University Players Presents Next to Normal
Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt
Performances:
Free in the Studio Theatre
Friday, February 1st at 7:30pm and 11:00pm
Saturday, February 2nd at 7:30pm
Cast:
Diana Goodman: Casey Lamont
Dan Goodman: Ben Dow
Natalie Goodman: Caroline Santiago-Turner
Gabe Goodman: Broderick O’Neal Balsley
Henry: Max Rezek-TeWinkle
Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden/Anesthesiologist: Josh Carter
Production Team:
Director: Kyle Mason
Music Director: Justin Smusz
Choreographer: Claire Liechty
Assistant Director: Maya McQueen
Stage Manager: Tess Bladow
Assistant Stage Manager: Hannah Keeler
Lighting Designer: Collin Dowell
Scenic Designer: Zach Hoover
Costume Designer: Jessica Van Winkle
Props Designer: Lydia Spellman
Dramaturg: Olivia Gennaro
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 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.