The Infection Monologues Return

Gay City Health Project, with support from MOMS Pharmacy and US DHHS Region 10, is proud to announce the return of The Infection Monologues to Seattle. The Infection Monologues breaks new ground on the way we understand HIV infections, HIV stigma, and living with HIV, as well as challenges the way we think about the contemporary HIV experience.

Called a "powerful, timely, and well acted piece that undoubtedly benefits the gay community" by Seattle Gay Scene, and "funny and thought provoking" by the Seattle Gay News, The Infection Monologues is a touching, humorous, and ground breaking narrative on living with HIV more than thirty years into the epidemic. Written by Eric Rofes and Alex Garner, and first performed in San Francisco in 2005, the original script was significantly modified and expanded, with new characters added by local queer writers Vincent Kovar, Chad Goller-Sojourner, and Cole Arden Peake, and a new artistic vision from local queer director Manny Cawaling.

"I enjoyed it. I like that it had a sense of humor," said Kevin Skiena after attending last year’s premier performance, adding, "It was funny. I wasn’t expecting it to be funny."

"It was really very powerful," said Bryce Bailey, another audience member. "The stories came to life for me. I felt like I was watching my own life and the people in my life."

The Infection Monologues will take place on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 at the Erickson Theatre Off Broadway. Ticket prices are $15 for general admission and $10 for students or seniors. Tickets will go on sale at gaycity.org/infection-monologues on Friday, November 18.

"We’re thrilled to be presenting such a touching, humorous and though provoking piece," says Executive Director Fred Swanson, adding, "We hope to continue offering such amazing artistic endeavors as this."

Whether seeing it for the first time, or enjoying it yet again, be sure and get your tickets to The Infection Monologues right away. They’re sure to sell out fast.

2010 Audience Response

2010 Reviews

Seattle Gay Scene: The Infection Monolgues has power and majesty.

Seattle Gay News: The Infection Monologues challenges our perception of HIV/AIDS

The Seattle Lesbian: The Infection Monologues: Seattle Premier