5/13-5/28
As much as guys try to get two girls to make out in front of them, there are still men in the world who'll throw punches instead of dollars at the sight of a same-sex snog. A man wandering through a New York park serves as a prime example in the Stray Cat Theatre production Stop Kiss, opening at eleven/twenty/one, 1121 North First Street. The play tells the story of two women who meet in the Big Apple and start talking about their boyfriends. Their platonic chemistry turns into a serendipitous attraction, and they kiss on a park bench -- way too much to the chagrin of a male passerby. Despite the tragic consequences of their kiss, director Marcos Voss says the story ultimately carries a positive message. "There's a dark side," he says, "but [the play] ends with a message of hope and strength about identity." Stop Kissopens Friday, May 13, and continues through May 28. Tickets cost $10 to $20. Call 602-253-8188, extension 2. -- Niki D'Andrea
courtesy of Stray Cat Theatre
Stop Kiss opens May 13.
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