The Effect @Barrow Street

[jbird5]

Posted: 7/26/16 at 9:14am

i saw The Effect for the second time this weekend (first time being previews). Show is in great shape and very satisfying. There were a few slight changes to the staging. The blood draw was much less graphic (at least one person passed out early in the run). The cast is.very comfortable with each other as you would expect. I wonder if Susannah Flood will be in it much longer now that she's been cast in The Cherry Orchard.

According to the Post, James Franco was there this weekend. Saturday night?

Definitely one to check out if you haven't, especially since things are slow right now.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 7/26/16 at 9:21am

It's only running through 9/4, so shouldn't pose a conflict for Susannah.

[slumdogdelaware]

Posted: 7/26/16 at 11:13am

Oh wow, I saw this in London at the National with Billie Piper and really liked it. Didn't even realize it was now in New York.

[uncageg]

Posted: 7/26/16 at 11:27am

It is actually on the top of my list to see and plan to see it before it closes.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 7/26/16 at 11:47am

I saw it a couple weeks ago. I liked it, but didn't love it. I didn't know much about it going in, except the basic topic of drug trials and anti-depressants. As I was watching it, I was disappointed that it ended up being a love story, but I guess that's my own fault for not reading more about the plot beforehand. It had some very interesting things to say though, and was well-written. I did NOT like...

 

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the whole thing about him losing his memory and her taking care of him in the hospital. I think too much time was spent on that. At that point in the show, I was starting to get bored, and felt that the most powerful and intriguing parts of the story had already past.

The acting was strong. Particularly Susannah Flood, who I thought gave a beautifully understated performance. 

[jbird5]

Posted: 8/4/16 at 12:49am

Both leads have left the production:

http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/news/interview-anne-bates-colin-bates-the-effect_77991.html

[The Other One]

Posted: 8/18/16 at 7:17am

Interesting topic, stuck in the oven at "potential."  Very disappointing.

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[RippedMan]

Posted: 8/23/16 at 10:37pm

I saw this tonight and really enjoyed it. Love Cromer's direction and loved the design. Loved the reveal of the flower wall. 

I thought the female doctor was the star of the show. Beautiful performance. The two leads were fine, but felt a little like they were "acting." If that makes sense. And the last 10mins felt unnecessary.