LORT
NEXT TO NORMAL
– Submit Photo/Resume for NYC Appointments
Arkansas Repertory Theatre (Little Rock, AR) LORT D; $566/week minimum (at the ART)*
Company Manager/Casting Associate: Peter Mensky
Music: Tom Kitt. Book and Lyrics: Brian Yorkey
Director: Nicole Capri.
1st rehearsal: (Little Rock) 4/10/12. Runs: 5/4/12 – 5/27/12.
*Relocates to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO, and will operate under an LOA to the COST agreement (producer: Theater League, Inc.) for two weeks (5/28/12 – 6/10/12) with performances 6/5/12 – 6/10/12. Salary, housing, and transportation provided.
NYC auditions will be held by appointment only on November 14 and 15 (callbacks November 16).
For consideration, mail picture and resume to:
Peter Mensky, Company Manager/Casting Associate
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
PO BOX 110
Little Rock, AR 72203
ATTN: Next to Normal Casting
Make sure to indicate in your cover letter if you are an Equity Member.
For the auditions, be prepared to sing 32 bars either in the style of the show or from one of the suggested songs listed in the character breakdown.
Seeking the following:
Diana:
(mid 30s - early 40s) Intelligent, sexy, sharp, witty mother suffering with delusional, bi-polar depressive disorder. Medicated. Often on edge, always interesting and full of contradictions. Strong belt with soprano mix. [Suggested audition song(s): I MISS THE MOUNTAINS, YOU DON'T KNOW, SO ANYWAY, JUST ANOTHER DAY]
Dan:
(mid 30s - early 40s). Diana's husband. Patient, kind and long-suffering architect and family man. Diligent and faithful. Self-effacing humor. Always in control. High baritone with rock tenor. [Suggested audition song(s): I AM THE ONE, A LIGHT IN THE DARK, I'VE BEEN, I AM THE ONE, JUST ANOTHER DAY]
Gabe:
(reads sixteen) Diana and Dan's son. All-American, good-looking and athletic - everything a mother would want. Sometimes comforting and kind, sometimes snarky, sarcastic and deadly serious. Tortured soul with a good sense of humor. Strong rock tenor with falsetto. [Suggested audition song(s): THERE'S A WORLD, I'M ALIVE, JUST ANOTHER DAY]
Natalie:
(reads 15) Diana and Dan's daughter. Bright, determined, tightly wound, overachiever. Trying to be perfect in a highly dysfunctional family. Desperate to please and keep the peace, but has a sense of humor about her family situation. Strong mezzo with belt. Piano player a plus. [Suggested audition song(s): EVERYTHING ELSE, SUPER BOY AND THE INVISIBLE GIRL, MAYBE, JUST ANOTHER DAY]
Henry:
(reads 16). Natalie's boyfriend. Compassionate, mellow musician, romantic stoner and coffee shop philosopher. Unpretentious yet perceptive. Thoughtful and compassionate. Baritenor. [Suggested audition song(s): PERFECT FOR YOU, HEY #1-#3]
Dr. Madden:
(reads 30 - 40s) Diana's therapist. A rock star. Assured and confident, alternative therapy doctor with a rock star soul. Baritone with rock tenor. [Suggested audition song(s): WHO'S CRAZY, MAKE UP YOUR MIND]
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