HEATHERS: The Musical (NY REGIONAL PREMIERE)
Book, Music and Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe
NON UNION Performer Auditions (must be 18+)
SALARY: Stipends (vary per role)
The White Plains Performing Arts Center, a 410 seat regional theatre in White Plains NY is seeking non-union performers with fantastic contemporary/pop rock vocals and strong actors for all roles in the NY Regional Premiere of Heathers the Musical.
DATES:
1st Rehearsal: Week of Sept 18th, 2016
Tech week: Oct 8-Oct 14st
Show Dates: Oct 14-16 & Oct 21-23 (6 performances)
Venue: White Plains Performing Arts Center
11 City Place, 3rd Floor (City Center)
White Plains NY 10601?
(just 30 min from NYC via Metro North Train) Directions: www.wppac.com
*Rehearsals will begin in NYC then transfer to the venue for tech. Rehearsal Times TBD based on cast availability but most likely evenings. Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
All Roles (except the *adults) must be able to play “teens” on stage
VERONICA SAWYER – She burns to be both cool and kind, but doesn’t know yet 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/hormones (or shocked by cruelty). Voice: High belting required, up to Ab. Must have dynamic and stylistic range.
JD- 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 an A. wide emotional range.
HEATHER CHANDLER – 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 chorus.
HEATHER McNAMARA -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 chorus. NOTE: in certain choral songs Heather Mac and Duke can switch vocal parts as needed.
HEATHER DUKE- Whipping-girl of the 3 Heathers. When she finally becomes Queen Bee she wields power like a bulldozer. Alto for chorus. Voice: Strong belt to C, D preferred. Alto for chorus. NOTE: in certain choral songs Heather Duke and Mac can switch vocal parts as needed.
MARTHA DUNNSTOCK - 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.
RAM SWEENEY - Linebacker. Big, insensitive to the feelings of others, ruled by appetites. Voice: Strong Baritone, belt to G, some Falsetto useful.
KURT KELLY - 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 assignment if, say, Ram sings higher than Kurt.
*RAM’S DAD/BIG BUD DEAN/COACH RIPPER - 30 to 45+. Ram’s Dad: Former football player turned suburban Dad, has never outgrown his glory days in high school. Hates weakness, but capable of soul-searching when tragedy strikes. Also plays Big Bud Dean: JD’s single Dad. 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. NOTE: Sometimes this actor has played Principal Gowan instead of Big Bud/Coach.
*MS. FLEMING/VERONICA’S MOM - 30 to 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.
*KURT’S DAD/VERONICA’S DAD/PRINCIPAL GOWAN - 30 to 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. 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. NOTE: Sometimes this actor has played Big Bud/Coach instead of Principal Gowan.
BOY 1 - Bitter Geek A put-upon, bitter geek. Voice: Bari (up to F#) or Tenor (up to A).
BOY 2 - Blowdried Preppy A blowdried 80’s preppy. Voice: Bass (up to E) or Bari (up to G#).
BOY 3 - Hipster Dork Thinks he’s Ducky from ‘Pretty In Pink.’ Voice: Bari (up to F#) or Tenor (up to A).
GIRL 1 - Goth Girl A sullen goth girl. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).
GIRL 2 - Stoner Chick A fuzzyheaded stoner chick. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).
GIRL 3 - Young Republicanette A tennis-playing, uptight Student Council type. Voice: Belt to at least C# (Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).
SEND TO:
Appointment-Making Instructions: For an appointment please e-mail auditions@wppac.com or call 914-328-1600 (M-F, 12-5 pm) DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE. Include name, phone #, approximate time/day you’d like to audition. Once you have been given an appointment time, it will be confirmed by email.
Video Submissions: Please note we will accept video submissions from actors who can not attend the audition dates below. You must be available by the first week of rehearsal and please include in the email when you are available to begin the process. Those who attend in person will be given priority for all roles.
AUDTION INFO:
Auditions (by appointment only)
Monday August 29th 6pm-10pm at White Plains PAC
White Plains Performing Arts Cetner
11 City Place White Plains NY 10601
Callbacks Mon Sept 12th Location TBD
-Callbacks are by invitation ONLY. Actors will be notified by email if they are expected to return for callbacks. Sides and music will be distributed before and at callbacks; please be as familiar with the show as possible if you are called back and be prepared to dance if asked.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
-Please bring a headshot/resume stapled together
-Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song from the show. We will also except songs in the style of the show but singing from the show is HIGHLY recomended. Please have your music clearly labeled and in the correct key. Sheet music from the show will be available at the audition if needed, but if you have a specific cut please bring sheet music in the correct key and marked. A piano accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Charts are NOT acceptable, NO cd’s and NO unaccompanied singing.
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