SYNOPSIS
Written by Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay and directed by Mu artistic director Fran de Leon, Kung Fu Zombies Vs. Southeast Asian Girl Scouts is making its world premiere October 2026. The story follows three Southeast Asian Girl Scouts who are keeping their community together during the zombie apocalypse. Between helping their elders, doing food runs, and building campfires, they’ve probably earned, like, four Gold Awards each. This genre-bending world premiere is the finale of Saymoukda’s Kung Fu Zombies trilogy, but all you need to know is that, for some reason, these zombies know kung fu.
If you want to be considered for both a principal character and an ensemble role, you must sign up for both auditions.
SEEKING PRINCIPAL ACTORS
Both Equity and non-Equity actors. AEA actors will receive a minimum of $565 per week, and non-AEA actors will receive $15/hour. All roles are local contracts. Martial arts, stage combat, or dance movement ability is a plus, but any necessary training will be provided.
- In-Person Auditions: July 29 & 30 from 6-10 pm CT
- Video Auditions: due July 28 at 11:59 pm CT
- Callbacks: Aug 2 from 4-8 pm CT
- Location: Mu Studio, 755 Prior Ave N # 107, Saint Paul, MN 55104.
- Learn more and sign up: theatermu.org/news/2026/7/6/seeking-actors-for-kfz-girl-scouts
- While some characters are precast, we are looking for understudies for all principal roles.
SEEKING ENSEMBLE ACTORS
- Auditions: Aug 3 from 4-8 pm CT, ft. a fight/movement call
- Learn more and sign up: theatermu.org/news/2026/7/6/seeking-ensemble-for-kfz-girl-scouts
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE DATES
- Rehearsals: Sept 22-Oct 31, 2026
- Tech Rehearsals: Oct 19-31, 2026
- Previews: Oct 29 & 30, 2026
- Opening Night: Oct 31, 2026
- Full list of performances: commonly Wed-Sat evenings, Sat & Sun matinees
- Closing Performance: Nov 15, 2026
Rehearsals will take place in the Mu Studio and at the Frey Theater at St. Catherine University (2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105). Performances will take place at the Frey Theater.
PRINCIPAL CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
- THIN MINT (Southeast Asian, late teens/early 20s) - Known as the Wire Witch, she creates new analog tech. A little naive, but the moral center of these three friends.
- MAMA (Southeast Asian, 50s+) - Mother of Samoa and Thin Mint. A former EMT and doula of life and death. Avid reader of romance novels.
- GARY (40s+) - Leader of The Bad Men, a heavily armed gang that exploits the zombie outbreak to seize territory, food, power, and women.
- SAMOA (Southeast Asian, late teens/early 20s) - A former class president who has become the leader of Mt. Airy (a community or survivors). Level headed, pragmatic, always looking ahead. This role has been precast.
- DOSIDO (Southeast Asian, late teens/early 20s) - Known as the War Lieutenant of Mt. Airy. Fearless but emotionally guarded. Harbors immense grief from losing her parents to zombies. This role has been precast.
ENSEMBLE DESCRIPTION
Ensemble members may portray characters including villagers, zombies, and Bad Men. While your part may have speaking lines, it is not guaranteed. What is guaranteed is that you’ll be in at least one movement-heavy scene!
Questions? Email [email protected].