The Effect

Written by Lucy Prebble
Directed by Chloe King

April 23 - May 1, 2022

Robert Cohen Theatre

This cynical romantic comedy takes place within the confines of a clinical drug trial. Tristan and Connie meet while undergoing the anti-depressant trial and become quick friends and then more. The question is: How can they know if their feelings are real or simply a side-effect of their treatment? The Effect asks us to examine our relationships to the world, each other, and ourselves.

_{Content Advisory: This production contains:

- Strobe (flashing) lights & loud sounds

- Depictions of smoking

- Strong/mature language, sexual content}

Performances
Evenings: Apr. 23, 28, 29^, 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Evening: Apr. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: Apr. 24*, 30, May 1 at 2:00 p.m.

* Please join us for a TalkBack with cast & crew, after the 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on Sun., Apr. 24.

Peter the Anteater in Shakespearean garb, holding a skull it his outstretched hand

^ UCI Student Friday Nights:

Join your fellow ARTeaters! UCI Student ticket-holders after the Fri., Apr. 29 evening performance can stay for a fun opportunity to meet members of the artistic team and have a light refreshment celebrating live performances in CTSA's Drama Department. See the list of all Friday Night Drama shows, here. Meet up outside on the Green Room Café patio.

_{The first 100 UCI Students to scan tickets at the performance entrance will be invited to a post-performance gathering/event. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a spot at the post-performance gathering/event.}

Tickets
General admission: $19
Seniors, Groups 10+, UCI Faculty & Staff: $16
Arts Packages: $15
UCI Students & Children under 17: $12