A CO-PRODUCTION OF THEATRE CALGARY AND THE CITADEL THEATRE
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Music by Tom Kitt
Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by Ron Jenkins
In the Shoctor Theatre at the Citadel and the Max Bell Theatre at Theatre Calgary
Rehearsals start in Calgary August 13, 2012
Opening in Calgary September 14, 2012
Closing in Calgary September 30, 2012
Hiatus terms TBC
Opening in Edmonton October 25, 2012
Closing in Edmonton November 11, 2012
Character Breakdown:
(descriptions from the script)
Men (4):
GABE: Dashing, gentle, bright, playful. Everything a mother, etc. Almost 18
DAN: Diana’s husband, Gabe’s father. Handsome, genuine, constant, tired. Thirties or forties.
HENRY: Musician, romantic, stoner, slacker, philosopher king. Seventeen.
DR MADDEN: on the young side of ageless, assured; a rock star; the actor also plays Doctor Fine, a psychopharmacologist.
Women (2):
DIANA: sexy, sharp, delusional bipolar depressive. Thirties or forties.
NATALIE: Diana’s daughter, sixteen and trying to be perfect. It’s not going well.
Vocal range available upon request.
AUDITION DATES (to be confirmed):
- Edmonton March 12, 13 and 14
- Calgary March 20 (afternoon only), 21, 22
THE DIRECTOR REQUESTS PHOTOS AND RESUMÉS BY MARCH 5, 2012. Those selected for an audition will be contacted for an audition. At that time music from the play and sides will be supplied.
For auditions in Edmonton or Calgary, send resume and headshot to Peni Christopher, Citadel Theatre, pchristopher@citadeltheatre.com. Indicate the role and the city of choice in the body of the email and write “Next To Normal” in the subject line.
