[Capdist-auditions] AYW 'She Kills Monsters' Auditions Announcment

[Ryan Kutler]

Hello all,

This is an announcement regarding the auditions for the upcoming AYW
production of *She Kills *Monsters by Qui Nuygen, directed by Rob Stewart.
The following is a note from the director:

-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 will be held this Sunday May 7th at 2:00pm and Wednesday May
10th at 7:00pm.* Both auditions will take place in the *RPI Playhouse*.
Audition will consist of the cold reading of sides as chosen by the
director.

Auditions will be open for the following roles:

Characters:
*Tilly Evans:* (F, 15 years old) Nerdy, sarcastic, bullied teen, appears to
Agnes after her death; stage combat involved
*Agnes Evans:* (F, mid 20s) Tilly’s older sister, high school teacher
dealing with Tilly’s death, described as average, clueless to nerd culture;
stage combat involved
*Chuck:* (M, late teens to mid 20s) Runs a comic book store, grunge rocker
roadie, assists Agnes in learning Dungeons and Dragons
*Miles:* (M, mid 20s – early 30s) Agnes’s boyfriend, as average as Agnes

*Lilith:* (F, mid to late teens) Dungeons & Dragons character in Tilly’s
adventure, Demon Queen, kicks butt and takes names; stage combat involved
*Kaliope:* (F, mid to late teens) Dungeons & Dragons character, Dark Elf,
sexy spell caster; stage combat involved
*Orcus:* (M, late teens) Dungeons & Dragons character, Overlord of the
Underworld, lazy demon that has given up defending his treasure in favor of
watching TV and snacking on Easy Cheese

Some of the Following roles may be doubled depending on the number of
auditioners:
*Vera:* (F, mid 20s – mid 40s) Guidance Counselor, Agnes’s friend at the
high school, sarcastic and saucy
*Mage Steve:* (M, late teens) Dungeons & Dragons character, super nerdy
spell caster, several death scenes involved as a running gag in the play
*Farrah:* (F, 20s – 30s) Fairy that lives in a forest, kind of a jerk;
stage combat involved

*Evil Gabby & Evil Tina:* (F, mid to late teens) Vampire Cheerleaders that
Bully Tilly.

*Kobalds, Bugbears, Tiamat the Dragon:* - various monsters, lots of combat
and puppetry

*Show dates for the production are September 22nd, 23rd, 24th, with Tech
Sunday on September 17th.* Though all are welcome to audition, *all
performers must be available these four days.* Students and community
members are encouraged to audition. Please note that many roles in this
show will require training with a fight choreographer.

Performers will be expected to make themselves available physically or via
the internet for read-throughs over summer.  Additionally, performers will
be asked to return/remain in Troy for the month of August when blocking
rehearsals shall begin.

Sincerely,

Mr. Producer RK
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