| This prizewinning play, the surprisehit of the 1985 Broadway season,confronts the issue of AIDS withcompassion and humor. As Is, whichfocuses on the relationship betweenex-lovers Rich and Saul, exploresits sensitive subject through thereactions of friends, family, and thecommunity. As Rich comes to termswith his illness, the play reveals notonly the tragedy of this widespreadincurable disease but also theeffects of any terminal illness on itsvictims and those close to them.With As Is, William M. Hoffman hasmade a remarkable contribution tocontemporary American theater."Authentic, unapologetic, warm, andvery funny, it s a play about love andfriendship, courage and loyalty [that]strike[s] a universal chord." |
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