The Virginia Wesleyan University Theatre Department will present Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters
this week. Performances are scheduled for March 14-17 at 7:30 p.m. and
March 18 at 2:00 p.m. in Hofheimer Theater on our campus.
She Kills Monsters
is the award-winning story of Agnes Evans, who leaves her childhood
home following the death of her parents and teen sister, Tilly. When
Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she stumbles
into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the refuge
of Tilly’s imaginary world. The production is described as a
“high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres,
and ’90s pop culture; a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior
within us all.”
Directing this theatrical event is Dr. Travis
Malone, Dean of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities and
Professor of Theatre. Dr. Malone shares the following in his Director’s
Note: “As an avid gamer and former Dungeons & Dragons player,
this script instantly grabbed my attention…My friends and I reveled in
the idea of assuming the role of hero and holding our breaths as each
character took their turn, giving themselves over to fate at the roll of
the dice… As we sit in the theatre and become members of Agnes’ party,
the production gives you a glimpse into a world where even Noobs can
become heroes and inspires us to move out of our comfort zones, embrace
difference, face our fears, work together, and kill the monsters in our
own lives.”
Thanks to Dr. Malone and the entire cast and crew for their
work on this production. Student cast members include Sarah Puchalla,
Abby Horgan, Jakob Steward, Parris Willis, Emily Vial, Aleigha Johnson,
Jennifer Vega, Zach Imbriaco, Nich Hipple, Amber Matalus, Emilee
Caldbeck, Erykah Scesco, and Angelica Walker. Production team and
student designers include Destiny Williams, Micheal McOsker, Kerstin
Holman, Jakob Steward, Nich Hipple, Bella Blackney, and Rebecca Kues.
Fight choreography by Ryan Quinn McIntire, SAFD, and costume design by
Tammy Thornes. And many thanks to our community partners, The Generic
Theater, Roll4Initiative, and CanvasCosplay.com.
Complimentary
admission is available for members of the Virginia Wesleyan community.
Public ticket prices are $15 for general admission and $10 for students,
seniors, and military. To reserve tickets, call 757.455.3381, email theatretix@vwu.edu or visit www.showtix4u.com.
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