Next to Normal
SEASON 4In Partnership With Virginia Repertory Theatre.
2013 RTCC Award Nominations
Best Musical Direction – Kim Fox*
Best Actor in a Musical – Duke Lafoon*
Best Actress in a Musical – Andrea Rivette*
Best Lighting Design – K. Jenna Ferree*
Best Musical
Best Direction of a Musical – Chase Kniffen
Best Supporting Actor – John Mincks
Best Supporting Actor – Terence Sullivan
Best Supporting Actress in a Musical – Christie Jackson
*Denotes winning category
Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Music by Tom Kitt
Direction by Chase Kniffen
April 26-May 18, 2013 at The Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, Marjorie Arenstein Stage
Cast
Natalie … Christie Jackson
Henry … John Mincks
Dan … Duke Lafoon*
Diana … Andrea Rivette*
Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine … Russell Rowland
Gabe … Terence Sullivan
MUSICIANS
Drums … Bentley Cobb, Jr.
Keyboard … Kim Fox
Guitar … Grant Oliver
Cello … Michael Knowles
Bass … Jonathan Wheelock
Bass (understudy) … Pete Dennis
Cello (understudy) … Edward Haskins
Cello (understudy) … Angela Lehman-Rios
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the U.S.A.
Production Team
Direction & Choreography … Chase Kniffen
Musical Direction … Kim Fox
Production Management … Chase Kniffen, Wendy Vandergrift
Stage Management … Wendy Vandergrift
Lighting Design … K. Jenna Ferree
Sound Design … Matthew Landwehr
Costume Design … Sue Griffin
Scenic Design … Brian C. Barker
Scenic Artists … Adam Dorland, Lara Koplin
Video Projection Operator & Programmer … Doug Wilkinson
Properties … McLean Jesse, Sarah Stepahin
Master Carpenter … David Powers
Assistant Stage Management … Kim Pawlick, Luke Robinson
Technical Direction … Chase Kniffen, Wendy Vandergrift
Light Board Programmer … Emily Clarkson
Follow Spot Operators … Hannah Caffacus, Emily Clarkson
Master Carpentry Assistant & Head Flyman … Tommy Hawfield
Fly Operators … Chandler Jez, Connor Scully
Light Board Operator … K. Jenna Ferree
Sound Board Operator … Matthew Landwehr
Master Electricians … Casey Walsted, Emma Martinez, Luke Cresson, Matthew Landwehr
House Management … Sarah Stepahin, Anna Senechal Johnson
Administrative & Marketing
Publications & Social Media Marketing Director … Billy Christopher Maupin
Development & Marketing Associate … Sheila Shedd
Video Production … Alex Shedd, Reid Kirtle, Dani Brown & Chase Kniffen
Show Photography … Jason Collins Photography
Rehearsal Photography … Elizabeth Sinnenberg
Postcard Design … Chase Kniffen
Internet Services Manager … Lindsay C. Terrell
2012-2013 Production Interns …. Taniqua Jones, Connor Scully
2012-2013 Marketing & Administrative Intern … Sarah Stepahin
2012-2013 Literary Associate … Claire Yenson
Publicity & Reviews
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“If you want to see a production that is both vocally memorable and emotionally powerful, then to quote the title of one of the show’s songs, Next To Normal is ‘Perfect For You.’”
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“Next to Normal creates something phenomenal out of an unconventional subject.”
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“A modern, mature subject in a powerful package. A vocal tour de force.”
Snapshots
Photos by Jason Collins Photography
