Diana Turner sings her heart out
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as the name would imply
this was not your ordinary theater performance
a story told in song
next to normal
is a tale that will touch your every emotion
when a family lets you into their living room and their lives
as they try to navigate their way
through the relentless storms that mental illness can bring
with a story and score that won a pulitzer and numerous Tony awards
I was not be able to turn my eyes or ears away from what was in front of me
with larger than life heartbreaking voices
pouring out their souls
on a tiny stage in this tiny 32-seat theater.
it was a very potent cocktail.
—
“make them laugh, make them cry, and back to laughter.
what do people go to the theatre for?
an emotional exercise.
I am a servant of the people.
I have never forgotten that.”
-mary pickford
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credits: slipstream theater initiative, barbie weisserman, music theater international
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Must be a moving experience.
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yes, it really was –
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🥰
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I’ve seen this musical twice, the second time in a smaller theater (though much bigger that 32 seats). It’s very intense and moving.
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it absolutely is
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Sounds really great!
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Very moving
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there’s nothing like live theater, and especially in such an intimate setting.
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Yes , so very powerful close up
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That’s the best way to see a play.
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Wow. That, I think, is the highest praise you can give an artist or a group of artists. Again: wow.
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I agree
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bravo!!!
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You would love it, susie
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In a theater that size it would feel very intimate, like you were in their home. Amazing.
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I’ll look out for “Next to Normal.” Thanks for this, beth.
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I think you would get a lot from it
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Thanks again for pointing me toward something special, Beth.
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I thought about it for a long time after
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