Spotlight on a Powerful and Courageous Production at High School South

The West Windsor Plainsboro High School South Drama Program is presenting She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen, a wildly imaginative and emotionally moving play that blends humor, fantasy role-playing, LGBTQIA+ themes, and the harsh realities of high school bullying. This year’s production shines a bright light on the importance of acceptance, belonging, and the strength it takes for young people to be their authentic selves.

Performances will take place Thursday through Saturday, November 20-22 at 7 pm at the High School South Playhouse.

Why this story matters

At its core, She Kills Monsters follows Agnes Evans as she enters the Dungeons and Dragons world created by her late sister Tilly. Through this imaginative journey, Agnes discovers truths about Tilly’s life, friendships, identity, and the pain she endured as a young lesbian facing relentless bullying. The fantasy setting becomes a mirror for very real struggles that LGBTQIA+ students encounter every day.

The play offers a heartfelt reminder that young people often fight private battles that adults never see. It honors the courage of those who live openly and authentically, and it calls on communities to reject bullying in every form.

Why this production deserves special recognition

Selecting this play is an act of leadership. Across the country productions that include LGBTQIA+ characters or storylines have been challenged, censored, or banned. By choosing She Kills Monsters, the WW-P South Drama Program is sending a clear message that every student deserves to be seen, valued, and supported.

The cast and crew are taking on a show that requires emotional courage, physical creativity, and a great deal of artistic skill. From dramatic fight sequences to large fantasy creatures to deeply vulnerable character moments, these students are demonstrating maturity and compassion as they bring a meaningful story to life.

They are not simply performing a play. They are standing up for inclusion and dignity. They are giving voice to experiences that too often go unheard.

A message for our community

This production invites us to celebrate the power of young artists who are willing to confront tough topics. It invites conversations about empathy, identity, friendship, and the harm that bullying inflicts on LGBTQIA+ youth. It also highlights why supportive schools and communities matter.

As a Councilman in West Windsor and as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am proud of the students, educators, and families who helped make this production possible. Their work shows that our community believes in compassion, honesty, and the value of telling stories that help people understand one another.

Join us and support these remarkable students

I encourage everyone in our community to attend a performance. Bring friends. Bring family. Bring anyone who believes that theater can inspire positive change.

Celebrate the bravery and creativity of these students. Applaud the technical crew, the actors, the designers, and the educators who guide them. Let them know that their work matters and that their commitment to inclusive storytelling strengthens our entire community.

Tickets are available online and at the door. I hope to see a full house on opening night!

Originally published on danweissnj.com