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SFSU 's Stop Kiss Review: An Apparent and Astounding Attraction Between Two Friends

On an ordinary San Franciscan Friday night, Diana Son 's critically-acclaimed Stop Kiss unveiled at San Francisco State University 's Little Theatre and left me enlivened and eager for more. A week and a day later, on Oct. 17, 2015, I saw Stop Kiss for a second time and was embroidered with theatrical inspiration. The talented cast, dedicated crew, and intricate set were the greatest assets and exemplified precision, depth, and boldness.

Set in New York City, Stop Kiss starts off with Callie (Lauren Prentiss), an indecisive traffic reporter who lives alone, being visited by Sara (Rosie Anderson), a gutsy third grade teacher. Sara, who boldly moved to New …show more content…

Diana Son, born in Philadelphia and raised in Delaware, studied Dramatic Literature at New York University and was honored with the Berilla Kerr Award for playwriting. Stop Kiss reached an audience for the first time on December 8th, 1998 at The Public Theater. A triumphant premiere at an off-broadway theater enticed hundreds, propelled Stop Kiss to its nationwide success (over 100 productions), and notably earned the play a GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) award. As you read, Son is living comfortably in Brooklyn with a husband and their three sons—a life Callie and Sara envisioned they would …show more content…

Stop Kiss captured my heart, thoughts, and attention. The show motivated a paradoxical behavior—to be focused and distracted. I was distracted by the costumes, lighting, and lack of diversity, but was focused on real connections, fantastic quick changes and phenomenal, raw acting. Son 's play is meant to inspire thoughtfulness and support, and Conboy framed that beautifully with two dedicated actors, Rosie and Lauren. If you want to see the extraordinary and raw behavior between two lovers, I would recommend San Francisco State 's production of Stop Kiss.

STOP KISS

by Diana Son. Directed by Roy Conboy. Set, Heather Kenyon; costumes, Elizabeth Kelly; lighting, Jennifer M. Salmeron; sound, Kristina Garrett; props, Soren Carey; assistant director, Becky Raeta; production manager, Natasha Laidlaw; stage manager, Maria Kosta; assist. stage manager, Liz Johnson; assist. stage manager, Dee Mohale. Presented by San Francisco State University 's School of Theatre and Dance, Todd Roehrman, school director; At the Little Theatre in Creative Arts Building at SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132; 415-338-2467, lca.sfsu.edu. Through Oct. 18, 2015. Running time: 2 hours 30 mins.

WITH: Lauren Prentiss (Callie), Rosie Anderson (Sara), Zach Cowan (George), Aaron Moses (Detective Cole), Casey Spiegel (Peter), Syeda Huq (Nurse), and Perry

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