[NEohioPAL] FW: KARAMU THEATER / NEXT TO NORMAL PRODUCTION

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Subject: KARAMU THEATER / NEXT TO NORMAL PRODUCTION

NEXT TO NORMAL
Music and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt
ABOUT THE PLAY
This soulful rock musical explores the American family and the
underbelly of suburban life. Dianna, a stay-at-home mom has lived in
and out of reality for the past seventeen years. She and her loving,
yet frayed family, navigate their daily lives, struggling to function
in society as her mental illness spirals out of control. Brimming with
humor and wit, this provocative and electrifying musical examines the
trauma of mental illness, and the meaning of putting family first.
PRODUCTION DATES 

	NEXT TO NORMAL Auditions

	Saturday, Sept. 7

	1pm to 4pm

	* Open call for AEA and non-AEA actors who sing and act very well.
Arrive early to be added to the audition list. Bring two copies of
your headshots and resume. Bring music in your key. Singing selections
from the musical is acceptable. There will be no movement or dancing
at this audition. Be prepared to stay the entire length of the
audition time. There will not be an AEA monitor. EPA or ECC rules will
not be in effect at this audition.

	NEXT TO NORMAL Callbacks

	Sunday, Sept. 8

	3pm to 8pm

	* Invite only. Select actors will be asked to be familiar with and
sing selections from the show. There may be a movement call at this
audition. Be prepared to stay the entire time.

Rehearsals: March 30-May 8, 2020
* Evening rehearsals run from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
* Sat from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sun from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Performances: May 7 – May 31, 2020
* Evening performances on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 PM
* Matinee performances on Saturdays at 2:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM
* Special Matinee performances on Thursdays at 11:00 AM

ROLES**
Diana (Female, 30s-40s, all ethnicities) - Sexy. Sharp. Delusional
bipolar depressive.

Gabe (Male, 16-25, all ethnicities) - Diana’s son. Almost eighteen.
Dashing. Gentle. Bright. Playful. Everything a mother, etc.

Dan (Male, 30s-40s, all ethnicities) - Diana’s husband. Thirties or
forties. Handsome. Genuine. Constant. Tired.

Natalie (Female, 16-25, all ethnicities) - Diana’s daughter. Sixteen
and trying to be perfect. It's not going well.

Henry (Male, 16-25, all ethnicities) - Seventeen. Musician, romantic,
stoner, slacker, philosopher king.

Doctor Madden (Male, 30s-50s, all ethnicities) - On the young side of
ageless. Assured. A rock star.
Voices, and Anesthesiologist, Nurses, Doctors, and others, all played
by the company.

** There will be one AEA Contract available for this production.

COMPENSATION
All actors receive compensation for their work in our productions.
Equity members appear under a GA Tier 2 contract. Non-Equity actors
receive a modest stipend.

OTHER
STAGE MANAGERS are also invited to send up-to-date resumes to
casting at karamuhouse.org [1]. Please make note of your union status
when submitting.

Phone calls will not be accepted.

Links:
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[1] mailto:casting at karamuhouse.org

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