SSP Announces Auditions for NEXT TO NORMAL

Sunset players would like to announce the auditions for the community theater premier of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL. Show date are July 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, and 26.

NEXT TO NORMAL tells the story of a mother, Diane Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. This contemporary musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact.

Audition dates are November 10th and 12th, with call backs November 17th. Please bring 16 bars of a prepared song not from the show. Accompainist will be provided.

Audition times will be scheduled in 10 minute increments with walk ups being scheduled after those who have reserved time slots.

To schedule an aution time please email the director at gyearout72@gmail.com.

Characters:

Dan- Diana’s husband. He is handsome and genuine. Though a constant in Diana’s tumultuous life, he has grown tired and weary of her antics.
Male, able to play 40-45 yrs old
Range: Ab2 – B4

Diana- Delusional, bipolar, and depressed. The sexiness of her yesterdays has only recently begun to soften. She is determined to make her family perfect but is tortured by a death in the family.
Female, able to play 40-45 yrs old
Range: G3 – F#5

Dr. Madden- Diana’s handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and considered somewhat of a rock star.
Male, able to play 30-40 yrs old
Range: A2 – A4

Gabe- Diana & Dan’s son. Dashing, athletic, and bright. He is a playful man and everything a mother could imagine.
Male, able to play 18-21 yrs old
Range: B2 – C5

Henry- Natalie’s classmate. The all-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance.
Male, able to play 17 yrs old
Range: G#2 – B4

Natalie- Diana & Dan’s troubled daughter. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother’s behavior. She greatly admires Henry.
Female, able to play 16 yrs old
Range: G3 – G5

For any questions feel free to contact the director, Jerry Yearout, at gyearout72@gmail.com.