Submitted by HORIZON YOUTH THEATRE
Horizon Youth Theatre is pleased to announce its 2024 fall production, She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition, written by Qui Nguyen and directed by Mikayla Trimpey. Performances are being held in the historic Grand Rapids Town Hall, 24287 Front Street, on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7 pm; and Sunday, November 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults, available at horizonyouththeatre.org or at the door. Seating is general admission.
From the Concord Theatricals website: “She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon 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.”
The Cast:
Agnes – Violet Grossman
Tillius the Paladin / Tilly – Fox Roberts-Zibbel
Chuck – Jonah Truman
Vera – Avery Hensley
Miles – Aidan Thomas
Steve – Liam Rogel
Lillith / Lilly – Eve Barman
Kaliope / Kelly – Juliet Erekson
Orcus / Ronnie – Em McLeod*
Narrator – Xander Sands
Farrah – Zola Barnhill
Evil Gabbi – Sophia Ostrowski
Evil Tina – Huxley Beard
Beholder – Maggie Otley
*will be performed on Friday by Xander Sands
The production team is as follows: Mikayla Trimpey, Director; Harley Partlow, Stage Manager; Charlie Vostal, Assistant Stage Manager; Liz Robertson, Technical Director and Animal Handler; Tim Barker and Pat Mahood, Fight Choreographers; Madileine Chase, Props and Costume Designer; Chase Greenlee, Dramaturg; Kobe Towbridge, Graphic Designer; Kelly Frailly, producer. The gorgeous 90’s basement-themed set was designed by Liz Robertson and Harley Partlow.
HYT would like to thank the Grand Rapids Historical Society and Town Hall Committee, as well as Julie’s Dance Studio, for housing our nomadic troupe. Special thanks also to Children’s Theatre Workshop, BG Independent News, and Toledo City Paper.
A note for parents: She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition contains some mild adult themes and one scene of bullying with slur usage.
