retains their presence on Earth to help him aid
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