​NEXT TO NORMAL

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 manic depression (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 as well as the inaccuracies of perceived suburban life.

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Joel Peters
Musical Director: James Penn
Producer: Ashleigh Henry
Production Manager: Candice Farrugia-Roberts
Stage Manager: Isabella Preston
Assistant Stage Manager: Kurtis Hoegel-Clinch
Costume Design: Rachel Van Der Linden
Set Design: Joel Peters
Graphic Design: Gina Ingham
Publicity: Meagan Farrugia-Roberts
Lighting Design: Riley Stow
Sound Operation: Chloe Connolly
Sound Assistant: Beccy Snell
Set Construction: Christopher Keuken
Front Of House Manager: Bethany "Bess" Morison
​Rehearsal Pianist: Darcy Myring
​Creative Consultants: Chris Keuken & Ashleigh Henry

​CAST
Diana Goodman: Saskia Penn
Dan Goodman: Lachie Trappett
Gabe Goodman: Isaac Stott
Natalie Goodman: Phoebe Myring
Henry: Benson Rowntree
Doctor Madden / Fine: Sos Gill