Sinclair Theatre Presents "She Kills Monsters"

Take a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role play games with Sinclair Theatre’s presentation of She Kills Monsters, by Qui Nguyen, Oct. 8-16, in Blair Hall Theatre, in building 2 of Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus.

This high-octane comedy is directed by Chris Harmon and features fight choreography by Joshua Pikar. It’s the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge.

Tickets cost $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Available online now at www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Reserved seating will be every other row to provide social distancing and masks are required on Sinclair’s campus. ASL interpreted performances on Oct. 10th and 14th.

Cast includes:

Agnes: Edith Sandstrom

Tilly: Alexis Paige

Chuck: Tanner Henry

Miles: David Shockey

Kaliope/Kelly: Athena Shurtleff

Lilith/Lilly: Lizzie Salata

Vera, Evil Gabbi: Evette Williamson

Narrator, Evil Tina, Farrah the Faerie: Jada George

Steve: Ian Spraul

Orcus/Ronnie: Christopher Goetz

Monsters: Colin Drayer, Helen Grisez, Emma Campbell

Production team includes:

Dance Choreographer: Jessica Eggleston

Scenic Design: Chris Harmon

Costume Design: Kathleen Hotmer

Lighting Design: Jessy Henning

Sound Design: Dan Brunk

Prop Design: Scott Kimmins

Poster/Program Cover Design: Liv McNamara

Stage Manager: Brian Morgan 

Laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

Photo caption: Alexis Paige as Tilly, in Sinclair Theatre’s She Kills Monsters, Oct. 8-16, in Blair Hall Theatre. (photo by Patti Celek)