DINGBAT THEATRE PROJECT PRESENTS "HEATHERS THE MUSICAL"

Larah Diaz, Lexi Lowther, & Sarah Conte as the Heathers. Photo by Adrian Van Stee

​BY ZOE WHITE

SARASOTA - Dingbat Theatre Project is thrilled to present the Off-Broadway phenomenon,
Heathers the Musical​. This musical, based on the cult-classic film, follows Veronica Sawyer as she
navigates her way through popularity, romance, and danger when she meets outsider and new kid, JD. Heathers the Musical opens on October 17 and runs through November 2. There is a special event performance on October 31 to celebrate Halloween. All performances will be held at DingbatTheatre Project at 7288 S Tamiami Trail.

Kasey Grace Ferace as Jason "JD" Dean. Photo by Adrian Van Stee

Caitlyn Mercede Turner as Veronica Sawyer. Photo by Adrian Van Stee

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In 1989, Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunch-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, who plans to put the Heathers in their place... six
feet under.

​An ensemble of both familiar and new faces to Dingbat Theatre Project will fill the halls of
Westerberg High in this production of “Heathers.” The cast features Caitlyn Turner as Veronica
Sawyer, Kasey Ferace as Jason “JD” Dean, and Julie Wells as Martha Dunstock. Lexi Lowther
will play Heather Chandler, Sarah Conte will play Heather McNamara, and Larah Diaz will play
Heather Duke. Jalex Scott, Jessica Berent, Kelly Leissler, Jr., Zach Tudor, Joey Tricarico,
Micaela Ramirez, Ali Wasmund, Alyssa Caroline, Franki Mobley-Tarpley, Michael Luck, and
Adrian Van Stee will portray the supporting cast and ensemble of “Heathers.” Over half the cast
will make their Dingbat debut with “Heathers.”

Sarah Conte as Heather McNamara. Photo by Adrian Van Stee

Lexi Lowther as Heather Chandler. Photo by Adrian Van Stee

Larah Diaz as Heather Duke. Photo by Adrian Van Stee

​Grab your favorite scrunchie, polish your croquet mallet, and enter the totally bugging world of
“Heathers.” Tickets are available for purchase online at dingbattheatre.org or over the phone at
(941) 451-7706. Ticket prices start at $50 for special, reserved VIP seating, $30 for General
Admission, and $10 for students under the age of 26. The performance contains mature content
that might not be suitable for children, including profanity, drug and alcohol use, violence, and
sexual situations. Dingbat’s production of “Heathers” is directed by Luke Manual, music
directed by Heather Weiskerger, and choreographed by Franki Mobley-Tarpley.

The production is sponsored by HomeWell Care Services and Red Wing Shoes of Bradenton. As well as season sponsors Dr. Jeffrey Hamblin & Mark-Alan, Osprey Consulting, Jeff Cima, Terry & Debbi Austin, and Ackerman Plumbing.