Casting Actors for "She Kills Monsters" Play
The company is holding auditions for "She Kills Monsters" Play and looking for performers, please see the details below About the project: Agnes' family has been killed in a car crash. But that's not what this play is about. Instead, it's about Agnes discovering who her sister was (and maybe some new things about herself as well) while playing through an original Dungeons and Dragons adventure her sister wrote. She Kills Monsters is a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90's pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Additional info: Performance dates are Friday, July 18 through Saturday, August 9, 2025. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Saturday matinees at 2:00pm will be added on July 26 and continue through the rest of the run.
11 roles
A stereotypical midwestern young woman, thinking about how serious she is with her boyfriend, Miles, and her job as a teacher at her old high school. When her little sister, Tilly, and her parents die in a car crash she delves into the world of Dungeons & Dragons and plays a campaign written by Tilly in an attempt to learn more about who she was, with surprising revelations. Requires opposite-gender kissing.
Agnes' little sister. A real "girl nerd". Significantly younger than Agnes and with different interests, they were never very close. Before her death she struggled with her sexuality and bullies at school. Plays "Tillius the Paladin" in Dungeons & Dragons. Requires same-gender kissing.
The local Dungeons & Dragons dungeon master and part of Tilly's circle of friends. He works at the hobby and gaming shop in town and is confident in himself and enthusiastic about D&D. Agnes recruits him to help her play Tilly's campaign.
As Kaliope, in the Dungeons & Dragons game, she is a strong and athletic dark elf. As Kelly, in the real world, she has a mobility impairment and uses arm crutches or a wheelchair. So the game for her is a means of experiencing a life where she can move and fight without restriction. Performers with mobility impairments are encouraged to audition.
As Lilith, in the Dungeons & Dragons game, she is a broody, sexy, vampiress. As Lilly, in the real world, is shy, closeted, and questioning her sexuality. Ronnie's little sister. Requires same-gender kissing.
As Orcus, in the Dungeons & Dragons game, he is a wise-cracking, irreverent demon king. As Ronnie, in the real world, he is socially awkward and a bit of a goofball. Lilly's older brother.
Agnes' boyfriend of 3 years. He's a little afraid of commitment, but has recently taken the leap of asking Agnes to move in with him. He isn't sure how best to support Agnes while she copes with the death of her family, and is resistant at first to the idea of her playing Dungeons & Dragons. Requires opposite-gender kissing.
As Vera, she is Agnes' best friend and a (not very good) guidance counselor at the high school. She doesn't hold back any punches. As Gabbi, she is a high school cheerleader and may or may not be one of Tilly's bullies at school, represented in Dungeons & Dragons as a succubus. Will also play a boss monster, The Beholder.
As the Narrator she will channel Cate Blanchett at the beginning of Lord of the Rings, telling the backstory. As Tina, she is a high school cheerleader and may or may not be one of Tilly's bullies at school, represented in Dungeons & Dragons as a succubus. Will also play a boss monster, Farrah the Fairie.
Nerdiness personified. In the real world, he is your stereotypical high school student struggling with class and social situations. In Dungeons & Dragons he plays "Steve the Adventurer" who… tries hard.
Looking for 3-4 fight ensemble members to play various monsters in the combat sequences and assist backstage with costume and set changes.
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