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New York City, 1985. Amid the AIDS crisis, two couples struggle to navigate their relationships, families, careers, illness, dreams, and visions. As the journeys of Prior, Louis, Joe and Harper unfold, so do questions of cosmic justice, as each is confronted with truths they have struggled to face—about themselves, about one another, and about the world at large—and the painful, transformative power of those realities.

As Tony Kushner’s multi-award-winning American epic combines the ghosts of historical figures with contemporary prophets and timeless angels, the power of its narrative reverberates into the perils of the present.

 Is cosmic justice possible? Can the American democratic system and rule of law deliver such justice? Is the system capable of facing difficult truths and transforming, or is America bound to struggle under a political system intent on exclusion and scapegoating? 

In OTP’s tradition of reconsidering classics, a radical interrogation of this uncannily relevant play reverberates into our present, as America barrels toward another historic election. 

As humans—those with the power to change and create—Kushner’s timeless drama offers much-needed hope for our future—and an opportunity to re-engage with the “Great Work” before us.

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This production has achieved three TBA Highlights! 

The Going Green Achievement. This production has a reduced environmental impact to help save our beautiful planet!

The Homegrown Achievement. This production is creating jobs and creative opportunities right here in the Bay Area.

The Open Doors Achievement. This production has taken tangible, intentional steps to increase access for Bay Area audiences.

What are TBA Highlights? We're honoring incredible productions across the Bay that are driving the future of theatre forward. The Highlights program uplifts specific shows that have met the important benchmarks required to earn one (or more) of our four achievements: Homegrown Achievement, Going Green Achievement, Reflection Achievement, and Open Doors Achievement. This achievement signals to you that this show is a noteworthy part of our community. When you see one of these badges you can expect to see theatre produced, rehearsed, and performed according to these values.