From the Darkroom: Missouri State University puts on a production of 'The Normal Heart'
Tim Casto (right), David Young (center) and Justin Bilyeu rehearse for Southwest Missouri State University's production of 'The Normal Heart.' In t...
Tim Casto (right), David Young (center) and Justin Bilyeu rehearse for Southwest Missouri State University's production of 'The Normal Heart.' In the play, a character recounts the recent death of his partner from AIDS. The school's production of the play, which was written by Larry Kramer, caused a contentious debate in Springfield, though the actual content of the play was not widely known. This image is presented in partnership between the Springfield-Greene County Library District and the Springfield News-Leader.