This prizewinning play, the surprise

hit of the 1985 Broadway season,

confronts the issue of AIDS with

compassion and humor. As Is, which

focuses on the relationship between

ex-lovers Rich and Saul, explores

its sensitive subject through the

reactions of friends, family, and the

community. As Rich comes to terms

with his illness, the play reveals not

only the tragedy of this widespread

incurable disease but also the

effects of any terminal illness on its

victims and those close to them.

With As Is, William M. Hoffman has

made a remarkable contribution to

contemporary American theater.

"Authentic, unapologetic, warm, and

very funny, it s a play about love and

friendship, courage and loyalty [that]

strike[s] a universal chord."