Sense of Community
The Role and Impact of the Performing Arts
Special | 56m 58s
We revisit the production of "The Normal Heart," which was presented 25 years ago.
We revisit the production of "The Normal Heart," which was presented 25 years ago in Springfield. The play, portraying the terror of the HIV-AIDS crisis in the early 1980's, sparked controversy in our community. Now, a local theatre is preparing an anniversary production. Guests answer viewer questions as we discuss the role and impact of the performing arts.
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Sense of Community is a local public television program presented by OPT
Sense of Community
The Role and Impact of the Performing Arts
Special | 56m 58s
We revisit the production of "The Normal Heart," which was presented 25 years ago in Springfield. The play, portraying the terror of the HIV-AIDS crisis in the early 1980's, sparked controversy in our community. Now, a local theatre is preparing an anniversary production. Guests answer viewer questions as we discuss the role and impact of the performing arts.
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