She Kills Monsters
by Sam Bass Theatre Association

Apr. 01 - Apr. 02 (2017)

WINNER - 2013 AATE Distinguished Play Award

A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

Auditions for She Kills Monsters, by Qui Nguyen

Directed by Logan Vohs

AUDITION DATES AND TIMES

Saturday, April 1, 10:00am – 1:00pm – Sam Bass Community Theatre,

and

Sunday, April 2, 6:00 – 8:00pm

 

PERFORMANCES: June 08-24, 2017, Thursday-Sundays

 

To schedule an audition contact

Logan Vohs (Director) or Laura Vohs (stage manager)

auditions@sambasstheatre.org

512-284-2940 (text preferred) - Logan Vohs

512-964-0681 Laura Vohs

 

Special Notes!!

  • AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD BY COLD READS FROM THE SCRIPT.

  • It is imperative that you have either read or are VERY familiar with She Kills Monsters in preparation for this audition. While the play is considered a dark/geek comedy, it does deal with some extremely serious topics. Use YouTube and the internet to find out information about the play.

  • Actors who are under 18 years of age will need to have a parent or guardian sign a consent form in order to be cast in the show, due to content and language.

 

AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT

SAM BASS COMMUNITY THEATRE

600 N. LEE ST.

Round Rock, TX 78681

 

Character Breakdowns:

  • Tilly Evans: female 13-19, to play mid-teens; a lesbian tomboy and fantasy fanatic, nerdy, sarcastic, occasionally bullied and appears to Agnes after her death as a powerful level 20 Paladin.

  • Agnes Evans: female 20-29, to play mid-20s, Tilly’s older sister, a high school teacher dealing with Tilly’s death, described as average and clueless to nerd culture. She eventually learns to embrace inner badass and lets her geek flag fly.

  • Chuck: male 20-29, to play mid-20s, nerd with a grunge rock sensibility, runs a comic book store, grunge rocker roadie. As Dungeon Master he goes by "DM Biggs." Considers himself a ladies man.

  • Miles: male 20-29, to play mid-20s, Agnes’ boyfriend, average and occasionally confused. Has a temper. Agnes’ “long-term” boyfriend but hasn’t made the big leap. Also plays a mean gelatinous cube.

  • Vera: female 20-35, guidance counselor; Agnes’s friend at the high school. Foul mouthed and short tempered. She's not very good at her job.

  • Lilith: female 13-19, to play late teens; popular girl next door by day, heroic and sexy Demon Queen by night. Described as “the perfect combination of beauty and brawn.” Tilly’s in game girlfriend.

  • Kaliope: female 13-19, to play late teens; an athletic Dark Elf; sexy spell caster; described as “rocking lady hotness,” collected, older soul.

  • Orcus: male 13-19, to play late teens; Overlord of the Underworld, a lazy demon that has given up defending his treasure in favor of watching TV and snacking on Easy Cheese.

  • Steve: male 13-19, to play late teens; a nerdy adventurer, constantly finding himself getting killed in increasingly violent and humorous ways.

  • Farrah: female 20-25, faerie that lives in a forest; petite, evil, homicidal, kind of a jerk.

  • Evil Gabi & Evil Tina: females 13-19, to play late teens, evil bully succubi winged cheerleaders with fangs. When at school, the same, minus the wings. Dance experience a plus. May double with Vera or Farrah.

  • Narrator: female 20-29, a Narrator. She's not unlike Cate Blanchett in "The Lord of the Rings." In fact, very much like Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings. May double with Kaliope.

 

Audition Requirements:

  1. Make sure to READ THE PLAY or at the very least be familiar with it!

  2. Be prepared to answer questions about the play or about why you would like to play the character you are interested in.  Again it is very important you are familiar with the show.

  3. You must have any and all unavoidable conflicts with the rehearsal schedule listed on your audition form.

Performance Dates: June 9,10,11, 15, 16, 17,18, 22, 23, 24

 

Rehearsal Schedule: Required meeting/Read Through Sunday, April 9, 4pm. Most rehearsals are flexible with schedule. Mandatory Dates are May 30, 31, June 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,. with some additional rehearsals see Rehearsal Calendar Online at sambasstheatre.org please include a complete list of conflicts at Auditions. A hard copy of the rehearsal schedule will be available for everyone to view at the auditions.

 

Please be aware that the following rehearsals must be attended by ALL CAST MEMBERS!!  If you cannot ensure this, you will not be cast for the show.  Check calendars now, and make sure you have listed every conflict even if you don’t think it will happen.  

  • Tech will be June 4,5,6,7

  • Strike will be June 25, the day after the show

  • June 8 is a “Preview Performance” (Final Dress Rehearsal with audience)