Next to Normal

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. 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.

Next to Normal was produced in collaboration with Company Carolina.
It was performed at The Varsity Theatre on Franklin Street, March 24th-26th, 2023. 

Production Staff:

Director: Avery Wadehra

Assistant Director: Tori Danielik

Producers: Emma Clements, Ethan Sichel, Ally Lin, Lucy Smithwick

Stage Manager and Choreographer: Maddy Bell

Music Director: Aaren Capilitan

Asst. Music Director: Lucy Smithwick

Lighting and Sound Designer: Skyler Clay

Costume Designers: Nea Strawn, Jaida Philips

Set and Props Designers: Jackie Doyle, Emma Greene

Cast:

Diana: Morgan Brenner

Dan: Abe Arends

Gabe: Kevin Wholey

Natalie: Maggie Albert

Henry: Jake Beaver

Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine: Andrew Wade