All actors should be comfortable handling

prop weapons and will engage in staged violence.

Agnes Evans: An “Average American High School Cheerleader.” Agnes, is a High School senior who has recently lost her younger sister in an accident. She has complicated feelings about her sister (Tilly) and the accident. She has no knowledge of the D&D culture that her sister was immersed in. She discovers Tilly’s D&D book and wants to play it as a way to connect with her after her death. 

Tilly Evans / Tillius the Paladin: The show starts with the tragic accident that takes Tilly’s life. The show revolves around a D&D Module that Tilly created that is part diary and part a way of connecting with her older sister who doesn’t understand her. In the world of D&D, she’s a level 20 Paladin, Healer of wounds and protector of lights; aka not to be messed with. She’s spunky, powerful, agile and brings a young energy and fresh spirit. In life, Tilly would be a nerdy, freshman who is obsessed with Dungeons and Dragons. Her fame lives on among the “geek crowd” at her school. It appears that she was beginning to explore her LGBTQ+ identity at the time of the accident. (NOTE: This role may require on-stage intimacy – the extent of which will be determined by the actor and director and fully staged with consent based practices.)

Chuck: A dorky freshmen, outspoken but self-aware nerd and a D&D enthusiast. He also goes by the name “DM Biggs” (both ironically and unironically). He is employed at the local game store and is a Dungeon Master who knew Tilly during her life. He acts as the Dungeon Master for the game Agnes plays.

Lilith Morningstar / Lily: Her D&D Character class: Demon Queen. Lilith acts as her party’s muscle. Has probably been alive for eternity. Very hot and girlfriend to Tillius the Paladin. Also very sarcastic, serious and self-aware, but with a vulnerable side. In the real world, Lily is a freshman who was friends with Tilly and has complicated feelings about her death. (NOTE: This role may require on-stage intimacy – the extent of which will be determined by the actor and director and fully staged with consent based practices.)

Kaliope Darkwalker / Kelly: Her D&D Character is a Dark Elf. Kaliope acts as the party’s master tracker, lock picker, magic-user, and all-around elven ass-kicker. She’s very analytical and gives off earthy vibes. In real life, Kelly is a freshman who has cerebral palsy and uses forearm crutches to help her. Tilly was the one who convinced her to play D&D. Ronnie is her older brother. 

Orcus / Ronnie: His D&D character is a red demon. Former Overlord of the Underworld and current couch potato. If there’s a lost soul, he’ll either have it or at least know where it is. He’s the comedic relief of the party. In the real world, Ronnie is a sophomore or junior who is a little socially awkward. Kelly is his younger sister. 

Vera / The Beholder: Vera is a Senior. She is Agnes’s best friend and fellow cheerleader, but would rather be with the punk-rockers. She clearly is only a cheerleader because Agnes is one. Vera is fiercely protective of Agnes and trying to be a good friend as Agnes goes through a difficult time. In the D&D game, she becomes a giant eyeball monster. 

Miles: Agnes’ “Average American High School” boyfriend, a senior football player, and very sweet. He tries very hard to be a good boyfriend while Agnes goes through her grief process. He genuinely has feelings for Agnes and is a caring guy. Tilly has written him into the game as a bad guy that Agnes has to fight. Eventually, the “real-world” Miles tries to join in the D&D game to play alongside and support Agnes. 

Steve: Character Class: Mage. Adventurer supreme. We mostly see him in the D&D world rushing into potentially dangerous situations (with varying degrees of failure). In the real world he is a freshman or sophomore and very dorky.

Narrator: The mysterious storyteller who guides us through the story like Cate Blanchett in The Lord of the Rings. This character may double with Farrah the Faerie.

Farrah the Faerie: A little forest faerie. She looks adorable, but she’s actually an angry savage in a small package. Think Tinkerbell but extremely violent. Some kind of character voice is encouraged. This character may double with Narrator.

Evil Gabbi / Gabbi: Evil Gabbi is a succubi cheerleader. Tilly’s vision of pure evil; the epitome of fake-nice preppy girl. Evil Gabbi torments Tillius in the D&D game. Gabbi is a freshman cheerleader that tormented Tilly in the real world. 

Evil Tina / Tina: Evil Tina is a succubi cheerleader. Tilly’s vision of pure evil; the epitome of fakenice preppy girl. Evil Tina torments Tillius in the D&D game. Tina is a freshman cheerleader that tormented Tilly in the real world. 

Monster Crew: There are a variety of D&D monsters that appear within the game. Will require a lot of physicality, fight choreography, and possible use of puppets and other props.