The Effect by Lucy Prebble

Join Off Square Theatre for “The Effect,” a thrilling play written by Emmy Award winner Lucy Prebble. “The Effect” features direction by Michelle Tattenbaum. Recommended for mature audiences (18+).

Connie and Tristan are falling for each other quickly as they participate in a new clinical drug trial. But is their sudden chemistry real, or just the side effect of a new antidepressant? As they continue to explore their intoxicating and exhilarating relationship, the supervising doctors struggle to confront the line between love and ethics. Is it truly love— or simply just a side effect? THE EFFECT takes on our pill-popping culture with humor and scintillating drama.

 “…very clever—and ultimately more than clever…ingenious” – The New York Times

“…smashing…plays like a thriller…What started as a clean and narrowly defined ‘situation’ play by the end leaves you feeling you have experienced a hefty chunk of human possibility and despair.” —New York Magazine

“…a knotty drama, dealing with scientific objectivity, guilt, the mysteries of the human heart and brain and what makes us who we are, wrapped up in a deceptively simple and constantly entertaining package.” —The Guardian

Check out offsquare.org for cast info and more. ASL interpretation on 10/18. For additional accommodation information and requests, email [email protected]. 

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