The other day me and my beau went to see The Effect. An Off Broadway production at the Barrow Street Theatre.
The premise of the play: Two test subjects in clinical drug trials for the a new anti-depressant. As they begin to have feelings for one another, they begin to question whether its love or a side effect of the drug.
Good performances! Especially noteworthy is Kati Brazda as Dr. Lorna James. Her performance was intense, moving and sincere. There was a confidence which I found captivating.
This was predominantly a drama, with a whisper of humor. This play tried to be funnier but failed. The two protagonists were a little on hyper side and the nudity and simulated sex was unexpected.
It was enjoyable without being totally predictable.
