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SHE KILLS MONSTERS
By Qui NguyenDirection by Ryan Dunn, Scenic Design by Anders Jacobson, Lighting Design by Dave Ferguson, Costume Design by Emily Daugherty, Sound Design by Christopher Kriz
AUDITION INFORMATION
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Please prepare and memorize one of these monologues. Choose material that you feel best presents your voice and demonstrates your skills as a performer and storyteller. Casting considerations for some roles may be non-gender specific. If you would only like to be considered for a traditionally cast gender role please indicate so on your audition form.
You must also bring a signed conflict form to the audition in order to be cast. Please review the production calendar to complete your conflict form.
General Auditions - open to everyone
Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 3:45-6:45p in McGee Theatre, Winnetka Campus. Please note that we will have 30 minutes timeslots for you to select when the audition form is posted. If you are in Fall Play Stage Crew, you will need to select the 6:15pm timeslot. If you are in the Fall Festival of Winds II concert, you will need to select the 3:45pm timeslot.Callbacks and Fight Choreography Auditions
Friday, October 21, 2022 from 3:45-6p in McGee Theatre, Winnetka CampusREHEARSAL SCHEDULE
All New Trier productions rehearse M – F until 6PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 12PM and 1PM – 4PM. Not all students are called for each rehearsal. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, October 24. Technical and Dress rehearsals end by 8PM. Please review the production calendar for more information.
PERFORMANCES
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:00pm
Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 7:00pm
Friday, December 16, 2022 at 4:30pmWHAT IS THE PLAY ABOUT?
“A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! 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.” - Concord Theatricals
WHEN DOES THE CALLBACK LIST?The callback list will be emailed to all auditionees after the General Auditions. The callbacks will involve a fighting portion.
WHEN DOES THE CAST LIST GO UP?
The cast list will be emailed to all auditionees on Sunday, October 23rd.
PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING
TBD - This will be scheduled soon and will be during the week of October 24 or October 31.
CREW APPRENTICESHIP
All performers are required to fulfill the Crew Apprenticeship Program within one year after being cast in their first production. Please visit www.ntstagecrew.org for more information. Students who audition but are not cast in the Winter Play may still join the Second Quarter Crew Apprenticeship Program. See https://www.ntstagecrew.org/about for more information or complete the Second Quarter Stage Crew Interest Form to receive up to date Second Quarter crew information.
WHAT IF I'M NOT CAST BUT I STILL WANT TO BE INVOLVED?
Stage Crew is a great way to get involved with the productions. All crews are open to anyone interested, and they are a lot of fun - no prior experience is necessary. If you are interested in joining the crew, please contact Mr. Jacobson (jacobson@nths.net).
Please see more information on No Questions Asked Improv or upcoming auditions for Freshman-Sophomore Play, Directing Projects and Spring Play.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO THE AUDITIONS?
Make sure your hair is out of your face. Wear clothes that make you look and feel good. Do not wear costumes. Be prepared to move. In this show, students will wear character shoes or hard-soled dress shoes. Always avoid jeans, Uggs, flip-flops, or any shoes that make it difficult for you to move.
WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?
Please contact Mr. Ryan Dunn at dunnr@nths.net or 847-784-6739