Heathers: The MusicalBook, music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Kevin Murphy
Based on the film written by Daniel Waters Directed by Karen Anslow Music directed by Katie Morton Footlights took on the New Zealand premiere of this pitch black comedy, adapted from the cult classic 80s film. This show was also part of the unofficial Wellington Musical Theatre Festival, as one of five musicals being produced in the capital at the same time. CastRuby Kemp - Veronica Sawyer
Kevin Orlando - Jason ‘J.D.’ Dean Kree McMillan - Heather Chandler Charlotte Thomas - Heather McNamara Stacey O’Brien - Heather Duke Ellie Stewart - Martha Dunnstock Ed Blunden - Ram Sweeney Dominic Taffs - Kurt Kelly Patrick Jennings - Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper Sara McBride - Ms Fleming/Veronica’s Mom David Young - Kurt’s Dad/Veronica’s Dad/Principal Gowan Ethan Fogarty - Beleaguered Geek/Officer McCord Abigail Helsby - Stoner Chick Catherine Gavigan-Binnie - Young Republicanette Laura Gardner New Wave Party Girl/Officer Milner Henry Shum - Preppy Stud Sean Pickersgill - Hipster Dork Mike Bryant - Helping Hand |
BandClinton Zerf - Keyboards
Alexei Garrow - Drums Rob Edgecombe - Bass Sam Phillips - Guitar Geraint Scott - Saxophones/Clarinet Topher Clinch - Trumpet Joel Miller - Violin John Costa - Double Bass With thanks to Sue Windsor and Stephen Clothier |
Production Team
Ruby Kemp - Director
Michael Stebbings - Musical Director
India Loveday - Choreographer
Tessa Alderton - Theatre Stage Manager
Samantha Burnard - Rehearsal Stage Manager & Production Assistant
Laura Gardner - Production Manager
Kevin Orlando - Publicity Manager
Rory Stewart - Poster Art
Madison Le Clerc - Sound & Stage Effect Designer
Ruby Kemp & Abigail Helsby - Lighting Designers
Rory Stewart - Props Manager
Duncan Garrett - Set Design & Construction Team Leader
Brendan Goudswaard - Costume Design
Michael Stebbings - Musical Director
India Loveday - Choreographer
Tessa Alderton - Theatre Stage Manager
Samantha Burnard - Rehearsal Stage Manager & Production Assistant
Laura Gardner - Production Manager
Kevin Orlando - Publicity Manager
Rory Stewart - Poster Art
Madison Le Clerc - Sound & Stage Effect Designer
Ruby Kemp & Abigail Helsby - Lighting Designers
Rory Stewart - Props Manager
Duncan Garrett - Set Design & Construction Team Leader
Brendan Goudswaard - Costume Design