Sun May 13, 2018
Next to Normal
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at El Cerrito High School Performing Arts Theater
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May 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm and May 6, 12, 13, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
YMTC+, a new wing of Youth Musical Theater Company (YMTC), presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal, exploring how one suburban family draws on compassion and humor to cope with mental illness.
Well-received on Broadway, the show won three Tony awards in 2009 and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2010. Its book and lyrics were written by Brian Yorkey, and its music by Tom Kitt. The show boasts two directors well-known to Bay Area theater audiences: Director Susannah Martin and Music Director David Moschler. Featured as family members are Danny Cozart, Husband; Jennifer Boesing (YMTC's Producing Artistic Director), Wife; Kevin Singer, Son; and Celeste Kamiya, Daughter. Daniel Barrington Rubio playing the doctors and David Crane, the boyfriend, complete the cast. Kamiya and Crane are both alumni of YMTC's training program for young theater artists. A full, live band under Moschler will provide the rock-infused accompaniment.
Director Susannah Martin notes, "This piece premiered 10 years ago. It was the first American musical of its kind, dealing so directly with mental illness. There's still so little our culture understands about mental illness, particularly the idea that taking care of your mental health is taking care of your health. Next to Normal addresses some of these issues."
PERFORMANCES
Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. (pay-what-you-can preview, cash/credit at the door, open seating)
Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 12, 2:00 p.m. (followed by audience talk-back with cast and mental health professionals)
Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 13, 2:00 p.m.
Note: Next to Normal portrays adult subject matter, contains strong language, and is not recommended for young children.
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YMTC+, a new wing of Youth Musical Theater Company (YMTC), presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal, exploring how one suburban family draws on compassion and humor to cope with mental illness.
Well-received on Broadway, the show won three Tony awards in 2009 and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2010. Its book and lyrics were written by Brian Yorkey, and its music by Tom Kitt. The show boasts two directors well-known to Bay Area theater audiences: Director Susannah Martin and Music Director David Moschler. Featured as family members are Danny Cozart, Husband; Jennifer Boesing (YMTC's Producing Artistic Director), Wife; Kevin Singer, Son; and Celeste Kamiya, Daughter. Daniel Barrington Rubio playing the doctors and David Crane, the boyfriend, complete the cast. Kamiya and Crane are both alumni of YMTC's training program for young theater artists. A full, live band under Moschler will provide the rock-infused accompaniment.
Director Susannah Martin notes, "This piece premiered 10 years ago. It was the first American musical of its kind, dealing so directly with mental illness. There's still so little our culture understands about mental illness, particularly the idea that taking care of your mental health is taking care of your health. Next to Normal addresses some of these issues."
PERFORMANCES
Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. (pay-what-you-can preview, cash/credit at the door, open seating)
Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 12, 2:00 p.m. (followed by audience talk-back with cast and mental health professionals)
Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 13, 2:00 p.m.
Note: Next to Normal portrays adult subject matter, contains strong language, and is not recommended for young children.
May 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm and May 6, 12, 13, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
YMTC+, a new wing of Youth Musical Theater Company (YMTC), presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal, exploring how one suburban family draws on compassion and humor to cope with mental illness.
Well-received on Broadway, the show won three Tony awards in 2009 and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2010. Its book and lyrics were written by Brian Yorkey, and its music by Tom Kitt. The show boasts two directors well-known to Bay Area theater audiences: Director Susannah Martin and Music Director David Moschler. Featured as family members are Danny Cozart, Husband; Jennifer Boesing (YMTC's Producing Artistic Director), Wife; Kevin Singer, Son; and Celeste Kamiya, Daughter. Daniel Barrington Rubio playing the doctors and David Crane, the boyfriend, complete the cast. Kamiya and Crane are both alumni of YMTC's training program for young theater artists. A full, live band under Moschler will provide the rock-infused accompaniment.
Director Susannah Martin notes, "This piece premiered 10 years ago. It was the first American musical of its kind, dealing so directly with mental illness. There's still so little our culture understands about mental illness, particularly the idea that taking care of your mental health is taking care of your health. Next to Normal addresses some of these issues."
PERFORMANCES
Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. (pay-what-you-can preview, cash/credit at the door, open seating)
Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 12, 2:00 p.m. (followed by audience talk-back with cast and mental health professionals)
Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 13, 2:00 p.m.
Note: Next to Normal portrays adult subject matter, contains strong language, and is not recommended for young children.
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YMTC+, a new wing of Youth Musical Theater Company (YMTC), presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal, exploring how one suburban family draws on compassion and humor to cope with mental illness.
Well-received on Broadway, the show won three Tony awards in 2009 and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2010. Its book and lyrics were written by Brian Yorkey, and its music by Tom Kitt. The show boasts two directors well-known to Bay Area theater audiences: Director Susannah Martin and Music Director David Moschler. Featured as family members are Danny Cozart, Husband; Jennifer Boesing (YMTC's Producing Artistic Director), Wife; Kevin Singer, Son; and Celeste Kamiya, Daughter. Daniel Barrington Rubio playing the doctors and David Crane, the boyfriend, complete the cast. Kamiya and Crane are both alumni of YMTC's training program for young theater artists. A full, live band under Moschler will provide the rock-infused accompaniment.
Director Susannah Martin notes, "This piece premiered 10 years ago. It was the first American musical of its kind, dealing so directly with mental illness. There's still so little our culture understands about mental illness, particularly the idea that taking care of your mental health is taking care of your health. Next to Normal addresses some of these issues."
PERFORMANCES
Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. (pay-what-you-can preview, cash/credit at the door, open seating)
Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 12, 2:00 p.m. (followed by audience talk-back with cast and mental health professionals)
Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 13, 2:00 p.m.
Note: Next to Normal portrays adult subject matter, contains strong language, and is not recommended for young children.
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El Cerrito High School Performing Arts Theater
540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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