McDaniel alum directs students in Theatre Arts department’s production of “Stop Kiss”

McDaniel College students perform in the Theatre Arts department’s production of “Stop Kiss.”

Performances are Thursday, Oct. 5-Saturday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall. Note: the show contains adult material and is intended for mature audiences.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students, seniors (over 60), active military members and veterans, as well as those with a McDaniel College ID. For tickets or more information, call 410-857-2448.

An acclaimed comedy-drama by playwright Diana Son, "Stop Kiss” is a timely, thought-provoking piece that explores the evolution of relationships and examines the depths of human emotion, compassion, love, and acceptance.

Variety called it “a poignant and funny play about the ways, both sudden and slow, that lives can change irrevocably.

McDaniel alum Zack Callis, who earned a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts in 2021, is directing the college’s production.

He said, “​​​​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.”

The cast includes McDaniel students:

• Ab Bullock, first-year student from Richmond, Virginia
• Danielle Carter, junior Political Science major from Rockville, Maryland
• Corey Foote, senior Psychology and Theatre Arts major from Baltimore
• Rene Herbst, junior from Hampstead, Maryland
• Bella Myers, senior Theatre Arts major from Mt. Airy, Maryland
• Tyra Pritchett, senior Psychology major from Hanover, Maryland
• RJ Schnitzer, senior Cinema-Theatre Arts major from Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Paul Steinert, junior Elementary Education major from Dundalk, Maryland