Upcoming Productions
FALL, 2023 Season
STOP KISS
Written by Diana Son
Directed by Zack Callis
October 5-7 at 7:30 p.m.
WMC Alumni Hall
$10 General Admission; $8 for seniors (60+), students, active military and veterans, and the McDaniel College community
Box Office/Information: 410-857-2448
McDaniel College Theatre presents Diana Son’s acclaimed comedy-drama “Stop Kiss,” October 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall. The show, directed by McDaniel alumnus Zack Callis, contains adult language and situations and is intended for mature audiences.
"A poignant and funny play about the ways, both sudden and slow, that lives can change irrevocably,” said Variety, when reviewing the show. After Callie meets Sara, the two unexpectedly fall in love. Late one night, they share their first kiss during a stroll in New York’s West Village. An angry bystander sees the kiss and violently attacks the couple, leaving Sara badly hurt. A timely, thought-provoking piece, “Stop Kiss” explores the evolution of relationships and examines the depths of human emotion, compassion, love and acceptance.
The cast includes McDaniel students AB Bullock, Danielle Carter, Corey Foote, Rene Herbst, Bella Myers, Tyra Pritchett, RJ Schnitzer, and Paul Steinert.
Director Callis is excited to return to The Hill to direct this particular piece. “It wasn’t too long ago I was a student at McDaniel, eager to begin working professionally. McDaniel holds a special place in my heart and I’m grateful my first directing gig as a graduate is at McDaniel.”
“At its heart, ‘Stop Kiss’ celebrates the radiant power of love, regardless of gender or orientation. We witness the blossoming romance between two individuals, and through their journey, we're reminded of the universal and timeless nature of love's transformative force. However, the play also dares us to confront the sobering truth that, even in the face of progress, fear and intolerance continue to cast their shadow. The fear of being seen in a moment of vulnerability, the fear of discrimination, and the fear of violence – these are experiences that queer couples still grapple with today. Despite the strides we've made, it's essential to acknowledge that our journey towards equality is far from over.”
Tickets are $10 General Admission; $8 for seniors (60+), students, active military and veterans, and the McDaniel College community. For more information, call the box office at 410-857-2448.
URINETOWN The Musical
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollman
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Directed by Gené Fouché
November 16-18 at 7:30 p.m.
WMC Alumni Hall Mainstage
$12 General Admission; $10 for seniors (60+), students, active military and veterans, and the McDaniel College community
Box Office/Information: 410-857-2448
McDaniel College Theatre presents “Urinetown, The Musical,” the Tony-Award winning musical by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, November 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. The production, helmed by theatre arts department chair Gené Fouché, will be performed on the WMC Alumni Hall Mainstage. Please note that the show contains self-harm, death, coarse language, and other adult subject matter, and is intended for mature audiences.
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors (60+), students, active military and veterans, and the McDaniel College community. For more information, call the box office at 410-857-2448.