The Normal Heart

A largely autobiographical play by Larry Kramer. It focuses on the rise of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City between 1981 and 1984, as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks, the gay founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group.

First performed 1985 Off-Broadway production at The Public Theater,

In SA 1992 with Frantz Dobrowsky, directed by Fred Abrahamse.

NAPAC starring Chris Buchanan, year unknown.

Sources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Normal_Heart

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