Website Schaumburg On Stage/point2point productions
Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt
Directed by Mike Frale, Music Directed by Aaron Zimmerman
Next to Normal explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. With a pop/rock score this deeply moving show takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart.
Material to Prepare:
Actors should prepare a one-minute musical theater song in the style of the show and bring printed sheet music for the accompanist.
Time Commitment:
Rehearsals: July 20th – Sept 11th (Sundays 6-9pm, Mon-Thurs 7-10pm)
Sitzprobe/Tech: Sept 13th – Sept 18th
Performances: Sept 19th - Sept 28th (Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays – 1pm) at The Lodge Performing Arts Center, 18 Villa Court, Elgin, IL.
Character Type/Restrictions:
Diana Delusional, bipolar, and depressed. The sexiness of her yesterdays has only recently begun to soften. She is determined to make her family perfect but is tortured by a death in the family. Female Age 40-45
Gabe Diana & Dan's son. Dashing, athletic, and bright. He is a playful man and everything a mother could imagine. Male Age 18-21
Dan Diana's husband. He is handsome and genuine. Though a constant in Diana's tumultuous life, he has grown tired and weary of her antics. Male Age 40-45
Natalie Diana & Dan's troubled daughter. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother's behavior. She greatly admires Henry. Female, Age: 16
Henry Natalie's classmate. The all-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance. Male, Age: 17
Dr. Madden Diana's handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and considered somewhat of a rock star. Male, Age: 30-40
Casting 4 understdies (Dan/Doctor, Henry/Gabe, Diana, Natalie)
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