Ch. I. Introduction. 1. Politically Constructing the AIDS Crisis. 2. Why Performance? 3. Preview and Limitations. 4. Scope and Significance -- Ch. II. Conventional Theater: As Is and the Normal Heart. 1. The Texts. 2. Critical Responses. 3. Effectiveness -- Ch. III. Performance Art: Karen Finley and Tim Miller. 1. What is Performance Art? 2. The NEA Controversy. 3. Karen Finley: We Keep Our Victims Ready. 4. Tim Miller: Stretch Marks. 5. Comparisons and Conclusions -- Ch. IV. Beyond the Theater: The AIDS Memorial Quilt, "Condom Day" and "Stop the Church" 1. History of the NAMES Project and ACT UP. 2. The Performances. 3. Responses to Events. 4. Effectiveness. 5. Comparisons and Conclusions -- Ch. V. Conclusion
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