LCC Spring 2024 Theater Production

Stop Kiss by Diana Son

 

Description:  

After Callie, a jaded New Yorker, meets Sara, a visiting elementary school teacher, the two unexpectedly fall in love. Their first kiss in a public park in New York City provokes a violent attack that transforms their lives in a way they could never anticipate. Told through a series of nonlinear vignettes, Stop Kiss is poignant and has a surprising amount of humor. There is no physical violence on stage; the attack on Callie and Sara is described, not enacted.


  Important Dates:

  • Production Dates: May 24, 25, 30, and June 1 at 7:30PM; May 31 at 11:00AM and June 2 at 2:00PM.

  • Auditions dates for cast and crew: April 3 & 4, 3:30-6:30PM in Center Stage Theatre.

  • Rehearsals will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday (occasional) & Thursdays 3:15-6:45PM.  No Friday Rehearsals until tech week.

  • Tech week begins May 17 and we will have technical rehearsals most of the day on May 18 and 19.


Casting notes:

The play is set in New York City, 1999.  Cast members can be any race or ethnicity.  

Callie (she/her, early 30s) – works as a traffic reporter in New York City, where she has lived for eleven years. Callie helps Sara learn her way around the city, and, in the process, begins to learn more about herself. Savvy, sarcastic, clever, and guarded.

Sara (she/her, late 20s) – moved to New York City from St. Louis to accept a teaching fellowship at an elementary school in The Bronx. Having never left her hometown, she leans heavily on Callie to adjust to her new life. Intelligent, sure of herself, curious, and open.

George (he/him, early 30s) – A bartender who met Callie in college; they have been on-again-off-again “dating” ever since. One of Callie’s confidants. Headstrong, opinionated, and passionate.

Peter (he/him, late 20s) – A chef and Sara’s ex-fiancé from St. Louis. Upon hearing of Sara’s attack, he comes to New York City to be with her. Peter is still in love with Sara. Romantic, naive, and jealous.

Mrs. Winsley (she/her, mid 30s+) - A witness to the attack against Sara and Callie, and is interrogated by Detective Cole.  This part could double as Mrs. Winsley.

The Nurse (she/her, mid 30s+) – Sara’s nurse in the hospital. Supportive, observant, and inquisitive. This part could double as Mrs. Winsley.

Detective Cole (he/him, mid 30s+) – The detective assigned to Callie and Sara’s case. He is the first to hear the story of what happened to them the night they were attacked. Direct, meticulous and persistent.

Transparency and open communication are values that are extremely important to us; if you have any questions or need more information, please email the director:

 

For more information email Betsy Richard, Drama Faculty:  brichard@lowercolumbia.edu