2 for 1 Tickets! at The Gift Theatres STOP/KISS

Published Jan. 22, 2009 at 11:32 a.m.

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STOP/KISS from Diane Son -

Now thru March 14th

@ The Gift Theatre

From unpromising material--standard urban settings, stilted exchanges, missed cues, private jokes, half-finished sentences--Diana Son has crafted a subtle, moving drama about vulnerability and risk. Callie, a twentysomething New York traffic reporter, is an expert at avoiding conflict, which serves her well in the city. Sara, on the other hand, has willingly left her job at a Quaker school in St. Louis to teach third-graders in the Bronx.

Although both are "straight" women, they circle each other warily, nursing an unspoken attraction. The playwright's choice to shuttle back and forth in time, between the hospital room and police station and the early days of Callie and Sara's friendship, lends a bittersweet quality to even their lightest exchanges, allowing us to wonder, along with the two women, whether the violent outcome of their single kiss makes it a bad idea.

SPECIAL PRINCING THIS WEEKEND! (Jan 22-24)
2 tickets for the price of 1! This weekend only!
mention codeword "HELICOPTER"
when making your reservations @ (773) 283-7071.

“Beautifully observed, fine ensemble…Anna Carini and Amy Speckien are superb.”
Fabrizio O. Almeida, New City
“Riveting…An astutely realized and richly entertaining production,
a compact jewel packed with wry humor and complex emotions.”
Catey Sullivan, Chicago Examiner
“Highly recommended!
Solid talent and a delight to watch…
We can learn something about ourselves from viewing this play.”
Al Bresloff, Epoch Times

The Gift Theatre 4802 N Milwaukee Ave

Times: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays @ 7:30pm; Saturday matinee at 2:30 PM
Cost: $20 tickets on Thursday night & Saturday matinee; $25 on Friday & Saturday night;
$15 preview, student, senior, and industry tickets.

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