Rousuck's Review: Rapid Lemon's "Serious Adverse Effects," Live & Streaming At The Motor House

By J. Wynn Rousuck,

Published May 12, 2021 at 12:45 PM EDT

Kyla Hammond (foreground) in Rapid Lemon Production's 'Serious Adverse Effects' — Kyla Hammond (foreground) and Maria Marsalis (background) in Rapid Lemon Production's 'Serious Adverse Effects'

Derek Lee McPhatter's play follows a scientist pursuing an unconventional cure for a mysterious disease.

Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Tom today with her review of Serious Adverse Effects, playwright Derek Lee McPhatter's contemporary — and timely — drama about medical ethics. The world-premiere play, developed under the aegis of the National Black Theatre’s I AM Soulplaywright residency program, is being staged by Rapid Lemon Productions, presented live before masked audiences at Baltimore's Motor House art space, and also live-streamed online for ticket holders.

Director and Projection Designer Noah Silas leads cast members Valerie Lewis, Kyla Hammond, Max Johnson and Maria Marsalis in the one-act drama.

Rapid Lemon Productions' Serious Adverse Effects continues live at the Motor House and live-streamed through May 23. For more information and ticket options, click here.