NORMAL
October 2005
New York, NY
Normal was a world premiere musical with book by Yvonne Adrian, lyrics by Cheryl Stern, music by Tom Kochan and developed with Jack Cummings III.
Scott Rink served as choreogrpaher and Associate Director and John DiPinto served as Musical Director.
An original musical, Normal takes a close look at a “perfect and happy” American family and what happens when an unexpected crisis suddenly shakes them to the bone as a mother sets out on a terrifying and yet ironically humorous mission to save her daughter whose life is threatened by an eating disorder. Normal examines the roller coaster ride of life—full of love, humor, struggle, and discovery—and wonders if someone can ever be fully responsible for saving another person’s life.
The cast of Normal included Tony Award nominee Barbara Walsh, Adam Heller, Erin Leigh Peck, Nicholas Belton, Nancy Johnston, Drama Desk Award winner Toni DiBuono, and Shannon Polly.
The orchestrations by Tom Kochan used piano, flute, sax, clarinet, cello, bass, guitar, and percussion.
Normal was a groundbreaking musical bravely dealing with the taboo subject of anorexia nervosa. A series of engaging post-show talkbacks featuring top health and psychiatric professionals as well as survivors were organized by Transport Group’s Executive Director Robyn Hussa and were a highlight during the run.
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