When Elizabethtown College’s Tempest Theatre closed its run of “She Kills Monsters,” the final performances marked the end of more than a spring production. What remained was the process behind it, shaped by disruption, physical demands and a strong sense of connection among the cast and crew.
Performed across two weekends in March, Qui Nguyen’s play brought audiences into a fantasy world built through Dungeons and Dragons, following Agnes Evans as she uncovers new layers of her late sister’s life. The production balanced humor and emotional depth onstage. Offstage, that balance carried into a process that required both flexibility and commitment.
Rehearsals faced early challenges due to winter weather. Snow disruptions disrupted scheduling and forced the production team to adjust quickly to stay on track. Despite those interruptions, the cast and crew maintained momentum as opening night approached…