It’s a huge box office success starring one of the trendiest new stars and now Heathers: The Musical will make its way to a Moore County stage thanks to the Motlow Theatre Department.
Motlow State Community College recently announced the presentation of Heathers: The Musical on April 18, 19, and 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for anyone who has a Motlow ID and $10 for all other attendees. This play is intended for audiences 16 and over as the story contains mature themes and situations as well as adult language.
It’s based on the 1989 cult classic film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. The dark comedy follows Veronica Sawyer, a student at Westerberg High School. Veronica is a member of the most popular clique at her school, led by three girls all named Heather. When Veronica abandons the clique to date the mysterious new student J.D., everything in her life takes a dark turn.
The cast will include Kiauna Lawrence of Hillsboro as Veronica Sawyer, Tucker Johnson of Tullahoma as Jason “J.D.” Dean, Audrey Lawson of Tullahoma as Heather Chandler, Maven Robinson of Winchester as Heather McNamara, and Talia Dillard of Manchester as Heather Duke.
Emily Seals of Tullahoma will direct the play and Connie Dodson of Tullahoma will choreograph. Jonathon Woodfin of Manchester will be the musical director.
Other cast members are as follows:
MARTHA DUNNSTOCK – Brianna Pence, Winchester
RAM SWEENEY – Tanner Maccagnone, Manchester
KURT KELLY – Kohen West, Manchester
RAM’S DAD/BIG BUD DEAN – Brenden Taylor, Shelbyville
POLICE OFFICER MCCORD/ BELEAGUERED GEEK – Robin Throneberry, Tullahoma
POLICE OFFICER MILNER/HIPSTER DORK/KURT’S DAD – Jojo Jones, Manchester
MS. FLEMING – Luke Yates, Tullahoma
VERONICA’S DAD – Alex Phillips, Shelbyville
PRINCIPAL GOWAN/VERONICA’S MOM – Paige Powell, Tullahoma
PREPPY STUD/COACH RIPPER – Gio Salazar, Manchester
NEW WAVE GIRL – Allie Lingerfelt, Manchester
STONER – Izzie Thomas-Welch, Murfreesboro
YOUNG REPUBLICANETTE – Kendyn Brock, Tullahoma
CHEERLEADER – Alexis Hill, Tullahoma
ENSEMBLE STUDENT – Jonathan Parker, Shelbyville
ENSEMBLE STUDENT – Lilliana Johnson, Manchester
ENSEMBLE STUDENT – Emy Graves, Manchester
ENSEMBLE STUDENT – Jay Taylor, Manchester
ENSEMBLE STUDENT – Tristan Hammond, Huntland
Other crew members are as follows:
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/LIGHTING DESIGNER – Tucker Bottum, Hillsboro
SOUND OPERATOR – Ash Grant, Tullahoma
LIGHT OPERATOR – Javan Winton, Tracy City
FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER – Angie Parrish, Manchester
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