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Audition and Tech Application information: THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Who may audition or work tech for ADDAMS FAMILY?
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St. X students who are passing their classes
Girls who
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Attend AHS, Mercy, Presentation, and SHA; or
Are daughters of St. X faculty and staff who are in high school; or
Attend another private high schools outside of the Catholic high schools (only if the school does not have
an active Drama program.)
Guide to this packet:
Pages
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2
3-4
5-6
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8-9
10-11
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13-18
19-26
Calendar
Roles in THE ADDAMS FAMILY
What Do I Need To Do To Audition?
Résumé directions and example for auditions
Verification document for auditions
Monologs for auditions
Specific Character Information and Vocal Ranges
Tech information and application
THE ADDAMS FAMILY theme song
Audition vocal music
Callback music
Important Dates
November
9
Sign-up times for audition slots and tech positions open on sign-up genius beginning at 8 a.m. (exact address will be
available on VSM). See page 3 STEP 1 to register for VSM.
Nov. 9-Dec. 8
Sign up audition slots and tech positions available on sign-up genius
December
7, 8
Individual auditions: sign-up for a time slot on signupgenius.com. Audition at your scheduled time.
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Callbacks for lead roles, Ancestors; end of sign-ups for tech positions
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Cast and crew posted on VSM
March:
1-10
All cast and run crew required to attend ALL rehearsals on time
Shows
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Friday
Saturday
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12
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7 pm
7 pm
2 pm
Grade school shows
7 PM
2 pm
7 pm
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Available roles
Lead Roles:
Men: Gomez, Fester, Lucas, Mal, Lurch
Women: Morticia, Alice, Wednesday,
Either: Grandma, Pugsley (we will use a fat suit for Pugsley)
*See page 10-11 for more details about the leads, including vocal ranges.
The Moon: A girl dancer who ideally can dance on pointe. One feature number and reappears
in the Finale.
Ancestors: 4-6 guys and 4-6 girls who are on stage for most of the show—strong singers,
decent dancers, and great reactors. In many ways, these are the most demanding vocal roles in
the show. These characters have more stage time than any other characters.
Zombie/Vampire/Ghost Servants: 9-10 guy and girl zombies/vampires/ghosts who serve the
Addams family; will sing several musical numbers and appear in scenes (nonspeaking).
Ellers (dance chorus): 2-3 guys and 2-3 girls who dance in “Tango d ‘Amor” and appear a few
other numbers. Some Ancestors and/or Servants may also serve as Ellers.
Creatures (of the Night): 12-15 guys and/or girls who will appear in the final numbers of each
act singing with the cast, but no special singing or dancing talent is needed. Needs to be able to
play a distinctive comic-scary character. Will also serve as ushers before the show and during
intermission (especially to pose for photos with children).
Distant Relatives: 4-8 performers who don’t need to dance. Most should be strong singers.
Cousin Itt: Non-singing, non-dancing, minor acting role.
Thing operator: Puppeteer
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What Do I Need To Do To Audition?
STEP 1: Register on VSM (stagemanagement.com.) (Your log-on code is zombie)
STEP 2: Decide what kind of role you’re auditioning for so you can prepare for
auditions. Do not select a specific role for the 1st round. You may perform a
maximum of ONE from each category below for the first round.
Type of role you’d like
Lead role
Perform vocal
solo?
Required —specific
Perform
solo dance?
Required
character solo. See
pages 14-18
Ancestor (Male)
Ancestor (Female)
Zombie Servant or
Distant Relative
Eller (dance chorus)
Creature of the Night or
Cousin Itt
The Moon
Required — either
the Addams Family TV
theme (page 13) or a
specific character solo
(pages 14-18)
Required —a specific
character solo. See
pages 14-18
Required — either
the Addams Family TV
theme (page 13) or a
specific character solo
(pages 14-18)
Optional—do not
need to do
No
Perform monolog?
Required -- specific
character monolog. See
page 8-9 (Lurch should
perform the Creature
monolog in a Lurch voice.)
Required
Optional—do not need
to do
Required
Optional—do not need
to do
Optional—do not
need to do
Optional—do not need
to do
Required
Optional—do not need
to do
Required —the monolog
No
for the Creatures (page 8)
Optional—do not
need to do
Required
Optional—do not need
to do
If you audition for a(n)
You will also be considered for
Lead role
Ancestor (Male)
Ancestor (Female)
Servant, Distant Relative
Eller (dance chorus)
Moon
Ancestor, Servant, Eller, Relative, Creature of the Night
Servant, Relative, Eller, Creature of the Night
Servant, Relative, Eller, Creature of the Night
Creature of the Night
Moon, Creature of the Night
Eller, Creature of the Night
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STEP 3: Prepare your audition:
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See the chart on page 3 and decide what you’d like to audition for. Then prepare the necessary
audition(s).
 We will provide an accompanist to play for vocal auditions, and we will have the recorded
music to play for dance auditions.
 You should be able to find a video on YouTube of a professional singing the song you are going
to sing so you can listen to it.
Dance auditions: Go online to https://vimeo.com/144387886. The password is Addams.
STEP 4: Sign-up for an audition time:
Auditioners will sign up for a specific audition time via signupgenius.com. See VSM for exact
internet address.
 Three people will be allowed to sign up for every 10-minute slot.
 Only people registered on VSM will be allowed to keep their slots, so be sure to register on
VSM before signing up for a time (see Step 1)
 Do not sign-up for a time until you are sure you can make that exact time.
STEP 5: Fill out your résumé BEFORE auditions and print a copy to bring to
auditions.
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Experienced people should create a résumé to print and bring to the auditions. See directions
on pages 5-6.
Newcomers may fill out a template at auditions.
STEP 6: Fill out your verification sheet (and get a parent signature)
BEFORE auditions
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Print out the audition verification sheet on page 7.
Sign it and have a parent sign it. Bring the signed copy to auditions. Do NOT attach it to your
résumé
STEP 7: Audition.
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Arrive in plenty of time for your audition. Wear comfortable clothes. Have your completed
résumé (and verification sheet. We will provide an accompanist to play for you and music for
your dance.
After you audition, you are free to leave. If you are found loitering around the auditorium
after your audition, it could damage your chances of getting cast in the show.
Callbacks: Actors who need to attend callbacks on December 11 will be notified by 8 am
December 10.
Cast lists will be published via VSM on December 19.
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Résumé Instructions: Your résumé must include the following information. See the
following page for a sample résumé.
Email:
Your name
Head shot of yourself. Make
sure it looks like you—we
don’t want a glamour shot.
Your school, your year in school
Height:
Weight:
Hair color:
Vocal range (if going for a singing role)
Experience
(note—do not list St. X experience or experience before high school. If you have no other
experience, just leave this section off your resume. Do not list more than 6 roles, and list
them in reverse chronological order [the most recent first].)
Title of play
Role
Theatre
Training
(list any dance or vocal training you’ve had. If you’ve done GSA, include it here.)
Training
Teacher or studio
Possible conflicts
(List EVERYTHING that could interfere with your attending rehearsals M-F January 12March 19. Include regular events such as clubs, jobs, other plays, etc. Also include onetime events such as retreats, family vacations, etc. Give the dates of your conflicts.
Failure to do so could cause you to be dropped from the cast.)
Special skills
(list any special skills you have that we might be able to use in the show. Be sure to
include any specific dance or gymnastic skills you might have ). GIRLS: if you can dance
on pointe, be sure to list it here.
Auditions you’ll be performing: __vocal __dance __monolog
(If there are roles you will NOT accept, add a statement here that reads, “Please do not
consider me for ________________ (name roles).
If you will accept any role, do not put any statement here.)
See the next page for a sample résumé.
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Eugene Florcyzk
Saint Xavier High School, Junior
5’5”
120 lbs.
Brown hair
eugenius@yahoo.com
Tenor
Experience
Harvey
Godspell
Butler
Chorus
Rydell High School Theatre
St. Michael’s Church Theatre
Training
Tiger Chorus—2 years
Vocal Lessons—1 year
Tap—3 years
Richard Knoop
Stephen Smith
Dance Extravaganza Studio
Possible conflicts
I work at the library Mondays from 5-9
Junior retreat: February 21-23.
Special skills
I can walk on my hands and do a back flip.
Auditions you’ll be performing: _x_vocal _x_dance __monolog
(If there are roles you will NOT accept, add a statement here that reads, “Please do not consider
me for ________________ (name roles). If you will accept any role, do not put any statement
here.)
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Verification sheet
Auditioner’s Name ________________________________________________________
By auditioning for this show, I understand that I am affirming that I will abide by all the rules and policies
of both St. Xavier High School and the St. Xavier High School Drama Department including
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accepting that the decision of the auditioning panel is final with no appeals;
accepting that if I don’t fulfill my role to the directors’ satisfaction, I may be given a different
role or removed from the show;
being on time and prepared for all rehearsals and shows;
getting permission from a director beforehand if I need to miss a rehearsal for reasons other
than an emergency and posting the conflict on VSM;
checking VSM at least twice a day for changes in the rehearsal schedule;
checking my email at least once a day for VSM updates;
giving Mr. Smith a $85 check as a deposit on my costume (if I have a rented costume). If the
costume is returned in good shape after the final show, my uncashed check will be returned.
furnishing my own shoes for the show (according to specifications I’m given);
(Girls only) affirming that I meet at least one of the following criteria:
o Attend AHS, Mercy, Presentation, and SHA;
o the daughter of St. X faculty and staff (and attend a high school)
o Attend another private high schools outside of the Catholic high schools only if the
school does not have an active Drama program.
If you are not comfortable abiding by these rules and policies, please do not audition for the show.
Your signature _______________________________________________ Date ___________
Your parent’s signature _________________________________________ Date ___________
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Monologs—ADDAMS FAMILY
Monolog for a Creature of the Night
I’m ________________________________ (make-up your Undead Name). In my former life, I was a
_____________________________ (your profession before you became a zombie-vampire-or-ghost
servant), but now I’m a servant of the Addams family. . .for eternity (diabolical laugh). I have several
special skills I bring to this job. I can _______________________ (name and demonstrate your first skill).
I also _______________________ (name and demonstrate your second skill). But my most important
skill is _______________________ (name and demonstrate your third skill). As you see--(pretends to
hear a noise. Calls.) Coming, master. (To audience.) Thank you.
Monologs for Lead Role
GOMEZ: Aaaaaahh, the intoxicating smell of the graveyard. Once a year, we gather here to honor the
great cycle of life and death. Come, every member of our clan. . .living. . .dead. . .and undecided. Come
celebrate what it is to be an Addams. (To Morticia.) Come to me, my luscious wife—oh she of skin so
pale, eyes so black, and dress cut down to Venezuela. Come tell us what every Addams hopes for!
FESTER: That’s right. Little Wednesday Addams—that charming, irrepressible bundle of malice who
would poison her own brother just for a ride in the ambulance—has grown up and found love. You may
ask, who is this lucky fella? Is he worthy of her? Do they really love each other? What is love anyway?
Does this rash look serous to you? So many questions about love. But when you think about it, is there
anything more important?
LUCAS: I know where we are! It’s where I first saw her. I was lost in the park and a pigeon dropped at
my feet with an arrow in it. And I looked up and there she was. . .Wednesday. . .with a crossbow! (Sees
his father’s horrified reaction.) It’s okay, Dad. She has a permit.
GRANDMA: Hi. I just came from the hospital. Cardiac ward. Boy, they’re dropping like flies over there.
I hope you’re staying in shape, honey. Grains, fresh fruit, 40 minutes on the treadmill? (Listens for
Alice’s answer which is no.) No? Then you’re a gonner, honey.
PUGSLEY: Grandma, what if there was this girl who met a person and he’s all like, “It’s the Pugster.
What up, little man?” and she’s all like “golly” and “we’re gonna go now” and they’re running away
together. What potion would you give her? (Grandma says, “Nothing.”) Nothing?!? But what if she
doesn’t get rid of him? What if all the good times are already behind me?
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ALICE: (Sweetly) When I’m depressed or feeling blessed
A poem will get it off my chest.
They come to me, they take no time,
They just pop out and always rhyme!
(Drinks the potion and turns into a raging witch) What do you mean, I’m not myself? We’re in the
middle of a game. So button your lip and sit your butt down! Remember how it used to be, Mal? How
we’d look at each other and leave the restaurant in the middle of dinner and rush home and race
upstairs and. . .(sees her son’s horrified reaction) Lighten up, Lucas, Parents do it. Live with it! (To
MAL.) Remember, Mal? When we were crazy and the future didn’t exist? What happened, Mal? The
guy with the Grateful Dead t-shirt—is he ever coming back? How long do I have to wait?
MAL: Okay, Addams, I tried. I thought, “Okay, our kids like each other, let’s give it a shot.” But you
people are insane. You’ve got a house where there shouldn’t be a house, a zombie for a butler, and a
man who’s dating the moon. . .Mister Addams, we’re simple people. We’re not used to your
“sophisticated New York lifestyle.” So with your permission, we’re gonna go back to the real America.
Lucas, help your mother off the table.
MORTICIA: I gave up my dreams for the sake of this family. I wanted to travel. I wanted to see Paris.
I’ve never seen the sewer of Paris. And now it will never happen. So this is how it ends. . .alone and
forgotten in a tiny room, living on cat food and broken dreams. That’s what happens to mothers. Look
at yours. She came for the weekend, the weeks turned into months, and now it’s twelve years later and
she still up there: Deceived. Deluded. Smoking weed in the attic. (A beat.) A grandma! Well, I’m not
going to end up like your mother.
WEDNESDAY: Can you keep a secret? (Shows her engagement ring.) Lucas Beineke loves me and he
wants to marry me! Now, I’ve never even met his parents, and he’s never met mine, and. . .I just need
to be sure that the families can get along. I mean, he needs to know what he’s getting into. Don’t get
upset. All I’m saying is that we’re who we are, and they’re from Ohio.
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Specific Character Information and Vocal Ranges
Male Leads
GOMEZ: A man of Spanish descent who takes great pride in his family and revels in all it means to be an
“Addams.” He struggles with having to keep his daughters secret from his wife, whom he adores more
than death. Smart, comedic actor with tenor vocals. Needs to look older.
UNCLE FESTER: The androgynous family member who serves as the musical’s narrator. He is larger than
life, an energetic, joyous, child-like presence. A vaudeville style comedian with tenor vocals.
LURCH: A very tall male character, the Addams butler who knows all. He speaks in moans and groans
without becoming a cartoon version of himself. His movement is always very slow. Character actor with
a low bass vocals to Eb.
MAL BEINEKE: Stuffy father of 19-year-old Lucas and exasperated husband to Alice. At one time was a
follower of The Grateful Dead but has lost that side of himself. Always looking out for his family. Male
actor with high baritone/ tenor vocals.
LUCAS BEINEKE: A 19-year-old man. Fell in love with Wednesday Addams and plans to marry her.
Experiences the youthful pain and drama of young love and struggles with the differences between his
family and the Addams family. Contemporary pop tenor vocals.
Lead Roles Open to Both Guys and Girls
GRANDMA: A feisty 102-year-old woman. Fun and quirky, but don’t mess with Grandma. Comedic
actress with strong character vocals. This part can be played by either a girl or a guy (following the great
British tradition of casting male actors as comic, elderly female characters).
PUGSLEY ADDAMS: 12 years old. A charming, funny, husky boy who loves being tortured by his sister.
He wants to ensure he won’t lose his sister to her new boyfriend so he takes matters into his own hands.
Strong, high vocals. Voice not yet changed. Since Pugsley’s voice hasn’t changed, this role may be best
played by a young-looking girl. This is also in the British Christmas pantomime tradition in which girls
play roles of young boys (e.g., Peter Pan, Dick Whittington, etc.) Boys whose voices haven’t changed will
also be considered for this role. While Pugsley is a stout boy, the actor playing the part does not need to
be stout—we can add padding.
Female Leads
MORTICIA ADDAMS: The strength of the family. An easy comedic actress with a sexy, dry wit. Feels her
husband is hiding something from her and will use any tactic to lure the secret out. A strong dancer with
alto/mezzo soprano vocals.
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WEDNESDAY ADDAMS: Wednesday is an 18-year-old girl who has the same dry wit and sensibility of
her mother. Finds love with a “normal” boy (Lucas) and wants to introduce his family to hers.
Experiences the youthful drama that comes with first love. Lucas can actually put a smile on her face.
Strong pop belt vocals.
ALICE BEINEKE: Mother of 19-year-old Lucas, devoted to her family so she puts aside her own desires.
Quirky female who often speaks in rhyme. While at the Addams Family dinner party, she drinks a potion
that causes her to let her hair down and speak her truth. Comedic actress with soprano / belt vocals.
THE MOON: Non-speaking, non-singing actress who dances in one number with Uncle Fester in which
he reveals his love for her. Glamorous, mysterious. Should be able to dance on pointe.
GROUPS
THE ANCESTORS: Male and female ensemble singer/actor/dancers who are smart performers and have
a fun, quirky sensibility. On stage for most of the show.
SERVANTS (Zombies-vampires-ghosts): 9-10 singers who also appear in several musical numbers and
some scenes. No lines.
Distant Relatives: 4-8 performers who don’t need to dance. These will play bizarre relatives (such as a
two-headed girl, a man carrying his own head, etc). While we are looking for strong singers for most of
them, a few may be wearing masks which will prevent them from singing.
ELLERS: Dance chorus in “Tango d ‘Amour” and the opening number. (Female Ellers will also appear in
the “Secrets” dance.) Ancestors or Servants who dance well may also be cast as ELLERS.
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT: Actors who appear in the closing numbers of each act and who also serve as
in-character ushers. No lines. Sing with the full cast in a couple of numbers, but basically a non-singing,
non-dancing ACTING part.
Cousin Itt: Non-singing, non-dancing, acting role. (no lines)
Thing operator: Puppeteer
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Tech
Students will be needed to build sets, hang and run lights, help with make-up application, supervise costumes, find
and manage props, work on sound, serve as assistant directors, and other tasks. If you are interested, please sign
up on sign-up genius. You can get the sign-up code from VSM (stagemanagement.com).
If you’re not registered on VSM, see “page 3 STEP 1” to register for VSM.
Technical positions for the show fall into two categories:
TECH: PREPARATION POSITIONS:
These positions will complete all their work before the show opens. You may watch the show as a regular audience
member unless you are also assigned a run-crew position.
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Building sets (SET CONSTRUCTION) : from 3-5 on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday (and possibly 9-1some
Saturdays) in January, February, and early March
PROPS COLLECTION/BUILDING CREW (finding objects needed for the show and bringing them in for us to
use, such as mirrors, swords, a crossbow, etc.)
SET PAINTING : from 3-5 on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday (and possibly 9-1some Saturdays) in January,
February, and early March
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (also on run crew- must attend most rehearsals and all shows—takes notes, assists
in the directing (must have worked previously as a cast member in as St. X show or in a crew position)
APPRENTIC DIRECTOR (also on run crew- must attend most rehearsals and all shows—serves as an
assistant to an assistant director
TICKET SALES (after-school from 3-3:30 during the final two weeks of rehearsal and until last
performance)
RUN CREW POSITIONS:
These positions are for people who will attend the final two weeks of rehearsal and all the shows. You must be
able to attend all of the rehearsals for the final two weeks of rehearsals as well as all the shows. If more people
than we can use sign up for any of the positions below, the tech director and the show director will select which
ones will be given positions. This decision may not be made until closer to show time
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STAGE CREW: participate in set changes, set-up, etc.
STAGE MANAGER: in charge backstage. Must have worked as stage crew in at least one previous St. X
production.
DRESSING ROOM MANAGER (one guy and one girl)
PROPS CREW: in charge of portable objects, will also help with set changes. Preference will be given to
people who also worked in the Props Collection Crew
HOUSE MANAGER : in charge of box office, ushers, auditorium
LIGHTS CREW: must also attend sessions to hang lights
SOUND CREW: must also help collect and record sound effects, hand-out and collect mics, etc.
COSTUME MASTER: will organize and supervise costumes during final rehearsals and the shows
MAKE-UP MASTER: will organize and supervise costumes during final rehearsals and the shows
You may sign-up for a maximum of one tech-preparation position and one run crew position.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Reisert (reisertr@saintxfac.com)
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Vocal Auditions: General selection for Everyone other than people
auditioning for leads or Ancestors
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Vocal Auditions: Tenor Selection
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Vocal Auditions: Baritone-Tenor Selection
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Vocal Auditions: Bass Selection
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Vocal Auditions: Soprano Selection
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Vocal Auditions: Alto Selection
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CALLBACK MUSIC: Gomez
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CALLBACK MUSIC: Fester
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CALLBACK MUSIC: Lucas/Mal
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CALLBACK MUSIC: Lurch (same as initial audition)
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CALLBACK MUSIC: Morticia
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CALLBACK MUSIC: Wednesday
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CALLBACK MUSIC: Pugsley
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CALLBACK MUSIC: Alice