NEXT TO NORMAL *seeks MALE 30s-50 for the role of DAN (plays 39/40).* All other roles have been cast.

Director: Joe Fath

*Audition information*

This is a community theater production. Details for the ROLE of DAN provided below.

Location: Lake Erie College - 391 W. Washington St. Painesville, Ohio 44077. Auditions will be held in the Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts, accessed through Gillette St.

Audition Date/Time: 9/30/19 @ 7pm Email headshot and resume to lythouse2018@gmail.com with your name as the subject. Walk-in auditions are welcome and appointments recommended. No virtual auditions will be accepted.

Audition requirements—Dress to move and please prepare:

1 one-minute monologue with movement (Drama/Dark Comedy preferred)

2 songs with movement as described below:

Song 1 – 16 bars of performer’s choice, no specific requirement

Song 2 – 16 bars prepared from NEXT TO NORMAL

Accompanist will be provided. Please provide sheet music for your audition.

*Additional information*

Rehearsal period: 10/01/19-12/06/19 scheduled in accordance with cast and crew availability. Tech week is 12/07/19-12/11/19, Final dress/Preview is 12/12/19. All rehearsals will take place at Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio unless other arrangements are agreed on.

Show dates: 12/13/19(F); 12/14/19(Sa); 12/15/19(Su); 12/19/19(Th); 12/20/19(F); 12/21/19(Sa); 12/22/19(Su); 12/27/19(F); 12/28/19(Sa); 12/29/19(Su)

Cast is paid an amount equal to 20% of the total box office proceeds divided evenly among all performers. There are no equity contracts for this show.

**Note: All actors under age 18 will require parental consent to perform if cast.

Produced by LytHouse, LLC in collaboration with Lake Erie College.

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

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: Ab2