Un-Common Theatre to Present HEATHERS

The Un-Common Theatre Young Adult Company is thrilled to be presenting the Massachusetts Premier of "Heathers The Musical" presented at the Mansfield Music and Arts Black Box, Mansfield, on July 14-17, 2016! This production marks the Young Adult Company's 12th year of offering current, cutting-edge theatre to our community and features a cast of 23 high school and college students.

"Heathers The Musical" is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer (Alyssa Kelley, Mansfield, MA) a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: The Heathers (Heidi Gleichauf, Franklin,MA; Jade April, Mansfield, MA; Jillian Hobaica, Mansfield, MA). But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. (Joe Spirito, North Smithfield, RI). When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and cozy up to Heather ... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

With Book,Music & Lyrics by the award-winning team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness,"Desperate Housewives") and Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) "Heathers The Musical" is a hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. With its moving love story, laugh-out-loud comedy and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school, "Heathers The Musical" will bring back all of the angst! Are you in, or are you out?

Un-Common's production brings together the talents of Director/Choreographer Courtney Bottomley (Falmouth, MA) and Music/Orchestra Director Danielle Clougher (Canton, MA).

The cast of twenty-three includes:

From Berkley, MA: Jillian Brooks-Duval (Ensemble)

From Dover, MA: Robbie Russo (Hipster Dork)

From Franklin, MA: Heidi Gleichauf (Heather Chandler)

From Foxboro, MA: Sophie Philibert (New Wave Girl)

From Mansfield, MA: Jade April (Heather McNamara), Linnea Carchedi (Ensemble), Anna Ferrari (Mrs. Fleming/Veronica's Mom), Dan Fullerton (Ram'sDad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper), Matt Garvin (Ram), Jillian Hobaica (Heather Duke), Alyssa Kelley (Veronica), Mandy Kessler (Ensemble), Charlie Losiewicz (Kurt), Julia Mullert (Ensemble), Kat Neary (Ensemble), Olivia Rhein (Young Republicanette), Brody Still (Geek), Tucker Still (Kurt's Dad/Veronica'sDad/Principal Gowan), Ashley Tsimtsos (Ensemble)

From Norton, MA: Chris Alves (Preppy Stud)

From Norwood, MA: Andrea Stebbins (Stoner Girl)

From South Weymouth, MA: Erin Tevnan (Martha Dunnstock)

From North Smithfield, RI: Joe Spirito (Jason "J.D." Dean)

Performances are Thursday, July 14th at 7:30 pm, Friday, July 15th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, July 16h at 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 17th at 2:00 pm at the Mansfield Music and Arts Black Box, 377 N. Main St, Mansfield, MA. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $20 for Students and Seniors and may be purchased by calling (800) 838-3006 or on line at www.brownpapertickets.com. Because of the subject matter, this show is recommended for ages 15 and above. For Un-Common Members, group sales or handicapped seating please email uncommontheatre@verizon.net.

"Heathers The Musical" continues Un-Common's Young Adult Company's mission to present unique opportunities for cast and audiences alike to experience provocative,cutting-edge theatre in our community. Past shows have included the Moss Hart Award winning "Rent - School Edition", the national non-equity premieres of "American Idiot" and "Spring Awakening" as well as edgy dramas such as "Carrie the musical", "Assassins","Tommy", "Bat Boy" and "Anyone Can Whistle".

The Un-Common Theatre Co. is currently in its 36th season of providing a creative place for children, adolescents and adults to develop life skills through exposure to the professional theatrical experience. For more information about the Un-Common Theatre Co. and "Heathers The Musical"please visit their website at www.uncommontheatre.org.

This program is supported in part by grants from the Easton, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norfolk,Norton, and Wrentham Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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