Casting Teen Performers for "Next to Normal" Play
Seeking teen performers for the play "Next to Normal." See full details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Synopsis: The Goodmans are a typical American family, yet their lives are anything but normal. Traumatized by the death of her infant son, Diana Goodman has lived with bipolar depressive disorder and delusional episodes for the past seventeen years. The illness has affected everyone in her life and has nearly torn her family apart on several occasions. Next to Normal is a groundbreaking, Tony and Pulitzer-winning musical that explores the struggles of a family coping with mental illness, loss, and the relentless search for normalcy. Music by Tom Kitt. Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Rate: Actors will be paid. Details discussed upon casting offer. Additional info: SHOW RUN: October 3-5, 2025 Rehearsals begin in August 2025. Final schedule will be determined by actor conflict. Only local, non-union talent will be considered. All roles require strong singing and acting skills, with the ability to convey complex emotions. The director is seeking actors who can honestly portray the complexity of characters’ mental, emotional, even spiritual state of mind. Vocal Audition: 16-32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song that showcases your vocal and emotional range. Please bring any accompaniment music on a Bluetooth-enabled device. Acting Audition: 1-2 minute monologue. CALLBACKS Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 If you are interested, please apply.
3 roles
Natalie is the daughter of Diana and Dan Goodman. She is an incredibly talented and overachieving student, but she feels ignored by her parents, especially her mother. She has always felt overshadowed by the memory of her brother, which has led to feelings of resentment and isolation.
Gabe is the son of Diana and Dan Goodman. He is the most charming, athletic, and intelligent son anyone could ask for. However, Gabe is the physical representation for the child Diana and Dan lost many years ago. He appears as a hallucination to Diana and embodies the grief that she has held on to for all these years.
Teenager. Henry, who is laid-back and funny, is Natalie Goodman’s boyfriend and acts a loving, supportive presence in Natalie’s life. Henry is a person Natalie can turn to escape her dysfunctional family and find comfort.
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