“Stop Kiss” at Seattle Public Theater
by 
Mary Jo on March 21st, 2007
What happens when a first kiss doesn’t result in a happy ending?
That’s the premise of Diana Son’s “Stop Kiss” now running at the Seattle Public Theater. Challenging our assumptions about relationships, this production reminds us what a profound privilege it is to love and be loved.
The “kiss” in this play is not a happily-ever-after-kiss. The kiss is between two women, and the tenderness and optimism of their first kiss is contrasted with the ugliness that surrounds it. This story of this kiss will make you laugh — and it will make you cry. Hopefully, it will also make you reflect.
If “Stop Kiss” makes you think, then Seattle Public Theater has accomplished its mission: presenting plays with strong rhythm, character and text that tell stories that allow viewers to feel more deeply, to reflect on ourselves and our community, and to challenge our expectations and allow us to dream. “Stop Kiss” does that and more, as it reminds us that love doesn’t always come easy.
Tell someone that you love them today.
Location: Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, 7312 W. Greenlake Drive North.
Dates & Times: March 15th – April 8th, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm.
Tickets: $24 general admission, $20 seniors (65 and older), and $14 students (under 20). Available online, or at the box office.
“Stop Kiss” is the winner of the 1999 GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Award (Outstanding New York production).
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Mar 26, 2007 at 7:57 am
[…] Washington, USA. Mary Jo Manzanares looks at the Seattle film scene with a preview of “Stop Kiss” at the Seattle Public Theater. She blogs at The Seattle […]
Apr 6, 2007 at 9:39 am
I saw Stop Kiss at last Sunday’s matinee, and it was the best production I have been to at the Bathhouse to date. Beautifully directed and acted. Great timing. I was so moved at the end of the play, and still very emotional in the telling of it to my husband an hour later. Thank you so much for such a quality production.
Patty Lyden
Apr 6, 2007 at 9:40 am
What does it mean when it says on this page that my comment is “awaiting moderation?”
Apr 6, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Hi Patty,
I’m so glad that you enjoyed the production as well. It was a very emotional theme.
In order to combat spam, comments go to a moderation queue if you’re IP address is not recognized. That’s all. Since you are a new commenter (and I hope you’ll be a repeat one), it’s just set your comment into the queue.
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