Dramaturgy  —  Angels In America

What does it feel like to take Valium?

Quotes from those who know (Thanks Reddit users!):

“Nice buzz to it and all your problems go a way. There is a sense of euphoria.”

“So I’m not really into benzos but i take Xanax from time to time. I never liked…

Breakdown of Hostilities: Louis and Belize

References in Act 3 Scene 2

Louis attempts to argue that “most black people are anti-Semitic.” Belize momentarily thinks about lashing back with the implied statement that “most Jews are racist,” but is cut off.

Oxford University Press’ Very Short Introductions: Antisemitism

Introduction to Antisemitism, ideology behind the Holocaust, and ethnocentric anti-Judaism.

Oxford University Press’ Very Short Introductions: Mormonism

Introduction to Mormonism, Joseph Smith (its founder), and common beliefs.

Effects of HIV on The Body

Human immunodeficiency virus, HIV, destroys CD4+ cells, which are critical to your immune system.

HIV targets the type of cells that would normally fight off an invader like HIV. As the virus replicates, it damages or destroys the infected CD4+ cell and…