There was a time when Broadway stars were household names. Lifelong dancer, Jody Berke, has performed with many of these women, including Carol Channing in ‘Hello Dolly’. Here, he discusses the onset of the AIDS epidemic amidst his theatre glory days and how living with HIV has affected his life.
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What an amazing poignant beautiful gift to see this tonight, after losing our beloved Jody just a couple months ago. I loved the piece for so many reasons, it is so Jody, but mostly what a gift to hear his voice again and see him in his flat and with his doggy Boys he loved so much.
When I was growing up I knew my Uncle Jody was gay, but as a child no one explained to me what that meant. So I came up with my own explanation based on my Uncle Jody’s example, that you could love anybody, it was all good, it was all love, and a family is a family is a family. Love love love and the freedom to be yourself. It all comes down to this.
I love you Uncle, and miss you so much, and I’m so proud of you, and so blessed to call you my Duncle Dody.
Always Your Deb