DIRECTED BY
Aliina Gibby
AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Deneka Beck
Aliina Gibby
AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Deneka Beck
Julene Thurston
PRODUCER
Stetzon Blacker
LIGHTS, SOUND, SPECIAL EFFECTS
Christine Rowley
COSTUMING
Andrew Gibby
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Aliina Gibby
CHOREOGRAPHER
Lance Jones
SET PAINTER
Kim Talbot
BACKSTAGE MANAGER
Andrew Gibby
SET DESIGN & BUILD
Darby Hawkes
SET DESIGN & BUILD
Benton Palmer
SET DESIGN & BUILD
Makyla Blacker
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Stephanie Curtis
WEBSITE
GRAPHIC DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Ellen Judd
REHEARSAL ACCOMPANIST
DonnaMae Harper
T-SHIRTS
A big thanks to our Diamond Sponsor
Layne & Donna Mae Harper
Director's Notes
Dear Audience,
As a lifelong admirer of musicals and the arts, I’ve always yearned to push my boundaries and step out of my comfort zone. Directing a show has been a dream on my bucket list, and “The Addams Family” seemed the perfect choice—a delightful blend of spookiness, comedy, and characters that resonate across generations. At the heart of the story is Wednesday Addams, who yearns for one “normal night” with her boyfriend Lucas Beineke and his parents, while the Addams family remains as delightfully unconventional as ever. Tensions rise with Gomez’s hidden secret, Morticias insistence on playing the game “Full Disclosure”, and Pugsleys mischievous interference involving a potion that brings out hidden truths. As secrets unravel and relationships are tested, the story ultimately celebrates the triumph of love and the Importance of embracing our true selves. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our take on “The Addams Family”. Snap snap.
Aliina Gibby
As a lifelong admirer of musicals and the arts, I’ve always yearned to push my boundaries and step out of my comfort zone. Directing a show has been a dream on my bucket list, and “The Addams Family” seemed the perfect choice—a delightful blend of spookiness, comedy, and characters that resonate across generations. At the heart of the story is Wednesday Addams, who yearns for one “normal night” with her boyfriend Lucas Beineke and his parents, while the Addams family remains as delightfully unconventional as ever. Tensions rise with Gomez’s hidden secret, Morticias insistence on playing the game “Full Disclosure”, and Pugsleys mischievous interference involving a potion that brings out hidden truths. As secrets unravel and relationships are tested, the story ultimately celebrates the triumph of love and the Importance of embracing our true selves. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our take on “The Addams Family”. Snap snap.
Aliina Gibby
A big thanks to our Diamond Sponsor
Clay & Kristine Handy
Cast & Crew
A big thanks to our Platinum Sponsor
Cast & Crew
Aliina Gibby
Director
Aliina Gibby is delighted to be directing this show. A passionate performer, she enjoys playing the violin, dancing, and indulging in creative pursuits. Aliina also cherishes spending time with her family and nurturing her love for flowers.
Levi Mitton
Gomez Addams
Levi Mitton was born and raised in Oakley Idaho. This 27-year-old grew up on the OVAC stage performing in shows with his family and hopes to pass on the love of the arts to his daughter, Violette, who was born the 5th of September! He is ecstatic to be a part of his 20th show over the years! He is also very happy to be cast as one of his favorite characters, Gomez Addams. Levi is so very thankful for his wife and daughter for supporting him in his pursuits!
Julie Plocher
Morticia Addams
Julie is very excited to be part of this production. She lives on a farm far north of Rupert with her husband, very active toddler, and menagerie of rescued animals. She owns Acadia Music in Rupert and has been involved in a number of area productions, including Little Shop of Horrors, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sister Act, and Macbeth. She is an annual participant in the Wilson Wizarding Experience and the Superhero Adventure and she volunteers with the Magic Valley Knights, a charity cosplay organization. She serves on the boards of Southern Idaho Youth Theatrics and the Wilson Wizarding Experience. She has loved the Addams Family since elementary school and really hopes you enjoy the show!
Julie is very excited to be part of this production. She lives on a farm far north of Rupert with her husband, very active toddler, and menagerie of rescued animals. She owns Acadia Music in Rupert and has been involved in a number of area productions, including Little Shop of Horrors, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sister Act, and Macbeth. She is an annual participant in the Wilson Wizarding Experience and the Superhero Adventure and she volunteers with the Magic Valley Knights, a charity cosplay organization. She serves on the boards of Southern Idaho Youth Theatrics and the Wilson Wizarding Experience. She has loved the Addams Family since elementary school and really hopes you enjoy the show!
Ame Chesley
Wednesday
Ame Chesley has just started theater. She’s been in one production, “Guys and Dolls” performed by Declo High School as one of the leads, Sarah Brown. Ever since then, she’s adored being on stage and singing her heart out!
Ame Chesley has just started theater. She’s been in one production, “Guys and Dolls” performed by Declo High School as one of the leads, Sarah Brown. Ever since then, she’s adored being on stage and singing her heart out!
A big thanks to our Platinum Sponsor
Isaac Dahle
Lucas Beineke
Isaac is a junior at Declo High School, where he keeps a packed schedule with cross country, basketball, track, show choir, jazz band, and the drama club. Outside of school, he enjoys community theater, hanging out with friends, and engaging in outdoor activities including rafting, hiking, cliff jumping, camping, boating, and skiing. Standing at 4 feet 29 inches tall, you may have seen him perform in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Wilson Theatre this summer or in “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Guys and Dolls” in recent years at Declo High School.
Isaac is a junior at Declo High School, where he keeps a packed schedule with cross country, basketball, track, show choir, jazz band, and the drama club. Outside of school, he enjoys community theater, hanging out with friends, and engaging in outdoor activities including rafting, hiking, cliff jumping, camping, boating, and skiing. Standing at 4 feet 29 inches tall, you may have seen him perform in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Wilson Theatre this summer or in “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Guys and Dolls” in recent years at Declo High School.
Dalon Koyle
Mal Beineke
Dalon Koyle is delighted to join the cast of The Addams Family. He has been in several other shows, most recently Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He enjoys participating in these shows in whatever capacity and looks forward to continuing to pursue local theater interests in the future.
Dalon Koyle is delighted to join the cast of The Addams Family. He has been in several other shows, most recently Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He enjoys participating in these shows in whatever capacity and looks forward to continuing to pursue local theater interests in the future.
Mikaeli Ringle
Alice Beineke
Mikaeli is excited to be adding another dream role come true to her list! She can’t wait to introduce Alice to you all! Other favorite past roles include Shirley Winters in Disaster, Lucy Harris in Jekyll and Hyde, Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables and Veronica in Heathers. Enjoy!
Mikaeli is excited to be adding another dream role come true to her list! She can’t wait to introduce Alice to you all! Other favorite past roles include Shirley Winters in Disaster, Lucy Harris in Jekyll and Hyde, Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables and Veronica in Heathers. Enjoy!
Deneka Beck
Assistant Director
Deneka is ecstatic to be assisting in directing this show! Having been onstage for various community productions, this time she has enjoyed helping behind the scenes. She is thankful to Aliina, the Director, for giving her a chance to collaborate and create magic. She would like to thank her husband and her 5 beautiful children for all of their encouragement, love, and support! Enjoy this fun, creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky show!
Deneka is ecstatic to be assisting in directing this show! Having been onstage for various community productions, this time she has enjoyed helping behind the scenes. She is thankful to Aliina, the Director, for giving her a chance to collaborate and create magic. She would like to thank her husband and her 5 beautiful children for all of their encouragement, love, and support! Enjoy this fun, creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky show!
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Jeff Gomez
Uncle Fester
Jeff Gomez is a Rupert native and has been involved in music since the age of 10. He plays the violin, piano, and organ. Jeff has been a piano teacher, director of a musical, hosted variety shows, and judged different talent competitions. Jeff is co founder of the Wilson Youth Symphony and on the board of the Southern Idaho Youth Theatrics. Jeff has been in several musicals including ; Joseph (OVAC) Shrek (Wilson), 7Brides7Brothers( Wilson), Sister Act (Wilson) Frog &Toad (Wilson). When Jeff is not on stage he enjoys traveling and spending time with loved ones.
Jeff Gomez is a Rupert native and has been involved in music since the age of 10. He plays the violin, piano, and organ. Jeff has been a piano teacher, director of a musical, hosted variety shows, and judged different talent competitions. Jeff is co founder of the Wilson Youth Symphony and on the board of the Southern Idaho Youth Theatrics. Jeff has been in several musicals including ; Joseph (OVAC) Shrek (Wilson), 7Brides7Brothers( Wilson), Sister Act (Wilson) Frog &Toad (Wilson). When Jeff is not on stage he enjoys traveling and spending time with loved ones.
Aiden Darrington
Pugsley
Aiden is excited to be in his very first play! He loves all things musical. Aiden loves to play the piano, sing, and play soccer. He loves his family and would like to thank the whole cast and directors for their help and encouragement.
Aiden is excited to be in his very first play! He loves all things musical. Aiden loves to play the piano, sing, and play soccer. He loves his family and would like to thank the whole cast and directors for their help and encouragement.
Gail Gillette
Grandma
Gail 's life long journey in the Arts is now to Grammyhood and plays a real Grand Ma with some spice! A hilarious time with The Addams Family!
Gail 's life long journey in the Arts is now to Grammyhood and plays a real Grand Ma with some spice! A hilarious time with The Addams Family!
Samuel Bulkeley
Lurch | Grim Reaper
Sam Bulkeley is new to the theater world, this play being his first one! He has a knack for singing and enjoys competitive Just Dance with his siblings. While Sam can usually be found covered in oil, underneath some machine in the shop, he has enjoyed his first play experience and looks forward to his future in community theater.
Sam Bulkeley is new to the theater world, this play being his first one! He has a knack for singing and enjoys competitive Just Dance with his siblings. While Sam can usually be found covered in oil, underneath some machine in the shop, he has enjoyed his first play experience and looks forward to his future in community theater.
Hanalees Mendenhall
Ancestor | Bride
Hanalees Mendenhall has loved being a part of the local theater community. She was so excited to hear the Addams Family was coming and couldn’t wait to be a part of it. When she’s not moonlighting as a corpse bride, she can be found with her family, on a walk or reading a book.
Hanalees Mendenhall has loved being a part of the local theater community. She was so excited to hear the Addams Family was coming and couldn’t wait to be a part of it. When she’s not moonlighting as a corpse bride, she can be found with her family, on a walk or reading a book.
Ethan Davis
Ancestor | Conquistador
Ethan Davis from Rupert, is very exited to be in this production of The Addams Family! He has been in several musicals before including: Playing Horton, the elephant in the Seussical , Ambrose Kemper in Hello Dolly, Adam in Freaky Friday, and the Soldier/Alex in Sunday in the Park with George. Ethan enjoys being on stage and loves to entertain. He would like to thank his parents and their support for what he loves to do!
Ethan Davis from Rupert, is very exited to be in this production of The Addams Family! He has been in several musicals before including: Playing Horton, the elephant in the Seussical , Ambrose Kemper in Hello Dolly, Adam in Freaky Friday, and the Soldier/Alex in Sunday in the Park with George. Ethan enjoys being on stage and loves to entertain. He would like to thank his parents and their support for what he loves to do!
Jayme Searle
Ancestor | Flapper Girl
“Jayme has loved being able to meet and work with some of the most talented individuals in the Mini Cassia area through singing and dancing in many local productions over the past few years. She loves being a mother to five kids, a farm wife, hunting down the best baked goods, running, and quilting. She is excited to hear all the laughter this show is guaranteed to bring! “
“Jayme has loved being able to meet and work with some of the most talented individuals in the Mini Cassia area through singing and dancing in many local productions over the past few years. She loves being a mother to five kids, a farm wife, hunting down the best baked goods, running, and quilting. She is excited to hear all the laughter this show is guaranteed to bring! “
CeLes Hawkes
Ancestor | Pilgrim | Moon
CeLes Hawkes feels honored to be invited to perform at the Wilson Theatre, King Fine Arts, and Burley Theatre stages. She finds joy when her choreography puts a smile on the audience's faces. Most recently, she chased Joseph up her silks as Potiphers wife (Joseph), sent the crowd in a whirlwind as tornado (Wizard Of Oz), tumbled around attacking Maurice as a wolf (Beauty & The Beast), reminisced high school love in (Grease), and made the jungle come alive climbing silks as a flower (Tarzan). She loves sharing her lifelong talent of dance and tumbling as an ancestor (Addams Family.) You can also find her high in the air as the Moon, creating magical moments on the Lyra.She has a BA in Agricultural Education from USU and continues to dedicate her energy to better our community as an Owner/Instructor of Up Side Down Tumblers, Certified Behavior Intervention Specialist, and president of Mini-Cassia CASE. She and her husband, Darby of 26 years, are honored to serve you as Darby Hawkes Insurance Agency. Her favorite moments are spent with her 4 children and Daughter -in-law!! Thanks for YOUR support and enjoy!
CeLes Hawkes feels honored to be invited to perform at the Wilson Theatre, King Fine Arts, and Burley Theatre stages. She finds joy when her choreography puts a smile on the audience's faces. Most recently, she chased Joseph up her silks as Potiphers wife (Joseph), sent the crowd in a whirlwind as tornado (Wizard Of Oz), tumbled around attacking Maurice as a wolf (Beauty & The Beast), reminisced high school love in (Grease), and made the jungle come alive climbing silks as a flower (Tarzan). She loves sharing her lifelong talent of dance and tumbling as an ancestor (Addams Family.) You can also find her high in the air as the Moon, creating magical moments on the Lyra.She has a BA in Agricultural Education from USU and continues to dedicate her energy to better our community as an Owner/Instructor of Up Side Down Tumblers, Certified Behavior Intervention Specialist, and president of Mini-Cassia CASE. She and her husband, Darby of 26 years, are honored to serve you as Darby Hawkes Insurance Agency. Her favorite moments are spent with her 4 children and Daughter -in-law!! Thanks for YOUR support and enjoy!
A big thanks to our Gold Sponsor
Mike Talbot
Ancestor | Caveman
Mike is excited to be a member of The Addams Family at the Burley Theatre! You may recognize him from previous productions around the Mini-Cassia area including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Drowsy Chaperone, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and
Newsies. He would like to thank his biggest fans, his wife Kim and their 4 children, for all their love and support concerning his unfortunate addiction to theater!
Mike is excited to be a member of The Addams Family at the Burley Theatre! You may recognize him from previous productions around the Mini-Cassia area including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Drowsy Chaperone, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and
Newsies. He would like to thank his biggest fans, his wife Kim and their 4 children, for all their love and support concerning his unfortunate addiction to theater!
Kim Talbot
Kim loves theatres of all kinds. From running movies at the Century Cinema to helping backstage at the Wilson Theatre, but the Burley Theatre is near and dear to her heart. She is thrilled to be part of the restoration of this beautiful building and so excited to help bring the magic of this production to you tonight.
Emily Hillman
Ancestor | Flight Attendant | Tango Choreographer
Emily is very grateful to jump back into the theater since moving into the community and having her baby. She has been a competitive ballroom dancer for over 15 years and enjoys that with her husband. Her entire life has been in and out of the theater, and usually on the stage! Most notably, she toured in China and the Bahamas, and led as Ariel recently in The Little Mermaid! She is ready to show you what it means to be an Addams!
Emily is very grateful to jump back into the theater since moving into the community and having her baby. She has been a competitive ballroom dancer for over 15 years and enjoys that with her husband. Her entire life has been in and out of the theater, and usually on the stage! Most notably, she toured in China and the Bahamas, and led as Ariel recently in The Little Mermaid! She is ready to show you what it means to be an Addams!
Kolby Hillman
Ancestor | Roman Soldier
Kolby is charging into the theater again after a hiatus to finish training so that he could become Declo’s Seminary Principal! Now he’s back to light up the stage! Kolby has toured with his wife in China, all over the US, and the Bahamas. He even went through acting training with Seattle Talent. Kolby is no stranger to performing and is determined to leave you gasping for breath with laughter and awe!
Kolby is charging into the theater again after a hiatus to finish training so that he could become Declo’s Seminary Principal! Now he’s back to light up the stage! Kolby has toured with his wife in China, all over the US, and the Bahamas. He even went through acting training with Seattle Talent. Kolby is no stranger to performing and is determined to leave you gasping for breath with laughter and awe!
A big thanks to our Silver Sponsors
Dani Larson
Ancestor | Marie Antoinette
Danielle has been a part of many productions throughout the years. She has been a part of Princess Tea Party, Bel Cantos, and a few Jr plays in her early school years. She is grateful to be a part of this wonderful and fun production and is grateful for all of the new friends she has made.
Danielle has been a part of many productions throughout the years. She has been a part of Princess Tea Party, Bel Cantos, and a few Jr plays in her early school years. She is grateful to be a part of this wonderful and fun production and is grateful for all of the new friends she has made.
Makyla Blacker
Music Director
Makyla Blacker has been around music her whole life. She plays the piano, violin, and mandolin but her true passion has always been singing. Makyla has been in and directed numerous productions throughout the Mini-Cassia area over the years. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband Stetzon and their two darling children Bennett and Dixie.
Makyla Blacker has been around music her whole life. She plays the piano, violin, and mandolin but her true passion has always been singing. Makyla has been in and directed numerous productions throughout the Mini-Cassia area over the years. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband Stetzon and their two darling children Bennett and Dixie.
Stetzon Blacker
Lights, Sounds, Special Effects
Stetzon was born and raised here in the Mini-Cassia area. He currently lives in Rupert with his wife and two crazy kids. He loves the arts and theater, and helps run tech behind the scenes, as well as performs on stage when the opportunity presents itself.
Stetzon was born and raised here in the Mini-Cassia area. He currently lives in Rupert with his wife and two crazy kids. He loves the arts and theater, and helps run tech behind the scenes, as well as performs on stage when the opportunity presents itself.
Christine Rowley
Costumer
Special Thanks
A big thank you to the following people and businesses who helped us make this show a success! We have a wonderful, supportive community.
AMI Supply
Standard Plumbing
Franklin Building Supply
Reed Beck
Darby Hawkes
Fuzz Thurston
Tom and Teresa Worthington
Mark and Monette Dahle Family
Quinn and Natasha Eastin Family
Standard Plumbing
Franklin Building Supply
Reed Beck
Darby Hawkes
Fuzz Thurston
Tom and Teresa Worthington
Mark and Monette Dahle Family
Quinn and Natasha Eastin Family