Verses from Jordan tells the story of Jordan, a young, inexperienced composition professor. Jordan is intelligent, curious, private, passionate, disconnected, determined, and lost. In a word, Jordan is human. Jordan is also a “bug chaser” – he is actively pursuing the HIV infection. This play follows Jordan on his journey, beginning with his desire to receive this “gift” and culminating with his acceptance of the life he has chosen for himself. Assisting Jordan on this journey are some surprising characters including two historical poets. We are, by now, all aware of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), a virus that weakens the ...Read More
Verses from Jordan tells the story of Jordan, a young, inexperienced composition professor. Jordan is intelligent, curious, private, passionate, disconnected, determined, and lost. In a word, Jordan is human. Jordan is also a “bug chaser” – he is actively pursuing the HIV infection. This play follows Jordan on his journey, beginning with his desire to receive this “gift” and culminating with his acceptance of the life he has chosen for himself. Assisting Jordan on this journey are some surprising characters including two historical poets. We are, by now, all aware of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), a virus that weakens the immune system. It’s for this reason that it may be hard to understand why anyone would seek out this infection. But there is a subculture of homosexual men that do just that. Verses from Jordan neither seeks to defend nor promote these activities, but sees it as another way to understand the extraordinary experiences of being human.
Winner of the 2009 Ambie Award for Best Set Design, Kevin Griffith Nominee for the 2009 Marquee Award for Best Actor in a Drama, Jonathan Mares Nominee for the 2009 Marquee Award for Best Original Play or Musical
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