Rousuck's Review: Diana Son's "Stop Kiss" at Vagabond Players

By J. Wynn Rousuck,

Published September 22, 2022 at 12:45 PM EDT

Morgan Wenerick (left) and Azure Grimes (right) in Vagabond Players' production of "Stop Kiss" (credit Bruce F. Press Photography) — Morgan Wenerick (left) as Callie and Azure Grimes (right) as Sara in Vagabond Players' production of "Stop Kiss" (credit Bruce F. Press Photography)

It's time for another visit with Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck, who joins us each week with her reviews of Maryland's regional stage. Today, she spotlights Baltimore's Vagabond Players production of Stop Kiss, a 1998 drama by playwright Diana Son.

This complex tale of love, endurance and compassion is directed at Vagabond Players by Belle Burr, and is recommended for mature audiences because it contains descriptions of assault and hate crime.

(Today's review contains an audio clip in which the word "dyke" is used.)

Stop Kiss continues at Vagabond Players through September 25. Follow the links for more information.

Tom Piccin (left) and Kellie Santos-DeJesus (right) in Vagabond Players' production of "Stop Kiss"(credit Bruce F. Press Photography)

Audio will be posted here later this afternoon.