Humor and Health in the Early AIDS Epidemic

This chapter explores the speaker's teenage experiences at the Adolescent Health Center during the early AIDS crisis, focusing on their role in a traveling sex education sketch group. Through relatable performances, they educated peers on safer sex, consent, and LGBTQ rights while navigating the challenges of effecting behavioral change. The chapter is interspersed with humorous anecdotes, including theatrical mishaps and unexpected phone calls, showcasing the blend of comedy and serious themes in their storytelling.