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Buddies in Bad Times Theatre proudly welcomes
a Studio 180 Theatre production
THE NORMAL HEART
By Larry Kramer
Directed by Joel Greenberg
Featuring John Bourgeois, Mark Crawford, Paul Essiembre, Ryan Kelly, Mark McGrinder, Jeff Miller, Sarah Orenstein, Jonathan Seinen and Jonathan Wilson
Set & Costume Design John Thompson
Lighting Design Kimberly Purtell
Stage Manager Robert Harding
Core Artistic Team Joel Greenberg (artistic director) Derrick Chua, Jessica Greenberg, Mark McGrinder and Kimwun Perehinec

October 14 - November 6, 2011

Larry Kramer's landmark play chronicles the rise of the AIDS crisis in New York City as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks, the gay Jewish founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group. The Normal Heart's political and sexual polemics polarized the gay community when it was first performed in 1985. It has since been recognized as an important document of queer history and is widely considered to be one of the most significant plays of the 20th century. Buddies is pleased to welcome back Studio 180 Theatre, seven years after their celebrated production of The Laramie Project.

"Pre-show chats before Tuesday evening and Sunday matinee performances
"Talkbacks after Wednesday matninee and Thursday evening performances
"Panel Discussions with community leaders and subject matter experts on Sunday, October 23 and Sunday, October 30 at 5PM
(details at studio180theatre.com)

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