UPRIGHT THEATRE CO. PRESENTS AN UNFLINCHING LOOK AT A SUBURBAN FAMILY STRUGGLING WITH THE EFFECTS OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN NEXT TO NORMAL, PLAYING SEP 2-25.
Next to Normal
Music by Tom Kitt
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by Natalie Burkhart
Music Direction by Noël Clark
Stage Managed by Taylor Ray Donaldson
Upright Theatre Company in Euless, TX is thrilled to present Next to Normal, playing Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 25 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm.
Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban 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.
Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy, and heart.
Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.
UPRIGHT RATING: MA (Mature Audiences)
*Strong language, drug references, and adult themes. Not advised for children under 17.
For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email info@uprighttheatre.org.
UNIQUE VIEWING EXPERIENCE
The show will be performed at Upright Theatre Company’s Studio on Main at 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039. Upright Theatre Co. offers a unique viewing experience! Seating is available at tables of four. To reserve a table for yourself or for your group, please purchase all four tickets for that table. General Admission will be seated at open tables and seats. Tickets are $24 for adults, with discounts available for students, seniors, military, and first responders. Reserved table seating tickets can be purchased through the company’s website at www.uprighttheatre.org.
THE CAST
Diana – Brandy Raper
Dan – Jericho Thomas
Natalie – Katelyn Sarbach
Gabe – Levi Skoog
Henry – Nick McGeoy
Dr. Madden – Jacob Waters
THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Natalie Burkhart
Music Director: Noël Clark
Stage Manager: Taylor Ray Donaldson
Tango/Waltz Choreography: Brandy Raper
Scenic Design: Conor Clark
Properties Design: Megan Guerra
Costume Design: Jourdain Blanco
Lighting Design: Branson White
Sound Design: Natalie Burkhart and Mary Ridenour
Sound Operator: Mary Ridenour
Photographer: Natalie Burkhart
Featured in Photo: (left to right) Jacob Waters, Levi Skoog, Brandy Raper, Jericho Thomas, Katelyn Sarbach, and Nick McGeoy
Next to Normal at Upright Theatre Co.
September 2-25, 2022 – Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm
Location: 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
For Tickets: www.UprightTheatre.org
For more information, please visit www.uprighttheatre.org or email info@uprighttheatre.org.
Enter Upright and Get Your Tickets Today!
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Upright Theatre Co.
2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
817-508-0203 – office
