By Qui Nguyen Directed by Quinton Laughman
Performances: July 29, 30, 31 & August 1 Theatre Arts For presentsEveryone TAFE Theatre Arts For Everyone A D&D Tale
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Anne M. & Philip H. Glatfelter III Family Foundation Designer Scott and Carole Bitzer Arlo Ehly Joyce FultonKnoxBank
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Thank you for coming to see our production of She Kills Mon sters by Qui Nguyen. I hope that you can see in it the same value and message that those of us in the cast and crew have. This show does not shy away from truth in its many forms even when it is through the voice of teens.
I got to see a college production of this play several years ago and it talked directly to me, even more so after my father passed from COVID last year. Tilly states,“But this story remains. And isn’t that essentially all that life is - a collection of stories?” And it is true, but in a greater sense isn’t that the story of all humanity? The stories of each of our lives weaving in and out of the stories of others. The stories that pass each other briefly. The stories that follow us our entire lives. All of history and all the aspects of life connecting each of us to one another. Hopefully this story will make you uncomfortable a little, make you talk a little, make you laugh a little, make you think a little, make you change a little, make you better a little. I’ll leave you with the words of Henri Frederic Amiel:“Life is short, and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who make the journey with us. So be swift to love and make haste to be kind.”This is the story that you will tell the world and that the world will tell of you.
A group of acting friends introduced me to Dungeons & Drag ons about 3 years ago, soon after I started acting and doing theatre. I immediately felt drawn to the game. It allowed me to be someone else, if just for a little while. Free from the pressures of my job or the events of the day. It is improvisation, with some rules, and math. But mostly fun. D&D allows one to be the opposite of themselves, or even a truer version of them selves not constrained by the strictures of the day, or as in the case of this play, a version of themselves after death.
Thank GuestQuintonyou,LaughmanDirector
2 By Qui DirectorNguyen Quinton Laughman Production Stage Managers Katrena Wagner & Randy Riley Stage Managers Michaela Wagner & Brynn Walker TAFE Proudly Presents A D&D Tale Costumes Crystal Ganong Sounds Dave Unger Sound Runner Jason Harberger Lights Tony Fogle Lights Runner Percy Tellado Set Crew Jen & Caitlyn Mooney Fight Choreographer Dan Griffin Producers Sandy Harberger, Rhonda Murphy, Katie Poulin, Sherrie Walker Food Coordinator Mali Roberts Poster / T-shirt Design Jamin Miller Technical Consultants Bethany Miller, Jamin Miller, Andrew Smith, Andrea Unger
Cast In order of appearance: 3 Narrator/Farrah the Faerie /Evil Tina Laney Poulin Agnes Evans Sydney Kessler-Appell Tilly Evans Skylar Newman Chuck Biggs Kimahri Garcia Miles Manny Tellado Lilith/Lilly Zo Szilagyi Kaliope/Kelly Kayla Gorman Orcus/Ronnie Matt Bahn Vera Martin/Beholder Kayla Bailey Evil Gabbi Lucia Marteny Steve Samuel Roberts SETTING Athens, Ohio, and the imaginary land of New Landia TIME 1995
Performed by Tetsugaku – Badcore cover: Alejandro by Lady Gaga Performed by Todrick Hall: 90’s Medley
Performed by Beedle the Bardcore – Bardcore cover: Candy Shop by 50 Cent ft Olivia
Perfromed by Samuel Kim Music – Bardcore cover: Game of Thrones theme by Film Symphony orchestra
Music Heard Throughout the Show
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Performed by Middle Ages – Bardcore cover: Dragonstea Din Tei by O-Zone, Benny Hill theme “Yakety Sax” by Boots Ran dolph and James Q. Rich
Credits: Performed by Hildegard von Blingin’: Bad Romance by Lady Gaga, Creep by Radiohead, Jolene by Dolly Parton
Performed by Stantough – Bardcore covers: abcdefu by Gayle, Believer by Imagine Dragons, Tearin’ Up My Heart – NSYNC, Happier by Mashmello w/ Bastille, Shake It Off by Taylor Swift, Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5, that’s What I Want by Lil Nas X, Friends theme by The Rembrandts, Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day, Bad Blood by Taylor Swift, Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi, Love Story by Taylor Swift, Hey Brother by Avicii, The Nights by Avicii, Mortal Combat theme by the Immortals, Pompeii by Bastille, The Bard at Night (original), Dark Horse by Katy Perry, Learn to Fly by Foo Fighters, Warriors by Imagine Dragons
Performed by Cornelius Link – Barcore cover: Blinding Lights by The Weekend
Performed by Hildegard von Blingin’with Whitney Avalon: Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler
Jason Harberger is 12 years old and entering the 7th grade this year at York Suburban Middle School. This is their 4th show, and they have enjoyed being both onstage and backstage. They enjoy being backstage the most and controlling the sound buttons.
Kimahri Garcia is 17 years old and a senior at AHCCS. He has been in numerous theatrical adventures over the years. His favorite D&D monster is Tarrasque because of the characters visual design and their lore implications.
Lucia Marteny is 13 and going into 8th grade at Dallastown Area Middle School. She has been involved in 7 shows and enjoys meeting new people and building things. She does not have a favorite D&D monster but instead likes using a varitey.
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Kayla Gorman is 15 years old and in the 10th grade at Red Lion Senior High. She has been onstage for 15 shows. She loves the community that theater creates. Her favorite D&D class is Elven because they always help out.
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Kayla Bailey is 28 years old and a social worker at York College of Pennsylvania. She has been onstage for 6 shows and backstage for 10 shows. Her favorite D&D her favorite monster is Beholder as it is her favorite role to play.
Matt Bahn is 25 years old and a Program Instructor for PennMar Human Services. He has been in 31 plays, and he loves the challenge of making something real out of imagination. His favorite D&D character is Ranger because of the skill and fighting combination.
Caitlyn Mooney is 17 and will a rising senior at York County School of Technology. She has been a part of 12 shows largely because of the ability to socialize. She has never played D&D but may start after this show….
Sydney Kessler-Appell is 24 years old. She is the Marketing Specialist at CGA Law Firm. She has been in 15 shows because she loves to explore the worlds of the characters. She likes the Cleric class because they are a crucial part of the team that does not have the stress of making big attack moves.
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Percy Tellado is 16 years old and in 11th grade. She has been involved in two shows previously with this being her first TAFE production. Her favorite D&D monsters are Goblins because sometimes you can get them to join your side.
Laney Poulin is 15 years old and in 10th grade at Red Lion Senior High School. She has been onstage in 16 shows. She enjoys the community of theatre and getting to be someone else for a bit. Her favorite D&D class is Changeling since they have no limits
Zo Szilagyi is 13 years old and entering the 8th grade. Zo has been in 10 shows and loves the thrill of being someone new. His favorite D&D class is Bard because music is cool.
Samuel Robert is 13 years old and starting 8th grade. He has been onstage and backstage for 4 shows. He enjoys being in shows because he likes meeting people and being creative. His favorite D&D class is Sorcerer for the magic.
Skylar Newman is 16 years old and entering 12th grade at Lancaster Country Day School. She has been in 35 plays! She enjoys theatre as it allows her to escape the world. Skylar’s favorite D&D class was Wizard because she likes magic, as opposed to the fighting.
Manny Tellado is 26 and a Theatre Teacher at York Academy Regional Charter School. He loves performing because of the connection between actors and with the audience - it’s a new experience each time.
Katrena Wagner is 20 years old and a Junior at Susquehanna University. She has been onstage and backstage in 48 shows. She loves watching shows and characters come to life. Her favorite D&D class is Bersker because of the fighting.
Michaela Wagner is 24 years old and RBT at Behavior by Design. She has been onstage and backstage in 22 shows. She loves being able to both meet and be new people in the world of theater. Her favorite D&D class is Druid because of the plant magic.
Good Show Sam! We are so proud of you! Love, Your Family Jason: Enjoy the show! I love you, and I’m proud of you. Love, Laney:MomI'malways so proud of you and all you do! I love you! Love, Mom We’re excited for this one, Zo! Show them what you’ve got. Love, Mom, Dad & Syd Lucia: If you want to be evil and awful and free then you should thank your lucky stars you were born the girl you are! We love you evil Gabby! Mom, Dad and Avrie Good Show to the entire cast and crew with a special shout out to our fellow board members – Quinton, Manny, Rhonda and Brynn! TAFE Board of Directors
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Special thanks to….
Dan Griffin for the lending of props
Katie Poulin for her countless hours of mask making
Cal Weary and Weary Arts Group for the lending of props
Katie Poulin for her countless hours of mask making
OrangeMite Studios for the lending of costumes
Bethany and Jamin Miller for show photography
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