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KARA CEKUTA
Staff Writer
Fredonia’s Performing Arts Company is preparing for their first show of the season with their full length rendition of “She Kills Monsters,” a story by Samuel French. This dramatic comedy was written into a play by Qui Nguyen in 2011.
The Performing Arts Company is a student organization formed with a student interest in the performing arts. The organization is open for all students and provides opportunities for students to be involved in their very own theater presentations.
PAC has produced a wide variety of plays on campus. The organization also produces smaller productions, original student written scripts and workshop events.
“PAC is a fairly big organization. We have 12 members on the e-board, and we put up about four or five shows a year. Plus, we fund any independent theatre projects anyone wants to do,” said Kylie Bragg, junior theatre arts major and director of “She Kills Monsters.” “We usually host audition workshops every year and bring in a professional to help out. In the past, we’ve done all sorts of combat and performance technique workshops. This year, we will be hosting workshops on theatre business, living in NYC and a theatre technique called Suzuki.”
Nerd culture is a large part of the show and the performance will take the audience into the world of “Dungeons and Dragons.” It focuses on how people use fantasy as an outlet to express themselves and as a way to escape the real world.
“ . . . A lot of people might write that sort of thing off as weird or not a healthy way of expressing yourself but ‘She Kills’ puts into perspective how important it is to embrace those around you. It puts emphasis on the fact that life is so fleeting and if you don’t take the time to get to know and love people in your life now, you may regret it when they’re gone,” said Bragg. “The characters in the show are larger than life. There’s homicidal fairies, lazy demon overlords, sexy demon queens, magical elves and so many more strange and hilarious characters. While the show is a bit tragic with one of its themes relating to not knowing if today’s your last day with someone you love, the characters make the show so comedic and entertaining. Everything about the show is super geeky and ‘90s.”
“She Kills” is set to be a hilarious show with lots of adult humor tied into the script. Anyone can find something to enjoy in the show. Those who lived during, and remember the ‘90s can look forward to many references during the performance.
“ . . . Taking place in the ripe year of 1995, ‘She Kills Monsters’ is filled with nostalgia and old pop culture references. Those who were alive in the ‘90s are sure to have a fun trip down memory lane. But honestly, anyone with a strong and open sense of humor is going to a kick out of this show!” said Bragg.
“Our ‘target audience’ is anyone who loves to laugh, who loves a great theatre and has always wanted to slay a dragon or two in their life,” said stage manager and sophomore theatre arts major Amanda Pietrera.
Audience members will walk away from the show thinking about a positive message.
“The general message of this performance is to be yourself! You are awesome in your own dorky, goofy ways. Embrace who you are and appreciate your memories with your friends and family. While your time with loved ones is limited, your memories are eternal,” said sophomore theatre arts major Noah McMullin, who will be playing Chuck Biggs in the show.
This show will be kicking off Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. followed by performances on Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. The performances will take place at 50 W Main St. in Fredonia. Tickets for the show are on sale now at the ticket office: $5 for students and $8 for general admission.