Marblehead Little Theatre Call For Actors "Next To Normal"

Marblehead Little Theatre announces non-equity auditions for

Next To Normal

Music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey.

Produced by Lara Finn and Christine Dhionis

Directed by Steve Black

Musical Direction by Lianne Goodwin

Next to Normal was nominated for eleven Tony Awards, winning for Best Original Score, Best Orchestration, and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. It also won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other amidst a mother battling bi-polar disorder.

Character descriptions:

Diana (30s-40s) (Alto with belt/mix to E) - Sexy, Sharp, Delusional bipolar depressive.

Gabe (18*) (ROCK TENOR to B) - Diana's dashing, gentle, and bright son.

Dan (30s-40s) (High Baritone/Tenor to A) - Diana's handsome, genuine, husband.

Natalie (16*) (Alto with belt/mix to E) - Diana's daughter who is always trying to be perfect.

Henry (17*) (High Baritone/Tenor to A) - Natalie's musician boyfriend, romantic but a stoner and slacker.

Dr. Madden (High Baritone/Tenor to A) - On the young side of ageless.

(note - Gabe, Natalie, and Henry should all be played by actors 18-30 who can play teenagers)

Audition/Callback Dates:

Auditions will take place on March 3 from 6:00-9:00PM with callbacks on March  5th from 6:00-9:00PM. Rehearsals will begin April 1st.

Performance Dates:

May 10-19th

Audition Material:

Please prepare a song in the style of the show, a modern pop/musical theatre ballad. Auditions are by appointment and walk-ins will be seen as time allows. Please e-mail

Marblehead Little Theatre announces non-equity auditions for

Next To Normal

music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey.

Produced by Lara Finn and Christine Dhionis

Directed by Steve Black

Musical Direction by Lianne Goodwin

Next to Normal was nominated for eleven Tony Awards, winning for Best Original Score, Best Orchestration, and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. It also won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other amidst a mother battling bi-polar disorder.

Character descriptions:

Diana (30s-40s) (Alto with belt/mix to E) - Sexy, Sharp, Delusional bipolar depressive.

Gabe (18*) (ROCK TENOR to B) - Diana's dashing, gentle, and bright son.

Dan (30s-40s) (High Baritone/Tenor to A) - Diana's handsome, genuine, husband.

Natalie (16*) (Alto with belt/mix to E) - Diana's daughter who is always trying to be perfect.

Henry (17*) (High Baritone/Tenor to A) - Natalie's musician boyfriend, romantic but a stoner and slacker.

Dr. Madden (High Baritone/Tenor to A) - On the young side of ageless.

(note - Gabe, Natalie, and Henry should all be played by actors 18-30 who can play teenagers)

Audition/Callback Dates:

Auditions will take place on March 3 from 6:00-9:00PM with callbacks on March  5th from 6:00-9:00PM. Rehearsals will begin April 1st.

Performance Dates:

May 10-19th

Audition Material:

Please prepare a song in the style of the show, a modern pop/musical theatre ballad. Auditions are by appointment and walk-ins will be seen as time allows. Please e-mail nexttonormal@mltlive.org with questions or to schedule an audition.