A LULLABY FOR RYAN: The History
of HIV/AIDS in America
A solo play
written by Jade Esteban Estrada
Book, music and
lyrics by Jade Esteban Estrada
Additional
musical arrangements by Frank Marasco, Jr.
Performed by Jade
Esteban Estrada
Synopsis:
Solo
theatre artist Jade Esteban Estrada chronicles the last quarter
century of the AIDS epidemic in the United States with stories
of courage, strength and human triumph. Meet “Boobs” AKA the
Bubonic Plague, Jimmy, real estate agent in New York in 1981,
movie star Rock Hudson, Miss Protease Inhibitor 1996, Bill
McPhil, a Texan cowboy and LaShonda Johnson, a housewife in
south side Chicago. The Southwest Actors Guide calls Estrada
“one of the finest solo theatre artists of the 21st
century.”
Show History:
Hamilton,
ONTARIO, CANADA - The Pearl Company
New Haven,
CONNECTICUT - AIDS Project of New Haven
Salt Lake City,
UTAH -
South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society
Pensacola,
FLORIDA - Holy Cross Metropolitan Community Church
Yakima,
WASHINGTON -
Rainbow Cathedral Metropolitan
Community Church
Fort Worth, TEXAS -
Scott Theatre
Billings, MONTANA -
Venture Theatre
Omaha, NEBRASKA -
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha
Quick quotes from
the press:
"History through
a lullaby..." - Salt Lake Tribune
Testimonials:
“Jade Esteban Estrada performed ‘A Lullaby for Ryan:
The History of HIV/AIDS in America’ as a fundraiser for AIDS Project
New Haven in Connecticut. The show used musical numbers and
monologues to chronicle the history of HIV/AIDS through the use of
different characters. The show was comical, touching and
informative. Jade was very engaging and highly charismatic. Thank
you, Jade!”
Amy Bombace
Project Coordinator
AIDS Project of New Haven
“The Yellowstone AIDS Project employees, board of
directors, clients and volunteers would like to thank you for coming
to perform “A Lullaby for Ryan: A History of HIV/AIDS in America”.
I have been hearing rave reviews from everyone who attended! We all
appreciated the humor, compassion, and truthful way in which you
portrayed many facets of this cause. We were all laughing with you
and at ourselves and we left feeling bonded by the experience.
In your performance, history and humor meld together
to create a rich, insightful, and unforgettable experience. Your
dedication to each character makes it easy for the audience to
sympathize with some of the real faces behind HIV/AIDS, while
allowing us to be carried away by laughter at just the right times.
We admire your ability to tap into the human side of HIV and
celebrate the stories of strength and courage that inspire us all.”
Shelley Hayes
Executive Director
Yellowstone AIDS Project
“’A Lullaby for Ryan’ is ingenious, exceptionally
intelligent, and consistently engaging. Jade’s talent and passion
for his calling are obvious the minute he steps on stage. This show
is highly recommended!”
Cindy Boyd
Programs Chair
Fort Worth More Life Festival –
The Art and Science of AIDS
“I still think of the powerful performance that
night. ‘A Lullaby for Ryan’ is GREAT for HIV history and gives each
of us something to think about. I am excited about bringing Jade
back to Omaha and will make this happen somehow.”
Gary Winingham
MPower Program Coordinator
Nebraska AIDS Project
“Jade Esteban Estrada recently performed ‘A Lullaby
for Ryan’ for the HIV community in Yakima. The messages he
communicates through the performance are poignant and powerful in a
disarming way. He is able to embody a variety of aspects of the AIDS
journey, highlighting different points of it that we forget in our
daily lives.”
Rev. Jane Emma Newell
Rainbow Cathedral Metropolitan Community Church of
Yakima
“Jade Esteban Estrada does it again! Whether you’re
familiar with the history of HIV/AIDS or have no idea of its
history, the characters in this show will give you insight into a
very real disease through their laughter, sadness and pain. It was
an outstanding performance! You’ll want to see all of his shows!”
Bea Perez
Administrative Assitant
Holy Cross Metropolitan Community Church of Pensacola
“Each character was more poignant than the next.”
Josh Menge
Red Ribbon Charitable Foundation, Inc. of Pensacola
“Looking back over the last 20 years of the epidemic,
Estrada presented a heartfelt, informative and entertaining look at
the disease that at times has taken the community for many turns.”
Troy Fienhold-Haasis
Co-Founder/Director
Diamond Foundation
Find out how to
bring this show to your city or town:
Vicarious
Productions
Reece Golding -
Booking Manager
646-342-8647
vicaprod@aol.com
