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‘The Addams Family’ visits Midville theater
Assemblyman Mike Miller
introduced a resolution
during the 2019 legislative
session recognizing Baisakhi,
which marks the Sikh New Year. It
is one of the historically significant
days of the year for Sikhs.
Miller also honored on the
Assembly floor the Sikh community
of Richmond Hill as well as the Sikh
Cultural Historical Society, the
Cultural Center, and members of
the Guru Nanak Darbar for their
outstanding contributions to our
community.
“Sikh-Americans make rich
contributions to the social,
cultural and economic vibrancy
of the United States,” said Miller.
“The Legislative Body is proud to
congratulate the Sikh community
upon the occasion of celebrating
the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak
Dev, founder of Sikhism.”
Sikhs have been living in the
United States for more than 100
years, and during the early 20th
Century, thousands of Sikh-
Americans worked on farms,
lumber mills, and mines and on
the Oregon, Pacific and Eastern
railroads. Sikhism is the fifthlargest
religion in the world today.
Photo courtesy of Assemblyman
Mike Miller
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BY CLIFF KASDEN
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A warm hearted look at the
kookiest, creepiest clan is
now on stage at Maggie’s
Little Theater in Middle Village.
Their version of “The Addams
Family, A New Musical Comedy” is
delighting audiences this summer at
St. Margaret Parish Hall.
On opening night , the
unmistakable affection between
Morticia and spouse Gomez is
unmistakable. After all, they are
real life husband-and-wife. Virginia
Harmon effortlessly glides across
the stage with a deliberately deadpan
expression and wonderfully wide,
wild eyes. Perpetually smitten
Gomez (Thom Harmon) in his dark,
dark pinstripe suit masterfully
matches the ins and outs of modern
life.
This talented couple earn deep
bows as a comedy duo who completely
understand the musical’s intended
humor.
Director Amanda Montoni capably
guides a very large cast and crew.
Creative choreography (Jonathan
Mora) with musical direction
by Paul L. Johnson provide solid
support. The actors wear clever,
complicated make-up (design by
Isobel Williams). Their ghoulish
costumes (design by Amy Ellis) are
als a sheer delight. Great gothic sets
and the production staff (Joe Annese,
Alan Perkins, Ed Voyer, Michael
Tierney, Jess Ronzo and the entire
crew) are indispensable.
The Addams family are certainly
beloved nonconformists. Their
adventures have appeared for
decades on television, movies and
Broadway.
In the current production, their
rebellious daughter Wednesday
Addams (Tara Mangione) has fallen
for a mild mannered, bespectacled
“normal” named Lucas (Matthew
Frenzel). Will their relationship
withstand scrutiny? After all, the
significantly strange Addams
household maintains a reverse
appreciation for human nature.
Morticia famously discards lovely
roses while doting on the thorny
stems.
Frequent physical humor and
clever dialogue bring loud laughter
from the audience. Pugsley
( Jacqueline Mikol) delights in
medieval torture. Uncle Fester,
played with exuberance by Joe
Paciullo, falls madly in love with the
moon! Grandmama (Miriam P. Denu)
is wild and crazy beyond her years.
Towering, likable “Lurch” (Kevin
Reilly) grumbles and shuffles his
way across the stage with finesse.
“Normals” Mal and Alice (Jim
Gillespie, Dolores H. Voyer) endure
a spectacular surprise when Alice
drinks a magical, malicious potion.
Bravo to all the Addams Ancestors
(Ellen Armet, Jackie Cosse, Halle
Crawford-Baron, John DiBono, Louis
DiBono, Amanda Gillespie, Robert
Gold, Andrew J. Koehler, Dana Levy,
Chloe Norvez, Sarah Nowik, Alan
Perkins and Shelia Spencer).
For information on this and future
productions, call (917) 579-5389 or
surf to www.maggieslittletheater.
org. As always, save me a seat on
the aisle.
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