Roger Davis
Marks roommate. Roger, a struggling musician, discovers he's HIV+ when his girlfriend leaves him a note before killing hereself. Roger hopes to write one meaningful song before "the virus takes hold."
Mark Cohen
Used to date Maureen. Lives with Roger in an abandoned lot. A filmmaker, he spends the entire play capturing everything on film while remaining alone.
Maureen Johnson
Broke up with Mark to date Joanne. A performance artist, she constantly needs attention. She's wild and crazy and hard to handle.
Joanne Jefferson
Maureens lover. A public interest laywer, she comes from a very wealthy and educated background. Constantly wonders why she puts up with Maureen.
Mimi Marquez
A dancer with a drug problem and AIDS. Develops a relationship with Roger that has many ups and downs.
Benjamin Coffin III
Dated Mimi before Roger. Landlord of Mark and Rogers building. Formerly their roommate before getting married to "a wealthy daughter of the revolution." Want to start a multimedia studio, and will stop at nothing to get it.
Tom Collins
An HIV+ computer genuis. Returns to New York after being away for a while just in time to meet the love of his life- Angel.
Angel Dumont Shunard
A transvestite street drummer who is also HIV+. Angel loves to give and keep peace among their group of friends.
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