Next To Normal
Book and Lyrics by Tom Kitt
Music by Brian Yorkey
Directed by Shannon Cluphf
Vocal Direction by Lindsey Lefler
AUDITION LOCATION
Twilight Theater Company
7515 N Brandon Ave
Portland, OR 97217
AUDITION DATES
Saturday, Mar 21 @2pm and Sunday, Mar 22 @ 2pm
SIGN UP for a 5 minute spot:
https://signup.com/go/pvMFxTP
Prepare one dramatic monologue (2 minutes max) and 32 bars of a song that best showcases your voice. Bring either sheet music (an accompanist will be provided) OR a Bluetooth speaker to play your backing track.
Please bring a Resume and Headshot*
(*non-professional is fine)
If you are unavailable on the audition dates, but would like to be considered, please submit your resume, headshot, and a video monologue/song to
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Rehearsals start on Mar 30
PERFORMANCE DATES
May 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31, June 4, 5, 6, 7
CASTING (actors must be 18+ to audition for Next To Normal):
DIANA: 30-40s, Female presenting. A suburban mother dealing with bipolar disorder.
Vocal range: G3 - F#5
DAN: 30-40s, Male presenting. Diana's dedicated but exhausted husband, an architect who is trying to hold his family together.
Vocal range: Ab2 - B4
GABE: almost 18. Male presenting. Diana’s son who died as an infant
Vocal range: B2 - C5
NATALIE: 16 years old. Female presenting. High achieving and often overlooked.
Vocal range: G3 - G5
HENRY: 17 years old. Male-presenting. Natalie’s romantic, stoner-philosopher boyfriend.
Vocal range: G#2 - B4
DR. MADDEN/DR. FINE – “Young side of ageless”. Diana’s psychiatrist.
Vocal range: A2 - A4
SYNOPSIS
Next to Normal is an intimate exploration of family and illness, loss and grief, featuring a thrilling rock score. At its heart is Diana, a suburban wife and mother living with bipolar disorder and haunted by her past. The musical won 3 Tony Awards® and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, one of only ten musicals to win the prestigious award.
Questions? Contact
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TTC strives for inclusion in all of our casting. All ethnicities, genders, and body types are encouraged to audition. Auditions are open to all. All actors will receive a $150 stipend.
Twilight Theater Company is a registered 501c3 nonprofit Community Theatre.
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