Heathers the Musical
May 17 - June 2, 2024
Venue: Mesa Arts Center 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Based on the cult classic film of the same name, Heathers is the story of Veronica Sawyer, a senior at the fictional Westerberg High. Veronica longs to be cool like the clique of it-girls that runs Westerberg: the unaffected, unattainable Heathers. Unfortunately, in addition to awesome levels of popularity, the Heathers are also cruel, choosing to mock and bully their kingdom into submission. When Veronica uses her skills as a forger to get the Heathers out of detention, she impresses their leader Heather Chandler— so much so that they agree to let her into their exclusive club. At first Veronica is thrilled—until she finds out that being one of the Heathers means bullying the same kids she used to call friends. Meanwhile, Veronica finds herself attracted to a mysterious newcomer at school named Jason Dean (JD). When an innocent drink mixup results in the accidental poisoning of Heather Chandler, JD convinces Veronica to stage Heather’s suicide. The results are so successful that Veronica and JD, exhilarated with their newfound power, resolve to rid Westerberg of the cruelly popular elite forever. With raw, edgy, and culturally relevant numbers like “Beautiful,” “Candy Store,” and “Yo Girl,” Heathers is fast becoming a fan favorite among community theaters and high schoolers everywhere.
Credit: Stage Agent
Cast
Veronica Sawyer: Mohika Gauani
JD: Griffin Slivka
Heather Chandler: McKaylee Todd
Heather McNamara: River Moyes
Heather Duke: Mars Ungor
Martha Dunnstock: Sara Bruton
Ram Sweeney/ JD Understudy: Oakley Rinehart
Kurt Kelly: Harrison Rosenberg
Ram's Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper: Tim Schnepf
Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom: Michaela Davison
Kurt's Dad/Principal Gowan: Mitchell Glass
Ensemble/ Veronica Understudy/ Assistant Dance Captain Emma Elsberry Tenebruso
Ram Understudy: Justin Carey
Ensemble- New Wave Girl/ Fight Captain: Zoey Waller
Ensemble/ Officer Milner/ Veronica's Dad: Brian Tuscany
Ensemble- Stoner Chick: Anda Federico
Ensemble- Republicanette: Karsten Lane Flake
Ensemble: Kailey Mazur
Ensemble: Emma Jarvis
Ensemble- Beleaguered Geek: Zack Pepe
Ensemble- Preppy Stud: Arjun Paramore Jr.
Ensemble- Hipster Dork: Donovan Reza
Ensemble/ Dance Captain: Andrew Wildermuth
Ensemble/ Officer McCord: Austin Porter
Crew
Producing Artistic Director: Taylor Moschetti
Technical Director/ Props Assistant: Cheryl Briley
Production Manager/ Scenic Designer/ Head Carpenter: Lorelee Godden
Director: Sarah White
Assistant Director: Gianbari Deebom
Music Director: Jon Landvick
Choreographer: Paul Yount
Intimacy Coordinator/ Mental Health First Aid Monica Sampson
Fight Choreographer: Rachelle Dart
Lighting Designer/ Stage Manger: Rob Littlefield
Rehearsal Stage Manager: Randallyn Curry
Assistant Stage Manager: Makayla Eneboe
Sound Designer: Joshua Rife
Properties Designer: Jaime Esquer
Costume Designer: Nathan Gayan
Wardrobe Assistant: Theodore McEntire
Hair & Makeup Designer: Eliana Burns
Soundboard Operator Danny McNulty
Carpenter: Dave Roden, Phil Staley, Cheryl Briley
Scenic Charge Artist: Shawna Roden
Spot Operator: Elizabeth Witte
Stage Hand : Alanna Deford, Max Mendoza, Theodore McEntire, Ransom Allen