She Kills Monsters

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. Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief.

Written By: Qui Nguyen
Directed By: Kate Connor

SHOW DATES:
Friday, October 4th, 2024 - 7PM
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 - 7PM
Sunday, October 6th, 2024 - 2:30 PM

Where: Central Middle School’s Grey Box Theatre (725 7th Street Columbus, IN 47201)

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Legacy Sponsor:
William Eggleston

Season Sponsors:
Wealth Wisdom Abundance, LLC
Kind Car Wash
Nancy & Eric Andrews
Patrick & Sharon Andrews

Activities are made possible in part by the Columbus Area Arts Council, Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Generously supported by Columbus Area Visitors Center (www.columbus.in.us).

  • WHEN: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 OR Thursday, August 15th, 2024 from 6PM - 8PM. Choose ONE date to audition.

    WHERE: Fairlawn Presbyterian Church 2611 Fairlawn Dr. Columbus IN 47203

    WHO: Actors, suggested ages 16 - 35 (characters depicted are high school aged to mid 20's/early 30's)
    Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief. Expand the Character Breakdown section below for more details.

    HOW TO PREPARE: Wear comfortable clothing and bring list of potential rehearsal conflicts from August 19th - October 6th. Auditions will consist of reading from the script and a brief movement component.

    CASTING AND REHEARSALS: Cast list will be released on the MRTC website and social media pages by Friday, August 16th, 2024. Rehearsals begin Monday, August 19th, 2024. For a full character list breakdown, scroll to the bottom section and click on it to expand it.

    PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, October 4th - Sunday, October 6th, 2024. Cast will be expected to be at all shows and all rehearsals during the week leading up to the show.

    Questions: Email Director Kate Connor at shekillsmonsters@millracetheatre.org.

    There are plenty of ways to get involved backstage or on staff. Please visit our “Get Involved” page and fill out the form, or send us a direct message on Facebook or Instagram.

  • 6 female-presenting and 4 male-presenting roles are available. Additionally, there are 5 non-speaking roles available for actors playing monsters.

    Please note: This play contains strong language and adult themes such as violence, sexual content, bullying, and death.

    Agnes: (female) Presents as mid-twenties, uptight, grieving the death of her family, unsettled. She's a high school teacher.

    Tilly: (female) Presents as older teen. Dead sister of Agnes. Tilly is a master at Dungeons & Dragons and is well known in the gaming world. She is fearless, strong and sure of herself when in the game.

    Chuck: (male) Presents as mid-twenties to 30. Works in a gaming store. He’s goofy, uses lots of misunderstood innuendo. Supposedly a larger-bodied person.

    Miles: (male) Presents as mid-twenties 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 twenties. Hot girl. Plays a supermodel-like elf.

    Lilith/Lilly: (female) Presents as a teen to mid-twenties. Dresses somewhat provocatively. Hot girl, but more demonic.

    Vera/Evil Gabbi/The Beholder: (female) Presents as mid-twenties to thirty. Guidance counselor at school but is very blunt. Also doubles as Evil Gabbi, a cheerleader with bat type wings and black eyes. She ends the show as single eye-balled monster. Dry comedy. She uses profanity.

    Narrator/Evil Tina/The Faerie: (female) Presents as mid-twenties to thirty. Narrates throughout the show. Doubles as Evil Tina, 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. She uses a homophobic slur. Comedic role.

    Steve: (male) Presents as teen to mid-twenties. He is a total D&D game geek and makes short appearances throughout the show. Comedic role.

    Orcus/Ronnie: (male) Presents at teen to thirty. He is the Overlord of the Underworld. Comedic role during the game. Doubles as a normal/game geek teen.