

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Evansville Civic Theatre Next to Normal Auditions!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Next to Normal
With book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt

Directed by Dani Scott  (also intimacy coordinator for this musical)


LOCATION:
Evansville Civic Theatre
717 N. Fulton Ave.

DATES & TIMES:
July 15th 6:30PM-8:30PM

July 17th 6:30PM-8:30PM

Callbacks July 19th 4:00-6:00PM (you will be notified no later than Saturday Evening)

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If you cannot make either of the scheduled audition dates, please reach out to the director at the email address listed above by Monday, July 6th to arrange a time to audition or send in an audition video. 



Audition videos are allowed and must be turned in no later than July 15th.

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Any questions can be directed to contactus@evvcivic.org , we do not field messages on our Facebook page. 



SHOW DATES:


September 18th-20th & 25th-27th

Friday-Saturday @ 7:30PM & Sunday @ 2:00PM 

Tech and dress rehearsals will begin the weekend of September 12th- through September 17th. Strike will be on September 27th immediately following the show. Attendance is required for these dates.



CONTENT WARNING:

This show contains discussions of mental illness, trauma, grief, recreational & medical drug use, suicidal ideation, and psychiatric intervention.



WHAT TO BRING TO AUDITIONS:

Please come prepared to list all dates and times that you will be unavailable for rehearsals from the day of your audition through September 27th. This includes but is not limited to known work schedules and obligations for any other productions you may be taking part in.

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Please bring a song of your choice of 32 bars or no more than 2 minutes. We will provide a Bluetooth speaker. When you arrive, you will be asked to send your song to a person on the production team. 



WHAT TO EXPECT AT AUDITIONS:

We will start off with an introduction & filling out audition forms. If you want to fill out one early, please feel free to do so on our audition page on evvcivic.org. Please write in print.

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We will run through everyone's songs

We will do some basic movement exercises

We may have you read a monologue or side 





ABOUT THE MUSICAL:

Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart.



CHARACTERS:

The cast will consist of up to 7 actors (depending on casting for the doctors)



AVAILABLE ROLES:

Character breakdown from MTI . Age Ranges are not a deterrent and can be flexible for casting purposes.



Diana: (late 30s-50s) 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.

Gender: Female presenting

Vocal Range top: F#5





Dan:(late 30s-50s) 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.

Gender: Male presenting

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: Ab2





Gabe: (18-20s) Diana & Dan's son. Dashing, athletic, and bright.He is a playful man and everything a mother could imagine.

Gender: Male presenting

Vocal Range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: B2



Natalie: (High School Age-20s) Diana & Dan's troubled daughter.

An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother's behavior. She greatly admires Henry.

Gender: Female presenting

Vocal range top:G5

Vocal range bottom:G3



HENRY: (High School Age-20s) Musician. Stoner. Slacker.

High Baritone/Tenor w/ contemporary musical theatre sound

Gender: Male presenting

Vocal range: G#2 - B4





DR. MADDEN/DR. FINE - Dr. Madden Diana's handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and considered somewhat of a rock star.

Gender: Male presenting

Vocal range top:A4

Vocal range bottom:A2




DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN CASTING:

The Evansville Civic Theatre is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse creative environment. We actively welcome actors from all races, backgrounds, and lifestyles. We believe in considering all auditioners, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, stage of pregnancy, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage anyone who is interested to audition! Every auditioner will be considered for a role, unless the race, age, or gender of a character is integral to the story or explicitly specified by the playwright and required by the production contract.

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Any questions can be directed to contactus@evvcivic.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evansville/evansville-civic-theatre-next-to-normal-auditions/200030356373914
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, music, entertainment, sports, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 40

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Evansville
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 717 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN, United States, Indiana 47710
- **lat**: 37.98475
- **long**: -87.58073
- **full address**: 717 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN, United States, Indiana 47710

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Evansville Civic Theatre Next to Normal Auditions! being held?
  - **A:** Evansville Civic Theatre Next to Normal Auditions! takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 717 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN, United States, Indiana 47710.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Evansville Civic Theatre Next to Normal Auditions!?
  - **A:** Evansville Civic Theatre Next to Normal Auditions! is organized by Evansville Civic Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Evansville Civic Theatre Next to Normal Auditions! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Evansville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Evansville Civic Theatre Next to Normal Auditions! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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