2: What We Are Looking For
FORMAT
- The audition will be held in person in two locations (Dundas and Oakville, Ontario).
- Booked time slots are at 10-minute intervals.
- See the next section for audition dates.
ROLES
All roles will be required to attend a dance call during callbacks. This will be a dance-heavy version of this show. All performers must be between the ages of 18 and up.
| Role | Age | Vocal Type | Character Description |
| Veronica Sawyer | Teenager | Mezzo-Soprano | A smart and witty outsider who’s pulled into murderous revenge. |
| J.D | Teenager | Tenor | A brooding new student with a twisted view of justice. |
| Heather Chandler | Teenager | Mezzo-Soprano | The sharp-tongued leader of the Heathers and Queen of Westerberg High |
| Heather Duke | Teenager | Mezzo-Soprano | The power-hungry and insecure right-hand to Chandler, eager to take Chandler's throne |
| Heather McNamara | Teenager | Soprano | The bubbly cheerleader hiding deep insecurity beneath her sunny exterior |
| Martha Dunstock | Teenager | Mezzo-Soprano | Veronica's kind-hearted childhood best friend, who is bullied for her appearance. |
| Ram Sweeney | Teenager | Baritone | Crude, toxic male characteristics, and clueless. |
| Kurt Kelly | Teenager | Tenor | Ram’s equally dimwitted best friend, driven by ego and hormones. |
| Ms. Fleming | Adult | Soprano | The hippy high school teacher who tries way too hard to connect with her students. |
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Ensemble Adults: Kurt’s Dad/Veronica’s Dad/Principal Gowan/Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper/Veronica’s Mom |
Adults | We are seeking skilled actors and singers with comic timing and a mature energy. | |
| Ensemble Teenagers | Teenagers | We are seeking folks who are skilled dancers and singers who can portray peppy and nerdy teenagers to join our ensemble. |
We welcome and encourage all performers to audition.
PREPARATION
- 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock song (in the style of the show OR from the musical HEATHERS.
- A short monologue of your choice highlighting your ability to portray a comic character authentically.
- You will need to provide your backtrack, which we can play via Bluetooth speakers from your device.
REHEARSALS / AVAILABILITY
- All rehearsals will take place at St. Paul's United Church in Dundas, beginning September 3rd.
- Sundays 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Not all actors will be called to all rehearsals. Start times may also vary.
- Actors are responsible for providing accurate availability at the time of their audition to review potential scheduling conflicts or unavailability
- If cast, actors are expected to prepare during the summer months.
CALLBACKS
- Dance auditions will be conducted during callbacks on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Attendance at callbacks is mandatory, so make sure you are available if invited.
AFTER THE AUDITION
- If you are awarded a role, you will be required to sign a release form and submit your participation fee.
