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*O Solo Homo* compiles a dynamic set of monologues that explore the intersections of queer life, from intimate family ties to broader social issues. Contributors include Peggy Shaw of Split Britches, who reflects on butch identity; Ron Vawter, who contrasts the lives of AIDS‑deceased figures Jack Smith and Roy Cohn; Tim Miller, who traces gay desire before and after AIDS; and Carmelita Tropicana, the “National Songbird of Cuba,” who brings humor and nostalgia to her return to Havana.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Holly Hughes
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