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Produced by

Trinity College Dramatic Society and Victoria College Drama Society

Music: Tom Kitt
Lyrics: Brian Yorkey
Book: Brian Yorkey
Director: Paul Meyer

Venue

Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace

Run

September 13th, 2024 – September 15th, 2024

Synopsis

“Next to Normal” is a contemporary rock musical that explores the complexities of a family dealing with mental illness. At its heart is Diana, a mother struggling with bipolar disorder, and the impact her condition has on her relationship with her husband Dan and their teenage children, Natalie and Gabe. The musical explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, offering a raw and honest portrayal of a family striving to find a sense of normalcy amidst their challenges. With a powerful score and poignant storytelling, Pulitzer Prize winning musical “Next to Normal” is a deeply moving experience that resonates with audiences. (passemuraille.ca)


Cast

Gaby Bondoc Natalie
Emma Kidd Diana
Nick Cikoja Dan
Nomi Parsai Gabe
Jay-Daniel Baghbanan Henry
Alicia Balduzzi Dr. Madden / Dr. Fine
Victoria Yip Understudy for Diana, Natalie, and Dr. Madden
Jerry Gao Understudy for Dan, Gabe, and Henry

Creative Team

Tom Kitt Music
Brian Yorkey Lyrics
Brian Yorkey Book
Paul Meyer Director
Jo O’Leary-Ponzo Music Director
Gabby Noga Choreographer
Frank Yu Vocal Director
Frank Yu Associate Music Director
Alex Chick Dramaturge
Aria Kowal Set Designer
Gabriel Woo Costume Designer
Shunsho Ando Heng Lighting Designer
Maia Wells Sound Designer
Kate Martens Hair and Make-up Designer
Casey Tazmania Intimacy Coordinator
Athen Go Assistant Set Designer
Sascha Glustien Assistant Set Designer
Elisa Kogan Penha Assistant Costume Designer
Amiel Ang Assistant Sound Designer

Music

Jo O’Leary-Ponzo Conductor
Jo O’Leary-Ponzo Piano
Jasmine Chu Violin / Synthesizer
Ryan Wu Cello
Olivia Van Alebeek Guitar
Michelle Gopaul Bass
Amiel Ang Drums / Percussion

Production

Caitlyn Grant Stage Manager
Samara Tower Technical Director
Samara Tower Sound Engineer
Jeewon Pezzack Propsmaster
Casey Belland RF Tech
Jonah Nung Keyboard Programmer
Richard Austin Fung Marketing & Media
Huxley Winn-Beale Marketing & Media
Nicole In Assistant Stage Manager
Clark Steeves Assistant Stage Manager
Athena McIsaac Assistant Stage Manager
Brenda Martinez Production Assistant
Shivangi Roy Production Assistant
Ariane Prescott President
Anya Ivantchenko Executive Producer
Nathan Gregory Crew
Carlos Varela Crew
Eric Koski-Harja Crew
Diana Martinez Barrera Crew
Chris Sutherland Crew

Staff

David Fisher Mainspace Technician