Announcing Auditions for NEXT TO NORMAL
ROLES AVAILABLE FOR AGES 13+
LCT is seeking the following roles for our upcoming production of Next to Normal!
DIANA | Female-Identifying | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: 38 | Mezzo/Belter: G3-F#5 (Mix to D5)
A housewife suffering from bipolar depressive disorder. Attractive, appealing, and quick witted, yet suffering from manic depression and delusional episodes. Haunted by the past, Diana’s relationship with her husband and daughter grow more and more distant. Diana is the main character of the story and strives to become at least “next to normal,” but the reality that has developed over the years is not normal at all.
Audition Song: “I Miss the Mountains”
NATALIE | Female-Identifying | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: 16 | Mezzo/Belter: G3-G5 (Mix to E5)
Diana and Dan’s daughter, and Gabe’s sister. Bright, attractive, but struggling to find herself. Dealing with her mother’s mental illness, she feels invisible in the eyes of her parents. She is attracted to Henry and the attention he gives to her, yet she is also intimidated and has trouble accepting love from others. Natalie is eager to leave and start her life without feeling like a shadow in her own house.
Audition Song: “Everything Else”
DAN | Male-Identifying | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: 40 | Bari/Tenor: Ab2-G4 (Falsetto to Db5)
Diana’s husband and Natalie and Gabe’s father. Protective, patient, and kind, yet worried and exhausted by family circumstances. He tries to keep his household together, often at the expense of his own personal interest and happiness. He stays by Diana’s side, giving whatever support he can, but realizes that he has little control over his destiny.
Audition Song: “I’ve Been”
GABE | Male-Identifying | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: 18 | Tenor: C3-B4 (Falsetto to D5)
Diana and Dan’s son, and Natalie’s brother. Daring, rebellious, energetic, and carefree, he is the most affectionate towards Diana. Central to the dramatic conflict of the story, Gabe is scared of losing Diana, and fears that without her, he is no longer relevant to the family.
Audition Song: “I’m Alive”
HENRY | Male-Identifying | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: 17 | Tenor: A2-A4 (Falsetto to C5)
A student at Natalie’s school. Romantic, solid, a musician, and a bit of a stoner. Henry is
clearly interested in Natalie and expresses his feelings for her throughout the show. He becomes an important outlet for her feelings about her family and her mother’s illness.
Audition Song: “Perfect for You”
DR. FINE/DR. MADDEN | Male-Identifying | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: 25-40 | Tenor: A2-A4
Dr. Fine is Diana’s psychopharmacologist. Practical and a bit cold.
Dr. Madden is Diana's psychiatrist. Smart, confident, and caring. In Diana’s delusions he assumes the role of a rock star. He is a proficient doctor who is clearly concerned for Diana’s well-being.
Audition Songs: “Make Up Your Mind” & “Doctor Rock”
AUDITIONS: February 22, 2022 - 6:00p-10:00p
CALLBACKS: February 23, 2022 - 6:00p-10:00p
LINK TO AUDITION SIDES: https://bit.ly/N2N_Sides_022222
LINK TO AUDITION SIGN-UP: https://koalendar.com/e/next-
