Dakota Stage Presents
Stop Kiss
Directed by Brian Brady
Dakota Stage Playhouse
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Stop Kiss
About the Show
Dakota Stage is proud to present Diana Son’s 1998 award-winning play, ‘Stop Kiss’. This thought-provoking and poignant drama tells the story of Callie and Sara, who are suddenly thrown into a heartbreaking situation when early into their budding relationship they become victims of an attack. This brief and terrible moment irrevocably changes their lives forever, but they show us that love can triumph over hate. Join us at Dakota Stage for a beautiful story about courage, self-exploration, growth, finding happiness in unexpected ways, never giving up, and love conquering all. Love is never easy, sometimes messy, almost always confusing…..but always worth the fight!
OBIE Award Winner
GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New York Production
Nominated for the 1999 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play
New York Times Best of 1999 List
Sandra Oh (Sara): Theater World Award
Run Time
Approximately 2 hours plus a 15 minute intermission.Content Advisory
Trigger warnings: descriptions of assault and hate crime, strong language. Recommended for mature audiences.Age Recommendation
We recommend this show for ages 17 and up.Auditions
Auditions for this show are past.
Cast & Crew
Dana Morrison
Callie
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Callie
Dana is thrilled to be back on Dakota Stage so soon after appearing in this fall's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Other roles in the Bismarck area include Gwendolen in Capitol Shakespeare's The Importance of Being Earnest, Myra in TruNorth's Ghost Writer, and Cinderella in Sleepy Hollow's Into the Woods. She also directed and received a Brady Award for DSL's Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (2022). Dana would like to thank Chris for his unending support and the cast and crew for all of their hard work and dedication.
Taryn Chase
Sara
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Sara
Taryn Chase is delighted to be back at Dakota Stage, having previously appeared in DSL productions of 2 Across, Crimes of the Heart, and Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. She is currently Associate Professor of Mathematics at Bismarck State College. She would like to thank her family for their support, the cast for a great show, and Paul for his patience with her busy schedule.
Kathryn Steve
Mrs. Winsley
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Mrs. Winsley
Being interested in music, dance, and acting from a very young age Kathryn was very involved in local theater and dance in Dickinson, North Dakota throughout childhood. This spilled into occasionally getting herself involved various projects at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) with her first performance being apart of Vagina Monologues. She would like to thank her parents and brother for always supporting her dreams and sitting through many many many dance performances and productions.
Cammie Wright
Nurse
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Nurse
Cammie Wright is excited to return to the stage for Stop Kiss, her second production with Dakota Stage, following her debut in A Dickens’ Christmas Carol. Originally from Bismarck, she’s also lived in California and Colorado, gathering stories and experiences along the way.
A graduate of Minnesota State University – Moorhead with degrees in Journalism and Political Science, Cammie now channels her storytelling skills into government communications. When she’s not working or performing, you’ll find her hiking, fishing, skiing, or cooking up something delicious at home. She’s a passionate traveler who loves entertaining and creating lasting memories with friends and family. Her constant companion on these adventures is Olive, her loyal Great Pyrenees, who shares her love of relaxing by lakes and exploring new mountain trails.
Nathaniel Blake
George
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George
This will be Nathaniel's third show with Dakota Stage. He most recently performed in "The Underpants" in 2023, and performed in "Noises Off" in 2019. Nathaniel has been performing in plays since 4th grade. He also enjoys playing trumpet and guitar. Nowadays, he spends his free time taking care of his 1 year old son, who he loves very much. Enjoy the show!
Jim Quarnstrom
Detective
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Detective
Jim’s Dakota Stage experience began in 1998 with a truly forgettable performance in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. He has been on stage for dozens of productions since and has been backstage or in the light booth for many more. He was the Technical Director at DSL from around 2000 to 2007. His most enjoyable roles on stage were Brother Lee Love in “Monky Business”, Jake in “More Fun Than Bowling”, Felix in the “Odd Couple”, and Norman in “On Golden Pond”. He is grateful for the opportunity to be involved at DSL again.
Max Wild
Peter
Production Team
Director
Brian Brady
Stage Manager
Tom Chase
Costume Designer
Amanda Perry
Scenic Designer
Brian Nelson
Master Carpenter
Jason Bryhn
Lighting Designer
Chris Roemmich
Sound Designer
Chris Roemmich
Properties
Nancy Gordon
Photography
Tom Chase
Photography
Layn Mudder/ LPT Images
Light and Sound Operator
Mary Fischer
Backstage
Renee Brady, Tom Chase, Amanda Allen, and Cast
On-set Artwork
Paul Noot
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