Debuting Artist: Heather McClain

We are excited to welcome Heather McClain to OpenStage Theatre & Company! Heather will be playing Lulu in the Kit Kat Klub, "Oh, you like Lulu yeah? Well, too bad so does Rosie!"

Well, I am originally from Wisconsin! I have a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. I've performed Off-Broadway, toured Nationally, and performed/choreographed/directed all along the front range. I've been in Colorado since 2004. I've primarily worked at The Candlelight for the past nine years and have been in and/or choreographed 29 productions.

I have loved "Cabaret" since I was in college. I actually did my final paper in college on "Cabaret" and Fosse.

It illustrates the dangers of being asleep to radical doctrine and agendas that are forever present, right in our backyard. The devil isn’t in your enemies but in very plain, ordinary people that can be led astray. Choosing to not care about legislation and current social movements because it doesn’t directly affect you is irresponsible and apathy must be recognized as dangerous.

Kenny is a big reason why I auditioned for this show. I've known of Kenny since about 2008. Our paths almost crossed back then. However, in the past couple of years we've met several times in person. I have always thought he seemed like such a kind, generous and intelligent human being. I listened to a podcast he was a guest artist for about a year ago. From that point on, I've been wanting to work with him so much. He came highly recommended by several co-workers and friends. They all said, "If you get the chance to work with him, do it!" So here we are.

We have a lot of events coming up at my event space. I'm also directing A 1940's Radio Christmas Carol at Longmont Theatre Company, which I start rehearsals for immediately after Cabaret opens.

My dream project...Hmmm...I've gotten to do some amazing roles already, Kate in "Kiss Me Kate", Aldonza in "Man of LaMancha"...I think I'm just looking forward to picking and choosing different pieces/roles that I'm passionate about, rather than doing things because I need the job. That being said, I am very thankful for the opportunity to finally be a Kit Kat Girl! I saw the revival in New York with Michael C. Hall back in 1999 and have been dreaming of this role since then. In that production, the Kit Kat Girls were also the pit orchestra. This was the only reason I took my clarinet to New York in 2001. I wanted it so bad. So, I think I'm actually in a "dream role" right now!

Fosse.