In this five-week academy, students ages 14-19 will rehearse She Kills Monsters (a non-musical) by Qui Nguyen. Throughout the academy, students will learn how to analyze text, character development, voice projection, stage movement, working with props, theatre protocols, audition techniques, and resume writing taught by visiting professional theatre artists and academy director, Ryan King.

Each participant will receive a professional headshot by Erica LaMarca.

Empire Theatre Academy runs for 5 weeks.

Specific dates and times will be determined when registration is closed, however it is anticipated that the start date will be December 9 and the performance dates will be January 24, 25, & 26. Each participant will receive 2 complimentary tickets to distribute. 

ABOUT THE PLAY

She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon 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. The plot takes place in reality and in the imaginary game world; In the game world Agnes embarks on an action-packed quest to save her sister's soul, coming face to face with homicidal fairies, raunchy ogres and blood thirsty cheerleaders, learns about Tilly's exploration with her sexuality and discovers a side of herself she never knew existed.

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Participation in the Empire Theatre Academy is by video audition. Please send a 1-min. video performing a monologue or reciting a poem to etc@empireartscenter.com by November 1st. Sixteen people will be accepted. Twelve will be cast in the show, four will serve as understudies and either assistant to the director, stage manager, light, or sound operator, prop master, or costume assistant. Cost for the 5-week workshop is $175.