Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Presented in partnership with Caracole and in observation of International AIDS Memorial Day and annual Pride Celebrations, Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens shares the stories of 31 people from all walks of life who are affected by HIV/AIDS. Through free-verse monologues and songs with a blues, jazz, and rock score, the perspectives of both those who died and those they left behind offer a broad look at the impact of the AIDS crisis on individuals, families, and communitiesstories sometimes forgotten with todays commonplace treatment and prevention methods. They inspire hope and healing amid tragedy, and also action to continue reducing the spread of the virus and seeking a cure.This production contains strong language/adult content, including descriptions of violence, homophobia, adultery, and drug use, and discussion of sexual identity.All performances of Elegies are free-of-charge at various locations and times across the city and are made possible by American Rescue Plan funds from the City of Cincinnati, administered through ArtsWave.Full list of performance dates and locations:Fri, May 13 at 7:00 pmXavier University Gallagher Student Center Theatre (Evanston)3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207Sat, May 14 at 3:00 pmHoffner Park (Northside)4101 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223Sun, May 15 at 2:00 pmSeasongood Pavilion (Eden Park)1600 Art Museum Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202Sat, May 21 at 3:00 pm & 6:00 pmARCO (Price Hill)3301 Price Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205Sun, May 22 at 2:00 pmBurnet Woods Bandstand (Clifton)3251 Brookline Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220Sat, June 4 at 2:00 pmStanbery Park (Mt. Washington)2221 Oxford Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230Sun, June 5 at 2:00 pmWestwood Town Hall (Westwood)3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211Sat, June 18 at 6:00 pmMt. Auburn Presbyterian Church (Mt. Auburn)103 W H Taft Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45219Sun, June 26 at 2:00 pmEnsemble Theatre Cincinnati (OTR)1127 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202