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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:25px;color:rgb(131,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif;font-weight:bold">She Kills Monsters</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Written by Qui Nguyen</span><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif;font-weight:bold"> | </span><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Directed by David Baecker</span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">September 29 – October 7, 2023</span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif"><br></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-style:italic;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">She Kills Monsters</span><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif"> tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-style:italic;font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">She Kills Monsters</span><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">, the first production of the Theatre Institute at Sage’s 2023-2024 season, is directed by Russell Sage College Professor of Theatre, David Baecker. Professor Baecker is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and has directed over 20 productions at Russell Sage. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Qui Nguyen's </span><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-style:italic">She Kills Monsters</span><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"> first premiered back in 2011, unleashing a fusion of fantasy and theatre unto audiences. “Deceptively breezy and rather ingenious. It will slash and shapeshift its way into your heart.” – </span><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-style:italic">The New York Times. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">and is recommended for </span><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-style:italic">ages 13 and up</span><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:30pm</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7:30pm</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:30pm</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:00am & 7:30pm</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7:30pm </span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-style:italic;font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Must show RSC ID at the Little Theater box office to redeem free or RSC discounted tickets 20-30 minutes prior to showtime.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Free Admission for all Russell Sage Students</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:17px;color:rgb(25,25,25);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">$10 Tickets for RSC Faculty/Staff</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Adapted from the books by Matt McElligott and Larry Tuxbury</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Find out in</span><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif;font-style:italic"> Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:26px;color:rgb(49,95,195);font-weight:bold;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Number the Stars, the Musical </span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Based on the book by Lois Lowry</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Book, music and lyrics by Sean Hartley</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Directed by Michael Musial</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">February 7 – February 18, 2024</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(49,95,195);font-weight:bold;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Schacht Fine Arts Center Theater</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">A tender and intense adaptation of Lois Lowry’s novel about one of the most inspiring episodes in human history: the rescue of the Danish Jews during World War II. Annemarie Johansen is surprised when her best friend Ellen Rosen arrives in her apartment to spend the night. When two Nazi soldiers appear at the door looking for the Rosen family, Annemarie’s parents pretend that Ellen is their own daughter. Annemarie comes to realize that all of the Jewish Danes are in terrible danger, and that it is up to their Christian neighbors to help them escape to neutral Sweden. Annemarie is to take the Rosens to Sweden in her boat.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Adapted from the books by Matt McElligott and Larry Tuxbury</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Music and lyrics by Michael Musial</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Book by Matthew McElligott and Larry Tuxbury</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Friday, April 5 , 2024 at 7:30 pm</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(39,86,39);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif;font-weight:bold">James L. Meader Little Theatre</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Think you know the story of Robin Hood? Think again! Prepare for a thrilling new take on the classic tale. Set in a divided kingdom, where only the cunning can survive. Promising humor, heart, and a forest full of secrets. From the creators of</span><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif;font-style:italic"> Backbeard the Musical! </span><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">and</span><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif;font-style:italic"> Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical!</span><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">, this musical workshop/staged reading will have arrows flying in a bold new direction!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Based on the book by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Written by Ernie Nolan with music by Chris LaPorte</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Directed by David Baecker</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif;font-weight:bold">May 15 – 23, 2024</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(173,130,43);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Schacht Fine Arts Center Theater</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",sans-serif">Produced by a special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences.</span></p>
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