Heathers The Musical Auditions are May 9th and 10th at 7:00 pm! Production Dates: July 8 - 24, 2022 Director: Debi Marcucci Music Director: Roger Blankenship Choreographer: Kassie Meiler What to Prepare: Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show that displays your vocal range. Please bring appropriate dancewear as some actors may be put through a basic dance audition. Actors may also be asked to read from the script. *Anyone under 18 years of age must get parent or guardian approval before being considered for casting. About the Show: Based on the classic 1989 film. Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather, and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place – six feet under. Available Roles: Veronica Sawyer (Age 18 – 26): She burns to be both cool and kind, but doesn’t know yet how to be both at the same time. A fierce sense of right and wrong, a keen sense of ironic humor. Thinks she’s an old soul, but she’s still innocent enough to be blindsided by love/hormones (or shocked by cruelty). Voice: High belting required, up to Ab. Must have dynamic and stylistic range. Jason Dean (Age 18 – 26): He is darkly charismatic, compelling, attractive, charming on the outside yet very damaged on the inside. Keen smarts and strong inventive comedy. Voice: Strong, confident belt to at least an Ab, A preferable; wide emotional range. Heather Chandler (Age 18 – 26): Richest, hottest, most magnetic, cruelest girl in town. Relishes power and wields it like a scalpel – no fear, no patience, no mercy. Voice: Strong belt to F or higher preferred. Mezzo for the chorus. NOTE: In certain choral songs Chandler can switch parts with her other Heathers as needed. Heather McNamara (Age 18 – 26): Beautiful, innocent, stupid, can be mean on command if Heather Chandler orders it, but actually quite vulnerable and fearful. Voice: Strong belt to Db, D preferred. Soprano for the chorus. Heather Duke (Age 18 – 26): Whipping-girl of the 3 Heathers. When she finally becomes Queen Bee she wields power like a bulldozer. Alto for the chorus. Voice: Strong belt to C, D preferred. Alto for the chorus. Martha Dunnstock (Age 18 – 26): Nicknamed “Martha Dumptruck”, the opposite of hot, confident, or popular. Huge and beautiful soul, optimistic even in the face of rejection. Voice: Strong belt to E or F, wide vocal expression. Kurt Kelly (Age 18 – 26): Quarterback and Captain. Big, chiseled, rude, entitled, cocky, mean, thinks he’s the brains in the friendship with Ram. Voice: Tenor, strong belt to Ab or A, some Falsetto. NOTE: in certain songs, Ram and Kurt can switch choral assignments if, say, Ram sings higher than Kurt. Ram Sweeney (Age 18 – 26): Linebacker. Big, insensitive to the feelings of others, ruled by appetites. Voice: Strong Baritone, belt to G, some Falsetto useful. Beleaguered Geek (Age 18 – 26): A put-upon, bitter geek. Voice: Bari (up to F#) or Tenor (up to A). Preppy Stud/ Officer Milner (Ages 18 – 26): A blow-dried 80’s preppy. Voice: Bass (up to E) or Bari (up to G#). Hipster Dork/ Officer McCord (Age 18 – 26): A hipster Dork, who thinks he’s Ducky from ‘Pretty In Pink.’ Voice: Bari (up to F#) or Tenor (up to A). New Wave Girl (Age 18 – 26): A sullen goth girl. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus). Stoner Chick (Age 18 – 26): A fuzzyheaded stoner chick. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus). Young Republicanette (Age 18 – 26): A tennis-playing, uptight Student Council type. Voice: Belt to at least C# (Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus). Bill Sweeny/ Big Bud Dean/ Coach Ripper (Age 40 – 50): Ram’s Dad: Former football player turned suburban Dad, has never outgrown his glory days in high school. Hates weakness, but is capable of soul-searching when tragedy strikes. Also plays Big Bud Dean: JD’s single Dad. A big jolly personality that barely conceals the enormous rage bubbling just below the surface. Quite possibly a serial bomber. Also plays Coach Ripper: Stalwart, man’s man; quick to defend his players. Voice: Baritone/Tenor – power Country/Gospel belt to Ab, higher welcome. Paul Kelly/ Mr. Sawyer/ Principal Gowan (Age 30 – 45): Kurt’s Dad: 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. Also plays Veronica’s Dad: Easygoing and distant. Voice: Strong Baritone/Tenor – power Country/Gospel belt to G, even higher better. Also plays Principal Gowan: Rumpled, burned out, hates conflict. Mrs. Sawyer/ Pauline Fleming (Age 45 – 50): Ms. Fleming: Aging hippie teacher, still yearning for the day the Age of Aquarius reaches Ohio. Hungry for the spotlight, resentful of entitled youth. Also plays Veronica’s Mom: easygoing, distant, yet capable of laying down the law. Voice: Great belt up to C, higher always welcome. For questions or to request further information contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at
daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org.org | 
