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New Play 'Tell Me' Tackles HIV Stigma Through Art

1/26/2026

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Sadiq Ali's new theatrical work 'Tell Me' examines HIV stigma through Phoebe Knight, a woman diagnosed with the virus.
Ali, who has thrived as an artist despite health challenges, contrasts the present with the fear and shame of the 1980s AIDS crisis.
The performance features dynamic movement and a clever set design.
It emphasizes love, support, and acceptance and hints at Ali's future projects.

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Story summary

Sadiq Ali's new theatrical work 'Tell Me' examines HIV stigma through Phoebe Knight, a woman diagnosed with the virus.
Ali, who has thrived as an artist despite health challenges, contrasts the present with the fear and shame of the 1980s AIDS crisis.
The performance features dynamic movement and a clever set design.
It emphasizes love, support, and acceptance and hints at Ali's future projects.