heathers: the musical

Based on the cult classic 1980s movie of the same name that starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers is the story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, pretty teen misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High, the Heathers. Before she can get comfortable being a member of the trio of girls, each named Heather, she falls in love with the dangerously new hot kid, J. D. When Heather Chandler, the group leader, kicks her out of their clique, Veronica decides to forget the trio, but J. D. has other plans. 

AVAILABLE ROLES

(Auditioners should be at least fifteen years old at the time of auditions. The age listed for each role is stage age and parts may be cast younger or older.)

Veronica Sawyer - 17 years old; doesn't know how to be cool and kind at the same time; thinks she's an old soul but is still innocent enough to be blinded by love and schocked by cruelty; high belt up to A (dynamic range)

J.D. - 17 years old; darkly charismatic; strong, confident belt to at least Ab

Heather Chandler - 17 years old; rich, hot, magnetic and cruel; relishes power without mercy; strong belt to F or higher, mezzo when needed

Heather McNamara - 17 years old; beautiful, innocent and stupid with abilities to be mean but really is vulnerable; strong belt to Db (D preferred); sometimes sings soprano

Heather Duke - 17 years old; whipping girl of the three Heathers, but when she becomes Queen Bee yields power like a bulldozer; strong belt to C/D; sometimes sinces alto

Martha Durinstock - 17 years old; nicknamed Martha Dumptruck; not hot, confident or popular but optimistic; strong belt to E or F

Ram Sweeney - 17 years old; linebacker, big and insensitive to the feelings of othes; strong baritone belt to G; some falsetto

Kurt Kelly - 17 years old; quarterback and captain; big, chiseled, rude, entitled and cocky; some falsetto

Ram's Dad - aged 40-45; former football star turned suburban dad; hasn't outgrown high school glory days

Big Bud Dean - aged 40-45; J.D.'s single dad; jolly; big personality with concealed rage

Coach Pepper - aged 40-45; a man's man; quick to defend his players; baritone/tenor, could belt to high Ab

Ms. Fleming - aged 45-50; aging hippie teacher

Veronica's Mom - aged 45-50; easygoing but can lay down the law; great belt up to C (higher is welcome)

Kurt's Dad - aged 30-45; straight-laced and conservative; former football player; single dad; not book smart

Veronica's Dad - aged 30-45; easygoing and distant; baritone/tenor; country gospel belt to G (higher is better)

Principal Gowan - aged 30-45; rumpled burned out; hates conflict

Boy 1 - aged 16-18; bigger geek; baritone up to F# or tenor

Boy 2 - aged 16-18; preppy; bass up to E or baritone to G#

Boy 3 - aged 16-18; hipster dork; baritone to F# or tenor to A

Girl 1 - aged 16-18; goth girl; sullen belt to at least C#; soprano up to A/B a plus

Girl 2 - aged 16-18; stoner chick; belt to at least C#; soprano up to A/B a plus

Girl 3 - aged 16-18; young Republicanette; tennis player; uptight student council girl; belt to at least C#

Additional Student Parts Needed: Variety of types in looks, acting, singing with dance ability