Angels in America (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Tony Kushner
- First Published: 1992
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Political
- Time of Work: Mid-1985 to 1990
- Setting: New York
- Principal Characters: Prior Walter, Louis Ironson, Roy M. Cohn, Joseph “Joe” Porter Pitt, Harper Amaty Pitt, Hannah Porter Pitt, Belize, The Angel
- Genres: Drama, Problem play
- Subjects: New York, North America or North Americans, Northeast, U.S., United States or Americans, Gay men, Homosexuality or homosexuals, Sex or sexuality, New York City, 1980’s, Death or dying, 1990’s, AIDS, Terminal illness or terminally ill, Diseases, Angels, Management
- Locales: New York, NY
The Story:
Roy Cohn offered Joe Pitt a job in Washington with the Reagan Justice Department but Joe had to discuss it with his wife, Harper. Harper hid in her home consumed by fantasies and fears. When she wanted to travel, Mr. Lies, a travel agent, magically appeared and offered to take her to anywhere. When Joe returned, he and Harper fought about going to Washington, her emotional problems, and the secrets he kept from her.
Prior Walter revealed to his lover, Louis Ironson, that he had a cancerous lesion, a sign of advancing AIDS. Prior joked about it, but he feared...
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