Coming Soon:
Kentwood Players presents
Next to Normal

Next to Normal
Music by Tom Kitt
Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by Kirk Larson
Musical Direction by Catherine Rahm

Produced by Margaret Harrington

Associate Producer Richard Santelina
May 8 - Jun 6, 2026
(Dark Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24)
NEXT TO NORMAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)

This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical explores how one suburban household struggles to find normalcy, Next to Normal centers around Diana Goodman, a wife and mother suffering from bipolar disorder, and how the family is impacted by this illness. Can the family unit survive?

Note: This show deals with difficult emotional content and contains strong language.


The Character Breakdown is:

Diana Goodman — Female presenting, 30’s-40’s Mother. Suffers from delusional bipolar disorder, emotionally intense. Dramatic actor-singer; powerful contemporary belt and legitimate singing ability. (vocal range G3 - F#5)

Dan Goodman — Male presenting, 30’s-40’s Father. Strong and steady presence. Rock/pop vocal quality. (Ab2 - B4)

Gabe — Male presenting, late teens Son. Charismatic, flexible vocalist; should be comfortable with a contemporary/rock sound. (B2 - C5)

Natalie — Female presenting, mid- to late-teens Daughter. Bright and present; talented pianist and a perfectionist. Strong belt/pop voice (G3 - G5)

Henry — Male presenting, mid- to late-teens Natalie’s boyfriend. Musician, philosopher, and slacker. Solid acting chops; (G#2 - B4)

Dr. Madden / Dr. Fine — Male presenting, 30’s-50’s Double role; Diana’s psychiatrist and a psychopharmacologist. Character actor with clear vocal line. (A2 - A4)


Watch the Audition page for audition details.


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Los Angeles, CA 90045
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