Jopuka s Production of Heathers The Musical Book, Music, and Lyircs by Laurence O Keefe and Kevin Murphy Info Pack
About Jopuka Jopuka, was formed in 2015, and launched in 2016, we ve produce 12 shows, creating theatre art opportunities for over 350 emerging artists in the Central Coast region. We ve become the Central Coast s leading youth theatre company. We focus on creating unique and quality productions for young emerging artist age 16-30. Heathers will be our 15th show in less than 3 years. We re a safe space, and an equal opportunity casting body. We re also proud members of Theatre Network Australia. Heathers Team Director/Designer: Musical Director: Choreographer: Joshua Maxwell Quinn Carter Nicole Seggie Producer: Assistant Director: Dance Captian: Stage Manager: Costume Manager: Props Managers: Welfare: Anna Carter Calem Madden TBC TBC Jayne Johnston Chris and Katie Hallet Kelly Maxwell
About + Vision Before there was Mean Girls, or Clueless, there was Heathers, and yes before there was Heathers there was Grease. Heathers, is such a glorious, albeit absurd relic of the 1980s, the movie is rich in pastels and hairspray with the films imagery getting richer and richer as the story grows larger and more insane, it s how I want our production to be, pastel to neon, relic to surrealism. Our staging will be immersive, with no singular stage and a set that wraps in and around the audience. I want the audience to truly loose themselves in our production. The story, as most of you would know follows Veronica in her quest to ascend higher than her peers. She idolises those above her, and dreams of a better day. She is accepted into the popular group after a chance meeting with The Heathers 3 girls, all named Heather, who rule float above the mundane existence of High School. The arrival of JD, a dark and brooding, boy who takes her life down a wildly different path. The songs are loud, the story is insane, the hair is big, and the message is simple. But overall, as clique as it is, the show is just a lot of fun. It s 2hours and 30 minutes of high energy, and highly choreographed chaos. Please do not watch the stan series. Dates Auditions Dance Friday March 1 South Pacific Cast 5pm - 5:30pm All others 5:30-7pm Solo Vocal / Acting Sunday March 3 From 12pm (10miunte Sessions) ALL MUST HAVE A SOLO AUDITION Rehearsals Commence March 22nd Thursdays Nights & Sundays Production Week July 1-4th Shows July 5th - 20th Auditions Dance: All cast will be taught the same dance piece, all auditions must do a dance audition (all roles are required to dance at some point) Vocal: You are welcome to list multiple roles for consideration but we ask you to prepare your preferred role s audition song, and be familiar with the other songs Acting: Acting parts will only be avaiable just prior to your audition due to copyright, you may have a script in your audition
Expectations - All cast aged over 18 must have a valid WWC prior to the first rehearsal. - All cast, and team, are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner. - All cast are expected to have learnt lines and lyrics prior to the first rehearsal to allow for a more productive rehearsal period. - All cast are not to miss more than 2 scheduled rehearsals without suitable reason. - All cast are expected to arrive at rehearsals both physically and vocally warmed up. - All cast must make Jopuka aware of any medical conditions that may effect them or their ability to deliever the show prior to auditions. Content Jopuka has opened this show up to performers aged 16 (by opening night) and 17, The shows content is very adult and all performers under 18 will be required to have parental permission to audition. The show contains, strong adult themes, strong sexual references, strong drug and alcohol references, and a very musical sex scene. Fees $100 Show Fee + $10 Membership (Single Show) or $40 (Annual)
Characters
Veronica Sawyer 17, female (must be played by a performer 18+) Veronica, is a dreamer, and a bit of schemer. She cares deeply but can be swayed easily. Actress must be comfortable with performing in a bra at one point. Must be comfortable with kissing and getting physical with JD during Dead Girl Walking Audition Song: Dead Girl Walking Vocal Type: Mezzo / Soprano Range: G3 - G#/Ab 5 Vocal Technique: Rock / Belt Jason Dean (JD) 17, Male (must be played by a performer 18+) JD is dark, brooding, and fairly insane. He becomes fixated on ideas and people. Actor smokes on stage. Actor must be comfortable with performing in underwear and getting physical during dead girl walking. Audition Song: Freeze Your Brain Vocal Type: Tenor Range: C3 - G#/Ab 4 Vocal Technique: belt Heather Chandler 17, Female (must be played by by a performer 18+) Heather C, is a mythic bitch. She is sarcastic, witty, and bold. She must be comfortable with her body as she spends most of the show in underwear and a nightgown. Audition Song: Candy Store Vocal Type: mezzo / soprano Range: A3 - F5 Vocal Technique: Belt Heather Duke 17, Female (open 16-30) Heather D, is the slightly more evil of the trio. She s certainly blunt in her opinions. Audition Song: Candy Store Vocal Type: Alto Range: F3 - C5 Vocal Technique: Belt Heather McNamara 17, Female (open 16-30) Heather M, is the girl who is there because her name is Heather. She s a follower and quiet delicate. She s also a bit blonde. Audition Song: Lifeboat Vocal Type: Soprano Range: A3 - C#/Db 5 Vocal Technique: Belt Kurt Kelly & Ram Sweeney 17, male (must be played by performers aged 18+) Kurt and Ram, are the head football players, they are thick and future gas station attendants. Must be comfortable in their own body, as they both spend all of act 2 in their underwear. Audition Song: Blue Kurt Vocal Type: tenor Range: E3 - G#/Ab 4 Vocal Technique: belt Ram Vocal Type: Baritone Range: D3 - G4 Vocal Technique: belt
Miss Fleming 40+, Female Ms Flemming is the love child of Miss Frizzle and Flower Power era. She all about feelings and talking but has a lot of bottled up emotion. Actress also plays Veronica s Mum. Audition Song: Shine A Light Vocal Type: Soprano Range: A3 - C5 Vocal Technique: Pop / Country Martha Dunstock 17, (open 16-24) Martha is a ball of sunshine and happiness. She cares deeply for people and is in love with Ram. Audition Song: Kindergarten Boyfriend Vocal Type: Mezzo / Soprano Range: E3 - E5 Vocal Technique: belt Mr Kelly / Mr Sweeney 40+, Male These roles are Epic Cameo roles. They open Act 2 with the fantastic Song Dead Gay Son, they also play a few small cameo roles during the show. Audition Song: Dead Gay Son Mr Kelly Vocal Type: Tenor / Baritone Range: G#/Ab2 - G4 Vocal Technique: gospel / country Mr Sweeney Vocal Type: Tenor / Baritone Range: A#/Bb2 - G#/Ab4 Vocal Technique: gospel / country The Ensemble Open Gender and ages (16-30) The ensemble this show are a true musical theatre ensemble, all must sing, dance, and act, Each has at least one small role to play. We are looking for an ensemble of 12-14 performers. Audition Song: Seventeen Reprise
Audition Bookings via www.jopukaproductions.com.au