Next to Normal Auditions
Schedule
Mon, 15 Jan, 2024 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jan, 2024 at 10:00 pm
Location
Martha's Vineyard | Springfield, MO
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NEXT TO NORMALDirected by Robert Hazlette
Assistant Directed By: Mallory Maggi
Music Directed by Danielle Hardin
Production Stage Manager: Michelle Scott
Auditions will be held January 15th and 16th, 2024 for the upcoming production of Next to Normal running March 14-30, 2024 for a total of 10 performances.
Auditions will be held via open call on
Monday January 15th, 2024 from 7pm-9pm
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 from 7pm - 9pm
Callbacks will be held on Wednesday January 17th, 2024. Only those asked to attend the callbacks will be required. Callback list will be posted by 12pm on Wednesday. Callbacks will begin at 7pm
Those auditioning should pick a 16 Bar Cut of Contemporary Musical Theater selection and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.
All auditioning for the production should be 18 years of age or older.
SHOW SYNOPSIS
Next to Normal explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. This deeply moving piece of theatre is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Actors of all races, ethnicities, sizes, abilities, and genders (conforming and non-conforming) are highly encouraged to audition.
*Although there is no nudity required, the actor playing Gabe will be required to be shirtless in one brief scene.*
Diana Goodman (plays 30-40’s; female presenting)-The matriarch of the family who is living with bi-polar disorder brought on by a traumatic event earlier in life. She is at times manic, depressive, and delusional. She is witty and self-aware, but in all essence wants what is best for her family. Vocal range G below middle C to high G – strong mix to a D.
Dan Goodman (plays 30-40’s; male presenting)-The patriarch of the family who despite his wife’s illness will go to any length to keep up the façade of the “perfect, loving family”. Dan is tender, patient, and kind, a man who is just trying to do what he thinks is best. Vocal range B below written middle C to high A full voice and to high D flat falsetto
Natalie Goodman (plays 16; female presenting)-Diana and Dan’s high school aged daughter who craves and seeks attention yet rarely finds it. She is intelligent and very aware of her circumstances and just wants to lead a life that is “next to normal”. Vocal range G below middle C to high G – strong mix to E
flat.
Gabe Goodman (plays 18; male presenting)-Diana and Dan’s son and Natalie’s older brother. He’s energetic, carefree, and charming. He knows that he is his mother’s favorite child and will go to any lengths to ensure that security. Vocal range C (written middle C) to high A full voice and high D (above staff) falsetto.
Henry (plays 17; male presenting)-Natalie’s high school boyfriend. He’s a musician, goofy, and a self-proclaimed “loner and a bit of a stoner”. He is Natalie’s security and the most solid person in her life. Vocal range low A below written middle C to high G full voice and high A falsetto.
Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine (plays 30-50’s; Open To Seeing All Genders)-Two of Diana’s doctors. Dr. Madden, a psychopharmacologist, is more traditional when it comes to treatment and is less inclined to take patients suggestions into consideration. Dr. Fine is Diana’s “rock star” and far more practical when it comes to Diana’s treatment and more willing to work with her and her family. Vocal ranges low A below written middle C to high A flat full voice. Actor/Actress will play both roles.
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Where is it happening?
Martha's Vineyard, 219 W Olive St,Springfield,MO,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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