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UCM Theatre and Dance to Present ‘She Kills Monsters’

By Nicole Cooke, September 26, 2024

Filled with action, comedy and fantasy fiction, University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance will present “She Kills Monsters” in October in the Highlander Theatre.

 

“She Kills Monsters” tells 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, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy 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.

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“‘She Kills Monsters’ is so much fun. It’s funny, action-packed, dramatic and magical,” said Director Aaron Scully, assistant professor of Theatre. “Also, it’s perhaps the most challenging production I have ever directed. Bringing Dungeon and Dragons to life on stage takes a whole lot of talented people who I couldn’t do this without. The designers, technicians and actors have all been awesome and the magic they have created will wow the audiences that come to enjoy our production.” 


Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 5-6 in the Highlander Theatre on the UCM campus. UCM Theatre and Dance will present its Pay-What-You-Can performance at the Sunday matinee, where audiences may pay any amount, $1 or more, for a ticket. Additionally, ASL interpreters will be provided for the Saturday evening performance. 


All tickets for UCM Theatre and Dance productions are free for UCM students upon showing their UCM student ID. Active military, veterans and military families can obtain free tickets at the Theatre and Dance Box Office with a military ID. 


The cast includes Alannah Trigg as Agnes, Raegan Weber as Tilly, Cal Klaus as Chuck, Payton Lawrence as Miles, Kaia Trujillo as Kaliope/Kelly, Madison Keep as Lillith/Lily, Mason Enright as Vera, Quinn Allen as Orcus/Ronnie, Reagan Kliethermes as Evil Gabbi, Cami Wieberg as Evil Tina, Kyp Bellis as Steve, Shaylee Lundy as Farrah the Faerie and Molly Jones as the Narrator. 


The production team includes Director Dr. Aaron Scully; Assistant Director and Head of Hair and Makeup Molly Blackburn; Stage Manager Madeline Clark; Assistant Stage Manager Hannah  Rodriguez-Nemeth; Lighting Design Arianna Kendrick; Animator Dr. Eric Newsom; Projection Design Selby Marksbury; Projection Operator Ary Vogeler; Sound Design Aleksandra Combs; Scenic Design and Technical Direction Spencer Musser; Properties Design Alyna Matthews; Intimacy Director Jenise Cook; Costume Designer and Costume Shop Supervisor Cassie Kay Hoppas; Assistant Sound Design Brody Lafrentz; Sound Board Operator Charlie Vitale; Light Board Operator Jake Collins; Publicity/Marketing Director Dr. Aaron Scully; Social Media Marketing Specialist Madison Keep; Scene Shop Graduate Assistant Jack Ezell; Wardrobe Crew Head Lucy Nutt; wardrobe crew Nathalia Cordero, Emma Stevens, Karlee Troutt, Hannah Vath and Alea Ware; run crew Bryan Cooley and Jesse Moore; Scene and Lighting Shop hires Sam Fischer, Alyna Matthews, Avory Nail, Olly Ozias and Bella Reno; Costume Shop hires Sage Miller, Lucy Nutt, Bella Reno, Karlee Trout and Raegan Weber; Box Office Manager Lars Jepsen; Assistant Box Office Jake Collins, Madison Keep and Matthew Kimbel; House Manager Danny Gage; Office Professional Lars Jepsen; and Office Student Assistants Jake Collins and Madison Keep. 


Tickets are available by visiting the UCM Theatre and Dance Office in Martin 113 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by calling 660-543-8811 or going to ucmboxoffice.universitytickets.com. For more information about tickets, call 660-543-8811 or email boxoffice@ucmo.edu.


For more information about the production, contact Scully at ascully@ucmo.edu or call the Theatre and Dance office at 660-543-4020.

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