From the Desert News story on the production:
Louganis retired after winning two gold medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics, and six years later, he began to reveal his secrets. In 1994, Louganis came out of the closet at the Gay Games in New York, and one year later, he disclosed his HIV status in an interview with Barbara Walters and his autobiography, “Breaking the Surface.”
“I came out about my sexuality, which was no surprise to most people, but it was a surprise to some,” Louganis said. “I came out with my HIV status, which was a surprise to a lot of people.”
Diagnosed in 1988, Louganis is healthy. He takes a daily drug cocktail and exercises regularly. He turned 50 in January, and only his gray hair hints at his age. Louganis has revisited his younger years while preparing for “The Little Dog Laughed.”
“Bits and pieces of this play kind of mirror what I've been through,” Louganis said.
In the show, Louganis plays Mitchell, a burgeoning Hollywood star. Played by Lewis, Diane, his agent, keeps his sexuality under wraps as she puts together a hit movie starring Mitchell.
“The Little Dog Laughed”
When: Today to Sunday, and April 23 to 25. The show opens at 7 p.m. tonight, followed by performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Indian Wells Theater at the Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert campus.
Who: The play stars Greg Louganis, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, and Dawnn Lewis, whose credits include “Dreamgirls” and “A Different World.” Courtney Bell and Brian Normoyle are co-stars.
Tickets: They are still available. Prices range from $30 to $60.
The play features adult themes and nudity.
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