By Larry Kramer

Performed at Soulstice Theatre

April 5 - 20, 2013

Directed by Mark E. Schuster

The story of a city in denial, THE NORMAL HEART unfolds like a real-life political thriller as a tight-knit group of friends refuses to let doctors, politicians and the press bury the truth of an unspoken epidemic behind a wall of silence.  A quarter-century after it was written, this outrageous, unflinching, and totally unforgettable look at the sexual politics of New York City during the early days of the AIDS crisis remains one of the theatre's most powerful evenings ever.

CAST

in order of appearance

Craig Donner - Kevin Gadzalinski

Mickey Marcus - Joel Marinan

David - Jacob Dougherty

Ned Weeks - Mark R. Neufang

Dr. Emma Brookner - Donna L. Lobacz

Bruce Niles - Marty L. McNamee

Felix Turner - Brian M. Firkus

Ben Weeks - Robert J. Liebhauser

Tommy Boatwright - James Nathan

Hiram Keebler - Jacob Dougherty

Grady - Kevin Gadzalinski

Examining Doctor - Tairre Christopherson

PRODUCTION STAFF

Scenic Design - Mark E. Schuster

Lighting Designer - Kevin Czarnota

Costume Designer - Sharon Sohner

Stage Manager - Kristin Raduenz

Rehearsal Prompter - Jacob Dougherty

Projections - Kevin Gadzalinski

Recording & Sound Cue Programming - David B. Carter

Construction Crew - Jacob Dougherty, Joel Marinan, James Nathan, Mark R. Neufang, Patrick Schuster, Mark E. Schuster

Special Effects Makeup - Brian M. Firkus

House Manager - Char Manny

Publicity Photography - Kevin Kucharski

Production Photography - Sara Risley

REVIEWS & PRESS

Theatrical Tendencies' "Normal Heart" beats strongly

- Matthew Reddin, Urban Milwaukee Dial, April 6, 2013

Drama from the dawn of a plague

- Russ Bickerstaff, Shepherd Express, April 6, 2013