"Next to Normal" Show Seeks Teenagers
Audition for "Next to Normal". Seeking teenagers. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: 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. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart. This deeply moving piece of theatre provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. Additional info: Rehearsals begin on or around June 1st with a July 2-Aug. 3 run. Dance Requirements: None If interested, please apply.
2 roles
(Vocal range top: G5, bottom: G3) Diana & Dan's troubled daughter. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother's behavior. She greatly admires Henry.
(Vocal range top: B4, bottom: G#2) Natalie's classmate. The all-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance.