Children's theater production seeks to teach community about HIV, AIDS

Thursday, January 13, 2011 | 6:23 p.m. CST; updated 6:58 p.m. CST, Thursday, January 13, 2011

COLUMBIA — Metallic stethoscopes, syringes and multicolored pens lie on a table backstage as the performers and stage crew position the props and prepare for the dress rehearsal. With the help of a single yellow boat, 13 actors and actresses, ages 8 to 19, will teach Columbia about a child's experience with a life-threatening disease.

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