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The Wonder Drug
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4 responses to “The Wonder Drug”
This a very well written play by local playwright Dan Born. “Wonder Drug” is the story of two men who, through prescribed psychotropic medication, have a chance to change their lives. But “Wonder Drug” shows us that it’s not that simple.
This play is being performed at the Independence Blvd. Christian Church in the heart of Northeast Kansas City. Drinks and burritos can be purchased, which is a definite plus. But a noisy air conditioner was rather annoying.
A very touching play about empathy, presented in a simple style. Two men, convicted felons, offered the chance to commute their sentences by participating in a medical experiment. The dialogue is beautifully written, and the acting is clear and understated. It asks a big question – how do we bring one another back from the abyss? A must see!
This was a dialogue-heavy, character-centered play about the attempts we make to save each other, and ourselves. It was simply-staged, sometimes a little too stationary, with minimal props and costume changes intended to show the passing of time. Both actors possess a natural stage presence and work well as a team to tell the story, with Connor Eastman’s character having particularly-interesting shades of instability in the beginning. I was left wondering, however, if the level of intimacy, along with the payoff at the end, could’ve been better-achieved in a more intimate space – perhaps that can be done for a future iteration of this play!
This is an extremely well scripted play and equally brilliant acting. I felt like I was watching a professional production of something Edward Albee wrote. Warning this is not for anyone looking for anything light hearted.
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