"Next to Normal" is a rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. Its story concerns a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness and the attempts to alleviate it have on her family. The musical also addresses such issues as grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and the underbelly of suburban life.
Cast & Creative Team:
Diana Goodman - Brooklyn Woods
Dan Goodman - Brady McKellar
Natalie Goodman - Alison Wood
Gabe Goodman - Austin Boudreaux
Henry - Dean Yarborough
Dr. Madden - Andrew Vincent
Dr. Fine - Erik Schneider
Stage Manager - Logan Hensgens
Assistant Stage Manager - Cindy Hebert
Backstage Crew - Gina Baronne, Anna Chambers & Barbara Wood
Accompanist - Lily Perrett
Musical Director - Austin Boudreaux
Lighting/Sound Designers - Cooper Helm & Scott Gremillion
Lighting Operator - Brady Kidder
Costume Designer - Gina Baronne
Director - Andrew Lee Vincent
Performance dates:
Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 7:30pm
Friday, April 8, 2016 - 7:30pm
Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 7:30pm
Sunday, April 10, 2016 - 2:00pm
Tickets are $19 and can be purchased at the door, calling ACA at (337) 233-7060, or visiting http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org/tickets.
We look forward to seeing you!