This World AIDS Day event in collaboration with Victory Gardens Theater starts with a special curated tour of the Art AIDS America Chicago exhibition on its opening night. Following is a pre-show reception at the theater and the performance of Karen Hartman’s Roz and Ray, a profound story of love, trust, sacrifice, and forgiveness between two friends unearthing a tragic and little-known event in HIV/AIDS medical history.
ROZ AND RAY
November 11 – December 11, 2016
by Karen Hartman
directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew
assistant directed by Arianna Soloway
In 1976, Ray, a newly single parent of twin hemophiliac boys, has only one goal: keep his sons alive. His days are filled by endless trips to the hospital, rigorous testing, and frequent blood transfusions. This all changes when Ray meets Roz, an optimistic and caring doctor with a miracle treatment. Roz appears to be Ray’s savior until the miracle turns into a nightmare. Roz and Ray tells the profound story of love, trust, sacrifice, and forgiveness between two friends. Artistic Director Chay Yew (The House That Will Not Stand, Death and the Maiden) pairs with playwright Karen Hartman to unearth a tragic and little-known event in medical history.
