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- Event essentials: date, place, and who’s presenting this live read
- Director and headline cast announced for Heathers reading
- What to expect from the Live Read format
- Heathers: the script’s legacy and original creators
- Notable past Live Read directors and scripts
- Tickets, pricing, and where to find more details
- Promotional art and additional announcements
Film Independent and MUBI are bringing a one-night-only live reading of the cult film Heathers to New York, promising a sharp, provocative evening directed by Meredith Alloway and packed with familiar faces from indie and comedy scenes.
Event essentials: date, place, and who’s presenting this live read
The staged reading takes place on Tuesday, May 19, at the Directors Guild of America in New York. The presentation is a collaboration between Film Independent and MUBI, presented as part of Film Independent’s popular Live Read series.
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Director and headline cast announced for Heathers reading
Meredith Alloway, known for the film Forbidden Fruits, will guest-direct this edition. IndieWire reports the named performers include:
- Taylour Paige
- Adam DiMarco
- Ivy Wolk
- Ariela Barer
- Andrew Dismukes
- Patti Harrison
- Devon Walker
Organizers say more cast members will be revealed ahead of the performance.
What to expect from the Live Read format
Film Independent’s Live Read series pairs celebrated screenplays with high-profile performers for unrehearsed, on-stage readings. Each event recreates a script’s energy while leaving room for spontaneous moments.
Why audiences return
- Unrehearsed performances create unpredictable chemistry.
- Directors bring fresh interpretations to known scripts.
- Events are typically intimate and one-night-only.
Heathers: the script’s legacy and original creators
The screenplay was written by Daniel Waters and the original film was directed by Michael Lehmann. Released in 1988, the movie carved a place in cult cinema for its dark satire and razor-sharp dialogue.
The film received several award nominations and took home Best First Feature at the 1990 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Notable past Live Read directors and scripts
Film Independent has hosted many acclaimed guest directors and unexpected pairings. Recent and past contributors include:
- Edward Berger — Conclave
- Paul Feig — Bringing Up Baby
- Laurence Fishburne — The Maltese Falcon
- Karyn Kusama — Jennifer’s Body
- Zoe Lister-Jones — Wayne’s World
- Marlee Matlin — Sunset Boulevard
- Natalie Morales — Napoleon Dynamite
- Ruben Östlund — Triangle of Sadness
- Patton Oswalt — Raising Arizona
- Quentin Tarantino — The Hateful Eight
- Julio Torres — Cruel Intentions
Tickets, pricing, and where to find more details
Tickets are available to the public. Prices listed by the organizers are $30 for Film Independent members and $40 for general admission. Visit Film Independent’s official site for ticket links and the latest updates.
Promotional art and additional announcements
Organizers have released an official poster and promise further casting news in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on Film Independent and MUBI channels for new details and any lineup changes.
