Chopticon’s winter play is She Kills Monsters! A narrative that seamlessly intertwines reality and fantasy, exploring themes of grief, self-discovery, LGBTQ+ representation, and the power of storytelling. The production promises choreographed combat and a captivating storyline.
January 30, 2024
Continuing its Phenomenal season of shows Bravehouse Productions is proud to present their 2024 Winter play She Kills Monsters. She Kills Monsters is a play by Qui Nguyen that follows Agnes Evans as she navigates the imaginary world of Dungeons & Dragons after her sister’s death. Through the game, she discovers her sister’s hidden identity and learns about acceptance, loss, and the power of imagination.
Summary about the Play:
She Kills Monsters follows Agnes Evans, a high school cheerleader dealing with the recent loss of her teenage sister, Tilly, in a car accident. While going through Tilly’s belongings, Agnes discovers a notebook that was Tilly’s D&D game module and decides to play the game as a way to connect and understand her sister’s life.
Agnes meets Tilly’s friends and embark on a quest to learn about Tilly’s life through the game she loved. Through this journey, Agnes confronts her own insecurities, discovers her sister’s hidden identity, and learns about acceptance, love, and the transformative power of imagination.
The play constantly weaves between the real world and the fantasy realm of the game, immersing the audience in a narrative filled with action, humor, and heartfelt moments. She Kills Monsters ultimately explores themes of grief, self-discovery, LGBTQ+ representation, and the enduring impact of storytelling and imagination on our lives.
How the process is going so far:
Our talented cast has been working very hard to bring this adventurous show to life with choreographed stage combat and fun lines to move the story along! This past week they have been starting to run their first full tech rehearsals and are thrilled to share their magical show with you in the next few weeks!
Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this humorous and adventurous production of She Kills Monsters!
Show dates: February 1st-3rd @6pm
Tickets are now available for purchase online at Gofan!
