Next to Normal
Next to Normal
Catt. Co. Livings Art Association kicks off 2022 season at Ray Evans Seneca Theater
SALAMANCA - Kicking off the 2022 season, a rock musical about family and the impact of mental illness is coming to the Ray Evans Seneca Theater.
The Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association’s production of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize winning Next to Normal will be performed at 7:30pm on January 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th, and at 2:00pm on January 9th and 16th at the theater, located at 10 Main Street, Salamanca, NY.
In this contemporary musical, a suburban family copes with crisis and the unpredictability of a mother's worsening bipolar disorder. The book and lyrics for the 2008 show were written by Brian Yorkey, with music by Tom Kitt. It first appeared on Broadway in 2009 where it won 3 Tony awards that year.
The CCLAA’s adaptation is led by returning director William J. Steffen, with vocal music direction by Andrew Dutko and produced by Ryan Wheeler. An orchestra conducted by Ruth Fuller is comprised of 7 local musicians.
The cast includes some of the most talented performers in the region. Each of the actors, hailing from the Salamanca, Bradford, and Olean areas, has been a part of CCLAA productions in the past. Next to Normal features: Jen Conklin, Emma Dwaileebe, Gretchen Henneman, Brandon Milanowski, Luke Papke, Skyler Schapp, and Andrew Truman.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or by visiting Showclix.com. The show is for adult audiences only. Next to Normal is the latest of the theater’s productions, with “Assassins” being planned for May.
For more information or to volunteer to help with CCLAA productions, please follow the Ray Evans Seneca Theater on Facebook or call Linda Freaney at 716-945-1996.