Comedy play about fantasy role-playing games by Qui Nguyen, set in 1995 and following a young woman who steps into her late sister's Dungeons & Dragons world.
She Kills Monsters opens at the Mary Moody Northen Theatre on Thursday, September 17, and runs through September 27. It's a comedy by Qui Nguyen that puts a Dungeons & Dragons campaign center stage, so if you've ever spent a weekend rolling dice and mapping out a fantasy world, this is right in your wheelhouse.
The story is set in 1995 and follows a young woman who steps into the D&D world her late sister left behind. From there, she's battling dragons, mischievous fairies, ogres, and a whole gallery of monsters, all while uncovering the truth about the sister she never really knew. It's a play that balances the fantasy action with a family story, and the 1995 setting gives it a specific kind of nostalgia—think of it as a love letter to the era of tabletop gaming.
Behind the scenes, the production is directed by Marcus McQuirter, with guest artist Amber Quick and students from the St. Edward's Department of Performing Arts filling out the cast. It's a student-driven production, which means you'll see a mix of experienced hands and new faces on stage. The play is known for its humor and its heart, and the fantasy elements are handled with a good deal of action.
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Tickets run from $15 to $32, depending on who you are: $15 for students, $30 for educators and seniors, and $32 for a single adult ticket. The Mary Moody Northen Theatre is located at St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, and the show runs from September 17 through September 27.
Date
17 September – 27 September
19:30
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
