By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

Open Captioned Performance

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

FlexPass Preshow Reception | ASL

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

Industry Night | Audio Described

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

40 & Under Night/Reception

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

March 3, 2025

HUGE Theater’s long-running hit is back — in a new home!

Every actor has that nightmare: it is opening night, and you never learned your part. Worse, you don’t even know what show you’re performing! But an actor’s nightmare is an improviser’s dream come true. In Off Book, we pair illustrious Twin Cities actors who have memorized a script with amazing improvisers who have absolutely no idea what they are getting into. We send them onstage, and watch the beautiful chaotic magic happen!

Don’t miss Off Book’s Jungle PREMIERE on January 27, featuring an absolutely stacked all-star cast!

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

By Lucy Prebble
Directed By Alison Ruth

Featuring Christina Baldwin 

March 1 - 30, 2025

When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall for each other—hearts racing, knees buckling—hard. But are their feelings real or nothing more than a dopamine-fueled side effect?

Sealed off from the outside world, their illicit romance throws the trial off course, posing unexpected dilemmas for the supervising doctors; and as the dosage and emotional stakes increase, THE EFFECT keeps audiences guessing, asking which is more powerful—the head or the heart?

Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) razor sharp writing delves into the medicalization of depression for profit by the pharmaceutical industry.

January 27, 2025
Scripted Actors: Christina Baldwin, Destiny Davison, Emily Grodzik, James Rodriguez, Michael Rogers, and Cheryl Willis
Improvisers: Jill Bernard, Alsa Bruno, Tom Reed, Molly Ritchie, Chris Rodriguez, and Taj Ruler

March 3, 2025

HUGE Theater’s long-running hit is back — in a new home!

Every actor has that nightmare: it is opening night, and you never learned your part. Worse, you don’t even know what show you’re performing! But an actor’s nightmare is an improviser’s dream come true. In Off Book, we pair illustrious Twin Cities actors who have memorized a script with amazing improvisers who have absolutely no idea what they are getting into. We send them onstage, and watch the beautiful chaotic magic happen!

Don’t miss Off Book’s Jungle PREMIERE on January 27, featuring an absolutely stacked all-star cast!

Directed By Christina Baldwin 
Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction by Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl

November 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection.

Returning after a sold-out premiere during the winter of 2023, DINNER FOR ONE is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music.

“Dinner for One is 60 minutes of theatrical perfection - sweet, funny, charming, silly, bittersweet, and thoroughly entertaining.”

— Cherry and spoon

Directed By Christina Baldwin 
Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction by Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl

November 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection.

Returning after a sold-out premiere during the winter of 2023, DINNER FOR ONE is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music.

“Dinner for One is 60 minutes of theatrical perfection - sweet, funny, charming, silly, bittersweet, and thoroughly entertaining.”

— Cherry and spoon

Directed By Christina Baldwin 
Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction by Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl

November 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection.

Returning after a sold-out premiere during the winter of 2023, DINNER FOR ONE is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music.

“Dinner for One is 60 minutes of theatrical perfection - sweet, funny, charming, silly, bittersweet, and thoroughly entertaining.”

— Cherry and spoon

Directed By Christina Baldwin 
Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction by Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl

November 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection.

Returning after a sold-out premiere during the winter of 2023, DINNER FOR ONE is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music.

“Dinner for One is 60 minutes of theatrical perfection - sweet, funny, charming, silly, bittersweet, and thoroughly entertaining.”

— Cherry and spoon

Directed By Christina Baldwin 
Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction by Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl

November 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection.

Returning after a sold-out premiere during the winter of 2023, DINNER FOR ONE is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music.

“Dinner for One is 60 minutes of theatrical perfection - sweet, funny, charming, silly, bittersweet, and thoroughly entertaining.”

— Cherry and spoon

Directed By Christina Baldwin 
Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction by Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl

November 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection.

Returning after a sold-out premiere during the winter of 2023, DINNER FOR ONE is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music.

“Dinner for One is 60 minutes of theatrical perfection - sweet, funny, charming, silly, bittersweet, and thoroughly entertaining.”

— Cherry and spoon

Directed By Christina Baldwin 
Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction by Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl

November 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection.

Returning after a sold-out premiere during the winter of 2023, DINNER FOR ONE is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music.

“Dinner for One is 60 minutes of theatrical perfection - sweet, funny, charming, silly, bittersweet, and thoroughly entertaining.”

— Cherry and spoon

Directed By Christina Baldwin 
Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction by Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl

November 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection.

Returning after a sold-out premiere during the winter of 2023, DINNER FOR ONE is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music.

“Dinner for One is 60 minutes of theatrical perfection - sweet, funny, charming, silly, bittersweet, and thoroughly entertaining.”

— Cherry and spoon

Directed By Christina Baldwin 
Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction by Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl

November 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection.

Returning after a sold-out premiere during the winter of 2023, DINNER FOR ONE is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music.

“Dinner for One is 60 minutes of theatrical perfection - sweet, funny, charming, silly, bittersweet, and thoroughly entertaining.”

— Cherry and spoon