With her outstanding direction of the play, Pascale Florestal moves to the front row of the area’s best directors. As critic Terry Byrne writes, every element of her production is superb – from the stunningly talented ensemble to the thoughtful costume choices – not one detail has been overlooked.
Pascale Florestal has led some laudable productions over the past few years , but with her outstanding direction of the Central Square Theater/Front Porch Arts Collective production of “Next to Normal” , she moves to the front row of the area’s best directors. Every element of her production is superb – from the stunningly talented ensemble to the thoughtful costume choices of band tees – not one detail has been overlooked.
The action tracks one period in the family’s life when Diana’s grip on reality is slipping away. And while this might encourage overacting, Florestal and music director Katie Bickford have guided this ensemble to step so completely inside their characters, every conversation feels natural, and when they break into song, it feels inevitable – the only possible response to the overwhelming emotions engulfing them.
Although the musical ostensibly focuses on Diana, every member of this family and this cast are crucial to the storytelling and every song moves the story forward. And with this talented company, the moments when the songs bring the ensemble together for glorious harmonies – including “Just Another Day,” “Wish I Were Here,” “Make Up Your Mind/Catch Me I’m Falling” and the goose bump-inducing finale, “Light” – will nearly lift you out of your seat.
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