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 manic depression 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 covers a challenging subject, no question. That it's hopeful and uplifting, not depressing, is more than a triumph -- it's next to wondrous." -- The New York Daily News
SCHEDULE
Apr 05 | 7:30pm
Apr 06 | 7:30pm
Apr 07 | 2:00pm
Apr 12 | 7:30pm
Apr 13 } 7:30pm
Apr 14 | 2:00pm
Apr 19 | 7:30pm
Apr 20 | 7:30pm
THE AUTHORS
Music by Tom Kitt
Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Direction by Deana Duncan
Musical Direction by Sheila Weidendorf
Choregraphy by Susan Sandri
Scenic and Lighting Design by David Mackie
Technical Director / Master Electrician Tyler Raymond
Scenic Painter David Gignac
Costume Design by Val Johnson
Sound Design by Steve Ford
Sound Engineer Rob Scott
Stage Manager Ethan Berkley
THE ARTISTS
The Cast Ada Faith-Feyma, Gabe Harshman, Melanie Lowey, Alexander Matthews, Josh Pulley, and Ken Stephens
The Band Troy Chapman, James Hinkley, Brian Kenney, Gerry Reed, Scott Small, and Sheila Weidendorf
STAGE NOTES
ARTICLE | Is "Next to Normal" Normal?
KEY IDEAS | What is bipolar disorder?
DIRECTOR’S NOTE | “Next to Normal”