She Kills Monsters Review by Charlotte Orzel
A girl, the boyfriend, and the dungeon master. She Kills Monsters is a teen romp through the world of fantasy role-playing games, in which a young woman, Agnes searches for the spirit of her recently passed sister, Tilly. There's fairies, dragons, and bugbears (which are neither bugs nor bears). It's A Funny Thing Happened . . . meets Bill & Ted meets Dungeons and Dragons. This show also has a lot of heart and warmth and an emotional ending I was not prepared for!
When a loved one unexpectedly dies, we are hit with a tidal wave of shock and confusion - asking us to grow beyond our once limited view of reality. Does the person know that we loved them, did they die in vain? How do we live now? Agnes dives into the fantasy world of New Landia, in an attempt to get to know the sister she feels she didn't pay enough attention to before she died in a sudden accident. She puts her life on hold in order to finish the game of D&D her sister started with her friends.This adventure not only allows her to get to know her sister in surprising ways, but also helps her through her grief.
She Kills Monsters is a fun, fresh and inventive work by Qui Nguyen. This is Ixion's second production of this show, in addition to Nguyen's other plays Fight Girl Battle World and Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin. It is directed by jeff croff, and it features actors and crew from across the Lansing area, who have fun using their gaming and cosplaying skills! You may recognize Sara Murphy Smith, who "came out of early retirement" to play the Narrator. David Langois, whom you may have seen in the Lansing poetry scene, plays the boyfriend Steve. Holly Sleight-Engler plays the best friend Nicole. Michelle Danaj and Neysa Nohara play sisters Agnes and Tilly Evans, and their shameless dungeon master Chuck is played by Ben Guenther.
Ixion theatre is able to transport you into Tilly's world, with an imaginative set, costumes and makeup. The characters are outrageous, with tons of one-liners. The audience laughs through the entire show. Before coming to opening night, I did my best college deep-dive into RPGs and fantasy so I could understand the story. Not only was this not necessary, but I'm now interested in going to my local board game store! Or if your gaming friends have never been to the theatre, this is a great first show!
Tickets: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ixion-ensemble/673a84194f0b9a0fb860af5a/tickets#/productions-view
General seating; arrive early for best seats.
Performances are January 24, 25, 26, 31, February 1 & 2nd.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM and Sundays at 3 PM
Stage One at Sycamore Creek Church
2200 Lake Lansing Road Lansing, MI - directly across from McAlister’s Deli.
Driveway on east side of building; parking/entry at rear of building
A girl, the boyfriend, and the dungeon master. She Kills Monsters is a teen romp through the world of fantasy role-playing games, in which a young woman, Agnes searches for the spirit of her recently passed sister, Tilly. There's fairies, dragons, and bugbears (which are neither bugs nor bears). It's A Funny Thing Happened . . . meets Bill & Ted meets Dungeons and Dragons. This show also has a lot of heart and warmth and an emotional ending I was not prepared for!
When a loved one unexpectedly dies, we are hit with a tidal wave of shock and confusion - asking us to grow beyond our once limited view of reality. Does the person know that we loved them, did they die in vain? How do we live now? Agnes dives into the fantasy world of New Landia, in an attempt to get to know the sister she feels she didn't pay enough attention to before she died in a sudden accident. She puts her life on hold in order to finish the game of D&D her sister started with her friends.This adventure not only allows her to get to know her sister in surprising ways, but also helps her through her grief.
She Kills Monsters is a fun, fresh and inventive work by Qui Nguyen. This is Ixion's second production of this show, in addition to Nguyen's other plays Fight Girl Battle World and Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin. It is directed by jeff croff, and it features actors and crew from across the Lansing area, who have fun using their gaming and cosplaying skills! You may recognize Sara Murphy Smith, who "came out of early retirement" to play the Narrator. David Langois, whom you may have seen in the Lansing poetry scene, plays the boyfriend Steve. Holly Sleight-Engler plays the best friend Nicole. Michelle Danaj and Neysa Nohara play sisters Agnes and Tilly Evans, and their shameless dungeon master Chuck is played by Ben Guenther.
Ixion theatre is able to transport you into Tilly's world, with an imaginative set, costumes and makeup. The characters are outrageous, with tons of one-liners. The audience laughs through the entire show. Before coming to opening night, I did my best college deep-dive into RPGs and fantasy so I could understand the story. Not only was this not necessary, but I'm now interested in going to my local board game store! Or if your gaming friends have never been to the theatre, this is a great first show!
Tickets: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ixion-ensemble/673a84194f0b9a0fb860af5a/tickets#/productions-view
General seating; arrive early for best seats.
Performances are January 24, 25, 26, 31, February 1 & 2nd.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM and Sundays at 3 PM
Stage One at Sycamore Creek Church
2200 Lake Lansing Road Lansing, MI - directly across from McAlister’s Deli.
Driveway on east side of building; parking/entry at rear of building
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