The Concord Players Announce Auditions for

She Kills Monsters - by Qui Nguyen

Directed by Quinton Kappel

All actors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. (To review our complete COVID-19 policy and precautions, click here.)

Synopsis: When the totally average Agnes loses her teenage sister Tilly in a fatal car crash, Agnes uses Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook to open a gateway into a magical world filled with fantastical creatures. Armed with a sword, imagination, and an entourage of badass heroines, Agnes embarks on a quest to save Tilly's soul, battling homicidal fairies, beastly boyfriends, and demonic cheerleaders along the way. But when the line between reality and fantasy begins to blur, Agnes doubts that she has the courage to slay the mightiest of dragons and say farewell to a sister that she never really knew.

Nominated for two Drama Desk awards in 2012, She Kills Monsters is a heartfelt, action-packed adventure about belonging and the bonds that never die.

Auditions will be held at 51 Walden St., Concord, MA, on:

  • Tuesday, June 24, 7:00–10:00 PM
  • Wednesday, June 25, 7:00–10:00 PM

Actors will be seen in groups of up to 8, by appointment only: to reserve your place in a 30-minute appointment slot, please use our signup form below. Auditions will consist of an assortment of cold reads from the play.

See the Character Descriptions below for more details.

Callbacks will be held on Thursday, June 26, from 7:00–10:00 PM, at 51 Walden St., Concord, MA.

All actors must attend callbacks in person on this date. Callbacks will be a combination of readings from the play as well as a fight and movement call. Please wear comfortable clothes and athletic footwear. If cast, all actors will be expected to engage in demanding sequences of fight choreography.

Rehearsals / Important Dates:

  • The initial readthrough will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
  • Rehearsals: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7-10 PM, beginning on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
  • Tech week begins on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

There will be eight performances in November 2025, over three weekends:

  • Friday, November 7, at 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 8, at 8:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 9, at 2:00 PM
  • Friday, November 14, at 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 15, at 8:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 PM
  • Friday, November 21, at 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 22 at 8:00 PM

Please note that conflicts are not permitted on performance dates, nor for tech week.

To sign up for auditions, please complete our online form, below. Before you fill it out, please note the following:

  • Be ready to select a 30-minute appointment slot on one of
    Tuesday, June 24 (7:00-10:00 PM) or Wednesday, June 25 (7:00-10:00 PM).
    • If you cannot make any of these times, you may submit a video audition, or you may contact the staff at
      skm-staff@concordplayers.org to arrange an alternate appointment, if possible.
  • Be prepared to upload your resume and headshot (when you receive a confirmation email for your signup):
    • Resume: PDF format is preferred, but most any document type will do (no image files, please).
    • Headshot: If you do not have a headshot, a front-facing picture of your head or head and torso, with just yourself centered in it, is acceptable. JPEG or PNG format is preferred, but any image format will do. (no PDF files, please).

    • Instructions for uploading your headshot and resume will be in the confirmation email sent to you when you sign up.

    (Similarly, if you need to submit a video audition, instructions on how to submit it will be included in your confirmation email)

If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to the staff at skm-staff@concordplayers.org

Character Descriptions

Concord Players is committed to diversity and inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, and abilities to audition. We also recognize that these characters are written on the binary (use he/him or she/her pronouns) and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

Please note: We will not be casting anyone under the age of 18, due to the risks based on the physicality of the show.

Regarding the age ranges of the characters: while many of the roles within the play are written to be high school students, this does not mean that actors must be that specified age range, and in fact, as noted above, we will not be casting anyone under 18. Above all, we are seeking strong actors who can convincingly portray these characters.

  • Tilly Evans (female presenting, older teen)
    The youngest Evans sister and powerful Paladin of legend. She is anything but average and has a passion for the dark arts and fantasy games. Her memory lives on in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, where her spunk, strength, and courage is championed by the nerds of Ohio. Throughout the central quest in the play, she struggles with her identity and her closeted sexuality.

  • Agnes Evans (female presenting, mid twenties)
    Agnes is an average gal yearning for a less boring life. After the tragic passing of her family, Agnes embarks on a journey to better understand her deceased sister, Tilly, by playing her Dungeons & Dragons module. She sets out on her quest as a grieving, apprehensive high school teacher and becomes an adventurous, sword-wielding slayer of dragons.

  • Chuck Biggs (male presenting, late teens to early twenties)
    A wisecracking showman and resident Dungeon Master whose knowledge and enthusiasm make him an invaluable guide for Agnes on her quest. He balances goofy innuendo and sincerity, providing comic relief while also demonstrating genuine care for Tilly and her memory. In the game world, he appears as an all-knowing wizard. A larger-bodied person.

  • Miles (male presenting, mid-late twenties)
    Miles is well-meaning and wants to take his five-year relationship with Agnes to the next level. Initially struggling to understand Agnes's newfound obsession with Dungeons & Dragons, Miles enthusiastically supports Agnes in her quest to reconnect with her deceased sister. In the game world, he appears as a cruel gelatinous changeling.

  • Lilly / Lilith Morningstar (female presenting, older teen)
    In the game world, Lilith is a lethal axe wielding Demon Queen Warrior. Sarcastic, confident, and loyal, she is as bodacious as she is badass and dresses somewhat provocatively. In the real world, Lilly is a student who shared a close, possibly romantic relationship with Tilly before she died.

  • Kelly / Kaliope Darkwalker (female presenting, older teen)
    In the game world, Kaliope is an ass-kicking Elven Ranger. Wise, elegant, and dangerous, her highly developed senses make her a formidable tracker and athletic combatant. In the real world, Kelly is a high school student with a physical difference that keeps her in a wheelchair. Sister to Ronnie (Orcus).

  • Ronnie / Orcus (male presenting, older teen)
    Former Demon Overlord of the underworld and an irreverent high school student. While he would rather be watching Power Rangers on his sweet TV and VCR combo, at the end of the day, he is a true team player and serves as a bridge between the lighthearted and serious elements of the play. Brother to Kelly (Kaliope).

  • Steve (male presenting, older teen)
    Despite being frequently slain in a series of humorous deaths, The Great Mage Steve is determined to succeed in his adventure and his academics. Steve is a quintessential geek.

  • Vera Martin (female presenting, mid-late twenties)
    An outspoken, dry, and straightforward High School Guidance Counselor. She is Agnes's best friend and colleague and often serves as the voice of reason. In the game world, Vera is a tentacled eyeball with shark-like teeth.

  • Evil Gabbi (female presenting, older teen)
    Demonic High School Cheerleader and totally awesome dancer. She and Tina mercilessly torment their classmate Tilly and her companions both in the real world and in the game world.

  • Evil Tina (female presenting, older teen)
    Demonic High School Cheerleader and totally awesome dancer. She and Gabbi mercilessly torment their classmate Tilly and her companions both in the real world and in the game world.

  • Farrah (female presenting, older teen)
    Faerie guardian of the enchanted forest. While she may appear young and adorable, she is a savage little package that will choose violence if tested.

  • Narrator (female presenting, 20s - 30s)
    Keeper of New Landia's histories and plucked straight from the realms of high fantasy and Galadriel's otherworldly entourage. Omniscient, eternal, and yet not without a sense of humor.

  • Puppeteer & Creature
    This production will require an incredible team of performers and puppeteers to bring various creatures in the show to life. These individuals will be trusted with the critical task of embodying numerous monsters (goblins, bugbears, wraiths, ogres, dragons, gelatinous cubes, etc.). These individuals will also need to engage in badass fight choreography.

 

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