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