Kevin Chamberlin Visited Burbank Elementary School
The Broadway actor coached local students ahead of their upcoming production of The Addams Family.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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Three-time Tony Award nominee Kevin Chamberlin visited Ralph Emerson Elementary School in Burbank on Thursday. He met with students currently preparing to perform The Addams Family Young@Part.
Why it matters
The visit offered young actors professional insight as they prepare for their upcoming musical. The school musical theatre program is currently in its second year of operation.
The school program is in its second year and relies on California Proposition 28 funding. Last year, the students performed Seussical Jr. to launch the curriculum.
The players
Kevin Chamberlin
He is a three-time Tony Award-nominated actor who originated the role of Uncle Fester in the Broadway production of The Addams Family.
Ralph Emerson Elementary School
Located in Burbank, this school is currently in the second year of its musical theatre program, which is supported by state funding.
The details
Chamberlin, who originated the role of Uncle Fester on Broadway, participated in a moderated Q&A session with the school principal. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, take photos, and receive autographs from the actor during his visit.
Timeline
The musical theatre program performed Seussical Jr. in 2025.
Kevin Chamberlin visited the school on October 1, 2026.
Tickets for the upcoming production go on sale October 13, 2026.
The Addams Family Young@Part will be performed from November 6-8, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The expansion of the theatre program at Ralph Emerson Elementary School aligns with the implementation of California Proposition 28. This state-wide initiative aims to bolster arts and music education by providing dedicated funding for public school curricula.
Families and community members can purchase tickets for the upcoming school performances starting October 13. The event provides local residents with an opportunity to support the student theatre program in Burbank.
The takeaway
Professional mentorship can play a vital role in encouraging young students to pursue the arts. Implementing structured programs with state support creates sustainable opportunities for creative development in local schools.
What happens next
Tickets for the production of The Addams Family Young@Part are scheduled to go on sale to the public on October 13, 2026. Performances are set to follow on November 6, 7, and 8, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local performance arts and youth engagement in the Children’s Theater section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MyBurbank.
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