Next to Normal
When
Oct 5th, 2024
All Day
Where
37 Chestnut StreetLudlowMA01056
Next to Normal is the story of Diana Goodman and her family. Diana has lived with bipolar depressive disorder and delusional episodes for the past seventeen years. The illness has affected everyone in her life, and has nearly torn her family apart on several occasions. With subject matter rendered achingly recognizable by Brian Yorkey, and a dynamic, energetic pop-rock score by Tom Kitt, Next to Normal is a show that enables a small group of actors to showcase powerhouse vocals while exploring pressing contemporary issues of trauma, loss, mental health treatment, and the meaning of family.
This production is intended for audiences aged 13 and up, and contains themes and depictions of mental illness, profanity, discussions of self-harm and the loss of a family member.
Performances: September 27 through October 13, 2024 (Due to a town event, parking for our October 6 show may be limited. Please plan on arriving early)
Strobe lights will be used in this production.
Director: Michael Borges
Dramaturg: Taylor Raucher
Music Director: Daniel Monte
Choreographer: Eddie Zitka
Choreography Manager: Lyndsey Raucher
Stage Manager: Victora DeCosmo
Costumer: Haley Thompson
Producers: Chris Climo, Rebecca Meek, Eleanor Tynan
