The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film closes its 2015-2016 season with “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen. This piece is an action-packed and comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games.
Directed by Wesley Broulik, assistant professor of practice, performances are at 7:30 p.m. April 7-9 and April 12-16 and at 2 p.m. April 17. All performances will take place in the Studio Theatre, first floor of the Temple Building, 12th and R streets.
Tickets are $18 for the general public; $16 for faculty, staff and senior citizens; and $12 for students with identification. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Lied Center Ticket Office. For more information on purchasing tickets at the Lied Center, click here. Seating in the Studio Theatre is limited, so reservations are recommended.
The play contains some adult themes and incidents of violence and is not appropriate for all.
“She Kills Monsters” focuses on Agnes Evans (played by Lindsey Parodi) who leaves her childhood home following the death of her 15-year-old sister Tilly (Janae Dunn). When Agnes finds her sister’s Dungeons and Dragons notebook, she decides to play the module Tilly had written. Through it, Agnes discovers a great deal not only about her sister but herself as well.
According to Broulik, the journey is metaphorical. Amidst the stunts and stage combat, the rock and roll spectacle and hip-hop dancing are characters learning to battle their own monsters and scale the mountains before them.
Graduate student Sheric Hull designs lighting, with undergraduates Megan Cudd and Dani Mader designing costumes and scenery respectively. Professional Miles Polaski is the sound designer. Undergraduate Shannon Hanson is stage manager, while Ian Borden, associate professor, choreographed all stage combat.
Additional cast members include: Emmalee Allen, Sabrina Barton, Simon Gissler, Kasey Halverson, Nick Howard, Sam Maxwell, Luke Morken, Madison Nichols, Candace Nelson, Austin Potter, Nick Prior, Karen Richards, Lynn Twarowski, Julia Utter and Logan Young.
“She Kills Monsters” premiered at the Flea Theater in New York City on Nov. 4, 2011.
