ECC Theatre presents 'She Kills Monsters,' an action-packed comedic play of fantasy and adventure
Elgin Community College Theatre's production of "She Kills Monsters," a dramatic comedy play by Qui Nguyen, will take place April 20-29. Performances will be 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, at the ECC Arts Center, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. It is directed by Susan A. Robinson, ECC assistant professor of theater
"She Kills Monsters" is a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games. Following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly, Agnes Evans finds Tilly's "Dungeons & Dragons" notebook and stumbles into a journey of self-discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was once Tilly's refuge. This dramatic comedy offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
When director Susan A. Robinson encountered this play a couple years ago, she had a wonderful time watching it. Because of its great sense of humor, stage combat and female empowerment theme, she was hooked.
"I knew we needed a play the students could relate to; that they could get excited about, and that would take the audience on a wild and adventurous ride," Robinson said. "It is empowering, funny and full of love."
Tickets for ECC Arts Center's production of "She Kills Monsters" are $11 or $9 for students and seniors. This performance contains adult content and adult language.
Tickets for all performances at the ECC Arts Center are available online at tickets.elgin.edu or at the ECC Arts Center box office. Box office hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. To purchase tickets by phone, call 847-622-0300. All major credit cards are accepted.
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