This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Health & Fitness

Auditions Announced for 'Next to Normal' at the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre

Not "Just Another Day" for four men and two woman

WARNER THEATRE Nancy Marine Studio Theatre Production
Director – Isabel Carrington
Music Director – David Irvine

AUDITIONS:
Monday, August 6 @ 7:00pm
Tuesday, August 7 @ 7:30pm

CALLBACKS: TBD

Find out what's happening in Naugatuckwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, September 14, 2012 at 8:00pm
Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 8:00pm
Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 2:00pm
Friday, September 21, 2012 at 8:00pm
Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 8:00pm
Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 2:00pm

All roles are open to audition. We are seeking 4 men and 2 women for this production. Auditioners must bring sheet music with them and be prepared to sing 32 bars, but no more than one minute, of a fully memorized Broadway-style musical selection (preferably from NEXT TO NORMAL)that showcases their vocal range. An accompanist will be provided. Auditioners will also be asked to read from the script.

AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please send an email to auditions@warnertheatre.org to schedule your appointment. An audition confirmation e-mail will be sent with full details on what will be expected at your audition. Audition appointments by e-mail are preferred, but if you do not have access to e-mail call the Warner Theatre Audition Line at 860-489-7180 ext.151. Please be specific as to the date you would like to schedule your appointment.

ABOUT THE SHOW
Pulitzer-Prize winning rock musical 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.

NEXT TO NORMAL tells the story of a mother, Diane Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. This contemporary musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact.

AVAILABLE ROLES

Find out what's happening in Naugatuckwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

DIANA:Thirties or forties. Sexy. Sharp. Delusional bipolar depressive. Vocal range: E3-F5

GABE:Her son; almost 18. Dashing. Gentle. Bright. Playful. Everything a mother…etc. Vocal range: A3-B5

DAN:Her husband. Thirties or forties. Handsome. Genuine. Constant. Tired. Vocal range: B3-B5

NATALIE:Her daughter. Sixteen and trying to be perfect. It’s not going well. Vocal range: G3-F5

HENRY: Seventeen. Musician, romantic, stoner, slacker, philosopher king. Vocal range: A3-B5           

DOCTOR MADDEN: On the young side of ageless. Assured. A rock star. Vocal range: A3-G5

VOICES, an ANESTESIOLOGIST, NURSES, DOCTORS and others, all played by the company, and a PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGIST (DOCTOR FINE) played by the actor playing DOCTOR MADDEN.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

Patch Mayors are trusted local users who help moderate the Patch platform by promoting good local stories and flagging unwanted content. To learn more, click here.