Lee High School Theatre recently closed its moving fall production of A Monster Calls, adapted by Patrick Ness from his celebrated novel. The performance showcased the immense creativity, discipline, and emotional depth of Lee’s Theatre Magnet students, who brought the story’s themes of loss, imagination, and healing vividly to the stage.
Guided by Theatre Magnet Director Jessie Kisor and Technical Director Mirji Campolongo, students built a world where storytelling and movement merged seamlessly. The production used physical theatre, ensemble movement, and original sound design to bring the emotional truth of Conor O’Malley’s journey to life. “It’s a story that reaches beyond the page—raw, honest, and deeply human,” Kisor wrote in the director’s notes. “Our students’ talent in movement, ensemble-ship, and design allowed us to build something truly special.”
Kisor added, “A Monster Calls reminds us that stories have power—to confront pain, to understand it, and to begin to heal.” That spirit of collaboration and artistry continues as the company prepares to represent Lee High School at the Alabama Trumbauer Theatre Festival this Friday, Oct. 31. The cast and crew will perform their competition piece before regional judges, bringing the same emotional depth and creative storytelling that captivated audiences during the school’s fall run.