This show has closed - March 2024
Stop Kiss
March 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 - Doors at 7pm - Show at 7:30pm
March 10, 17 - Doors at 1:30pm - Show at 2:00pm
Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early
Written by Diana Son
Directed by Tay Camille Lynne
Trigger warnings: Descriptions of assault and hate crime. Recommended for mature audiences.
Run Time: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with no intermission
Diana Son's play "Stop Kiss" is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of love, identity, and the consequences of a single moment. The story revolves around the evolving relationship between two women, Callie and Sara, who unexpectedly find themselves at the center of a violent hate crime after sharing a kiss in New York City.
The narrative weaves between the present and the past, unraveling the complexities of their connection and the impact of societal expectations.
Through the lens of trauma and recovery, Son skillfully examines themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the courage required to confront one's true feelings in the face of adversity. "Stop Kiss" resonates with emotional depth, capturing the essence of human connection in the midst of adversity.
Cast of Stop Kiss
Callie: Kenna Harris
Sara: Alexis Welvaert
George: Paul Hampshire
Peter: Dylan Henehan
Detective: Will Thayer-Daugherty
Mrs. Winsley: Kendra Behn-Smith
Nurse: Shelly Peterson