Wego stages 'fantasy adventure'

Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School begins the 2016-17 season with a show that combines cosplay with Dungeons and Dragons.

"She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition" tells the story of a woman named Agnes who tries to discover who her sister really is through a Dungeons and Dragons module. The adventure is both heartwarming and funny as secrets come to light.

"This production is fun," said Megan Graal, who plays kid sister Tilly. "We get to fight and live out a fantasy adventure."

"The audience will really enjoy what we are putting together on the technical side. We are creating a set that is a fantasy world," actor Ken Correa said. "Building costumes, armor and play weapons is truly fun."

"What I think our audiences will enjoy is the wit and fun of it," actor Ricky Gieser said. "The show is set in the early '90s and it is a nice throwback to that period."

"She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition" will run for three performances: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17. It will be presented at Community High School, 326 Joliet St., West Chicago. Tickets are $5 for students, $8 for adults, and are available at wegotheatre.com and at the door.

The company of actors and crew for the show features Kenneth Correa, Dylan Davidson, Ricky Geiser and Hannah Thomas of Carol Stream; Grecia Bahena, Alicia Borching, Nathan Bradley, Abby Carr, Vanessa Cortez, Alexia Gountanis, Megan Graal, Zane Hassan, Kelsey Kenneally, Skylar Kenneally, Evy McLean, Nayeli Miguel, Sara Richert, Mikayla Vicente, Alex Weaver and Noah Zieche from West Chicago; and David Brown, Neve Ryan, Connor Thompson, Natalie Thompson and Joy Vogt from Winfield.

The show is directed by Mark Begovich. Scenic design and technical direction is by Chris Jensen. Costume design is by Lauren Roark and hair and makeup design is by Jamie Elza.

"She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition" is written by Qui Nguyen and is presented by arrangement with Samuel French, New York. For information on how you can support Wego Drama, contact Mark Begovich at mbegovich@d94.org or visit wegotheatre.com.