Heathers The Musical

We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy cast of powerhouse vocalists and strong movers to bring Westerberg High to life.

Audition Schedule & Location

• Audition Dates: Monday, June 22nd & Tuesday, June 23rd
• Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM for registration)
• Callbacks: Wednesday, June 24th (By invitation only)
• Location: Beavercreek Community Theatre
  3868 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432
• Virtual Auditions will be accepted until Tuesday June 23rd at 7pm

Note on Casting: All auditioners must be 18 years of age or older. 

All roles are available and open to performers of all ethnicities, body types, and backgrounds. Performers must be comfortable handling mature themes and dark comedic elements. Performers auditioning for the roles of Veronica, JD, Kurt, and Ram must be comfortable with being in various states of undress while on stage. 

What to Prepare

• Vocal Audition: Please prepare a 32-bar cut (less than 1 minute) of a song in the style of the show that showcases your vocal range and performance talents.
• An accompanist and a Bluetooth speaker will be provided. Please bring cleanly marked sheet music in your key or your backing track ready on a mobile device. No acapella auditions will be permitted.
• Dance Call: All auditioners must stay for a group dance call. Please dress in comfortable athletic attire or dance wear and bring appropriate footwear (jazz shoes, character shoes, or sneakers).

Character Breakdown & Vocal Ranges

(Official character profiles and vocal demands as listed by Concord Theatricals)

Leads & Supporting

• Veronica Sawyer: Fierce sense of right and wrong, keen sense of ironic humor. Wide dynamic and stylistic range.
• Vocal Range: High belting required, up to Ab. Mezzo-Soprano / Belter.
• Jason “J.D.” Dean: Darkly charismatic, compelling, and damaged. Savage wit. Wide emotional range.
• Vocal Range: Tenor / High Baritone. Strong, confident belt to at least Ab (A preferred).
• Heather Chandler: The richest, hottest, cruelest girl in town. Relishes power and wields it mercilessly.
• Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano. Strong belt to F or higher preferred.
• Heather McNamara: Beautiful, innocent, and deeply insecure. Vulnerable and fearful beneath the surface.
• Vocal Range: Soprano. Strong belt to Db 
• Heather Duke: The whipped beta dog of the Heathers who seizes power like a bulldozer when given the chance. Deeply insecure.
• Vocal Range: Alto / Mezzo-Soprano. Strong belt to C 
• Martha Dunnstock: Nicknamed “Martha Dumptruck.” Optimistic and beautiful soul even in the face of relentless rejection.
• Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano. Strong belt to E or F. Wide vocal expression.
• Ram Sweeney: Linebacker. Big, insensitive to the feelings of others, ruled entirely by his appetites.
• Vocal Range: Baritone. Strong belt to G, falsetto useful.
• Kurt Kelly: Quarterback and captain. Rude, entitled, cocky, and chiseled. The “brains” of his duo with Ram.
• Vocal Range: Tenor. Strong belt to Ab or A falsetto useful.

Adult Roles & Featured Ensemble

• Ms. Fleming / Veronica’s Mom:
• Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano. Great belt up to C, higher welcome.
• Ram’s Dad / Big Bud Dean / Coach Ripper:
• Vocal Range: Baritone / Tenor. Power Country/Gospel belt to Ab
• Kurt’s Dad / Veronica’s Dad / Principal Gowan:
• Vocal Range: Baritone / Tenor. Power Country/Gospel belt to G.
• Westerberg High Ensemble (Preps, Hipsters, Geeks, Goths, Stoners): Looking for an active, high-energy ensemble with incredible vocal harmonies and tight dancing capability to pull off massive numbers like Beautiful and Big Fun.