As is A play Author:William M Hoffman This prizewinning play, the surprise hit of the 1985 Broadway season, confronts the issue of AIDS with compassion and humor. As Is, which focuses on the relationship between ex-lovers Rich and Saul, explores its sensitive subject through the reactions of friends, family, and the community. — As Rich comes to terms with his illness, the play revea... more »ls not only the tragedy of this widespread incurable disease but also the effects of any terminal illness on its victims and those close to them. With As Is, William M. Hoffman has made a remarkable contribution to contemporary American theater.« less