Meet Morticia Addams

Meghan DeHaven, Managing Editor

Morticia Addams is the wife of Gomez Addams and the mother of Wednesday and Pugsley Addams. She is the real “head” of the Addams family as she is a witty, strong willed woman. It is very important to her that her husband, Gomez, keeps no secrets from her.

“She believes everything should be her way or no way, and it’s really interesting watching her have to deal with some conflict in the show that she doesn’t have control over, and how she has to overcome that,” Alea Taylor said.

“She is a fiercely protective mother who is never afraid to defend her family. Alluring and strong, she is a powerful character who knows her place in the world,” Clara McGough said.

Taylor playing Madame in last year’s production of Cinderella (Shelley Crowe)

She will be played by juniors Alea Taylor and Clara McGough.

When asked about her experience in past shows, Taylor said: “I was in ‘Cinderella’ last year and the experience I had with that was unlike any other, I met the most amazing people and really got to express myself on stage in a way I never had got to before. I had so much fun making those memories, and having so much support from my cast mates and family was incredible.”

Taylor played Madame in “Cinderella” in her sophomore year. She has also done three plays at BPHS. She was Violet in “A Charlie Brown Christmas” her freshman year, Rheba in “You Can’t Take It With You” her sophomore year, and Vivian in “The Last Christmas Radio Show,” a show written by Mrs. Cortney Williams, this year.

Taylor has also been in numerous shows at IMS and Little Lake Theatre.

“This show is so funny and wacky and features the most quirky family you could possibly imagine, and getting to be able to play Morticia just feels absolutely unreal. I cannot wait to play this character, she’s such a comedic and strong woman, and it’s going to be incredible getting to be her,” Taylor said.

Alea Taylor (Left) playing Madame and Clara McGough (right) playing Cinderella in last year’s production of Cinderella. (Shelley Crowe)

When asked about her feelings on playing Morticia, McGough said: “I could not be more excited about having the opportunity to play Morticia….She really is unlike any other character I’ve ever played and is certainly going to be one of my all-time favorites!”

McGough as Cinderella in last year’s musical (Shelley Crowe)

Previously, McGough has performed in 4 musicals at BPHS. Before she entered high school she was given the opportunity to play Young Fiona in “Shrek” in fifth grade and Young Maria in “West Side Story” in third grade. When she entered high school, she played Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” her freshman year and Ella in “Cinderella” her sophomore year.

McGough has also performed in shows at IMS, Little Lake Theatre, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Front Porch Theatricals, and she is a solo vocalist with River City Brass Band as well as a member of Top 21 and chamber orchestra at BPHS.

McGough (middle) as Logainne in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Shelley Crowe)

“Each one of these performances has made such a huge impact on my life and constantly reminds me why this is my passion,” McGough said.

Both Taylor and McGough are beyond excited to play Morticia Addams in the spring.