This lads kick off pride month by revisiting an oft-forgotten but foundational play in the queer canon: William M. Hoffman’s As Is. Topics include the history of the AIDS play, Hoffman’s exquisite weaponization of comedy in the face of overwhelming tragedy, and the legacy of a 90 minute play that inspired an entire genre of theater.
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Media Referenced in this Episode:
As Is by William M. Hoffman. 1985.
AIDS-Involved Drama Syndrome by William M. Hoffman. Poz Magazine. February 1st, 1997.
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Additional Voices for As Is Excerpts: Anne Huston, Eleanor Philips, Dara Swisher and Brent Shultz
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