"Next to Normal" Musical Needs Cast
Actors for musical production of "Next to Normal". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: Seeking talented, professional actors who have the ability to honestly present the complex characters of this show. 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: 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. Rehearsals begin in August 2025. Final schedule will be determined by actor conflict. Only local, non-union talent will be considered. Show run: October 3-5, 2025. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
Diana is a wife and mother dealing with the aftermath of having lost her son many years ago. Throughout the musical, the ups and downs of Diana’s mental health are explored in relation to how they affect the relationship that she has with those around her. Diana wrestles with her desire to be present with her family while also being stuck in the past.
Dan is a husband and father attempting to keep his family together while also acting as a supportive and stabilizing presence for his wife, Diana. Due to Dan’s attempts to heal his family and move beyond the past, he has bottled up his own internal battle.
(Actor who can play teenager) 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.
(Actor who can play teenager) 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.
(Actor who can play teenager) 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.
Dr. Madden is Diana’s psychiatrist, who provides both medication management and therapy. Diana undergoes several treatment options under his supervision, including medication and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). He is a professional yet compassionate individual who helps Diana to confront her mental illness and her past. At times, he appears in Diana’s.
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