What’s ‘Next’
Caleb Ross has a long relationship with Next To Normal Actor continues his relationship with ‘Next to Normal’ at Second Chance Players RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer Rich@DallasVoice.com Next to Normal isn’t your normal musical.
This award-winning show isn’t the feel-good type with its story focusing on mental health, grief and addiction. But actor Caleb Ross is more than thrilled to be crossing paths with the show again. “I have been in love with this show since middle school, and I just really stumbled onto it,” Ross said. “Now I’m just obsessed.” The 24-year-old actor will play Gabe Goodman in Second Chance Players’ new show which opens this week.
Next to Normal will run Oct. 17-26 at Frisco Discovery Center’s Black Box Theater. The material is heavy stuff. But for Ross, it’s been about discovery. …………………….. ‘Next to Normal’ Directed by: Bill Shea Book and lyrics by: Brian Yorkey Music by: Tom Kitt. Cast: Martin Guerra-West, Jim Lindsay, Efren Paredes, Mary Ridenour, Caroline Rivera, Caleb Ross Stage Manager: Kelechi Imoh Front of House: Ethan Kilgore Music director/piano: Ben Barker Bass: Scott Eckert Guitar: Maristella Feustle Wind Synth: Michael Dill Cello: Jeff Harvick Percussion: Randy Linberg Runs through Oct.
26 Frisco Discovery Center Black Box 8004 Dallas North Tollway SecondChancePlayers.org …………………….. “First, I’ve really discovered how amazing this cast is,” he said. “We’ve had deep discussions about our characters, and there’s not a dry eye in rehearsal.
