Description
THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME
Book Summary
This Obie Award-winning, semi-autobiographical monologue chronicles a gay man's journey of self-discovery in the 1980s, at the height of the AIDS crisis. Written and performed by David Drake, the play channels the anger and frustration of the activism that emerged after seeing Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart. This first Spanish edition, translated by José Villarrubia and Pedro Víllora, offers a passionate and necessary testimony about the struggle, identity, and memory of a community marked by the epidemic.
What is it about?
The play describes a gay man's process of self-discovery while addressing the AIDS crisis that devastated the LGBT community in the eighties. Using the anger and frustration that dominated the ACT-UP movement and the early moments of passionate activism, David Drake wrote this piece after seeing a production of The Normal Heart. The play premiered in 1992 at New York's Perry Street Theatre, just days before the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, becoming a legendary text of activist theater.
Main Themes
- Self-discovery and the construction of homosexual identity.
- The AIDS crisis and its devastating impact on the LGBT community during the eighties.
- Political and social activism through art, inspired by figures like Larry Kramer.
- Historical memory and the legacy of the ACT-UP movement.
- Anger and frustration as drivers of struggle and artistic creation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is intended for readers interested in contemporary theater, LGBT literature, and historical accounts of the AIDS crisis. It is also recommended for those seeking works that combine personal reflection with political activism, as well as for students and performing arts professionals interested in the monologue as a form of expression.
What this book offers
- A direct and emotional testimony of a key era in the fight for LGBT rights.
- A legendary play, now accessible for the first time in Spanish with a high-quality translation.
- A reflection on how anger and frustration can be transformed into art and activism.
- The opportunity to learn about the legacy of the ACT-UP movement and its cultural impact.
Technical Specifications
- Author: DRAKE, DAVID
- Publisher: DOS BIGOTES
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS
- Collection: DOS BIGOTES
- Publication date: February 2024
- Number of pages: 136
- Weight: 242 g
Editorial Assessment
This Spanish edition of a fundamental text of LGBT activist theater is of great interest for its historical and literary value. David Drake's Obie-winning play offers a raw and necessary look at a traumatic period, maintaining its relevance as a tool for memory and advocacy. The careful collaborative translation ensures fidelity to the original, making this contemporary classic accessible to a new audience.