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"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!