Manny and Jake
by Harvey Fierstein
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Readers appreciate the emotional depth and historical context of the plays, highlighting the portrayal of relationships impacted by the AIDS crisis. Many find the collection a poignant reminder of a significant moment in LGBTQ+ history and commend Fierstein's dialogue. However, some note that not all plays achieve the same level of impact or coherence.
Synopsis
Two young men meet in a bar.
Manny is literally praying for sex; Jake is only too eager to oblige.
What the latter does not know is that Manny has AIDS.
Published as part of the collection Safe Sex .
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MARIONJUNEJIMMYARTHUR |
Publication
Manny and Jake is a comedy play written by Harvey Fierstein and published by Samuel French (1987).
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