Directed by Tiffani Brooks Hagan
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 are viciously attacked by an angry bystander, leading to a horrible injury. The play jumps in time to both before and after the attack, showing us in an out-of-order sequence how Sara and Callie meet and fall in love.
Throughout Stop Kiss, relationships are explored, formed, and even ended as these characters learn more about themselves through each other. 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.
CAST LIST
Callie ..... Amber Schmidt
Sara ..... Dorcianna Cortez
George ..... William Ross
Peter ..... Tbd
Mrs. Winsley/nurse ..... Donna Lambrecht
Detective Cole ..... Jim RamosThank 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.
Characters
Callie Pax
Lead. Mid 20s to early 30s
Callie works as a traffic reporter in New York City, but really does not like her job. She helps Sara learn her way around the city, and, in the process, develops strong feelings for her. When Callie and Sara are attacked, Callie sustains only minor injuries and, along with Peter, nurses Sara back to health. Callie’s role will require kissing onstage and partial removal of clothing onstage.
Sara
Lead. Mid 20s to early 30s
Sara recently moved to NYC from St. Louis to accept a teaching fellowship at an elementary school in The Bronx. She looks to Callie to learn how to fit in while in the Big Apple and to watch her cat because her apartment won’t let her have him. When Callie and Sara are attacked in the park after their first kiss, Sara is injured, and falls into a coma, where she remains for some time. Sara’s role will require kissing onstage and partial removal of clothing onstage.
George
Supporting. Late 20’s to Early 30’s
George is Callie's “friend with benefits.” He works as a bartender in the city and is confused about, and possibly jealous of, Sara's relationship with Callie.
Peter
Supporting. Late 20’s to Early 30’s
Peter is Sara's ex-boyfriend from St. Louis. Once he heard Sara was in the hospital, he came down to New York to see her. Peter is still in love with Sara.
Mrs. Winsley/The Nurse
Supporting. Late 30s to 40s
Mrs. Winsley is a witness to the attack against Sara and Callie and the one who called the police. She is interrogated by Detective Cole. The actress who plays this role usually also plays the part of Sara's nurse.
Detective Cole
Supporting. 40s to 50s
Detective Cole is the detective assigned to Callie and Sara's case. He is the first to hear the story of what happened to Callie and Sara the night they were attacked.