<p>nicksmom, did your son’s college do both parts of Angels in America? I’m a little surprised that you’d never heard of it. It’s a fabulous play that won back to back Tonys in the early 90s, part one produced in one year followed by part two the next. It also won the Pulitzer, and then the Drama Desk both years. The HBO film production of it was much acclaimed with a star-studded Hollywood cast, it was a show that everyone was clamoring to do. I imagine that your son was familiar with it. It certainly deals with issues in its social commentary that are uncomfortable for many, so your reaction is probably not unique but it’s one of the most important pieces of theatre from the latter part of the 20th century. Tony Kushner is a good example of a playwright who produces thought-provoking work. Another of his great successes is Caroline, or Change. Different issues than Angels in America but no less powerful in its exploration of social issues. I highly recommend it! :)</p>