Whim Productions is excited to present the world premiere of Claire Carson’s Kissing in the Grocery Store, a multimedia theater experience about love, loss, and the quest for courage to live authentically. 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

The moon is in conjunction or something. You miss your ex-girlfriend, and you’re afraid to come out to your parents. You can read a self-help book, talk to a trusted friend, or be like Q and look to a YouTube Witch for a “letting go” spell.

Quinn, or Q, is a 20-something lesbian struggling to move on from their first queer relationship. Their ex ended the relationship because she couldn’t be with someone who hides their true self from their family. The breakup ignites a comical and poignant battle between Q’s inner voices, leading them to seek solace in a YouTube magic influencer.

KISSING IN THE GROCERY STORE by Claire Carson (she/they) is a multimedia experience told through time shifts and movement. The story reminds us that coming out is often scary, even if your family is liberal. Carson describes the play as a “mix of humor, movement, magic, and poetry.” It is “for anyone who has ever battled themselves, grappled with their past, or yearned for a life filled with more joy, more honesty, and more room to grow.”

Directed by Diana Watts (she/her), the production features Trish Price (they/them), Sandy Osborn (she/her), Adriana Randall (they/them), and Megan Reynolds (she/her). Lighting design is by Austin VanWinkle (he/him), scenic design by Austin Cecil (he/him), costumes by Marian McClellan (she/her) and Patricia Reed (she/her), sound design and intimacy choreography by Kevin King (he/him).

Dates: February 6-16, 2025
 

On sale now at https://our.show/whimproductions/kissing

• General Admission - Advanced Tickets: $25 / Walk-Up: $28

• Pay What You Whim pricing is available for some performances

• Premium Seating: $30

• VIP Seating: $40

Run Time:  90 minutes without intermission

Appropriate for Ages 16+
Contains some adult language and conversation about sex

Performance Details:

Venue: Whim Space, 415 Prospect, Kansas City, MO 64124

Dates and Times:

Thursday, Feb 6th, 7:30 pm - “Pay What You Whim” 

Friday, Feb 7th, 7:30 pm - “Pay What You Whim” 

Saturday, Feb 8th, 7:30 pm

Sunday, Feb 9th, 3:00 pm

Monday, Feb 10th, 7:30 pm - “Pay What You Whim” 

Thursday, Feb 13th, 7:30 pm

Friday, Feb 14th, 7:30 pm

Saturday, Feb 15th, 7:30 pm

Sunday, Feb 16th, 3:00 pm