Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival

09/28/2025

The magic you see on stage doesn’t happen by chance! Our Technical Director, Scott Hansen, and Stage & Music Director, Susan Rice, put in countless hours outside the rehearsal room to make The Addams Family Musical a success. From planning cues to perfecting details, their behind-the-scenes work brings the whole production to life.

🎟️ See the results October 9–12 at Hering Auditorium.

09/28/2025

Say hello to our Morticia and Gomez! These two bring elegance, wit, and a spooky spark to The Addams Family Musical. Don’t miss their captivating performances October 9–12 at Hering Auditorium. 🥀💀

09/27/2025

Meet the creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky! 🖤 Say hello to Lurch, Grandma, Uncle Fester, and Cousin Itt—bringing their frightfully delightful charm to The Addams Family Musical cast! ☠️

09/26/2025

💀✨ Meet Wednesday & Pugsley! ✨💀

Say hello to the delightfully dark sibling duo of The Addams Family Musical! Wednesday Addams and her mischievous brother Pugsley are ready to bring their spooky sibling energy to the stage.

Catch them (and the whole Addams Family cast) October 9–12 at Hering Auditorium!

09/25/2025

Introducing the Beineke family, fresh from Ohio, and coming to The Addams Family musical: Mal, Alice, and Lucas! ☠️
Catch them in our production at Hering Auditorium, Oct 9 - 12

09/25/2025

Come see The Addams Family musical! 🕷️

A new collaboration between Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival and Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre brings “The Addams Family Musical” to the stage in Fairbanks Oct. 9-12.

09/24/2025

We are so grateful for the continued support of local businesses such as Candlewood Suites in Fairbanks! We thank them for their continued support of housing Guest Artists as part of our Winter Edition series. Thank you!

09/24/2025

🖤✨Meet the Ancestors from The Addams Family Musical! ✨🖤

These talented performers are bringing their own flair to the stage, and we can’t wait for you to see them in action October 9–12 at Hering Auditorium.

Learn more about these incredible actors at flot.org.

09/24/2025

It takes a dedicated crew to put on a show like The Addams Family Musical!
Meghan Illguth was introduced to Fairbanks theatre in 2001, when she joined the very first Groundlings summer camp through Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre. Since then, she has performed both on stage and behind the scenes, most recently serving as stage manager for productions with Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre, Fairbanks Drama Association, and Fairbanks Independent Theatre, while also stepping into the spotlight as an actress and singer. Her favorite roles include Principal Trunchbull in FACT’s Matilda (2021), Sabot in FDA’s Rope (2022), and Ruth in FLOT’s Pirates of Penzance (2024).
Offstage, Meghan serves as Production Manager for the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival.

09/24/2025

We are proud to be working with the incredible Kelly Guess on The Addams Family Musical!

Born in Fairbanks, Kelly Guess recently moved back for the fourth time! As a dancer for 27 years, she discovered her passion for choreographing in college. She has choreographed for studios, theaters, and professional dance teams around the country. Kelly has always loved musicals, but as the only one in her family who can't sing, she decided to embrace the behind-the-scenes. Freshly off choreographing Grease in Bend, Oregon, Kelly is excited to break into the performance community here in Fairbanks. Addams Family has been extra special for her as this is the first time she is choreographing for her dad. She is so proud of the entire cast and can't wait for Fairbanks to discover what it means to be an Addams!