Auditions: Next to Normal
Please attend auditions for
Next To Normal
Music by Tom Kitt
Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by T.J. Anderson
Performances June 12‒28, 2026
Open Auditions April 12‒13, 2026; Callbacks April 14, 2026
IMPORTANT: Please sign up for an audition slot using this Google sheet:
https://forms.gle/KAxWtnpFBgNm8MJL6
AUDITIONS INFORMATION
Cast (see below for character descriptions)
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No. of Women: 2
Age Range: 18-55
Singing & Light movement. Option Special skill for the role of Natalie: playing piano
No. of Men: 4
Age Range: 18-55
Singing & Light movement
How many included above are Teens: 2
Chorus: 3
Auditions will consist of a singing audition of about 60 seconds of a song from a musical in the style of the show. Auditioners should bring sheet music for an accompanist and/or a background track to sing along with on a Bluetooth speaker which will be provided. Callbacks may include reading from the script and/or movement. Come prepared in clothing you’re comfortable moving in.
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Next to Normal Character Descriptions
Diana
A quick-witted suburban mother living with bipolar disorder. Haunted by a devastating loss, Diana struggles to stay grounded in reality as she navigates her complex psychiatric treatment and as her relationships with her husband and daughter grow increasingly strained. Her journey is both heartbreaking and darkly humorous, revealing the complexity of love, grief, and mental illness.
Age Range: 30s–50s
Intimacy Essentials:
- Physical closeness with Gabe
- Physical closeness with Dan
Intimacy Preferable:
- Kisses Dan
- Close partner dancing with Dr. Madden
Dan
Devoted, patient, and deeply compassionate, Dan works tirelessly to hold his family together. Beneath his steady exterior lies exhaustion and quiet desperation, as he sacrifices his own needs in an attempt to support Diana. Though steadfast, he ultimately confronts the limits of his control and the cost of avoiding his own grief and trauma.
Age Range: 30s–50s
Intimacy Essentials:
- Physical closeness with Diana
Intimacy Preferable:
- Kisses Diana
- Physical closeness with Natalie
Natalie
Intelligent and driven, yet emotionally guarded, Natalie feels overlooked in a household consumed by her mother’s illness and the unspoken specter of her brother’s death. She struggles with identity, connection, and vulnerability, particularly in her relationship with Henry. Longing to escape the shadow of her family and yearning to be seen, she is determined to carve out a life of her own.
Age Range: 18–30
Stage Age: 16
Intimacy Essentials:
- Kisses Henry
Intimacy Preferable:
- Physical closeness with Dan
Gabe
Charismatic and rebellious, yet deeply fragile, Gabe exudes vulnerability and charm. Intensely connected to Diana, he represents both comfort and turmoil. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that he died as an infant and exists as part of Diana’s delusions. Central to the show’s emotional core, Gabe fears losing his place in Diana’s world and, by extension, his existence within the family. While apparently unseen by all but Diana, his presence significantly affects Dan and Natalie.
Age Range: 18–30
Stage Age: 18
Intimacy Essentials:
- Physical closeness with Diana
Henry
A classmate of Natalie’s, Henry is sincere, warm, and quietly persistent. A musician and stoner with a laid-back demeanor, he offers Natalie stability and genuine affection. Though sometimes uncertain, his openness provides Natalie with a vital emotional outlet and a glimpse of a healthier connection.
Age Range: 18–30
Stage Age: 17
Intimacy Essentials:
- Kisses Natalie
Dr. Fine / Dr. Madden
Dr. Fine, Diana’s psychopharmacologist, is clinical and pragmatic, focused on treatment and medication. In contrast, Dr. Madden, her psychiatrist, is charismatic, confident, and empathetic. Within Diana’s delusions, he transforms into a seductive rock star figure. Together, these roles highlight the tension between clinical care and emotional understanding in Diana’s treatment.
Age Range: 25–50s
Intimacy Essentials:
- Bawdy or suggestive staging/choreography
Intimacy Preferable:
- Close partner dancing with Diana