Next To Normal at Renegade Theatre Company

Renegade Theatre Company is excited to present Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. This emotionally charged, deeply moving musical theatre piece explores how one household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. The riveting pop/rock score provides myriad opportunities for performers to showcase vocal talents and explore meaningful dramatic material. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and the nuclear family structure.

CONTENT WARNING: This production portrays complex emotional and psychological experiences that may be triggering for some audience members. This production includes scenes with intense emotional expression, loud music and a variety of serious themes:
• Substance abuse
• Death, grief and trauma
• Discussions and depictions of self-harm and attempted suicide
• Portrayals of mental illness and medical procedures that may cause distress or discomfort

- A GLIMPSE INTO OUR INTERPRETATION -
Next to Normal ripped through the social consciousness when it premiered in 2008, encouraging families across the country to have difficult conversations about mental health. We’ve chosen this raw, sometimes controversial piece to further shine a light on mental health and what mental illness looks like in 2025. Those living with mental illness and caring for loved ones who are struggling to get a clear diagnosis continues to be a stark, pressing reality for so many in our community. We want to encourage conversations within our community about the realities and varied experiences of those living with mental illness.

- CAUSE WE’RE SUPPORTING -
As with all of our productions, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a cause we believe in. For this production, we’re raising funds in support of NAMI Georgia, a non-profit, grassroots mental health organization that empowers affiliates to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

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PERFORMANCE DATES
• Thursday, 7/31 • 8pm - MAIN CAST
• Friday, 8/1 • 8pm - MAIN CAST
• Saturday, 8/2 • 2pm - MAIN CAST
• Saturday, 8/2 • 8pm - MAIN CAST
• Thursday, 8/7 • 8pm - UNDERSTUDIES
• Friday, 8/8 • 8pm - UNDERSTUDIES
• Saturday, 8/9 • 8pm - MAIN CAST
• Sunday 8/10 • 2pm - MAIN CAST

COST OF ADMISSION
• We offer admission on a "pay what you can" model. We suggest a donation of $20 for folks who are able.
• Donations can be processed in CASH or via VENMO (@RenegadeTheatreCo) at the door.

VENUE « Virginia-Highland Church at 743 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

PARKING: There is free parking available across the street at Virginia Highland Elementary School. There is limited parking onsite at the church. Please plan to take public transportation, a ride share or arrive early to find street parking. We will begin shows promptly, so please plan ahead to be on time.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AVAILABLE: Our wheelchair elevator is available at all performances. To use the wheelchair friendly entrance, please come to the right side door where our volunteers are waiting to check folks in. We will have a volunteer escort you around the front of the building to the wheelchair ramp on the right side where the elevator lift is located. Please email renegadetheatreatl@gmail.com if you would like additional details or to request specific accommodations. 

Authors

• Brian Yorkey
• Tom Kitt

Tony Awards and Nominations for Next To Normal