"The Baltimore Waltz," written by Paula Vogel, follows an imaginary vacation of Anna and Carl, siblings based on Vogel and her brother. The siblings embark on a search for hedonistic pleasure and a cure for Anna's fictional terminal illness, known as ATD (Acquired Toilet Disease) which she contracted by using the bathrooms at the elementary school where she teaches. Directed by Arthur Feinsod, ISU theatre professor, the play aims to address issues of loss, regret and acceptance of loved ones. Vogel wrote it as a tribute to her brother, who died of complications from AIDS in 1988.
Photos by Bethany Baker
Photos by Bethany Baker
