Auditions

Directed by: Sam Rhodes

Rehearsals: M-F, 7 p.m.-9:30-10 p.m., Set construction on weekends
Performance Dates: July 17th-August 9th

 

About the Show:

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL 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 J.D. When Heather Chandler, the
Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the
bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass…but J.D. has another plan
for that bullet.

What to Prepare for Auditions:

Please
prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song of your choice that is similar to the
style of the music included in the show. Auditioners will need to
provide their own track that can be bluetoothed to the speaker that is
provided at auditions.

Audition Form: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfXBAmcYan…/viewform…

What to expect for Auditions:

Please
plan to arrive 15-30 minutes before the start of auditions to fill out
the audition form, warm up, and stretch if needed. Before auditions
start, the director will introduce members of the production team as
well as give a brief description of the vision for this production. We
will begin with music auditions and after the first 10 people have gone,
we will have groups that will go out to learn the dance call in the
lobby. Once everyone has completed their audition, auditioners will be
dismissed and the director will send emails out that night on whether
you have been called back.

 

What to expect for Callbacks:

At callbacks (callbacks are not on the second night of auditions; it will
be the day after), you will be asked to cold-read scenes from the show.
In addition to cold-reading scenes, those who have been called back for
Veronica, J.D., Any Heather, Martha, Kurt or Ram will have a music
callback which will be specific cuts of music from the show.

Additional Information:

● You may only audition if you are 18 years old by the day of auditions.

● Memorization of material is not required for auditions or callbacks

● If cast, you are expected to provide your own stage makeup, shoes and
under garments as it will not be provided by the production team unless
stated otherwise.

● For any questions, please email the director, Sam Rhodes (sam.rhodes14303@gmail.com).

 

Roles:

VERONICA SAWYER – (17) 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 in control of her life, 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) Darkly charismatic, compelling, attractive. Charming
on the outside, damaged on the inside. Keen and smartly savage wit.
Voice: strong, confident belt to at least an A♭, a preferable wide
emotional range.

HEATHER CHANDLER – (17) 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) A beautiful cheerleader. 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) 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 DUNSTOCK – (17) 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) 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) 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.

RAM’S DAD / BIG BUD DEAN / COACH RIPPER – (40–45)

RAM’S DAD: Former football player turned suburban dad, has never outgrown his
high school glory days. Hates weakness, but capable of soul-searching
when tragedy strikes.

BIG BUD DEAN: J.D.’s single dad. Big jolly personality that barely conceals
the enormous rage bubbling just below the surface. Quite possibly a
serial killer.

COACH RIPPER: Stalwart, man’s man; quick to defend his players.

Voice: baritone/tenor, power Country/Gospel belt to A♭, higher welcome.

NOTE: Some versions of this actor has played PRINCIPAL GOWAN instead of BIG BUD / COACH.

MS. FLEMING / VERONICA’S MOM – (45–50)

MS. FLEMING: Aging hippie teacher, still yearning for the day the Age of
Aquarius reaches Ohio. Resentful of today’s entitled youth, protective
of her underdogs. Despite a penchant for self-promotion, genuinely cares
about the students. Declares in her charge of self-promotion.

VERONICA’S MOM: Easygoing, yet capable of laying down the law. Voice: legit great belt up to C, higher always welcome.

KURT’S DAD / VERONICA’S DAD / PRINCIPAL GOWAN – (30–45)

KURT’S DAD: Straight-laced, very conservative, also former football player. A
simple guy, not book smart, you’d be happy to share a beer with him.

VERONICA’S DAD: Easygoing and distant.

PRINCIPAL GOWAN: Rumpled, burned out, hates conflict. Voice: strong
baritone/tenor, power Country/Gospel belt to G, even higher better.

NOTE: Sometimes this actor has played BIG BUD / COACH instead of PRINCIPAL GOWAN.

BOY 1: BLEAGUERED GEEK – (16–18) An embittered social outcast. Voice: baritone up to F or tenor (up to A).

BOY 2: PREPPY STUD – (16–18) Straightlaced, ambitious, blow-dried. Dreams
of being even richer than his parents. Voice: bass (up to E) or baritone
(up to G♯).

BOY 3: HIPSTER DORK – (16–18) Thinks he’s Ducky from Pretty in Pink. Voice: baritone up to F♯ or tenor (up to A).

GIRL 1: NEW WAVE GIRL – (16–18) She wants her MTV and dresses accordingly.
Voice: belt to at least C♯ (a soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).

GIRL2: STONER CHICK – (16–18) 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).

GIRL 3: YOUNG REPUBLICANETTE – (16–18) A tennis-playing, perky Student
Council type. Voice: belt to at least C♯ (soprano up to high A/B is also
a plus).