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“Stop Kiss”

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“A RAISIN IN THE SUN”

One of the best plays ever written.

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“Stop Kiss” by Diana Son

June 6 - 14, 2025
6th Avenue Ballroom, 117 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, Kansas

Sara and Callie have recently met and quickly become close. As they are walking through New York City's West Village late one night, they share their first kiss and...

Throughout Stop Kiss, relationships are explored, formed, and even ended as these characters learn more about themselves through each other.

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CAST LIST ANNOUNCED!

Callie ..... Amber Schmidt
Sara ..... Dorcianna Cortez
George ..... William Ross
Peter ..... Abel Blake
Mrs. Winsley/nurse ..... Donna Lambrecht
Detective Cole ..... Jim Ramos

Thank you to all who auditioned. we are so lucky to have such incredible talent in our community.

First read through is on monday, april 14th... you will receive an email with more information soon.

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Diana Son elaborates on the depths of human emotion and compassion in this play while showing us how drastically one moment in time can change someone’s life.

Stop Kiss

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