The Effect by Lucy Prebble

Control protects. Surrender destroys.

Two volunteers enter a clinical trial for a new, mysterious antidepressant and soon develop an unexpected attraction. Watching from behind the glass, their doctors - tasked with staying objective - grow increasingly unsure whether these feelings are real or drug-induced. As emotion and chemistry collide, the trial races toward a reckoning that asks a provocative question: is love authentic, or can it be manufactured?

The play dives into themes of control, vulnerability, and the delicate ethics surrounding mind, body, and emotion.

DETAILS

Runtime ~1 hour 45 minutes with 15 minute intermission.

INSTAGRAM: @THEEFFECTPLAY

WEBSITE: THEEFFECTPLAY.COM

FEATURING

Joanna Brodecki - Connie

Jonathan Hopkins* - Dr. Toby Sealey

Kara Jackson* - Dr. Lorna James

Tucker Lewis - Tristan

CREATIVE TEAM

Director - Sam Sulam
Producers - Jennifer Loo, Jack Rosman, Joanna Brodecki, Sam Sulam
Executive Producer - Vishak Visvanathan, Payam Salehi
Stage Manager - Hera Jung
Set Design - Danny Erb
Projection Design - Nicolas Recalde
Lighting Design - Ari Kim
Composer - Matt Sedivy
Creative Direction - Andre Bato Studio

*Denotes a member of Actors' Equity Association
Equity Approved Showcase.

Please note: This production contains strong language and adult themes. There are strobe/flashing lights, and some loud music. Some scenes include sexual content, physical aggression, depictions of seizures and references to depression, anxiety and suicide.