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.

This deeply moving piece of theatre provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.

• Video submissions are due by 12/30 at 11:59 pm

• Callbacks for this production will be held virtually by invitation only. Callback requests will be sent by January 2 at 11:59 PM with submissions due on January 5th.

• Full rehearsal & production schedule here

TWE MainStage productions require performers to be 18+, however for this production actors 16+ will be considered for the roles of Natalie, Gabe and Henry. Parental consent will be required if cast.

All roles are available and receive stipend pay. Equity performers are also encouraged to submit.

Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.

Theater West End is committed to inclusive casting in all roles.

Diana
Delusional, bipolar, and depressed. The sexiness of her yesterdays has only recently begun to soften. She is determined to make her family perfect but is tortured by a death in the family.
Gender: Female presenting character
Age: 40 to 45
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Gabe
Diana & Dan's son. Dashing, athletic, and bright. He is a playful man and everything a mother could imagine.
Gender: Male presenting character
Age: 18 to 21
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B2

Dan
Diana's husband. He is handsome and genuine. Though a constant in Diana's tumultuous life he has grown tired and weary of her antics.
Gender: Male presenting character
Age: 40 to 45
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Natalie
Diana & Dan's troubled daughter. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother's behavior. She greatly admires Henry.
Gender: Female presenting character
Age: 16 to 16
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Henry
Natalie's classmate. The all-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance.
Gender: Male presenting charecter
Age: 17 to 17
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: G#2

Dr. Madden
Diana's handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and considered somewhat of a rock star.
Gender: Male presenting character
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2