Heathers Auditions!
About our show / casting guidelines
Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition 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 handsome 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 butt... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Changes made to the Teen Edition
(1) Removal of curse words as well as onstage smoking, drinking and R-rated sexual scenes (note: there are still PG-13 sexual scenes).
(2) Replace “Blue” with “You're Welcome,” a new song created by the authors that adds Veronica's perspective.
(3) Changes to lyrics and stage directions of “Big Fun” to remove drinking and recreational drug use.
(4) Changes to lyrics and stage directions of “Dead Girl Walking” to remove R-rated sexual scenes.
Changes made to the Teen Edition
(1) Removal of curse words as well as onstage smoking, drinking and R-rated sexual scenes (note: there are still PG-13 sexual scenes).
(2) Replace “Blue” with “You're Welcome,” a new song created by the authors that adds Veronica's perspective.
(3) Changes to lyrics and stage directions of “Big Fun” to remove drinking and recreational drug use.
(4) Changes to lyrics and stage directions of “Dead Girl Walking” to remove R-rated sexual scenes.
About our audition process
*There will be no online auditions available for this production. If you need to join us for an alternate vocal audition date (Nov 2) please let our Artistic Director know via email by Oct. 15.*
Pre-Audition
After reserving your audition slot, make sure you have completed an audition form! You will not be allowed into the audition room if a form has not been completed. Auditionees that make it to day 3 may be asked to prepare audition sides in advance, provided by us.
Day 1 - Vocal
Our audition process will begin with an open cattle call to all who are interested! There is no preparation necessary for this day, as all vocal cuts will be taught in the audition room. Please do not request to sing any additionally prepared cuts. You should wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
Cuts
After day 1, all auditionees will receive an email letting them know if they are invited to return for days 2 & 3. Only actors returning for days 2 & 3 will be considered for casting.
Day 2 - Dance
Actors are asked to wear all black attire for Day 2 (any color dance shoe is allowed). There will be two dance calls in two different styles. Once again there is no preparation needed for this day. As both dance cuts will be taught in the audition room. You should wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and bring water.
Day 3 - Acting
Actors are asked to wear all black attire for Day 3. Actors may be asked to prepare audition sides in advance, provided by us. They will also be asked to perform cold reads and chemistry reads with one another, with scenes provided by us. You should wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and bring water. *There is a possibility of additional vocal calls on this day!*
Casting
Everyone who attended days 2 and 3 will receive a casting email whether they were cast in the production or not. This can be as soon as the day of auditions, but take up to one week. If you were not invited back after day 1, you will not receive a final casting email.
Pre-Audition
After reserving your audition slot, make sure you have completed an audition form! You will not be allowed into the audition room if a form has not been completed. Auditionees that make it to day 3 may be asked to prepare audition sides in advance, provided by us.
Day 1 - Vocal
Our audition process will begin with an open cattle call to all who are interested! There is no preparation necessary for this day, as all vocal cuts will be taught in the audition room. Please do not request to sing any additionally prepared cuts. You should wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
Cuts
After day 1, all auditionees will receive an email letting them know if they are invited to return for days 2 & 3. Only actors returning for days 2 & 3 will be considered for casting.
Day 2 - Dance
Actors are asked to wear all black attire for Day 2 (any color dance shoe is allowed). There will be two dance calls in two different styles. Once again there is no preparation needed for this day. As both dance cuts will be taught in the audition room. You should wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and bring water.
Day 3 - Acting
Actors are asked to wear all black attire for Day 3. Actors may be asked to prepare audition sides in advance, provided by us. They will also be asked to perform cold reads and chemistry reads with one another, with scenes provided by us. You should wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and bring water. *There is a possibility of additional vocal calls on this day!*
Casting
Everyone who attended days 2 and 3 will receive a casting email whether they were cast in the production or not. This can be as soon as the day of auditions, but take up to one week. If you were not invited back after day 1, you will not receive a final casting email.
Rehearsal schedule & conflict policy
- Rehearsals Begin March 14th!
- Please reference the rehearsal schedule here when completing your audition form.
- Not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal.
- Cast is allowed 5 scheduled conflicts during rehearsal. Leads may only have 3 scheduled conflicts.
- Mandatory rehearsals are mandatory for the ENTIRE cast. Only extreme circumstances will be taken into consideration.
- For seniors, any graduation or graduation-related conflicts are automatically excused.
- Missing rehearsals that aren't pre-established conflicts (or emergencies) may result in removal or recasting.
- Conflicts must be submitted either on the audition form or via the additional conflicts form before rehearsals begin.
- Please note that when listing conflicts, the answers of "none at the moment" or "none at this time" are not acceptable. If you plan on signing up for any sport or auditioning for any other show whose schedule you are unclear of, please do not audition.
- All rehearsals will be at First Congregational Church.
- Performances will take place at The Evergreen Theater!
Audition FAQs:
What time should I get there? Will I have to stay the whole time? You should arrive 10-15 minutes early. Auditionees will be asked to check in, and then wait outside or in the lobby until the audition starts. You will need to stay for the entire audition.
I am a parent, can I stay during auditions? Parents should feel free to stay in the building during auditions, but are not allowed in the audition room with students. All of our auditions and rehearsals are closed to the public. We understand that your student may get nervous during the audition, there is typically a 5 minute break between the vocal and dance calls where they can step out of the room and speak to you if need be.
Are there online auditions? Due to the nature of these auditions, we will not be offering an online audition option.
What should I bring? Should I prepare anything? We will learn most audition material AT the audition. Auditionees may be asked to prepare audition sides, provided by us, for Day 3. You should wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and bring water each day. Please do not bring headshots or resumes.
Will I have to sing / dance in front of others? Yes. Our auditions are cattle-call style, meaning the entire group will learn the dances and songs together, then do their group and solo auditions in front of one another. We encourage a supportive audition environment.
Will there be callbacks? How will I know if I got in or not? There is a VERY low chance that any callbacks will be needed for this show. We typically do not have callbacks unless they are 100% necessary. Everyone will receive an email whether they got in or not, letting them know. The email will come within one week of the audition. If callbacks are required, we will email all those called back! Not receiving a callback does not mean that you are not being cast, it just means that a decision was already made for you.
What time should I get there? Will I have to stay the whole time? You should arrive 10-15 minutes early. Auditionees will be asked to check in, and then wait outside or in the lobby until the audition starts. You will need to stay for the entire audition.
I am a parent, can I stay during auditions? Parents should feel free to stay in the building during auditions, but are not allowed in the audition room with students. All of our auditions and rehearsals are closed to the public. We understand that your student may get nervous during the audition, there is typically a 5 minute break between the vocal and dance calls where they can step out of the room and speak to you if need be.
Are there online auditions? Due to the nature of these auditions, we will not be offering an online audition option.
What should I bring? Should I prepare anything? We will learn most audition material AT the audition. Auditionees may be asked to prepare audition sides, provided by us, for Day 3. You should wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and bring water each day. Please do not bring headshots or resumes.
Will I have to sing / dance in front of others? Yes. Our auditions are cattle-call style, meaning the entire group will learn the dances and songs together, then do their group and solo auditions in front of one another. We encourage a supportive audition environment.
Will there be callbacks? How will I know if I got in or not? There is a VERY low chance that any callbacks will be needed for this show. We typically do not have callbacks unless they are 100% necessary. Everyone will receive an email whether they got in or not, letting them know. The email will come within one week of the audition. If callbacks are required, we will email all those called back! Not receiving a callback does not mean that you are not being cast, it just means that a decision was already made for you.