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Here's Hoping by Philip Middleton Williams

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  • Sabrina Rose Bivens:
    5 Jun. 2021
    “ The terror of losing someone you love—or even yourself—to a slow and often painful death is a lot to bear for anyone. Especially when dealing with social stigma and misinformation. Philip Middleton Williams has brilliantly placed a moment in history still extremely relevant today into a beautiful time capsule for all to see. This short play is poignant and necessary. A must read and should be produced at least once by every theatre company. Do your part to educate. ”
  • Bruce Karp:
    8 Sep. 2020
    “ Though written in 1994, Williams' play still packs a punch. Thankfully, there are now treatments for HIV/AIDS that prolong life significantly. The play also reminds us of our current pandemic and the need to be united and smart about the ways to handle the virus and mitigate its damage. The dialogue is realistic and haunting - well done, sir! ”
  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn:
    4 Jun. 2020
    “ It's easy to forget how serious the AIDS crisis was/still is. This is a powerful piece that shows how hard it is to accept when things are out of your control. Very informative and educational. Williams knows how to take a hard topic and inform in a very real and touching manner. ”
  • Paul Vintner:
    20 May. 2020
    “ "Perhaps if you heard all our stories you might…understand as well."

    I love this statement because it could summarize the entity of theatre, and just as any play asks of its audience, it is used here as an appeal for an open-minded approach to the subject. This is a delicate piece with some difficult moments, but it is informative, educational, and reassuring. An emboldening challenge to continue living and loving one another by creating a dialogue about something we are uncomfortable with/fear. ”