Open Auditions for Stop Kiss
Sept. 15 and 16
6 - 8 p.m.
McKay Theater (Entrance B, Second Floor)
The Communications Media Department invites the campus community and alumni to an open audition for our fall production “Stop Kiss” by Diana Son. We are also seeking volunteers for our tech crew. Please see complete details below.
Monologue optional but not required to audition.
First cast read through is Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Conlon 109
About Stop Kiss
Setting: New York City, 1998
Two young women in New York meet, talk about their boyfriends, feel a growing, unspoken attraction for each other, and finally kiss. And that one innocent kiss sets off a savage gay-bashing. But even as Stop Kiss confronts the reality of physical violence, Diana Son's imaginative, moving, and surprising comedy brings audiences -- and her principal characters -- to unexpected places. Callie is holding down a job as a radio traffic reporter when she meets Sara, a Midwesterner who, against her parents' wishes, has moved to the city to teach third-grade students in the Bronx. Both have boyfriends, but as they get to know each other, their shared experiences and sense of humor create a strong bond. The tragic consequences of their kiss -- the center of this powerful drama -- serve as both an indictment of hatred and a moving study of the perils inherent in living life fully. – Ben Brantley
Roles
Callie – Callie works as a traffic reporter in New York City, where she has lived for eleven years, and has a casual “friends with benefits” relationship with George. Callie helps Sara learn her way around the city, and, in the process, develops strong feelings for her.
Sara – A recent transplant from St. Louis, Sara is a teacher's assistant who seeks a new beginning in the Bronx. She initially looks to Callie for guidance and support, and their friendship gradually evolves into a romance.
George - Callie's "friend with benefits," George works as a bartender and is jealous of Sara and Callie's relationship.
Peter - Sara's ex-boyfriend, arrives in New York after hearing about Sara's injuries, and is still in love with her.
Mrs. Winsley - A witness to the hate crime against Sara and Callie, Mrs. Winsley is also a nurse who cares for Sara after the attack.
Detective Cole - The detective investigating the hate crime, Detective Cole is portrayed as an all-business officer.
Nurse – Works in the hospital and is assigned to attend to Sara.
Tech Crew Positions
If you are interested in working on the crew please email Director Denise Alexander at dalexan8@fitchburgstate.edu and Technical Director Jo Nazro at jnazro@fitchburgstate.edu by Tuesday, September 16.
- Light Board Operator
- Sound Operator
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Rehearsal and Production Photographer
- Run Crew Members