![]() To purchase tickets, go to or or call 30. Proceeds benefit both AIDS Delaware and Clear Space. Tickets for each show are $50, and include a pre-show reception with hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. Sponsored by Bell Rock Capital, “The Normal Heart” runs for only two performances, set for 6 p.m., Saturday, March 3, and 2 p.m., Sunday, March 4. The story of “The Normal Heart” remains relevant to this day. But with the increased transmission of HIV via intravenous drug use, it is vital to remain vigilant and not return to the early days of the HIV epidemic. Real people, based on the play’s Ned character, have made significant changes in HIV awareness, treatment and prevention. ALL ACCESS extends condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of former ENTERCOM KFRG (K-FROG)/RIVERSIDE, CA personality JAMES DAVIDSON (aka JIMMY HOPPA), who passed away SUNDAY (9/15) from. Delaware’s HIV epidemic disproportionately affects the African-American population, which comprises 21 percent of the state’s residents, but accounts for 61 percent and 67 percent of the state’s HIV and AIDS cases, respectively. where 45 percent of all people diagnosed with HIV live. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention placed Delaware in the southern region of the U.S. “The Normal Heart” has moments that range from laugh-out-loud funny to utterly heartbreaking. As more and more of his friends fall ill, Ned does his best to rally support for the cause, while raging against institutions of media, medicine, and government that seem determined to ignore him. It should serve also as a reminder to everyone that we still have a long way to go in creating a society of equality.”ĭirected by David Button, “The Normal Heart” centers on Ned Weeks, a gay writer who finds himself at the forefront of the fight against AIDS at a time when the disease was so terrifyingly new, it didn’t even have a name. For those who don’t, I think it’s going to be an education. ![]() Bryant said, “For those who remember the early 1980s, I want the show to be a reminder of just how far we’ve come. The original play opened off-Broadway in 1985 and portrays the earliest years of the AIDS epidemic. But she’s also got this softer, compassionate side that is revealed in her devotion to her patients.” She’s angry over what’s going on – or not going on – and she’s frustrated that her efforts to figure out the disease draw no support. Brookner’s competing emotions is the biggest challenge for me. Even when everything seems so dark and uncertain, her love shines through. Brookner is tough and speaks her mind, but she also is very loving and compassionate. I like that.”Ĭlear Space Executive Director Wesley Paulson said, “We are honored that Lisa Bryant joined the cast of ‘The Normal Heart.’ I have enjoyed appearing on ’Delmarva Life’ with Lisa and her co-host, Jimmy Hoppa, and look forward to seeing her on our stage here at Clear Space.”īryant said, “Dr. While this is definitely not the feel-good story of the year, the star of the story, ultimately, is love. Frustrated and distraught as her gay, male patients died of a disease with no name – and less public acknowledgement – she pushed relentlessly for research, recognition and support services for her patients.īryant said, “Appearing in this play takes me well outside my comfort zone – I’ve never been in a staged production before! But I’ve been trying to spend more time outside that zone, in order to grow, so I really wanted to play this role. The role is based on physician Linda Laubenstein, who discovered some of the first cases of the illness which became known as AIDS. Special thanks to the Rehoboth Beach FD, President Mitchell, Chief Snyder, City of Rehoboth, Lewes Chief Bill Henry Buckaloo for the Memorial Bell, photographer Past President Ron O’Neal and Bethany Blues for a great meal.Clear Space Theatre Company, in collaboration with AIDS Delaware, will present Larry Kramer’s iconic play, “The Normal Heart,” Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4. WBOC ‘s Lisa Bryant plays Dr. Thanks to Charlie and Jimmy for a great program. ![]() Past President and Chaplain Charlie Arnold did the benediction. President Terry Jester read the names of our 2017 fallen firefighters as Secretary Guy Hudson rang the Memorial Bell. Chaplain Hoppa read some scriptures about firefighters, 2nd Vice President Doug Hudson read “The Fallen Firefighter Ceremony” the meaning of the empty dinner table, 1st Vice President Hunter Holland read the “Fireman’s Prayer”. Asst Secretary Mike Lowe served as the emcee. ![]() Rehoboth Beach FD President Danny Mitchell welcomed all and Fire Chief Chuck Snyder leading the pledge of allegiance. The program started with Chaplain Jimmy Hoppa having the invocation. The SCVFA held it’s annual Memorial Service on May 22nd at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.
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