Adverse Effects
December 2 - 11
a new play by Artistic Director Taylor Gruenloh
directed by Managing Director Brittanie Gunn
Synopsis: After the unexpected death of their daughter, Phil and Jessica must find a balance in their marriage while struggling with being middle class in the Midwest while battling against the interests of pharmaceutical reps, medical researchers, and a local journalist looking for the truth. Richard, a University scientist, is being paid by a pharmaceutical company to put his name on studies he didn't conduct. Allysa, the representative of the pharmaceutical company, wants a more lavish life. Maurice, the local reporter for a small town online newspaper, wants to connect some dots.
Content Warnings
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Cast & Crew:
Kim .................... Taleesha Caturah
Jessica ....................... Musa Gurnis
Alyssa ...................... Julianne King
Richard ..................... Phil Leveling
Ed ......................... Don McClendon
Phil ......................... Carl Overly Jr.
Maurice ............. Maurice Walters II
Assistant Director ............... Katie Palazzola
Technical Director .............. Jackie Chambers
Sound Board Operator .......... Krystal Sutton
Light Board Operator ........ Sarah Joan Clark
Special Performances:
ASL Interpretation - December 10 at 8pm
a pre-premiere production