Set in the Castro neighborhood in 1985, Jerker concerns 2 lonely San Francisco men terrified by reports of "the gay cancer" who develop a meaningful, transformative connection via phone sex. JERKER is a naughty, sexy play with redeeming social value. The FCC cites JERKER in its landmark obscenity rulings in the 80s that also implicated radio host Howard Stern.
Written by Robert Chesley, JERKER is one of the first full-length plays to deal with AIDS. In fact, the play pre-dates the common usage of the word "AIDS". Now in its 23rd year, JERKER's themes are urgently relevant today. The New ...Read More
Set in the Castro neighborhood in 1985, Jerker concerns 2 lonely San Francisco men terrified by reports of "the gay cancer" who develop a meaningful, transformative connection via phone sex. JERKER is a naughty, sexy play with redeeming social value. The FCC cites JERKER in its landmark obscenity rulings in the 80s that also implicated radio host Howard Stern.
Written by Robert Chesley, JERKER is one of the first full-length plays to deal with AIDS. In fact, the play pre-dates the common usage of the word "AIDS". Now in its 23rd year, JERKER's themes are urgently relevant today. The New Orleans production is a regional premier. Here is a review of its 20th anniversary production: http://articles.latimes.com/2006/aug/06/entertainment/ca-kearns6
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: A member of the Big Easy Theatre Awards nominating committee, Frederick Mead is a prolific writer, actor, and director. Recent projects include "HAND Over Fist" at the Marigny Theatre, John James Audubon with Louisiana Living History Project, and the 7-week run of "Out Comes Butch", for which Frederick was nominated for a Big Easy award. JERKER is the third San Francisco work that Frederick has helped to debut in New Orleans.
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