BY GUILLERMO CALDERÓN
DIRECTED BY FADI SKEIKER
February 20 – March 5, 2023
This is the streaming version of the Wilma’s onstage production of Kiss, available to view on demand. Filmed by multiple cameras and edited to give you the best view of the action.
A group of American actors performing a Syrian soap opera are shocked to realize the limits of their own cultural understanding.
This streaming version was filmed in front of a live audience on stage at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia. Kiss was filmed and edited by Leslie Rivera, who captured and edited our digital productions of Fat Ham, Cherry Orchard, and Minor Character.
Upon purchase, a link will be sent to you to view anytime Feb. 20-March 5. One stream per purchase.
Our streaming platform, Overture+, allows you to watch the show on any device connected to the internet, including TVs. Need assistance? Click here to read in-depth instructions for playing the video or contact our box office.
Closed captioning is available on the player.
“EXCITING … SHOCKING … I would recommend this hilarious, gut-wrenching, and provocative production of ‘Kiss’ to everyone.” -Broad Street Review
“Will make you laugh heartily, think deeply, and reconsider how we connect to act and each other … AN EXTRAORDINARY PRODUCTION” -Talkin’ Broadway
“A MUST-SEE” -Philadelphia RowHome Magazine
“IN KISS, ACTORS TRY A SYRIAN SOAP OPERA WITH CRINGEY RESULTS — AND THAT’S THE POINT” -Philadelphia Inquirer
100 minutes
Contains adult language, references to physical and sexual violence, and images of war. Contains atmospheric haze and the sounds of gunshots.
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This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.
