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Heathers the MusicalBook, Music & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe
Based on the film written by Daniel Waters
Director: Mason Clark
Assistant Director: Lauren Rhodes-Charles
Stage Manager: Melinda Adams
Music Director: Kyle Davis
Choreographer: Rikki Broussard
VOCAL AUDITIONS: Saturday January 25, 2025 (9:30am-5:30pm)
DANCE CALL: Saturday January 25, 2025 (6pm-8pm; mandatory for all auditionees 14-18; optional for auditionees 19+)
CALLBACKS: Sunday January 26, 2025 (2pm-6pm)
REHEARSALS: February 2025 - April 2025
PERFORMANCES: April 25 - May 4, 2025
TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION, PLEASE FILL OUT THE AUDITION FORM. THE LINK IS BELOW.
https://forms.gle/QC6LrEVMWQrbHGHP6
**Once you have filled out the audition form, you will receive audition times and any other information you may need via email.**
Those auditioning should prepare a song from another musical in the style of Heathers the Musical. Please come with an INSTRUMENTAL/KARAOKE track that will be hooked up to the sound system.
SYNOPSIS:
Heathers is based on the cult classic 1980s movie of the same name starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. Heathers is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid JD. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized butt cheeks … but JD has another plan for that bullet.
CASTING NOTES:
-Casting 25-30 performers.
- Must be 14 or older to audition.
- Auditionees ages 14-18 will be considered for ALL ROLES.
- Auditionees ages 19+ will ONLY be considered for the ADULT roles. (Mrs. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom, Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper, & Kurt’s Dad/Veronica’s Dad/Principal Gowan)
- The above mentioned roles are on a “all or nothing” scale. It will either be three 19+ year olds in these roles, OR it will be multiple 14-18 year olds in these roles.
VERONICA SAWYER (17, female)
Burns to be both cool and kind, but doesn’t yet know how to be both at the same time. Fierce sense of right and wrong, keen sense of ironic humor. Thinks she’s an old soul, but she’s still innocent enough to be blindsided by love or shocked by cruelty. Voice: high belting required, up to A♭. Must have dynamic and stylistic range.
JASON “J.D.” DEAN (17, male)
Darkly charismatic, compelling, attractive. Charming on the outside, damaged on the inside. Keen smarts, savage wit. Voice: strong, confident belt to at least an A♭, A preferable; wide emotional range.
HEATHER CHANDLER (17, female)
The richest, hottest, cruelest girl in town. Relishes power and wields it without fear, patience, or mercy. Voice: strong belt to F or higher preferred. Mezzo for chorus. NOTE: In certain choral songs, CHANDLER can switch parts with the other HEATHERS as needed.
HEATHER MCNAMARA (17, female)
Beautiful, innocent, stupid. Can be mean on command if Heather Chandler orders it, but actually quite vulnerable and fearful. Voice: strong belt to D♭, D preferred. Soprano for chorus. NOTE: In certain choral songs, MCNAMARA and DUKE can switch vocal parts as needed.
HEATHER DUKE (17, female)
The whipped beta dog of the three Heathers. Deeply insecure. When she finally becomes Queen Bee, she wields power like a bulldozer. Voice: strong belt to C, D preferred. Alto for chorus. NOTE: In certain choral songs, DUKE and MCNAMARA can switch vocal parts as needed.
MARTHA DUNNSTOCK (17, female)
Nicknamed “Martha Dumptruck,” the opposite of confident and popular. Huge and beautiful soul, optimistic even in the face of rejection. Voice: strong belt to E or F, wide vocal expression.
RAM SWEENEY (17, male)
Linebacker. Big, insensitive to the feelings of others, ruled by appetites. Voice: strong baritone, belt to G, some falsetto useful. NOTE: In certain songs, RAM and KURT can switch choral assignments if, say, RAM sings higher than KURT.
KURT KELLY (17, male)
Quarterback and captain. Chiseled, rude, entitled, cocky. He’s the brains in the friendship with Ram. Voice: tenor, strong belt to A♭ or A, some falsetto. NOTE: In certain songs, KURT and RAM can switch choral assignments if, say, RAM sings higher than KURT.
BELEAGUERED GEEK (16-18, male)
An embittered social outcast. Voice: baritone (up to F#) or tenor (up to A).
PREPPY STUD (16-18, male)
Straightlaced, ambitious, blow-dried. Dreams of being even richer than his parents. Voice: bass (up to E) or baritone (up to G#).
HIPSTER DORK (16-18, male)
Thinks he’s Ducky from Pretty in Pink. Voice: baritone (up to F#) or tenor (up to A).
NEW WAVE GIRL (16-18, female)
She wants her MTV and dresses accordingly. Voice: belt to at least C# (a soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).
STONER CHICK (16-18, female)
Smokes outside with the freaks in between classes. Her future’s so bright she’s gotta wear shades to hide her bloodshot eyes. Voice: belt to at least C# (a soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).
YOUNG REPUBLICANETTE (16-18, female)
A tennis-playing, perky Student Council type. Voice: belt to at least C# (soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).
RAM’S DAD (40-45, male)
Former football player turned suburban dad, has never outgrown his high school glory days. Hates weakness, but capable of soul-searching when tragedy strikes. Voice: baritone/tenor, power Country/Gospel belt to A♭, higher welcome.
BIG BUD DEAN (40-45, male)
J.D.’s single dad. Big jolly personality that barely conceals the enormous rage bubbling just below the surface. Quite possibly a serial bomber.
COACH RIPPER (40-45, male)
Stalwart, man’s man; quick to defend his players.
MS. FLEMING (45-50, female)
Aging hippie teacher, still yearning for the day the Age of Aquarius reaches Ohio. Resentful of today’s entitled youth, protective of the underdogs. Despite a penchant for self-promotion, genuinely cares about the students in her charge. Voice: great belt up to C, higher always welcome.
VERONICA’S MOM (45-50, female)
Easygoing, distant, yet capable of laying down the law.
KURT’S DAD (30-45, male)
Straight-laced, very conservative, also a former football player. A simple guy, not book smart, you’d be happy to share a beer with him. Voice: baritone/tenor, power Country/Gospel belt to A♭, higher welcome.
VERONICA’S DAD (30-45, male)
Easygoing and distant.
PRINCIPAL GOWAN (30-45, male or female)
Rumpled, burned out, hates conflict.
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions regarding auditions, please contact Managing Artistic Director Mason Clark at [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
902 Jackson St., Thibodaux, LA 70301, United States
