Valley Youth Theatre celebrates the spooky season with two different musicals this month.

Wednesday, Morticia, Gomez, Pugsley and the entire mysterious clan come to life on stage in “The Addams Family” musical opening Friday, Oct. 13 and running through Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Herberger Theater Center’s Stage West at 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix.

With a cast of young people under 20, director Mark Stoddard is excited for audiences to see the talent the cast brings to the Broadway show.

“These talented young people tackle some broad characters, challenging music, and difficult choreography,” Stoddard shared in a press release. “Audiences will see the pure passion this cast has for performing.”

Norine Lindeman, a 17-year-old student from Litchfield Park, plays one of the Addams ancestors.

“From the first black-and-white TV show to ‘Wednesday’ on Netflix, I always wished I was a part of their family – and now I am,” she said.

Norine Lindeman

(Photo provided by Valley Youth Theatre)

Also, “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” is currently running through Sunday, Oct. 29, at Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. 1st St., in downtown Phoenix.

Based on the popular book series by Joe Troiano, “Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical” follows a square pumpkin trying to fit into a round-pumpkin world – trying to show everyone on Holiday Hill farm that anyone can be ‘pick of the patch’.

“We wanted to bring Spookley back because it is such a joy to see children experiencing their first theatre performance,” VYT Executive Producer Bobb Cooper stated. “It’s colorful, bright, and has a wonderful message about acceptance.”

Public performances of “The Addams Family”:

• 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13
• 2 & 7 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 14, 21 and 28
• 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 15, 22 and 29
• 7 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 19 and 26

Tickets range from $22.50 to $39.50 and are available at www.vyt.com/tickets or by calling 602-252-8497.

Public performances of “Spookley the Square Pumpkin the Musical”:

• 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14
• Noon & 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 15, 22 and 29
• 1:30 & 4 p.m.: Saturdays, Oct. 21 & 28

Tickets are $25 and are available at www.vyt.com/tickets or by calling 602-253-8188.