A black comedy that parodied the popular John Hughes “Brat Pack” films of the era, Heathers spoofed high school social elitism, cliques, and suicide in a blunt and often sadistic manner. Released in 1988 with little fanfare, Heathers became a cult hit amongst discontented youth in the 1990s. However, what I didn’t expect was a company that would actually flesh out the film even further by giving the characters and story more depth, more humanity, and a lot more charm. I confess I was already won over by this show going in, because the film was so influential for me and my friends while growing up. This year, director Lucas DeLuca maintains the tradition with ASTC’s presentation of Heathers: The Musical, based on the 1988 cult film of the same name. The Trent-based theatre group delivers the most interesting and off-beat theatre productions and provides a peek at the young talent who will hopefully be the stars of the city’s theatre community for the next few years. The annual musical from The Anne Shirley Theatre Company (ASTC) is always one of the highlights of my year. Hope Clarkin as Heather Duke, Audrey Massender as Heather Chandler, and Jesse Morrison as Heather Macnamara in The Anne Shirley Theatre Company's production of Heathers: The Musical
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