It’s been a long time since Chief Sealth International High School presented a full play. And now, after intense work, the new Chief Sealth Drama Company is almost ready for its first production, “She kills monsters“, with performances this Friday and Saturday.

(Photo by Keni Cohen)

Based in West Seattle Bayfest Youth Theatera 33-year-old nonprofit, has worked with the school for years to reestablish “a high-quality drama program that can deliver productions to the school and community.”

The curtain goes up Friday night on the play ‘She Kills Monsters’, described in the Bayfest announcement as ‘a high-octane comedy-drama by an acclaimed playwright Who Nguyen which offers a thrilling dive into the world of dungeons and dragons, murderous fairies, cheerleaders and the fight against evil. It pays homage to the geek and warrior in all of us and explores themes of loss, identity and friendship, with original music, projected animations and plenty of thrilling combat sequences – swords, axes of magical combat and conflict! »

(LR: AJ Bitseff, Addisen Whited, Satomi Giedeman, Claire Popelka, Larenzo Boney – photo by Gentle McGaughey)

To make it all happen, 23 cast members and more than 20 student designers, musicians, and set and prop builders work alongside a team of professional directors, fight choreographers, and designers. They hope you will come and see their first production. Here’s what you need to know:

(photo from BMS)

*Public screenings 7:30 p.m. Friday (March 17), 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday (March 18)
*On stage in the auditorium of the Chief Sealth IHS, 2600 SW Thistle
*Suitable for ages 11 and up
*Advance tickets $5 students, $10 adults (purchase online)
*At the door: $8 students, $14 adults
*Group discounts for 10 or more people available – email bayfestyouththeatre@gmail.com