One Act Auditions – “Next To Normal”

Opening October 5, 2025

Director: Aaron Crose

Play by: Brian Yorkey, Tom Kitt

A rock musical examining grief, loss, and generational trauma through the lens of mental health as the Goodman family navigate relationships with each other and their past.

Audition Dates & Location

August 17, 3pm – 5pm & August 20, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Please arrive no later than 30mins prior to audition end time.

Audition Location: The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound ON

Vocal Materials

Lyrics and Music

Character Descriptions and Sides:

DIANA (she/her): To play late-30s. Peppy. Fun. Sharp. Living with Bipolar I Disorder. High Belt Mezzo-Soprano..

 

her son GABE (he/him): To play almost-18. Dashing. Gentle. Bright. Playful. “Everything a mother”, etc. High Tenor

 

her husband DAN (he/him): To play late-30s, early-40s. Together. Genuine. Constant. Tired. Baritone-Tenor.

 

her daughter NATALIE (she/her): To play 16. Trying to be perfect. It’s not going well. High Belt Mezzo-Soprano.

 

and HENRY (he/him): To play 16. Musician. Romantic. Stoner. Slacker. Philosopher. Baritone-Tenor

 

and DOCTOR FINE/MADDEN (he/him): On the young side of ageless. Assured. A rock star. Baritone-Tenor.”

 

**Character pronouns are listed – actors of any gender presentation are welcomed and encouraged.

**Please note that actors cast may be asked their thoughts on expressions of staged intimacy:
Hugging, hand-holding, flirtatious behavior – up to and including simulated kissing (Diana/Dan, Natalie/Henry) and implied, offstage sexual activity (Diana/Dan).

Paper copies of sides will be available at the box office starting August 1.