The Franklin College Theatre Department is presenting Qui Nguyen’s production She Kills Monsters Thursday, March 13 – Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. All performances will be held in Théâtre Margot in the Johnson Center for Fine Arts.

Agnes Evans leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. However, when she discovers Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, Agnes finds herself 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 is laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and ’90s pop culture, and offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

Instructor of Theater Scott Russell, M.F.A, will direct the production and choreograph combative scenes. Russell earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Belmont University and his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Arkansas. He joined the Franklin College faculty in 2023.

The cast and crew for this production include:

Riley Mahan, of Trafalgar, will play the role of Agnes.

Grace Allen, of Greenwood, will play Tilly.

Max Pipkin, of Mooresville, will play the role of Chuck.

Joshua Crooks, of Lafayette, will play Miles.

Lilian Voils, of Nashville, will play Kaliope.

Serenity Cockerham, of Greenwood, will play Lilith.

Emma Jones, of Greenwood, will play the role of Vera.

Kaylie McDonald, of Greenwood, will play the role of Tina and Farrah.

Rylee Grimes, of Greensburg, will play the role of Gabbi.

Tyler Lehner, of Greenwood, will play the role of Steve.

Robert Pollard, of Evansville, will play the role of Orcus and is the sound designer.

Caroline Ebert, of Greenfield, will play the Dedicated Monster.

Elias Everage, of Seymour, is the stage manager.

Olivia Fanning, of Indianapolis, is the stagehand.

Lukas School, of Indianapolis, is the Monster and props fabricator.

Sydnee Kidwell, of Batavia, Ohio, is assisting with props fabrication.

Jocelyn Glanzman of Batavia, Ohio, is the costumer.

Gordon Strain, artist in residence, of Franklin, manages lights and designs the set.

General admission is $12. Admission for children and seniors (55 +) is $8. Franklin College students, faculty and staff will receive free admission with a valid Franklin College ID.

To reserve tickets, email tickets@FranklinCollege.edu or call (317) 738-8029 or (800) 852-0232, ext. 8029. Please claim reservations ten minutes before the performance. The box office opens one hour before the performance.

For more information contact the Franklin College Office of Communications at (317) 738-8185.

By Katie Thoman ’26

Franklin College Pulliam Fellow