DLT new season starting 'spooky'

Feb. 19—Duncan Little Theatre is ready to take the stage to kick off the 2024 season with The Addams Family musical.

"They're creepy and they're kooky — Mysterious and spooky — They're all together ooky — The Addams family!"

(Snap snap)

The comedy opens next weekend at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Feb. 24 with a matinee at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 and the final shows are at 7:30 p.m. on March 1 and 2 at the Simmons Center Theater.

The show is based on a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, adapted into music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.

The story starts with an adult Wednesday Addams returning home with the man she wants to marry to meet her family.

However, her finance, Lucas, might be *gasp* normal?

What will that mean for the Addams family?

A story about families' trials, tribulations and triumphs with laughs and gags as only the masters of the macabre the Addams could do it.

After this show the DLT season is as follows:

Shakespeare in the Park April 12-23; Senior Theatre May 26; Raise the Roof 5 June 7-9; Teen Theatre presents "Cinderella" July 20 and Southern Fried Nuptials," Oct. 4-5, 1-12.

DLT has for more than 40 years brought local talent to the stage and relies on the community for support not just an audience.

"We are thankful to our members, season ticket holders, and patrons for their continued support," DLT said in a release. "Our DLT volunteers are passionate about our mission, and we couldn't do it without the partnership of you, our patrons."

To increase the offerings and more, the funds raised from shows, bake sales, DLT Memberships and more keeps the shows coming.

As the new season comes closer, show-goers can become "patrons" though DLT's membership levels:

* Producer: $1,000, includes 8 season tickets

* Director: $500, includes 4 season tickets

* Stage Manager: $250, includes 2 season tickets

* Star: $150, include 1 season ticket

* Actor: $100

* Technician: $50

* Student Crew: $5

Season tickets cost $75 per individual, and $60 for senior citizens.

Tickets for The Addams Family are on sale now, at www.duncanlittletheatre.com, at the Simmons Center office or at Distinctive-Decor.com. Memberships information is on DLT's website.