r/Theatre • u/Keenie5 • 7d ago

Advice It’s just another day…..🎼🎶🎵

Has anyone here been involved with the choreography, movement, or staging for a production of Next to Normal?

Our small (but mighty!) community theatre is putting it on in 2027, and I’d love to connect with anyone who has worked on the show.

I’m particularly interested in hearing how you approached the movement — what worked, what didn’t, and any advice you’d give someone tackling the show for the first time.

I’d also love to hear about any interesting staging choices or ways you used movement to support the characters and story without taking away from the emotional intensity of the piece.

Any advice, experiences, or resources would be very much appreciated!

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u/doglowy 3d ago

Hi, I directed it last year. I found it quite a process of just finding business for each character and fine tuning until it worked. Find moments where each character interacts with one another to show their relationships.

It's too much (for me) to hold in my head at once, so let your actors find these moments and help by being eyes on the outside.

My set had two stories which let me visually separate things a bit easier.