The Academy of Music and Art in Westmont is excited to announce its Fall 2026 musical, The Addams Family <a href="mailto:Young@Part" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Young@Part</a>!
This production marks the Academy's 37th musical, continuing a tradition of providing children and teens with a fun, welcoming environment to discover the joy of musical theatre.
Open to performers ages 7&ndash;17, The Addams Family <a href="mailto:Young@Part" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Young@Part</a>&nbsp;is designed for students of all experience levels. Whether it's a child's very first audition or they've performed in previous productions, everyone is encouraged to participate.
"You don't need any special talents or previous theatre experience," said Academy Director Chris Wilson. "Our goal is to help students build confidence, make new friends, and discover a love for performing in a positive, supportive environment."
<h3>Everyone Gets a Part</h3>
One of the Academy's long-standing traditions is that everyone who auditions receives a role. Students gain experience in singing, acting, dancing, teamwork, and public speaking while working toward four public performances in November.
<h3>Free Audition Workshops</h3>
To help students feel comfortable and prepared, the Academy will host FREE Audition Workshops on Thursday, September 10.
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6:00 PM &ndash; Beginner Workshop
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7:00 PM &ndash; Returning Performers Workshop
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These workshops introduce students to the audition process, including singing, choreography, and audition tips in a fun, low-pressure setting.
<h3>Auditions</h3>
Auditions will be held on:
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 22, with performances scheduled for November 19&ndash;22, 2026.
Families can learn more about the production and audition workshops by visiting:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.academyofmusicandart.com/fall-musical-2026.html" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.academyofmusicandart.com/fall-musical-2026.html</a>
The Academy of Music and Art is located at 350 E. Ogden Avenue in Westmont and has been serving families throughout Chicago's western suburbs for more than 35 years, offering music lessons, dance classes, art classes, theatre productions, and summer camps.

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