Next to Normal
Directed by Surya Ravindran
Riverfront Theater Company is thrilled to bring you Next to Normal this fall!
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. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times.
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.
Character Breakdowns:
Diana: Sexy. Sharp. Bipolar depressive with delusional episodes.
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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Gabe: Diana & Dan's son. Dashing. Gentle. Bright. Playful. Everything a mother could imagine.
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B2
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Dan: Diana's husband. Handsome. Genuine. Constant. Tired.
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
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Natalie: Diana & Dan's daughter. Sixteen and trying to be perfect. It’s not going well.
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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Henry: Seventeen. Musician. Romantic. Stoner. Slacker.
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: G#2
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Dr. Madden: On the young side of ageless. Assured. A rockstar.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Audition Dates:
Tuesday, August 12th 7:00pm-9:30pm
Wednesday, August 13th 7:00pm-9:30pm
Thursday, August 14th 7:00pm-9:30pm (callbacks as needed)
Audition Requirements:
TWO (2) 60-90 second cuts (~32-bars) of any songs that showcase your talent. Note, you may not be asked for both.
ONE or TWO (1-2) sides of your choice. These do not need to be memorized, but we encourage you to be familiar with them so that you can be confident at your audition.
*Click here to access the audition sides
Video Auditions:
If you would like to submit a video audition, submissions can be sent to rtcnexttonormal@gmail.com
*Submissions MUST be received by 8:00pm on Wednesday, August 13th to be considered!
Audition Location:
Allegheny RiverTrail Park
285 River Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15215
*auditions will be held inside the Welcome Center, the main white building inside the park.
Show Dates:
Friday, November 14th 7:30pm
Saturday, November 15th 7:30pm
Sunday, November 16th 2:30pm
Thursday, November 20th 7:30pm
Friday, November 21st 7:30pm
Saturday, November 22nd 7:30pm
STRIKE November 23rd
Primary Rehearsal Location:
Christ Church Fox Chapel
410 Christ Church Ln
Pittsburgh PA 15238
Rehearsal Schedule
To be determined pending conflicts, but rehearsals will begin the week of September 8th and continue throughout the week, Monday-Thursday, and Saturday’s.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO AUDITION!
*when using the link above, be sure to navigate to August 2025 to select your slot
Riverfront Theater Company strives to equitably represent the voices of our diverse community and encourages performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, and ages to audition. If you need special accommodations, assistance, modifications, or special services to participate in this event, please contact us at rtcnexttonormal@gmail.com
