NTID Theatre History: Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches: November 2021

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Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches: November 19-21, 2021

It’s the 1980s. President Reagan sits in the White House while the AIDS crisis rages on. ​Caught in the middle are a Valium-addicted Mormon, her closeted lawyer husband, and two men ripped apart by an AIDS diagnosis. This is a story about fighting for survival, love, politics and God. In 1993, Angels in America, written by Tony Kushner, won the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

After the challenges of COVID-19, Panara Theatre welcomed audiences back for live performances, prioritizing the safety of students, faculty, staff, and patrons. RIT/NTID Performing Arts required all attendees to show proof of full vaccination and wear masks inside the theatre. Seating was limited to 50% capacity to allow for physical distancing, and the theatre was thoroughly cleaned after each performance. These measures ensured a safe and memorable return to live theatre.

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