2023 SUMMER TEEN MUSICAL
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TEEN Summer Musical - Mission Viejo
Required ages: 13-17 Auditions: Wednesday May 31st Rehearsals every Wednesdays: 4:00-7:00 pm Performances on 8/12 & 8/13 @2:00pm & 6:30 Director: Hailey dePoto Choreographer: Davey Diamsay |
COST & FEES
Tuition Base Price: $475 Costume Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $25 Online Registration Fee: $5.50 (non-refundable) |
Show Synopsis
Based on the classic 1989 film. Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place - six feet under.
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATING FAMILIES
Heathers is a musical that is adapted from the 1988 hit movie of the same name, bringing to light the realistic situations students can be exposed to or encounter in their adolescence. These are situations they may experience as early as middle school and as late as college and even adulthood. We live in a world where it is common and easy to either consciously or subconsciously teach and learn hate, bigotry, and elitism. This show touches on multiple big topics that certain people and groups may not want to discuss or address due to one’s comfortability, beliefs, views, and/or the protection of youth.
Topics with direct and/or indirect references made within the story of Heathers may include, but are not limited to:
The setting of this story is in the 1980’s when these situations were more common, widely known, and culturally “normal”. With such matters, the 1988 movie holds an R content rating.
Since there often is hesitation in addressing these topics, a production of Heathers is an example of a safe and controlled vessel in which they can learn, discuss, and be aware of such situations—particularly, done so in a safe space that allows them to unpack these issues without actual, real-life exposure and experience. The dark comedy of this show serves as a channel that makes certain content more palatable for most audiences. One cannot safely address important issues without knowing that such issues exist.
Concord Theatricals (the show licensing company) has developed a PG-13, teen edition (the version AA4T has decided to utilize) which makes the following adjustments to the script’s content:
The AA4T Creative Team (Hailey and Davey) will further assess and alter content as seems fit. Additionally, both Hailey and Davey will continue to collaborate in creating and maintaining a safe space for the cast in the event of facilitating crucial conversations and/or addressing a cast member experiencing heavy emotions around certain subjects.
Parents/Guardians: The AA4T Team highly encourages you to view the West End Production of Heathers the Musical for free on Roku to create a thorough understanding of the original script’s content and storyline. If you would like to discuss the changes in the teen edition with Hailey and Davey, or peruse the script we are utilizing, please contact [email protected] and the AA4T team will connect with you as soon as possible.
With all of these components considered, the show itself does culminate in a hopeful and optimistic message to audiences asking “why can’t we be kinder to others and be an example to future generations of how to treat others in a way that uplifts rather than degrade them?”
As said in the final moments of the story:
“We can be seventeen. We can learn how to chill. If no one loves me now, someday somebody will. We can be seventeen. Still time to make things right. One day we’ll change the world, but let’s kick back tonight! Take off our shoes and dance. Act like we’re all still kids, ‘cause this could be our final chance. Always be seventeen. Celebrate you and I. Maybe we won’t grow old, and maybe then we’ll never die! We’ll make it beautiful…Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!”
Topics with direct and/or indirect references made within the story of Heathers may include, but are not limited to:
- Substance Use (Alcohol, Poisoning)
- Mature Activities (Sex)
- Violence (Bullying, Guns, Bombs, Poison)
- Controversial Topics (Queerness, Body Shaming)
The setting of this story is in the 1980’s when these situations were more common, widely known, and culturally “normal”. With such matters, the 1988 movie holds an R content rating.
Since there often is hesitation in addressing these topics, a production of Heathers is an example of a safe and controlled vessel in which they can learn, discuss, and be aware of such situations—particularly, done so in a safe space that allows them to unpack these issues without actual, real-life exposure and experience. The dark comedy of this show serves as a channel that makes certain content more palatable for most audiences. One cannot safely address important issues without knowing that such issues exist.
Concord Theatricals (the show licensing company) has developed a PG-13, teen edition (the version AA4T has decided to utilize) which makes the following adjustments to the script’s content:
- Removal of curse words as well as onstage smoking, drinking and R-rated sexual scenes (note: there are still PG-13 sexual scenes).
- Replace “Blue” with “You're Welcome,” a new song created by the authors that adds Veronica's perspective.
- Changes to lyrics and stage directions of “Big Fun” to remove drinking and recreational drug use.
- Changes to lyrics and stage directions of “Dead Girl Walking” to remove R-rated sexual scenes.
The AA4T Creative Team (Hailey and Davey) will further assess and alter content as seems fit. Additionally, both Hailey and Davey will continue to collaborate in creating and maintaining a safe space for the cast in the event of facilitating crucial conversations and/or addressing a cast member experiencing heavy emotions around certain subjects.
Parents/Guardians: The AA4T Team highly encourages you to view the West End Production of Heathers the Musical for free on Roku to create a thorough understanding of the original script’s content and storyline. If you would like to discuss the changes in the teen edition with Hailey and Davey, or peruse the script we are utilizing, please contact [email protected] and the AA4T team will connect with you as soon as possible.
With all of these components considered, the show itself does culminate in a hopeful and optimistic message to audiences asking “why can’t we be kinder to others and be an example to future generations of how to treat others in a way that uplifts rather than degrade them?”
As said in the final moments of the story:
“We can be seventeen. We can learn how to chill. If no one loves me now, someday somebody will. We can be seventeen. Still time to make things right. One day we’ll change the world, but let’s kick back tonight! Take off our shoes and dance. Act like we’re all still kids, ‘cause this could be our final chance. Always be seventeen. Celebrate you and I. Maybe we won’t grow old, and maybe then we’ll never die! We’ll make it beautiful…Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!”
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