Heather McNamara

ABOUT THE CHARACTER
Heather McNamara is the vulnerable, anxious, and deeply sympathetic head cheerleader of Westerberg High in Heathers: The Musical. Dressed in her signature yellow, she is the most sensitive and easily swayed member of the school's cruel, elite clique, the Heathers. Unlike her ruthless counterparts, McNamara does not rule with malice; instead, she conforms to their tyrannical standard strictly out of a paralyzing fear of isolation and intense peer pressure. Beneath her bubbly, popular exterior lies a tragic, hidden battle with severe depression and anxiety. When the brutal social hierarchy begins to fracture and the pressure becomes too heavy to bear, her coping mechanisms shatter, leading to a heartbreaking crisis that forces her to confront the true cost of popularity and fight to reclaim her own voice.

HOW TO AUDITION
Please sing a snippet of a song she has sang in. Full song is preferred but not mandatory. After the song, you’ll voice over the lines below.