Kate Rockwell, best known for her role in “Heathers: The Musical,” has openly expressed her frustration with unruly theatergoers and overly enthusiastic fans. The accomplished actress, dancer, and singer took to Instagram to address the issue, highlighting the need for proper theater etiquette.

“Heathers: The Musical” is an adaptation of the iconic 1988 film and has been captivating audiences off-Broadway since 2014. Rockwell joined the production last year, stepping in temporarily for Kerry Butler to portray the character of Ms. Fleming, a teacher.

On Wednesday, Rockwell posted a heartfelt message aimed at young, passionate fans of the show. She urged them to refrain from singing along during performances, despite their enthusiasm, reminding them, “Please, when you’re in the audience, let us do the work. That’s what you paid for!!”

Additionally, Rockwell addressed the disruptive behavior of intoxicated audience members, condemning those who heckle and lose their decorum. She advised, “If you want to talk through something, stay home and watch Netflix,” emphasizing the importance of maintaining a respectful environment in the theater.

Rockwell’s impressive theatrical resume includes roles in productions such as “Bring It On: The Musical,” “Rock Of Ages,” “Mean Girls,” and “The Sound Of Music.”

Heathers: The Musical star Kate Rockwell has launched a frustrated tirade at drunken audience members and rowdy superfans

Applying her passions for the stage into her outburst, she first wrote a gentle message to fans to alert them to theatre etiquette

She wrote: ‘Singing along at the top of your voice, doing a version of the choreography in your chair, screaming the lines along with the actors… this is not “fun” for us onstage’

Kate’s previous theatre accolades include starring in Bring It On: The Musical, Rock Of Ages, Mean Girls and The Sounds Of Music. 

Applying her passions for the stage into her outburst, she first wrote a gentle message to fans to alert them to theatre etiquette. 

Her first message read: ‘TO ALL MY YOUNG(ISH) THEATER FANS. I know it is exciting to see a show you love — especially if you’ve loved it a long time and know every word by heart… 

‘Heathers has some incredibly passionate, devoted fans and we love to see that. However. Here comes my mom voice…

‘Singing along at the top of your voice, doing a version of the choreography in your chair, screaming the lines along with the actors… this is not “fun” for us onstage…

‘It doesn’t make you a part of the action — and it’s wildly distracting to both the actors onstage and to the rest of the audience — who also paid to see the same show as you did.

‘You might sometimes see other people in the audience, especially people who have perhaps been over-served at the lobby bar, doing this stuff too, or screaming what might sound like supportive things at inappropriate times…

‘Don’t let those people fool you — that’s not ok. And we do not like it.

‘I know you aren’t trying to be disrespectful. I know you are just having a great experience. We want to make sure that everyone, onstage and off, gets to have an equally great experience.

The hit musical, based on the 1988 film of the same name, has run off-Broadway since 2014 and Kate joined the cast last year as a temporary replacement for Kerry Butler in the role as teacher Ms. Fleming

You can sing along with the cast recording, or a slime tutorial (we won’t get mad). You can do the choreo at school or in your living room. But please, when you’re in the audience, let us do the work. That’s what you paid for!! Mom speech: done’. 

She then targeted drunken members, writing: ‘And if you’re an adult, and you think it’s “fun” or “cute” to scream sh*t at the actors, or comment on what you’re watching, or you had one too many cocktails and you’ve lost your ability to be a decent human being at someone else’s workplace (which the theater is… for many, many people)…

‘See. yourself. out. Live performance takes focus and concentration and deserves respect — but more than that, who do you think you are, taking away from the rest of the audience’s experience?! grow up. 

‘If you want to talk through something, stay home and watch netflix.’

When her role in the show was announced and in light of her roles in high school-set productions, she said: It makes total sense to me—I’ve survived high school multiple times, so I feel totally qualified to graduate to staff!’