"Comtois turns the perception of HIV+ on its head and makes it the mandatory element in building a successful career. What's more, he does so convincingly and with nuance in a neatly structured, witty drama populated with a talented cast. What more can you ask for?"
— nytheatre.com

 

 "Like any good roller coaster ride, Infectious Opportunity leaves the audience with a racing heart, exhilarated,

and a little bit nauseated."

—stagebuzz.com

 

 "Well crafted and fascinating.

 — nyconstage.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infectious Opportunity

by James Comtois

 

4 Males, 3 Females

 

Synopsis:  Wes Farley, a screenwriter known for having HIV, is enjoying national attention with his latest film. There’s only one problem: he's faked his illness for the past 10 years to boost his career, and is now slowly comprehending the drawbacks of his plan. With the help of his friend Josie, Wes revisits his past and sees how an ill-advised white lie early in life ensnared him in his current situation.

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From the Nosedive production.

Andrea Marie Smith, David Ian Lee.