Name: She Kills Monsters presented by Reston Community Players
Start: 2026-01-16T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-16T21:45:00-05:00
Location: The Leila Gordon Theatre at Reston Community Center

She Kills Monsters presented by Reston Community Players

Reston Community Players (RCP), the award-winning all-volunteer theatre company known for sparking joy and creativity across Fairfax County and the greater DMV, proudly announces its winter production: Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters, running January 16, through February 1, 2026, at the Reston Community Center. Tickets are on sale now at www.tinyurl.com/rcpmonsters .
A high-octane fusion of comedy, grief, and geek culture, She Kills Monsters follows high-school teacher Agnes Evans as she dives into the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy world left behind by her late sister, Tilly. What begins as a search for understanding becomes a heartfelt, hilarious journey filled with sword-fights, monsters, 90s pop culture, and the unmistakable thrill and imagination of tabletop adventure games. This play has become one of the most-produced works in American theatre thanks to its emotional resonance, inclusive storytelling, and sheer theatrical fun.
Directed by Joshua Paul McCreary, with fight choreography by members of professional stage combat artists The Noble Blades, and featuring a dynamic cast of local talent, RCP’s production embraces the play’s blend of stage combat, puppetry, and imagination. Audiences can expect bold visuals, surprising creatures, and an emotional core that celebrates the power of chosen family and the shared bonds of storytelling.
Produced by Laura Mills, Directed by Joshua Paul McCreary, Stage Managed by Mai Le. Fight and Intimacy Choreography by Ian Claar, with support from Paul Pesnell and Katie Warner. Set Design by Kim Leone, Set Decoration by Liz Mykietyn, Properties by Brianna Lucke, Lighting Design by Kurt Gustafson, Sound Design by Liz Shahar and Weston Weber. Costume Design by Nicole Andres and Jennifer Durham. Make-up and Hair Design by Melissa Jo York-Tilley.
Featuring Abby Atwater (Agnes Evans), Eliana Weiss (Tilly Evans/Tillius the Paladin), Caleb Cecil (Chuck), Michael Greco (Steve), RC Castaneda (Orcus/Ronnie), Jeffrey Mouritzen (Miles), Emily Dawes (Kaliope/Kelly), Emily-Grace Rowson (Lilith/Lilly), Erika Horton (Vera), Josephin Friedrich (Evil Tina), Mary Wines-Dixon (Farrah), Regan McClure (Evil Gabbi), Kristoffer Saylor (Narrator) and featuring Genesis Brockett, Olivia Daugherty, Jack Dixon, Fabian Friedrich, Olivia Hinebaugh, and Emmy Leaverton.