Hastings College (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
HASTINGS — The Hastings College Theatre production of “She Kills Monsters” is a play about stories. Stories we create. Stories we tell. Stories we share.
Poster with hand drawn monsters promoting a theatre production. After her sister Tilly dies in a car accident, Agnes dedicates herself to learning Tilly’s story. She finds a notebook with ideas for a game of Dungeons & Dragons that Tilly created. With the help of some of Tilly’s adventuring party, Agnes embarks on a quest in the game and in her own life to better understand her sister. Agnes’ journey is one filled with daring action, comedic misfires, dangerous foes and unexpected allies. As she searches for clues about her sister, Agnes finds something she didn’t know she needed: a found family to share her story with.
Hastings College Theatre performances of Qui Nguyen’s “She Kills Monsters” are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 22, 23 and 24, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. in Scott Studio Theater (806 N. Turner Avenue). The show is rated PG-13 for language and themes.
Tickets are $8 and can be reserved by emailing tickets@hastings.edu. Performances are free to Hastings College students, employees, Crimson Connection members and Bronco Stampede pass holders, but everyone is encouraged to reserve seats ahead of time.
“She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen
Director — Cooper Sivara, visiting instructor of theatre
Cast
Agnes — Lindsey Pratt of Denver, Colorado
Tilly — Maxwell Blankenship of Queen Creek, Arizona
Chuck — Jordan Parker of Omaha, Nebraska
Miles — Noah Sullivan of Centennial, Colorado
Kaliope/Kelly — Claire Fuqua of Woodland Park, Colorado
Lilith/Lilly — Aynsley Brink of Omaha, Nebraska
Vera/Beholder — Breanna Brennfoerder of Edgar, Nebraska
Evil Tina — Saige Patocka of Brainard, Nebraska
Evil Gabbi/Farrah the Faerie — Maddie Kamler of Shickley, Nebraska
Orcus/Ronnie — Jaden Suhr of Lincoln, Nebraska
Steve — David Udlock of Castle Rock, Colorado
Crew
Stage Managers
Maggie Price of Bellevue, Nebraska
Maggie deFresse of Holdrege, Nebraska
Design/Technical Advisor
Kathleen Turner, instructor of theatre
Hair and Makeup
Sarah Nottage-Tacey, director of performance for visual arts and theatre
Costumes
Hailey Gifford of Eagle, Colorado
CJ Jacobs of Norwood, Colorado
Brandon Bruns of Hastings, Nebraska
Fayth Brudvig of Nelson, Nebraska
Casper Campbell of Columbus, Nebraska
Sound
Janison Majors of Superior, Nebraska
Technical Director
Turner Griffin of Grand Island, Nebraska
Scenic/Props/Lighting
Morgan Ashcraft of Limon, Colorado
Cheyenne Kiely of Limon, Colorado
Grace Hartman of Hastings, Nebraska
Abby Hardesty of Lincoln, Nebraska
Brooke Jorgenson of Orleans, Nebraska
Ayla Kephart of Chadron, Nebraska
Anastasiia Popova of Peoria, Arizona
Alex Schmidt of Smith Center, Kansas
Sam Wise of Omaha, Nebraska
Box Office
Kaley Waite of Nelson, Nebraska.
Hastings College is a four-year residential college that focuses on student academic and extracurricular achievement. Discover more at hastings.edu.
