Winner of the 2013 AATE Distinguished Play Award
2012 GLAAD Award Nom
2012 ITBA Patrick Lee Award
Winner of the American Alliance for Theatre Education’s 2013 Distinguished Play Award, “She Kills Monsters” is a farce packed with drama. Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre, Evan Parry, this lively play tells the story of Agnes Evans following the death of her “weirdo” teenage sister, Tilly. Upon her discovery of Tilly’s fantasy role-playing in a “Dungeons & Dragons” notebook, Agnes becomes enveloped in the game of imaginary adventure and danger, revealing her sister’s emotional insights and adolescent struggles. The clever story touches the inner geek in everyone, as audiences cheer on Agnes through her challenges in the game tied to her personal discoveries.
Numerous creature characters have been created through a combination of puppet techniques, original artwork and costumes as well as an extensive projection design, which includes video, artwork and animated creatures.