AUDITION NOTICE
SHOW DATES
May 31, June 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8:00PM June 2, 9, 15 at 2:00 PM AUDITIONS Tuesday March 12, 6pm-9pm Location: New Britain Baptist Church 22 E Butler Ave, New Britain, PA 18901 View Map Wednesday March 13, 6pm-9pm Location: T&C Players 1458 York Road Buckingham, PA 18912 View Map CALLBACKS (by invitation only): Saturday, March 16th, 1pm-4pm Location: Buckingham Township Building 4613 Hughesian Dr Buckingham, PA 18912 View Map She Kills Monsters will be performed at Town and Country Players Theater, 4158 York Road, Buckingham, PA 18912. Important Dates: Read-Through on March 19th, Tech Rehearsal on May 25 & May 26, with tech week to follow May 27 - 30. Memorial Day is on May 27th, please consider this when auditioning/providing your conflicts. Strike will be on June 16. Actors will be expected to attend several rehearsals a week between the initial read-through and tech week. You will be able to provide conflicts on the Audition form provided at auditions. Conflicts do not necessarily mean you will not be considered, but if you cannot attend a performance, that could impede our ability to cast you. Auditions: Sides will be provided upon registration. You should select a side for your audition, but please review any other characters you may be interested in as you may be asked to read for additional roles. You do not need to print or provide the side you have selected, there will be copies of all available at the audition. Please specify on your audition form if there is a specific role you are interested in and any that you are NOT interested in or willing to play, as multiple roles may be played by the same actor as needed. Indicating a character you are not willing to play will not impact your ability to be cast in a role for which you have auditioned. Please provide a headshot and resume, if you are able. Callbacks are by invitation only. Casting is expected within 24 hours of callbacks. Note: We will consider minors as young as 16 for the roles of Evil Gabbi, Evil Tina, Narrator, Farrah the Faerie, Steve, and Chuck for this production. All other actors must be a minimum of 18 to audition. Each person will be allotted 15 minutes. Please sign Up for an Audition HERE. If you cannot attend auditions on these dates, please email tandc.producer.04@gmail.com to request to submit a video audition. All auditions must be received by 9:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13th to be considered. She Kills Monsters are unpaid. This is a non-Equity Production Town and Country Players Theatre is committed to our mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to cast shows that reflect our common humanity and create safe, welcoming environments. All roles are open to performers of any race, gender, or identity. |
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. However, when Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, 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. Character Descriptions: Agnes Evans Agnes is as average and “normal” as they come. She is an English teacher with commitment issues struggling with the loss of her parents and, more importantly, her teenage sister. Between avoiding moving in with her boyfriend and venting to her best friend, Agnes finds the time to hunt down the key to understanding her late sister and unlocks the door to understanding herself Gender: Female Identifying Age: 22-30 (Appears mid-20’s) Tilly Evans/Tillius the Paladin Agnes’s teenage sister who recently died in a car accident. In life, Tilly had a love of all things nerdy/geeky and especially D&D. As a “weird” teen in Ohio in the early 90’s she had her fair share of secrets about bullies and her sexuality that Agnes uncovers through her alter ego, Tillius the Paladin, the greatest warrior in the land. Gender: Female Identifying Age: The character is 16, and we are looking for actors between the ages of 18-22 - This role includes intimacy with another female-identifying character. Please consider this when choosing to audition Miles Agnes’s boyfriend who is also struggling with commitment to their relationship. While he doesn’t quite understand what Agnes is going through, his love for her and his willingness to dive into something he doesn’t understand shows that he is in for the long haul. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 22-30 (Appears mid-20’s) Chuck Teenage comic book shop worker and Dungeon Master. He comes to Agnes’s aid in her journey to learn about her sister by running the D&D game that Tilly wrote. He serves as an encyclopedia of D&D and all things nerdy to guide Agnes through the game. Gender: Male Identifying Age: The character is 16, and we are looking for actors between the ages of 16-20 Vera High school guidance counselor and Agnes’s best friend. She is supportive of Agnes and often counsels her in her relationship with Miles. Gender: Female Identifying Age: 22-30 Orcas/Ronnie A demon overlord who operates in the lost soul trade. He rules the Underworld from the comfort of his couch and never misses his shows. Orcas is based on Tilly’s classmate Ronnie, who is also Kelly’s brother Gender: Male Identifying Age: The character is 16, and we are looking for actors between the ages of 16-20 Lilith Morningstar/Lilly A Demon Queen that resembles a leather-clad dominatrix and is Tilly's girlfriend in the game. Lilith is based on Tilly's high school friend Lilly, who was Tilly's first kiss but is still in the closet. Gender: Female Identifying Age: The character is 16, and we are looking for actors between the ages of 18-22 - This role includes intimacy with another female-identifying character. Please consider this when choosing to audition Kaliope Darkwalker/Kelly Kaliope is a Dark Elf who has an earthy, analytical air. She is based on Tilly's high school friend Kelly, who is Ronnie's sister. Gender: Female Identifying Age: The character is 16, and we are looking for actors between the ages of 18-22 Narrator Describes the events in the story and gives background description of the reason behind the story and the characters of Agnes and Tilly. The narrator has a voice that belongs in a high fantasy world and can be serene and deliver all lines with sincerity, regardless of the inherent goofy nature of some of the dialogue. Gender: Any Age: Any Steve In real life, he is one of Tilly's classmates. In the game, he is a mage that usually is on the receiving end of bosses showing how powerful they are, resulting in his death multiple times over. The actor auditioning for this role should be prepared to die. A lot. Gender: Male Identifying Age: The character is 16, we are looking for actors between the ages of 16-20 Farrah A fairy and one of the bosses Agnes and her party must face before they can reach the final boss. For this role, we would love to see actors who have a special skill to showcase. Martial arts, dance, fencing, juggling, etc. If you have a special skill of any kind, we would love to see it, as we are hoping to incorporate a special skill into fight choreography Gender: Female Identifying Age: Any Evil Gabbi & Evil Tina Cheerleader succubi that torment Tilly, in particular about her sexuality. They are based on her high school classmates who are quintessential high school bullies. We are looking for people who have dance or strong movement ability for these roles. Genders: Female Identifying Age: Age: Characters are 16, we are looking for actors between the ages of 16-20 |
AUDITION NOTICE
SHOW DATES
July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 8:00PM July 14, 20, 21 and 27 at 2:00 PM AUDITIONS Saturday April 20, 11am-5pm Sunday April 21, 6pm-9pm Location: Buckingham Township Building 4613 Hughesian Dr Buckingham, PA 18912 View Map CALLBACKS (by invitation only): Monday, April 22, 7pm Location: Buckingham Township Building 4613 Hughesian Dr Buckingham, PA 18912 View Map Assassins will be performed at Town and Country Players Theater, 4158 York Road, Buckingham, PA 18912.
Rehearsals will begin May 5th and are expected to be 3 to 4 times per week, tentatively Sun/Tues/Wed/Thurs. A tentative Rehearsal Schedule will be given out at the auditions and is subject to availability depending on casting. Conflicts need to be disclosed at the auditions. Vocal Auditions: Please prepare a (1) minute song from a Sondheim show but not Assassins. Please bring sheet music as an accompanist will be present. No a cappella or tape recordings may be used. Audition Process: Anyone auditioning should be familiar with the music and content of the show, specifically the music for the role that you are auditioning for. As part of the audition process, you will also be asked to perform a short selection(s) from the song list from the show that will be selected by the director and music director at the time of the audition Walk-ins are welcome however, a scheduled audition is appreciated. Email the director, Nancy Ridgeway, ridgeway.nar@gmail.com to schedule your audition or with any questions. Please include your theatrical resume and headshot and identify the role you are auditioning for. All roles in Assassins are unpaid. This is a non-Equity Production Town and Country Players Theatre is committed to our mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to cast shows that reflect our common humanity and create safe, welcoming environments. All roles are open to performers of any race, gender, or identity. |
SYNOPSIS
Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical "revusical" that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman, bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. Character Breakdown: John Wilkes Booth (1838-1865) Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln during a performance at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. on April 14, 1865. Foreman and inspirational celebrity to the other assassins. Gender: Male-Identifying Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range: G4 to F2 Charles Guiteau (1841-1882) Assassinated President James Garfield in the waiting room of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, Washington, D.C., on July 2, 1881. Dashing but mad. Gender: Male-Identifying Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range: Ab4 – A2 Leon Czologosz (1873-1901) Assassinated President William McKinley at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. on September 6, 1901. A young poverty-worn radical. Gender: Male-Identifying Age: 25 to 30 Vocal range: G4 - G#2 Giuseppe Zangara (1900-1933) Attempted to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt as he greeted well-wishers in Bayfront Park, Miami, FL on February 15, 1933. An angry, heavily-accented immigrant. Gender: Male-Identifying Age: 30 to 35 Vocal range: A4 -B2 Samuel Byck (1930-1974) Attempted to assassinate President Richard Nixon by hijacking a commercial jetliner. Hysterically irate schlep in a Santa Claus suit. Gender: Male-Identifying Age: 40 to 45 Vocal range: G4- D3 Lynette "squeaky" Fromme (1948- ) Attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford at the Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA on September 5, 1975. A pixie hippie in love with Charles Manson. Gender: Female-Identifying Age: 25 to 30 Vocal range: G5 -A3 Sara Jane Moore (1930- ) Attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, CA, on September 22, 1975. A frazzled housewife with little sense. Gender: Female-Identifying Age: 40 to 45 Vocal range: Eb5 – F3 John Hinckley (1955- ) Attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan as he left the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. on March 30, 1981. A love-obsessed and depressed college student. Gender: Male-Identifying Age: 25 to 30 Vocal range: G4 – A2 Lee Harvey Oswald (1939-1963) Assassinated President John F. Kennedy from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, TX on November 22, 1963. A suicidal, dejected shipping clerk. Gender: Male-Identifying Age: 20 to 25 Vocal range: C4 – G3 Balladeer A folk singer and the narrator of the show. The voice of America. Gender: Male-Identifying Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range: G4 – C3 Emma Goldman (1869-1940) Turn-of-the-century Anarchist agitator and feminist. Terse and stubborn. An inspiration to Czolgosz. Gender: Female-Identifying Age: 30 to 40 The Proprietor A mysterious man who runs the shooting gallery at a carnival. Gender: Male-Identifying Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range: F4 – Gb2 David Herold (1842-1865) One of John Wilkes Booth's confederates. Aided Booth in his attempted escape. Gender: Male-Identifying Age: 20 to 25 Billy (TBD) Sara Jane Moore's whiny son. Gender: Male-Identifying Ensemble Bystanders; Tourists; Reporters; Photographers |
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