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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\u00a0email the Theatre department<\/a>\u00a0to request a copy of the script in the days prior to auditions.<\/p>\n

VUT also welcomes student participation on any crews for scenery, lighting, costume, makeup, properties, sound, stage management, and house management. Contact us<\/a> to see what opportunities are available.<\/p>\n

Auditions take place on the main floor of Neely Auditorium. Dress so that you can move comfortably.<\/p>\n

Content Warning:\u00a0<\/strong>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 Miranda Harmon<\/a> to arrange a check-out.<\/p>\n

SHE KILLS MONSTERS
\nby Qui Nguyen
\nDirected by Dr. Kristyl D. Tift<\/h2>\n

Auditions:<\/strong> Wednesday, January 15th \u2014 4p-8p
\nCallbacks:<\/strong> Thursday, January 16th \u2014 4p-8p
\nin Neely Auditorium, Room 106<\/em><\/p>\n

Synopsis<\/strong><\/span>
\nA comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters<\/em> 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\u2019s Dungeons & Dragons<\/em> notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Roles<\/strong><\/span> (**6f\/4m)
\nAGNES <\/strong>
\nTILLY<\/strong>
\nCHUCK<\/strong>
\nMILES<\/strong>
\nKALIOPE\/KELLY<\/strong>
\nLILITH\/LILLY<\/strong>
\nVERA, EVIL GABBI, THE BEHOLDER<\/strong>
\nNARRATOR, EVIL TINA, FARRAH THE FAERIE<\/strong>
\nSTEVE<\/strong>
\nORCUS\/RONNIE<\/strong><\/p>\n

*All actors play monsters when needed.
\n** Nonbinary actors will be considered for any role.<\/p>\n

Preparation<\/strong><\/span>
\nPlease prepare a 1-3-minute comedic monologue and, if you sing, prepare to sing 16 bars (30-45 <\/strong>seconds) of a song acapella in any style.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will be asked to cold read select sides from the script, if called back. It is strongly recommended<\/span> that you read the play<\/a> prior to auditions.<\/p>\n

Audition Sign-up<\/strong><\/span>
\nPlease sign up<\/a> for a 15-minute audition slot.
\nPlease complete the audition form<\/a> and bring it with you. If you can\u2019t, there will be forms available at
\nauditions.<\/p>\n

Callbacks:<\/strong><\/span>
\nPlease make yourself available for a one-hour time slot<\/span> (b\/w 4p and 8p) on Thursday, January 16th, if you are asked to attend callbacks.<\/p>\n

Contact<\/strong><\/span>
\nEmail Dr. Tift with any questions, comments, or concerns at kristyl.d.tift@Vanderbilt.Edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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