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Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes

Oakland Theater Project

Joe Pitt

PHOTOS

Photography: Ben Krantz

ABOUT

Written by Tony Kushner
Directed by Michael Socrates Moran

New York City, 1985. Amid the AIDS crisis, two couples struggle to navigate their relationships, families, careers, illness, and dreams. As the lives of Prior, Louis, Joe and Harper unfold, so do questions of cosmic justice. In Tony Kushner’s multi-award-winning American epic, each person 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.

“It’s a lot of output on every level. This show thrusts everyone into a pit to wrestle with their own angel. It pushes everyone to the max, but hopefully, to fulfillment. The actors have to love it deeply, because I ask them to go deep every day” Michael Moran, director.

I loved playing Joseph Pitt. I love Joe! I’m beyond grateful to Michael for taking big risks with this character, this story, this production — for directing with tremendous love. -E

“Director Michael Moran has created a new “Angels” for our time. And the best play of the year… Across Manhattan, a naïve Mormon couple, Harper (superb, elegant Emily Whelan) and Joe (mesmerizing, intense Edric Young) have their own sexual and religious conflict… Don’t miss Oakland Theater Project’s magnificent achievement.” Barry David Horowitz, Theatrius

“Joseph Pitt, played by fervent Edric Young, captures Joe’s inner conflict. Joe, torn between his devout Mormon faith, questions his loyalty to Roy, and hides his repressed desires… Oakland Theatre Company’s Angels in America remains a timeless exploration of the human psyche in crisis, a must-see for anyone and everyone.” Patricia L. Morin, Front Row Review

Guys, it’s not really about reviews!! A big thank you to everyone for coming out to see the show and welcoming in this story.

2024