We are excited to bring the award-winning musical Next to Normal to Kirikirioa, 1-9 May 2026 at The Meteor Theatre.

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Director Kyle Chuen

Musical Director Nick Braae

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Next to Normal is a 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centres on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. The musical addresses grief, depression, suicide, drig abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and the underbelly of suburban life.

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Auditions will take place on Thursday 13 November 2025
R Block, Wintec, Collingwood St, Hamilton

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Character Breakdowns:

 

Diana

Delusional, bipolar, and depressed. The sexiness of her yesterdays has only recently begun to soften. She is determined to make her family perfect but is tortured by a death in the family.

Gender: female

Age: 40 to 45

Vocal range top: F#5

Vocal range bottom: G3

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Gabe

Diana & Dan's son. Dashing, athletic, and bright. He is a playful man and everything a mother could imagine.

Gender: male

Age: 18 to 21

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: B2

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Dan

Diana's husband. He is handsome and genuine. Though a constant in Diana's tumultuous life, he has grown tired and weary of her antics.

Gender: male

Age: 40 to 45

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: Ab2

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Natalie

Diana & Dan's troubled daughter. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother's behavior. She greatly admires Henry.

Gender: female

Age: 16 to 16

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: G3

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Henry

Natalie's classmate. The all-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance.

Gender: male

Age: 17 to 17

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: G#2

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Dr. Madden

Diana's handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and considered somewhat of a rock star.

Gender: male

Age: 30 to 40

Vocal range top: A4

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Auditions will be in 5-minute slots from 6pm. Please be available for callbacks later in the evening.

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Be prepared to sing a song suitable for the character/style of the show (songs from the show are allowed). A backing track or sheet music is also required.

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Complete the following form and we will be in contact to confirm your audition time.​​​