Play Description:
The play follows Heidi Holland from the ages of 16 to 40. Heidi is a scholar and professor of art history who studies representations of women in portraiture, particularly in paintings by women artists. The play is Heidi’s self-portrait as she explores her desires for her own life, inspired by the liberation of feminism, but tempered by gendered expectations in a patriarchal society. Eventually Heidi comes to accept the fact that liberation can be achieved only if one is true to oneself, with goals that come out of need and personal interest rather than abstract philosophy.
In 1989, its first performance year, author Wendy Wasserstein was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and “The Heidi Chronicles” won Tony Awards for Best Play and Best Featured Actor in a Play (Boyd Gaines). “The Heidi Chronicles” also won two Drama Desk awards, for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Actor in a Play (Peter Friedman), as well as the New York Drama Critics’ Award for Best Play. Critics nationwide celebrated “The Heidi Chronicles” for introducing feminism into mainstream theater.
Auditions:
There is an informational meeting in the HSN theater at 3 pm on September 17th. Learn about the audition process and the show.
Auditions will be held from 3-5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 20, in the HSN theater. Audition sides are available from Ms. Goodkin in Room A-104 or at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HRuO6S40n7k-ReB24UOIGAjWpShe95oNFwUNHPXKf5c/edit?usp=sharing.
Callback auditions, by appointment, will be held in the HSN theater on Thursday, September 22, from 3 - 6 pm.
Performance Times/Dates: Join us for one of three performances at 7:30 pm on the High School North stage:
-- Nov. 17, 2022
-- Nov. 18
-- Nov. 29
Tickets/Health and Safety Protocols: Tickets will be sold at the door for $12. Masks are optional for all performances.