THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Tony Award Nominated Performer comes ‘Home’ to direct classic kooky musical

Rolla, MO – Ozark Actors Theatre presents The Addams Family in their 2026 professional main stage season. This contemporary classic comic turned tv show, turned film franchise is now a MUSICAL!
 
Taylor Louderman, who made her professional debut at OAT at the age of 10, will be directing. This is thrilling for both OAT and Louderman, though she has been involved in development and education with Ozark Actors Theatre for years this will be her first time artistically involved after many seasons. This also marks a bigger occasion as well, Louderman said, “I’m so excited to return to Ozark Actors Theatre for my directorial debut, after making my stage debut here in 2001 as Annie.” To have her caliber of talent involved with OAT is quite meaningful to the immediate artistic community. OAT’s Producing Artistic Director, Blane Pressler, said “To have Taylor involved is incredible. The experiences she has had on Broadway and tv is going to make this experience invaluable. This will be a fantastic educational and professional experience for our community members involved.”
 
The cast boasts out-of-town talent yes, but 60% of the actors showcased in this piece are local to the Rolla area. This production will feature a colorful set designed by OAT newcomer, Adam Crinson and stunning lighting design by Michael Sullivan (OAT’s The Sound of Music, CLUE, Spamalot, and Once Upon a Mattress), with a complex and beautiful score written by Andrew Lippa and book by Rick Elice (who also wrote last season’s Peter and the Starcatcher) this material will soar under Louderman with the music direction of Dr. Jenna Lee Moore and choreography by OAT alum Avery Lux.
 
Though this promises to be a fun time for the whole family it will also be a gratifying piece of art carrying a deeper message. Louderman added, “The Addams Family is the perfect homecoming; a show that celebrates the idea that ‘normal’ is an illusion, and that love and family transcend expectations, appearances, and change.”
 
The Addams Family is directed by OAT Alumni Taylor Louderman, sponsored by Phelps County Bank, and runs from June 11th to June 28th. Tickets may be purchased by phone (573-364-9523) or online at ozarkactorstheatre.org.