TO THE EDITOR:
Not usually an avid reader of the news, for some unknown reason I happened to pick up a copy of the Feb. 1 DTH. The first thing that caught my eye was “’Angels’ descends”, covering PlayMakers’ production of “Angels in America.”
I was ecstatic to see Tony Kushner’s controversial play on the cover. Many times I have overheard someone discussing UNC as a “liberal” university and laughed to myself, thinking my school to be more “cautiously progressive” (at best) than truly liberal. However, instances like this make me realize that UNC, while not perfect, is a place of opportunity for growth. With my own eyes I have the fortune to see those around me make discoveries and create change in the world around them.
Brendan Fox, the director of PlayMakers’ “Angels,” said that the story is more about the themes: “It’s bigger than an AIDS play, or a gay play, or a straight play.” I think Fox neglected to add one point. “Angels” is bigger because it is an AIDS play, and a gay play, and a straight play. These issues don’t just impact the affected groups: They affect all of us, regardless of how we identify.
Let this be a reminder for us all to take a stand against injustice wherever we see it in our daily lives. UNC is a great place to be, and it’s so easy to forget about the violations of human rights that are taking place while we are secluded within our bubble.
Suzannah Kimbrel
Sophomore
Communication Studies and Religious Studies
