Diana Goodman
Gender Appearance
Female
Playing Age
Late-30s to 40
Vocal Range
Vocal range top: F#5 - Vocal range bottom: G3
Overview of Role/Notes
Diana is a complex, layered character at the heart of the story. She is not a stereotypical “crazed housewife” but a woman living with Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features, navigating alternating states of mania and depression, often accompanied by delusions. Her condition drives the tension between her fantasy world and reality, creating moments of vulnerability, intensity, and heartbreaking clarity.
Audition Quick Overview
Individual Audition only
Audition requirements
Dialogue
Vocal
Piece 1 of 3: #17. “Didn’t I See This Movie” (Pg179-182; Bars 27-85)
Piece 2 of 3: #27. “How Could I Ever Forget” Inc Dialogue (Pg265 -271 ; Bars 1- 56)
Piece 3 of 3: #34. “Maybe (Next To Normal)” Inc Dialogue (Pg305 - P311; Bars 1-39 & 59-73 (Abridged Without Break)
Movement
Piece 1 of 3: #17. “Didn’t I See This Movie” (Pg179-182; Bars 27-85)
Piece 2 of 3: #27. “How Could I Ever Forget” Inc Dialogue (Pg265 -271 ; Bars 1- 56)
Piece 3 of 3: #34. “Maybe (Next To Normal)” Inc Dialogue (Pg305 - P311; Bars 1-39 & 59-73 (Abridged Without Break)
Preparation Aid Videos -
Didn’t I See This Movie (Diana) - Guide Track
Please Note: The preparation aid videos are provided to help you learn the material at home to give you all the help you need to be at your best in the audition.
All these backing tracks are to help you learn, however a small number of them will also be used in the audition itself (see pdf pieces for details)
Preparation Aid Tracks -
Didn’t I See This Movie (Diana) - Guide Track
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How to sign up......
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