"Next to Normal" Musical Needs Actors
Audition notice for "Next to Normal" show. Actors wanted. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below. About the project: 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. Through its powerful rock score and deeply layered characters, it sheds light on the often-hidden pain of mental health battles and the resilience found in love and hope. Additional info: All roles require strong singing and acting skills, with the ability to convey complex emotions. What to Prepare: Vocal Audition: 16-32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song that showcases your vocal and emotional range. Acting Audition: Sides will be provided. Please be prepared to show vulnerability and explore the raw emotions that are central to this story. Please bring any accompaniment music with you on a Bluetooth enabled device! If you are interested, please apply.
4 roles
A wife and mother struggling with bipolar disorder. Needs exceptional vocal and emotional range.
Diana’s husband, struggling to keep his family together while coping with his own pain.
Appears 18: Diana’s charismatic yet haunting son.
Diana’s doctors, providing contrasting approaches to her treatment.