She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition
at William Mason High School
Reviewed on October 19, 2019
Caitlin Boutwell
Ursuline Academy
Submitted for publication to Newspaper 1
It's time to grab some friends, dice and your local dungeon master. Mason High School's production of She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition merges the playful geekiness of Dungeons and Dragons with the somber story of sisters Agnes and Tilly Evans.
Rewritten by Qui Nguyen in 2016, She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition follows Agnes Evans as she copes with the death of her sister Tilly through playing Tilly's favorite game, Dungeons & Dragons. While playing the adventure game, Agnes meets Tilly's fictional friends: Kaliope, Lillith, and Orcus. Trouble is revealed once Agnes realizes that her sister's adventure is more than make believe and it starts to influence the reality of Agnes's life.
Mason's production of She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition utilized extensive fight choreography and the emotional range of the leading cast to propel a story that frequently changes settings from reality to imaginary. The production overcame the challenging layout of a thrust stage to effectively produce an entertaining and emotional show from all angles.
The cast is centered around the performances of the two sisters: Jessica Burns as Agnes Evans and Mia Karlsson as Tilly Evans. Burns served as the connection between the fantastical elements and grounded reality of the show. Her authentic portrayal could be seen through the fear, surprise, joy and grief across her character's development. Karlsson gave an equally amazing performance that captured the many facets of Tilly's personality. Both girls shined truth onto the struggles and smiles of being sisters as Agnes learned to accept all parts of Tilly.
The sisters were also supported by other wonderful actors portraying their friends. Ben Ginsberg as Chuck provided comic relief as the Dungeon Master of Tilly's story. He helped Agnes understand the depths of her sister's game, yet still reminded her that D&D is supposed to be fun at its core. Miriam Shrivastava also delivered a wonderful performance as two characters: Lilith the strong and intimidating demon queen, and Lilly a shy and meek classmate of Tilly. The entire cast grunted and whimpered their way through the many choreographed fight scenes, displaying great commitment to the monsters and humans they played.
Notably, the playlist and scene transitions for the show were fitting and efficient. Sound Operation from Jordan Rose, James Hendricks, Nolan Krimpenfort and Sarah Burwinkel played 90's hits like "No Scrubs" and "Waterfalls" by TLC as the background music to fight scenes. This added humor to an otherwise serious situation occurring on stage. Stage Management/Stage Crew handled their numerous scene changes with finesse and ease. Crew members were hardly noticeable between the dark lighting and the short time span of the change.
Ultimately, Mason High School's She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition examined and exposed the ways in which people can relate to each other regardless of barriers, even if it is one between life and death.
Claire Yoder
Loveland High School
Submitted for publication to Newspaper 10
Dungeons and Dragons is a popular fantasy roleplaying game in which players assume the identity of mythical characters they create and embark on daring quests together as a party all while staying in character. This game is the focus of Qui Nguyen's 2011 play She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition, which follows teenage Agnes Evans as she plays through her sister Tilly's game scenario she had written and left behind after tragically dying in a car accident.
The popular play takes place in Athens, Ohio, in 1995 and also the fictitious Realm of New Landia, the world Tilly created. The play addresses issues today, such as the acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals, as Agnes gets to know the sister she never talked to. As she plays, she sees similarities to people in her and Tilly's real life, and comes to discover that the game scenario serves as Tilly's diary. The emotional intensity and energetic battles were robustly performed by Mason High School and brought both excitement and tears to everyone in the theatre.
The show took place on a magnificently built set that incorporated hotwire carved foam and was accompanied by ambient music that set the mood for the show. The entire cast adeptly performed in the black box theatre and made astute use of the stage and diagonals to assure that the audience would be fully immersed in every moment of the play.
As Agnes' dungeon master, or organizer and storyteller of Tilly's game scenario, Chuck, portrayed by Ben Ginsberg, was both an anchor and a delight of the show who brought comedic relief to every scene. His outlandish dance moves and awkward yet endearing moves on Agnes never failed to evoke a smile.
With both authenticity and potency, Mia Karlsson brought the essential emotional depth to the role of Tilly Evans. She was able to demonstrate both anger and hurt in her character's temperamental outbursts while also elucidating Tilly's struggle with gender and sexual identity.
Two of the highlights of the show didn't make an appearance on stage, rather they blended with the performance seamlessly. The perfectly timed sound effects made the snapping of necks, roaring of dragons, and fighting of battles more intense and real than anyone could have imagined. The meticulously selected music created an ambiance that both exhilarated and mystified the crowd as they pondered what was ahead. The sets captured the atmosphere of the Realm of New Landia by being expertly crafted with hotwiring, a creative way to burn the foam to make the rocks of the platforms and walls look truly carved by time.
For an explosive, magical, and heartfelt play, Mason High School performed the show admirably and received warranted applause for a show well done and a game well played. The cast and crew captured the essence of Dungeons and Dragons in their production; to whisk you away to another world and take you on an adventure!
Hannah Stansbury
Ursuline Academy
Submitted for publication to Newspaper 2
The magical, dangerous world of "Dungeons and Dragons" was truly brought to life by the cast and crew at Mason High School in an exciting and stirring performance of She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition.
In She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition Qui Nguyen takes his original play She Kills Monsters and puts it in the context of teenage life. Set in the 1990s, it tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she embarks on a journey to discover more about her recently deceased sister, Tilly, through a game of "Dungeons and Dragons" crafted by Tilly herself before she passed. As the game progresses, Agnes and friends explore the difficulties that Tilly faced in everyday life as a high schooler, such as bullying, questioning sexual orientation, disabilities, and self-identity.
Mason High School's production was an overall success, combining bold and brave character choices with skilled and well-executed tech elements. The final result was an action-packed environment where anything seemed possible.
Leading the show were Jessica Burns and Ben Ginsberg in the roles of Agnes Evans and Chuck, respectively. Burns and Ginsberg performed with excellent chemistry as Burns brought powerful, raw emotion to intense scenes where Agnes mourned the death of her sister, and Ginsberg brought much- needed comic relief and moral support as Chuck guided Agnes through the unique game of "Dungeons and Dragons."
An additional standout performance was Mia Karlsson's energetic, fierce, and sometimes tearful portrayal of Tilly Evans. Representing the geek inside us all, Karlsson was unafraid to display a wide range of emotions from a broken, bullied teen to a fierce, respected warrior.
Adding to the overall ambience of the show was the ensemble of the play, deemed The Monster Squad. Portraying many different monsters in battle scenes throughout the show, the members of The Monster Squad were unafraid to grunt, growl and snarl at their opponents, and even the audience, bringing the threat and danger of the monsters to life.
The performance, however, would not have been the same without the spectacular tech elements. The sound team implemented perfectly timed sound effects and comedic, yet time period appropriate, background music during battle scenes and throughout the show. The detailed, dungeon-like set created the perfect environment for a story centered around the game "Dungeons and Dragons."
The cast and crew of Mason High School's She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition put on a thrilling, emotional and brave performance through dedicated and detailed character choices and technical elements.
Iris LeCates
Walnut Hills High School
Submitted for publication to Newspaper 3
In this version of Dungeons and Dragons, there is no clattering of dice. Character sheets, maps, and spellcasting cheat sheets are not scattered across a tabletop, and the adventurers are not seated calmly around a dining room table. In William Mason High School's She Kills Monsters, the villains of Dungeons and Dragons come to life in vibrant costumes as the players battle them with swords rather than attack rolls. Accentuated by 90's rock and dazzling lights, this production takes the magic of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) and realizes it on the stage.
She Kills Monsters is the story of Agnes Evans, a girl from Ohio who loses her younger sister, Tilly, in a fatal car crash. Desperate to know the sister she'd never bothered to understand in life, Agnes turns to Chuck, a local dungeon master, who decodes a module written by Tilly prior to her death. As Agnes and Chuck embark on Tilly's adventure, Agnes comes closer to her sister than ever before— and learns that perhaps there are some parts of Tilly that she will never be able to know.
Jessica Burns played the role of Agnes Evans with wonderful sincerity and grace. She navigated the world of grief expertly, allowing it to guide her performance (even in scenes with otherwise positive tones) as a subdued emotional undercurrent. She also played well with Mia Karlsson as Tilly Evans. The duo walked an emotional tightrope with heavy humor and sarcasm, often dodging the deeper implications of their words. During intense moments, such as the scene where Evil Tina and Evil Gabbi beat up the sisters, both delivered brilliant performances. Karlsson portrayed a desperation to be understood and Burns countered with the yearning of someone unable to understand.
Tilly's module is populated by several of her friends, including Kaliope (Ria Narang), Orcus (Nicholas Krouse), and Lilith (Miriam Shrivastava). Kaliope's grace and mystical aloofness was charming, and Orcus was as hilarious as his reputation was fearsome. One of his funniest moments was during a dance battle with the evil fairy cheerleaders, when he enthusiastically mouthed the words to "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" while hitting every choreographed move perfectly. The final character in the party is Lilith, played by Miriam Shrivastava, who rode the dynamic shifts between Lilith, the DnD character, and Lilly, Tilly's friend, excellently. She brought an incredible amount of emotional depth to the production, especially in a final moment of emotional sincerity when she heartbreakingly explained to Agnes how much love she held for Tilly.
The tech for She Kills Monsters established the world of DnD and constructed the era of the 90's excellently. The set was relatively simple; the floor was painted to resemble stone, and several platforms were carved from foam to resemble jagged rock. It was static but effective, emphasizing the world of DnD without distracting from scenes set in the real world. The outline of a D20 towered over the stage, and was both well-made and complementary to the rest of the set. The sound was excellent, shifting from DnD instrumental music to 90's rock seamlessly. Although some cues were called late, the sound was a great success and overall one of the best elements of the show.
Most of William Mason High School's production was centered around the creation of the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Terrifying monsters fill the pages of the script and, thanks to excellent technical elements, popped out of the text and onto the stage. However, the characters of the show portray that DnD is about more than monsters and swords— it's also about the family you make.
Reeya Dighe
Walnut Hills High School
Submitted for publication to Newspaper 4
In a world brimming with butterfly clips, denim, and Smashing Pumpkins, one brave soul faces the most fearsome creature known to man: high school students. Through her fantastical world of paladins and dark elves and mythical beings, Tilly Evans copes with her daily struggles and personal demons. After Tilly's unexpected death, her older sister Agnes finds her sister's Dungeons and Dragons game journal and has to run the gauntlet of this fantasy world her sister has created, and in the process, learns who her sister saw herself as.
William Mason High School tackled this heartwarming and imaginative piece with enthusiasm and ingenuity, effortlessly conveying themes of love, tragedy, and dignity. Through a detailed and dynamic set, extensive prop design, and larger than life performance, the cast and crew truly transported this universal journey of acceptance into a world of pure fantasy.
Jessica Burns as Agnes Evans , and Mia Karlsson , as Tilly Evans , beautifully carried the plot with their dynamic and nuanced relationship. Burns flawlessly presented the caricature of a typical high school cheerleader, and effectively characterized her journey to learn who her sister was. Opposite her, Karlsson fiercely portrayed the complex dichotomy of Tilius the brave paladin, and Tilly the shy and geeky high school freshman. Through her emotional scenes, she artfully conveyed themes that many teenagers struggle with and added layers of complexity to a seemingly ‘geeky' tale.
The equally moving performances given by the supporting cast helped to convey the mystical world Tilly had created. Ria Narang , as Kalliope , and Nicholas Krouse as Orcus added layers of humor and wit to what would otherwise be a quite dramatic story. Through their timely banter and well-executed fight choreography, Narang and Krouse truly enlivened these magical creatures. Nandana Nair , in the role of Farrah the Faerie absolutely dominated the space in her scenes, complete with expert fight choreography and strong stage presence.
These immersive performances were augmented by a detailed yet intimate set design. Tasked with the additional hurdle of constructing a thrust-style stage while still maintaining levels, Sarah Burwinkel , Lowri Dunkirk , Elizabeth Mitan , Ashley Cook and Crew adeptly rose to the challenge and created an intricate set. From heat cut styrofoam facing to a massive die carved into the upstage wall, no stone went unturned.
Through exceptional elements of performance and design, William Mason High School tastefully imparted a story of acceptance, diversity, and inclusion, delivering seamless humor and enthusiastic stage combat in the process.
Nicole Magliocco
Ursuline Academy
Submitted for publication to Newspaper 5
A quest for a lost soul, demons and evil creatures, mighty magical weapons, and cheese whiz? Take a step back in time to the fly 90s to witness Mason High School unravel the story of Agnes and Tilly as they reconnect through the game of Dungeons and Dragons.
Although the game Dungeons and Dragons was originally released in 1974, and the play She Kills Monsters' enjoyed its debut in 2011, playwright Qui Nguyen sets the scene in Athens, Ohio in 1995 to share an inside look on the game and the social attitudes surrounding it. The play divulges the magical story of two sisters, Agnes and Tilly, rekindling their relationship, after the tragic death of Tilly. After Tilly's passing from a car accident, Agnes finds her younger sister's Dungeons and Dragons notebook and steps into a world completely unknown to her, despite her sister's legendary status within the game. A production packed with action, comedy, and several 90s references, She Kills Monsters offers up a heartwarming story through all the twists and turns on a geek adventure.
Mason High School took on the Young Adventurers Edition of She Kills Monsters, giving their all to present an energetic and entertaining performance. Their thrust stage setup presented a unique view into the production and immersed the audience into the show. With tough subjects such as homophobia and high school bullying, Mason High School took the time and effort to navigate the subject without glossing over the issues. The cast was deeply committed to delivering a tear-jerking performance as well as encouraging laughter.
The two sisters, Tilly and Agnes Evans, played by Mia Karlsson and Jessica Burns, showed not only devotion to the plot but to the emotional attachment their characters experienced. The deliverance of their roles was emotive and professional, well suited for the story and their depiction as leads.
The rest of the cast of She Kills Monsters also presented an expressive dedication to the storyline. Although the fight choreography at times wasn't coordinated, the cast felt no hesitation in committing to the action. Many grunts, screams, and cries of pain could be heard throughout the black box theater. Particularly loud in their scenes was The Monster Squad, which appeared for much of the combat throughout. The costuming and manifestation of their role contributed significantly to the enchanted presentation of the show.
A standout technical aspect could be found within Mason High School's Sound Crew. Well suited to the era, the Sound Crew provided background fighting songs from the hits of the 90s, and was on point with sound cues to the actions on stage. The costumes helped to differentiate reality from the game, and were exceptional when it came to the mythical beings. The sets, although minimal, served to provide clear observation of the action.
The emotional performance Mason High School delivered, combined with the combat-filled show made She Kills Monsters an emotional rollercoaster that was certainly a fun ride.
Abby Elmore
Ursuline Academy
Submitted for publication to Newspaper 6
In modern day culture, subjects involving inclusivity within schools and LGBTQ+ themes are very prominent. It is becoming more and more common for people of all different social levels to interact and create bonds. Becoming prideful with yourself and standing with others is huge everyday. But back in the late 90s and early 2000s, this wasn't always the case as shown in William Mason High School's production of She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition by Qui Nguyen.
The play tells the story of Agnes Evans, a cheerleader at her high school, who one year before the story takes place lost her sister, Tilly, in a car accident. She then gets ahold of her sisters diary, written in the form of a D&D roleplay. With a chance to truly understand her sister, Agnes sets out on a journey to find the true warrior within herself.
The show is led by Jessica Burns, who encultures the role of Agnes perfectly. She is able to go from being the perfect student with the perfect boyfriend to finding the adventure within her. Accompanying her is Ben Ginsberg who plays Chuck, the leader of Agnes' adventure. His comedic timing was spot-on and truly moved all when he let reality strike Agnes.
Miriam Shrivastava was the person who was given the biggest challenge and succeeded the greatest. Given two roles, Lilith was a powerful she-demon who feasted on the bodies of her enemies. Lilly was a shy Gap employee who was scared to admit who she truly was. Two very different characters, each played with emotion and fiest by the outstanding Miriam Shrivastava.
The lighting, designed by the director Allen Young and assisted by David Jahari and crew, played a huge role in distinguishing reality versus fantasy with the blue lighting meaning reality and the purplish being fantasy. The sound, created by Jordan Rose, James Hendricks, Nolan Krimpenfort, and Sarah Burwinkel, was also right on for every beat. Each cue matched perfectly with the stunt performed by an actor/actress and the song choice of "No Scrubs" by TLC during the first boss fight was a hilarious addition that added to the overall fun of the show.
Overall, She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition was presented to us in the best light possible. Only having five and a half weeks of rehearsal for the show, the students made it seem like they had months to prepare. The show flowed seamlessly to tell the wonderful story of Agnes the Butthead who found who she truly was through her sister's eyes.
Berkley Dixon
Ursuline Academy
Submitted for publication to Newspaper 7
Dungeons and Dragons combines strategy and creativity to forge magical adventures. The game, originally created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson in 1974, lets players embark on journeys as characters completely different than themselves. With an impeccable performance of She Kills Monsters , Mason High School showed that Dungeons and Dragons is more than just a game.
She Kills Monsters , written by Qui Nguyen and originally produced in 2011, seems to be an onstage Dungeons and Dragons campaign at first glance. As the show progresses, however, the campaign is utilized to display the growing connection between a girl and her late sister. She Kills Monsters creatively explores the desire to escape into another world to live a different life.
Mason's cast and crew grasped the spirit of Dungeons and Dragons and displayed it splendidly--it felt as though the actors were truly playing the game onstage. The cast's incredible amount of energy during fight scenes showed their commitment.
Tilly , the creator of the campaign, was played by Mia Karlsson . Mia perfectly portrayed the geeky young girl. Agnes , Tilly's older sister and the player of the game, was played by Jessica Burns . She did an excellent job capturing the spirit of Agnes . What stood out and improved the show the most was their onstage relationship with each other. Their connection was genuine, and the emotion displayed by both actresses caused many tears to fall on the faces of the audience members.
Three other performers that stood out were Miriam Shrivastava as Lilith/Lilly , Nicholas Krouse as Orcus , and Danny Garcia as Steve . These three, along with the rest of the cast, grasped the true spirit of being an outcast in reality and an adventurer in fantasy. They were unforgettable and displayed distinct, intriguing personalities. Overall, the cast was energetic and exciting.
All of the technical elements of this show were fantastic. For example, the props crew, led by Mia Adrian and Anna Kirby , designed the props for the game scenes after actual Dungeons and Dragons miniatures. The Tiamat figurine, along with the playing table, felt very true to real examples of the game's figurines and boards. The costumes, with crew leader Catie Brutvan , were very detailed and unique to each character. The stark differences between reality and fantasy--such as denim on denim to a sparkly black dress--show the thought that went into each costume. Finally, the sound crew knocked it out of the park with the soundtrack and sound effects. It is integral to have perfect sound effects at exactly the right time, and they did an amazing job adding comedy through well-chosen songs, such as the Friends theme.
"She Kills Monsters" requires creativity, spirit, emotion, and energy. Mason High School's production was one even Gary Gygax would be proud of.
Julia Van Schaik
Ursuline Academy
Submitted for publication to Newspaper 8
Geeks everywhere can appreciate the revitalization of Dungeons & Dragons in Mason High School's fresh interpretation of Qui Nyguyen's She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition . The cast and crew allowed their creativity and natural talent for showmanship to shine through during their rendition of this geeky play.
Qui Nyguyen's original story depicted protagonist Agnes Evans as a young school teacher, having just lost her younger sister Tilly Evans . She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition depicts the same characters as high schoolers, creating a more relatable performance for the cast and crew of Mason High School . Older sister Agnes Evans (Jessica Burns) must deal with the loss of her younger sister Tilly Evans (Mia Karlsson) by car accident. By playing the game her late sister loved, she learns things about her sister she hadn't known when Tilly was alive. By the end of the performance, Agnes Evans has gained a new understanding of her younger sister and the life she led.
The cast and crew's boundless energy and dedication to the authenticity of the performance truly stood out, and helped enthuse and involve the audience in the story being told. Each member of the ensemble was as enthusiastic as most of the lead actors, and brought exciting elements to the performance as a whole. The chemistry between Agnes Evans (Jessica Burns) and Tilly Evans (Mia Karlsson) was genuine and instilled Agnes' own grief at her sister's death in the audience members, as well as tied the cast together as a whole around the two sisters. The choices of songs by Jordan Rose , James Hendricks , Nolan Krimpenfort , and Sarah Burwinkel served to electrify each character's stage presence, as well as increase enjoyment of the high energy scenes, such as the dance battle.
Agnes (Jessica Burns) switched between the aggressive reaction of grief to the emotional moment with her little sister remarkably well. Tilly (Mia Karlsson) maintained an enthusiasm that drew the audience in throughout the entirety of the performance, and commanded the stage well with a remarkable stage presence and voice. Chuck (Ben Ginsberg) served his role as a male lead extremely well, playing his comedic moments extremely well, even in somber moments. He also had a large stage presence, and performed well to the audience in general.
Kaliope (Ria Narang) commanded the stage well during her biggest moments, especially when showing off the dragon to the audience members. Lilith (Miriam Shrivastava) was deliciously evil and a sharp, and a welcome contrast to Lilly's more somber moments with Agnes. Orcus (Nicholas Krouse) provided the comedic relief that audience members craved during somber moments, expertly providing levity to the situation.
The costumes of the performance were creative and portrayed the characters effectively. Lilith's represented her fierce darkness, as Lilly's allowed her to fade into the background very well. The soundtrack provided excitement and revitalized the show in moments of sadness or hopelessness. Sets were changed quickly and effectively, and helped move the plot along effectively.
Mason High School did well with a difficult script and a lovely cast and crew.
Elizabeth Volk
Saint Ursula Academy
Submitted for publication to Newspaper 9
When sisters are young, they share an unbreakable bond. However, as they grow up, that bond weakens as they develop different interests, personalities, and talents. They exist in different worlds, but they are still connected as sisters. William Mason High School's production of She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition wonderfully explores the complicated relationship between two sisters.
In the small town of Athens, Ohio in 1995, normal teenager Agnes Evans discovers a journal containing a Dungeons and Dragons module. However, this is no ordinary adventure; it was created by Agnes's recently-deceased younger sister Tilly. So, to try and connect to her sister one last time, Agnes enlists Dungeons and Dragons expert Chuck to play the game. Through battling epic monsters with Tilly and her party, Agnes realizes that she barely knew who her sister truly was.
Anchoring Mason's production was the company's commitment to the play. The entire cast fully developed their characters and successfully switched between ones inside and outside of the Dungeons and Dragons world. Additionally, the efficient scene changes and accompanying music ensured that the show's atmosphere continued between scenes.
As Agnes, Jessica Burns brought depth to an otherwise average character, whether she was energetically slaying a five-headed dragon or mourning her sister's death. Brilliantly complimenting her performance was Mia Karlsson as Tilly. She magnificently portrayed Tilly's eccentric exterior and broken interior, especially when crying over the loss of her girlfriend in the game. Burns's and Karlsson's strongest performances were in scenes with each other. They excellently played off of each other's emotions to capture the complex sisterly bond.
From his attempts to breakdance to his ones to woo Agnes, Ben Ginsberg's humorous antics as Chuck balanced out the play's serious themes. Miriam Shrivastava, who was Tilly's fierce girlfriend Lilith in the game and the unassuming Lilly outside of it, superbly differentiated between the two characters. Her strength and passion as Lilith contrasted Lilly's fear of being ostracized for her sexual orientation and her sadness at losing her best friend. Finally, the Monster Squad wonderfully distinguished between the different monsters by giving them different sounds and gaits.
Effectively supplementing the actors were the technical elements. For example, the beautiful, monochromatic set by Sarah Burwinkel, Lowri Dunkirk, Elizabeth Mitan, and Ashley Cook brought the focus to the actors and the plot. The small details, from the incorporation of the Dungeons and Dragons dice to the textured rocks, made the set true to the play's world. By mixing authentic gaming music with classic music from the 1990s, Jordan Rose, James Hendricks, Nolan Krimpenfort, and Sarah Burwinkel brilliantly set the mood of each scene while highlighting the time period. Finally, the stage management and crew, led by Sophia Palermo, Anna Fuson, and Eric Reigelsperger, made swift scene changes that sustained the show's quick pace.
Overall, William Mason High School's production of She Kills Monsters, Young Adventurers Edition admirably explored the two sisters' relationship. Without compromising her individuality, Agnes grew closer to Tilly through appreciating her world.