Audition Notice – Heathers

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Heathers – The Musical  is based on the cult classic 1980’s movie of the same name starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. It is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into to 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 seductive new kid, JD. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobocized butt… but JD has another plan for that bullet.

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Preferred Date & Time

Auditions will be held on August 22nd and 23rd with Monday 24th reserved for callbacks. Please book early to secure your preferred time. Auditions will be held at Wanneroo Secondary College.

An information afternoon will be held at the Limelight Theatre on Sunday August 9th at 1pm. You can meet the creative team, learn the audition dance, and ask any questions you have about the show.

Ages stated are ‘stage age’ only; we anticipate that people older than teenagers will be cast in teenage roles, and we encourage you to audition even if you are not the age of the character. We are looking for a diverse cast, and encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and experience to audition for the role of their choice. Due to the style of the show and its vocal demands, auditionees must be 18 years or older at the time of the audition.

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Available Roles

Veronica Sawyer:

17. She burns to be both cool and kind, but doesn’t yet know how to be both at the same time. Voice: high belting required, up to A

JD:

17. He is darkly charismatic, compelling, attractive, charming…on the outside. Voice: Strong belt to at least an A♭.

Heather Chandler:

17. The orginal Mean Girl. Mezzo, strong belt to F.

Heather McNamara:

17. Beautiful, innocent, can be mean on command if ordered. Soprano, strong belt to D♭.

Heather Duke:

17. Whipping-girl of the 3 Heathers. Alto, strong belt to C.

Martha Dunnstock:

17. Beautiful soul, most bullied girl at school. Strong belt to E.

Ram Sweeney:

17. Insensitive to the feelings of others, ruled by appetites. Strong baritone, belt to G.

Kurt Kelly:

17. Rude, entitled, cocky. Tenor, strong belt to A♭.

Ram’s Dad:

40-45. Former football player turned suburban Dad. Baritone/Tenor – strong belt to A♭.

Mrs Fleming:

45-50. Ageing, hippie teacher. Strong belt to C.

Kurt’s Dad:

30-45. Straight-laced, very conservative. Baritone/Tenor – strong belt to G.

 

Plus a series of featured ensemble soloists and general chorus parts, for all ages.

Audition Notice – Peter Pan

Request an Audition

Preferred Date & Time

Character you would like to audition for

Auditions will be held on August 29th and 30th.

Auditions open to individuals aged 16 years and over. Child characters can be played by individuals aged 16-mid 20’s, individuals do not have to match the age of the character.

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Character List

Peter Pan:

A young, mischevious waif who lives in a world full of imagination and endless adventures. Peter is light footed with a youthful energy. Male and females who can play a child are encouraged to audition.

Tinkerbell:

A fairy with a temper. Tinkerbell is a dancer (she will have a dance solo). Female dancers are encouraged to audition.

Wendy Darling:

Wendy wants to be a lady but is always happy to join in the adventuring and even some sword play. Females who can play a child are encouraged to audition.

John Darling:

A young gentleman in training. John loves a good story and going adventuring, especially with his siblings. Individuals who can play a child are encouraged to audition.

Michael Darling:

The baby of the family, Michael follows his older siblings and likes to play the part of the baby. Individuals who can play a young child are encouraged to audition.

Mr Darling/Captain Hook:

Age 30+. Mr Darling is a British gentleman who is very proper. Captain Hook is Peter Pan’s nemesis, the dreaded captain of the Jolly Rodger and its band of pirates. Hook is also a proper British gentleman but with an evil twist. Both characters will be played by the same individual. British accent is required.

Mrs Darling/Mermaid:

Age 25+. Mrs Darling is the beautiful, loving mother of the three children. The Mermaid is found on Neverland, singing a haunting melody. Both characters will be played by the same individual. British accent and singing voice required.

Nanna/Hippolyta:

Age 20+. Nanna is the Darling’s maid (not a dog as in the original story). In Neverland, Hippolyta is the leader of the Amazon fighters, a band of strong women who know a thing or two about sword play and hunting. Both characters will be played by the same individual. British accent and movement in dance and sword play required.

Slightly:

One of the Lost Boys, Slightly likes to think he is Peter’s number 2, bossing the other boys around when he gets the chance. Individuals who can play a child are encouraged to audition.

Curly:

One of the Lost Boys, Curly is happy to go along with everyone else’s suggestions. Individuals who can play a child are encouraged to audition.

Tootles:

One of the Lost Boys, Tootles is often nervous and feels safest when Peter is home. Individuals who can play a child are encouraged to audition.

Smee:

Age 30+. Captain Hook’s right hand man, Smee is a jolly Irish pirate who is a bit of a softy. Irish access required.

Jukes:

Age 20+. Jukes is one of the pirates. He tries to be blood thirsty, but the Amazon’s and Peter can be fear inducing.

Starkey:

Age 20+. Starkey is one of the pirates. He tries to be blood thirsty, but the Amazon’s and Peter can be fear inducing.

Amazon 1:

Age 20+. The Amazon’s are Hippolyta’s warrior women, they prowl the island for pirates. They are fit, strong, and love a good war dance.

Amazon 2:

Age 20+. The Amazon’s are Hippolyta’s warrior women, they prowl the island for pirates. They are fit, strong, and love a good war dance.

Fairies:

These are non-verbal parts. The fairies help with moving set, moving props and interacting with scenes. The fairies will be on and off stage throughout, bringing magic to the production.

Applications Now Open

Have you been thinking about directing in 2021? Now is your chance with applications now open.

We encourage all new, experienced and enthusiastic directors to submit plays or musicals. If you are interested in submitting, please supply 2 scripts, plus CD’s if submitting a musical, so that the selection process can get started as soon as possible. Your scripts will be read by the reading committee who will then meet to discuss a balanced program of plays and musicals for the coming year.

When submitting your scripts, please include a completed submission form which can be found via the link below. If you are submitting for the first time, it would be helpful for you to include a theatre CV of your experience.

You can email your application to [email protected], or drop it off at the theatre at the AGM on Wednesday 15th July. For alternative arrangements please call Shelley on 0408 098 349.