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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet at Clurman Theatre

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Absurdity and poignancy intertwine in Stephen Dietz's quietly brilliant examination of the AIDs epidemic through the eyes of two gay men, Jody, a worldly yet introverted map store owner and his more outlandish friend Carl, whose penchant for chairs carries more meaning than meets the eye.

As time goes on in the isolated store, it becomes apparent that Jody hasn't left it for very long time. As a result, his knowledge of what is happening to their community is scant. Carl, being his only link to the outside world, decides he must bear witness to what is happening and begins to place the chairs of their fallen friends in the shop. Reminding us that hiding away from the world and its problems can have devastating consequences, Lonely Planet is a beautifully simple, yet highly resonant work that still reverberates into today's climate.

Cast

Arnie Burton
Matt McGrath

Creative

Written by Steven Dietz
Directed by Jonathan Silverstein
Scenic design by Anshuman Bhatia
Costume design by Jennifer Paar
Lighting design by Paul Hudson
Sound design by Bart Fasbender

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1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Victoria Ginsberg

The Truth And Nothing But The Truth

Can you really really ever know someone? Asked over and over in the brilliant play, "Lonely Planet" playing at the Clurman Theatre. Written in 1993, "Lonely Planet" is still as relevant if not more so today. The play continues to evolve and becomes more real as each new chair flings across the stage. Each new chair represents a life snuffed out by the dreaded disease of the 80's and 90's when so little was known about AIDS. The audience gets a front row view of the fear and alienation this disease has inflicted upon the two main characters and how each deals with its aftermath. As the second act begins, we begin to realize the depth and acceptance of Jody and Carl's friendship. Their love for one another is at the heart of this extraordinary play; their acceptance of how each deals with fear and loneliness is at the core of what makes this a must-see for these frightening times. ... Read more
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