Heathers: The Musical

Book, 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.

Cast

Ruby 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

Band

Clinton 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