She Kills Monsters, by Qui Nguyen
Projection design (November 2019)
Directed by Marianne Kubik, Ruth Caplin Theatre, Charlottesville, VA
Following the sudden death of her teenage sister, Agnes stumbles upon a Dungeons & Dragons notebook that may have served as Tilly’s fantastical refuge from reality. Now, with Tilly gone, the only way for Agnes to learn about the sister she never really knew may be to track down a Dungeon Master and step into the game herself. Full of ogres and dragons and swordplay, this high-octane adventure pays homage to fantasy role-playing games, finding our own truth, and the warrior in us all.
The production ran from November 14–November 23, 2019.
Creative Team: Mona Kasra (Media Projection Design), Cee-Cee Swalling (Costume Design), Milo Bue & Jeffrey D. Kmiec (Scenic Design), Lauren Duffie (Lighting Design), Thomas Davis (Sound Design), Jessica Burnam (Puppet Design). Media Design Student Assistants: Max Bacall, Karen Zipor, & Andrew Carluccio
“From the show’s opening moments to its fantastical conclusion, UVA’s production of She Kills Monsters immerses audience members in a world of imagination. Each element of this production is wildly, wonderfully creative.” —C-Ville Weekly
“The design and production elements of the show were by far the most thought-out and impressive on the stage.” —Cavalier Daily
Photos by Michael Bailey
Photos by Mona Kasra
Rehearsal Photos by Mona Kasra
