As human and funny as life – and just as fragile
“Casey” is Casey House in Toronto—Canada’s first hospice for men dying of AIDS. “Diana” is Princess Diana—who visited Casey House in 1991—and changed the world’s attitude towards the disease. Thomas has spent five months in Casey House waiting to die. Now he’s hoping he’ll live long enough to meet the Princess he idolizes.
“As a gay man, I lived through this horrific time- so much fear, so little information. We heard stories of hospital staff too frightened to deliver meals to AIDS patients (which was actually the impetus behind the founding of the Casey House). Thomas in this play reminds me of so many men who contracted this disease, facing death with a mixture of anger and sadness- and a helluva lot of snap and flair! – Michael Shamata, Belfry Artistic Director
Tickets
The Belfry offers Pay-What-You-Can ticket prices. Please contact the Box Office for details, 250-385-6815.
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By Nick Green
