Auditions
Auditions are open to all registered Vanderbilt students, regardless of academic program. If a director has specific audition requirements, they will be posted here. You may email the Theatre department to request a copy of the script in the days prior to auditions.
VUT also welcomes student participation on any crews for scenery, lighting, costume, makeup, properties, sound, stage management, and house management. Contact us to see what opportunities are available.
Auditions take place on the main floor of Neely Auditorium. Dress so that you can move comfortably.
Content Warning: The content of our productions may be emotionally challenging and include challenging subject material. Please read the script description prior to consuming the content. Copies of each script can be checked out free of cost from the Theatre department (Neely 103). Please email Sana Selemon to arrange a check-out.
SHE KILLS MONSTERS
by Qui Nguyen
Directed by Dr. Kristyl D. Tift
Auditions: Wednesday, January 15th — 4p-8p
Callbacks: Thursday, January 16th — 4p-8p
in Neely Auditorium, Room 106
Synopsis
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 playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Roles (**6f/4m)
AGNES
TILLY
CHUCK
MILES
KALIOPE/KELLY
LILITH/LILLY
VERA, EVIL GABBI, THE BEHOLDER
NARRATOR, EVIL TINA, FARRAH THE FAERIE
STEVE
ORCUS/RONNIE
*All actors play monsters when needed.
** Nonbinary actors will be considered for any role.
Preparation
Please prepare a 1-3-minute comedic monologue and, if you sing, prepare to sing 16 bars (30-45 seconds) of a song acapella in any style.
You will be asked to cold read select sides from the script, if called back. It is strongly recommended that you read the play prior to auditions.
Audition Sign-up
Please sign up for a 15-minute audition slot.
Please complete the audition form and bring it with you. If you can’t, there will be forms available at
auditions.
Callbacks:
Please make yourself available for a one-hour time slot (b/w 4p and 8p) on Thursday, January 16th, if you are asked to attend callbacks.
Contact
Email Dr. Tift with any questions, comments, or concerns at kristyl.d.tift@Vanderbilt.Edu