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NEXT TO NORMAL

WHO’S CRAZY?!…FOR THEATRE? 

Did you miss out on auditions for “Next to Normal” and were hoping for a part? We have a role that has been opened up! The role of Dr. Fine needs to be filled, and we are holding virtual auditions. 

 

Important Dates:

Rehearsals begin August 4th. Performance dates are October 17-19, 24-26. Friday-Saturday shows at 7:00 pm and Sunday shows at 2:00 pm.

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Character description: 

Dr. Fine is a Psychopharmacologist who is treating the main character, Diana, for her mental illness. In Diana’s delirium, she imagines having a romantic affair with Dr. Fine. Nothing physical happens on stage besides some light dancing.

Age: 30-60 years old

Gender identity: Any

Role size: Supporting

Dancing: Moderate, would prefer someone who can learn how to waltz

Vocal range: Tenor/ Soprano (A2-A4)

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Show description:

"Next to Normal" is a musical drama that explores the impact of mental illness on a suburban family. It follows Diana Goodman, a mother struggling with bipolar disorder, and the challenges she and her family face navigating her illness, grief, and the complexities of their lives. The story delves into the struggles of a family trying to find "normal" amidst the turmoil of mental illness and loss. 

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Please learn the song listed below, including the dialogue of Dr. Fine. Please submit a video recording, in the form of a YouTube link, to mariah.hester22@gmail.com by June 20th. 

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Items to submit:

  1. A landscape video of you performing the cut version of the song with the karaoke (instrumental) track

    1. Make sure that your audio is coming from a separate source than your recording device

    2. Have good lighting and sound quality

    3. Don’t be too close to the camera, but not too far away

  2. Fill out the audition form linked below

    1. NEXT TO NORMAL AUDITION FORM

  3. A list of instruments you play (if any) and how many years/ how proficient you play them

  4. If you have any dance experience and details

  5. If you’d like to submit an additional 30 second cut of a song of your choice, you may do so!

 

Full song: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=DuR0e1jWbJE&si=64M59QpyjYdkdwKf 

Cut version with vocals: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oJRD9l8-Mve9pvuP8pkdbOlJUVT2ZRVG/view?usp=sharing 

Cut karaoke track: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TlW_1Heee-hgGQ4NGTK7m9Ha8ObaFOS3/view?usp=sharing 

Lyrics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MRE5kjubkPv1I-QtaAZf0IPYe4O4hfQXESh0H5dr_zg/edit?usp=sharing 

How to create a youtube video: https://youtu.be/Lk_4GUymeOI?si=YaOK_W1SZVqQpRm5 

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