Next to Normal
Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre presents Next to Normal.
book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt
April 26-May 18, 2013 | The Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, Marjorie Arenstein Stage
2013 RTCC Award Nominations
Winner of Best Musical Direction – Kim Fox
Winner of Best Actor in a Musical – Duke Lafoon
Winner of Best Actress in a Musical – Andrea Rivette
Winner of 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
CAST
Natalie… Christie Jackson
Henry… John Mincks
Dan… Duke Lafoon*
Diana… Andrea Rivette*
Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine… Russell Rowland
Gabe… Terence Sullivan
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 and Choreography: Chase Kniffen
Musical Direction: Kim Fox
Production Management: Chase Kniffen and 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 and Lara Koplin
Video Projection Operator and Programmer: Doug Wilkinson
Properties: McLean Jesse and Sarah Stepahin
Master Carpenter: David Powers
Assistant Stage Management: Kim Pawlick and Luke Robinson
Technical Direction: Chase Kniffen and Wendy Vandergrift
Light Board Programmer: Emily Clarkson
Follow Spot Operators: Hannah Caffacus and Emily Clarkson
Master Carpentry Assistant and Head Flyman: Tommy Hawfield
Fly Operators: Chandler Jez and Connor Scully
Light Board Operator: K. Jenna Ferree
Sound Board Operator: Matthew Landwehr
Master Electricians: Casey Walsted, Emma Martinez, Luke Cresson, Matthew Landwehr
Administrative and Marketing
House Management: Sarah Stepahin and Anna Senechal Johnson
STAGE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Publications and Social Media Marketing Director: Billy Christopher Maupin
Development and Marketing Associate: Sheila Shedd
Video Production: Alex Shedd, Reid Kirtle, Dani Brown and 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 and Connor Scully
2012-2013 Marketing and Administrative Intern: Sarah Stepahin
2012-2013 Literary Associate: Claire Yenson
Pictured: Duke Lafoon and Andrea Rivette. Photo by Jason Collins Photography.
Next to Normal. Photo by Jason Collins Photography.
Publicity and Reviews
“A modern, mature subject in a powerful package. A vocal tour de force.”
— Jerry Williams (TVJerry), Sifter (April 28, 2013)
“Next to Normal creates something phenomenal out of an unconventional subject.”
— David Timberline, Style Weekly (May 7, 2013)
Julinda Lewis, Richmond Times-Dispatch (April 29, 2013)