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Angels in America

A Gay Fantasia on National Themes
Book • 1993
Angels in America is a dramatic work that delves into the lives of several characters during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.

The play is divided into two parts: 'Millennium Approaches' and 'Perestroika'.

It follows characters such as Prior Walter, a man living with AIDS; Louis Ironson, his partner who abandons him; Joe Pitt, a closeted Mormon and conservative; and Roy Cohn, a fictionalized version of the real-life conservative lawyer.

The play explores themes of identity, politics, religion, and the human condition, blending realism and fantasy.

It is known for its powerful and poignant portrayal of the era and its impact on various communities.

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Adam Moss
as an example of an artist who used dreams as inspiration for his work.
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Scott Aukerman
as an example of a great play.
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Steven Druckman
, referring to doing the opposite of what happened in it.
Playwright Steven Druckman: on love, acceptance & the complexities of navigating life as an artist in today's world.
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Konstantin Kisin
while discussing the AIDS crisis and the play's portrayal of the era.
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Jeffrey Wright
while discussing his role in the HBO miniseries.
Jeffrey Wright
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Will Sloan
while discussing the movie 'The Apprentice', which features Roy Cohn, a character from Kushner's play.
Michael and Us: The Art of the Deal
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Cara Greene Epstein
, referencing a quote from the play about the AIDS epidemic.
How theater weathers wars, outlasts empires and survives pandemics | Cara Greene Epstein
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Abby Kluchin
in relation to queer temporality and the experience of loss.
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Rob C. Thompson
in relation to his play, Angels in America, which explores themes of Mormonism and American culture.
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