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She Kills Monsters

Written by Qui Nguyen
Directed by Alanna Kiewe

Audition Dates/Info:

Thursday, Aug. 13 – 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 16 – 12-3 p.m.

Callbacks (if needed) will be Friday, Aug. 21

APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - Sign-up for an audition slot using Sign-Up Genius - click here. Time slots are limited to 4 auditioners per 30-minute block.

Actors will be given a brief scene from the play to study and then read. Headshots & resumes are not required, but gladly accepted.

Video submissions are NOT accepted.

Location:

Vagabond Players
806 S. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231

Play Synopsis:

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 finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

Production Dates:

Jan. 8 - 31, 2027
Performances Fri./Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Special Performance Thursday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m.

Rehearsal Dates:

Rehearsals will begin in October and run 3-4 rehearsals a week – 2-3 nights during the week and 1 weekend morning.

Character Descriptions:

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN Vagabond Players is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to audition. We are a nonprofit, non-union theatre. Actors will receive a $100 stipend.

Agnes (female/presents as mid-20s) Uptight, grieving the death of her family

Tilly (female/presents as older teen) Dead sister of Agnes; a master at Dungeons & Dragons and well known in the gaming world; fearless, strong and sure of herself when in the game

Chuck (male/presents as a teen) Runs the D&D game; goofy and uses lots of misunderstood innuendo

Miles (male/presents as mid-20s to 30) Agnes’ boyfriend of many years; seems to care about Agnes but is slow to commit to her; kind of a boring guy

Kaliope/Kelly (female/presents as teen to mid-20s) Bad ass character; plays a supermodel-like elf

Lilith/Lilly (female/presents as teen to mid-20s) Dresses somewhat provocatively; tough exterior and a little demonic

Vera/The Beholder (female/presents as mid-20s to 30) Guidance counselor at school but very blunt; Ends the show as single eye-balled monster; Dry comedy; uses profanity

Evil Gabbi (female/presents as a teen) A cheerleader with bat type wings and black eyes

Narrator Narrates throughout the show (May be double cast)

Evil Tina/The Faerie (female/presents as mid-20s to 30) A cheerleader with bat type wings and black eyes; also plays a Faerie-but a very fit and agile one capable of doing Capoeira-style movements; Comedic role

Steve (male/presents as teen to mid-20s) A total D&D game geek and makes short appearances throughout the show; Comedic role

Orcus/Ronnie (male/presents at teen to 30) The Overlord of the Underworld; comedic role during the game (Doubles as a normal/game geek teen)

Additional non-speaking roles available for actors playing monsters.

For questions/more information email director Alanna Kiewe at alannaslawkiewe@gmail.com


Vagabond Players is a not-for-profit, non-union theatre. Actors of all ethnicities are welcome.


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