Young Talent Wanted for "Heathers" Singing Audition in DC
Seeking young talent for a singing audition for "Heathers." Please review the details below. ONLY DMV LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: PERFORMANCE DATES Fri. July 19th at 8:00 pm; Sat. July 20th at 8:00 pm; Sun. July 21st at 2:00 pm; Fri. July 26th at 8:00 pm; Sat. July 27th at 8:00 pm; Sun. July 28th at 2:00 pm. Content Warning: Explicit language, graphic violence, self-harm/suicide/suicidal ideation, stalking/harassment, eating disorders, and fatphobia, depiction of death, drug/alcohol abuse. Please prepare one 32-bar cut of a song of your choice - but also bring your book in case directors want to hear more! Location: McLean, VA. If you are interested please apply.
22 roles
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 an old soul, but she’s still innocent enough to be blindsided by love or shocked by cruelty. Voice: high belting required, up to A flat. Must have dynamic and stylistic range.
Darkly charismatic, compelling, attractive. Charming on the outside, damaged on the inside. Keen smarts, savage wit. Voice: strong, confident belt to at least an A flat, A preferable; wide emotional range.
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.
Beautiful, innocent, stupid. Can be mean on command if Heather Chandler orders it, but actually quite vulnerable and fearful. Voice: strong belt to D flat, D preferred. Soprano for chorus.
The whipped beta dog of the three Heathers. Deeply insecure. When she finally becomes QueenBee, she wields power like a bulldozer. Voice: strong belt to C, D preferred. Alto for chorus.
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.
Linebacker. Big, insensitive to the feelings of others, ruled by appetites. Voice: strong baritone, belt to G, some falsetto useful.
Quarterback and captain. Chiseled, rude, entitled, cocky. He’s the brains in the friendship with Ram. Voice: tenor, strong belt to A flat or A, some falsetto.
Former football player turned suburban dad, has never outgrown his high school glory days. Hates weakness, but capable of soul-searching when tragedy strikes.
J.D.’s single dad. Big jolly personality that barely conceals the enormous rage bubbling just below the surface. Quite possibly a serial bomber.
Stalwart, man’s man; quick to defend his players. Voice: baritone/tenor, power Country/Gospel belt to A flat, higher welcome.
Aging hippie teacher, still yearning for the day the Age of Aquarius reaches Ohio. Resentful of today’s entitled youth, protective of the underdogs. Despite a penchant for self-promotion, genuinely cares about the students in her charge.
Easygoing, distant, yet capable of laying down the law. Voice: great belt up to C, higher always welcome.
Straight-laced, very conservative, also former football player. A simple guy, not book smart, you’d be happy to share a beer with him.
Easygoing and distant.
Rumpled, burned out, hates conflict. Voice: strong baritone/tenor, power Country/Gospel belt to G, even higher better.
An embittered social outcast. Voice: baritone (up to F sharp) or tenor (up to A).
Straightlaced, ambitious, blow-dried. Dreams of being even richer than his parents. Voice: bass (up to E) or baritone (up to G sharp).
Thinks he’s Ducky from Pretty in Pink. Voice: baritone (up to F sharp) or tenor (up to A).
She wants her MTV and dresses accordingly. Voice: belt to at least C sharp (a soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).
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 sharp (a soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).
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 sharp (a soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).