She Kills Monsters; Virtual realms, by Qui Ngyuen
Directed by Carrie Pozdol
Virtully presented Dec. 10-12, 2021
Iowa City Community Theatre
Cast:
Jana Egan
Henry Hunnicutt
Nick Kilburg
Syd Kuhl
Tristan Maynard
Ruby Murray
Anne Ohrt
Christine Sawka Fraser
Josh Sazon
Zach Simmons
Ad Stratton
Kelly Yacono
Photo credits: ICCT
"A unique aspect of the play that I have not seen in any other virtual adaptations were the animated clips that played over many of the sections narrated by Josh Sazon, as well as during some battle scenes. Though the actual animations were rough and choppy, they added a charming adolescent quality to the play that helped establish the setting and characters as high-school aged. Additionally, the use of music played over some scenes really helped distract from the virtual format at times. Combined with energetic performances from the cast, the play did feel much like a stage production, if you ignore the boxed screens each of the characters speak from."
-Parker Jones, The Daily Iowan