She Kills Monsters (University of Waterloo Theatre and Performance)

The University of Waterloo's Theatre and Performance program presents, She Kills Monsters, as the production for the fall 2023 term, running November 21-25 at 7:30 pm with matinees taking place on Wednesday, Nov 22 at 11:30 am & Thursday, Nov 23 at 12:00 pm. The event will take place in the Theatre of Arts (ML135) at the University of Waterloo.

She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans, who, following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly, discovers Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook. Curious, she recruits an avid D&D player to guide her through this unknown world. She is catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. This high-octane dramatic comedy, nestled in 90’s pop culture, is filled with not only all the things Dungeons and Dragons has to offer: battles, spells, and monsters, but also explores themes of identity, grief, friendship, and the search to uncover a way to keep moving forward when it seems like you can’t.

Featuring a diverse cast of characters of powerful female warriors, mythical creatures, and even a few demons, the story is filled with action-packed fight scenes, witty one-liners, and a queer love story. While steeped in the world of D&D, She Kills Monsters is a thrilling theatrical experience for everyone - even those who’ve never played the game before.