Coming Soon:
Kentwood Players presents
She Kills Monsters

by Qui Nyugen

Directed by Shawn Summerer
Produced by Alison Boole and Elizabeth Summerer

Jul 18 – Aug 9, 2025

at the Westchester Playhouse

SHE KILLS MONSTERS is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.

Agnes’ family has been killed in a car crash. But that’s not what this play is about. Instead, it’s about Agnes discovering who her sister was (and maybe some new things about herself as well) while playing through an original Dungeons and Dragons ® adventure her sister wrote. She Kills Monsters is a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90’s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

The Character Breakdown is:

All roles (except Chuck) will include movement and stage combat. Experience with stage combat is a plus.
Agnes (Female presenting, 20-30, all ethnicities): A stereotypical midwestern young woman, thinking about how serious she is with her boyfriend, Miles, and her job as a teacher at her old high school. When her little sister, Tilly, and her parents die in a car crash she delves into the world of Dungeons & Dragons and plays a campaign written by Tilly in an attempt to learn more about who she was, with surprising revelations. Requires opposite-gender kissing.
Tilly / Tillius (Female presenting, 18-25 to play 17, all ethnicities): Agnes' little sister. A real "girl nerd". Significantly younger than Agnes and with different interests, they were never very close. Before her death she struggled with her sexuality and bullies at school. Plays "Tillius the Paladin" in Dungeons & Dragons. Requires same-gender kissing.
Chuck (Male presenting, 18-25, all ethnicities): The local Dungeons & Dragons dungeon master and part of Tilly’s circle of friends. He works at the hobby and gaming shop in town and is confident in himself and enthusiastic about D&D. Agnes recruits him to help her play Tilly’s campaign.
Kaliope / Kelly (Female presenting, 18-25 to play 17, all ethnicities): As Kaliope, in the Dungeons & Dragons game, she is a strong and athletic dark elf. As Kelly, in the real world, she has a mobility impairment and uses arm crutches or a wheelchair. So the game for her is a means of experiencing a life where she can move and fight without restriction. Performers with mobility impairments are encouraged to audition.
Lilith / Lilly (Female presenting, 18-25 to play 17, all ethnicities): As Lilith, in the Dungeons & Dragons game, she is a broody, sexy, vampiress. As Lilly, in the real world, is shy, closeted, and questioning her sexuality. Ronnie’s little sister. Requires same-gender kissing.
Orcus / Ronnie (Male presenting, 18-25, all ethnicities): As Orcus, in the Dungeons & Dragons game, he is a wise-cracking, irreverent demon king. As Ronnie, in the real world, he is socially awkward and a bit of a goofball. Lilly’s older brother.
Miles (Male presenting, 20-30, all ethnicities): Agnes' boyfriend of 3 years. He’s a little afraid of commitment, but has recently taken the leap of asking Agnes to move in with him. He isn't sure how best to support Agnes while she copes with the death of her family, and is resistant at first to the idea of her playing Dungeons & Dragons. Requires opposite-gender kissing.
Vera / Gabbi / The Beholder (Female presenting, 20-30, all ethnicities): As Vera, she is Agnes’ best friend and a (not very good) guidance counselor at the high school. She doesn’t hold back any punches. As Gabbi, she is a high school cheerleader and may or may not be one of Tilly’s bullies at school, represented in Dungeons & Dragons as a succubus. Will also play a boss monster, The Beholder.
Narrator / Tina / Farrah (Female presenting, 20-30, all ethnicities): As the Narrator she will channel Cate Blanchett at the beginning of Lord of the Rings, telling the backstory. As Tina, she is a high school cheerleader and may or may not be one of Tilly’s bullies at school, represented in Dungeons & Dragons as a succubus. Will also play a boss monster, Farrah the Fairie.
Steve (Male presenting, 18-25 to play 17, all ethnicities): Nerdiness personified. In the real world, he is your stereotypical high school student struggling with class and social situations. In Dungeons & Dragons he plays “Steve the Adventurer” who… tries hard.
Fight Ensemble (All genders, all ages, all ethnicities): We are looking for 3-4 fight ensemble members to play various monsters in the combat sequences and assist backstage with costume and set changes.
: For any other questions about this production or the audition process, please contact Director Shawn Summerer at skm@kentwoodplayers.org.

Watch the Audition page for audition details.

Coming Soon: Kentwood Players presents She Kills Monsters

Coming Soon:
Kentwood Players presents
She Kills Monsters