Research Facility

The research facility where most of the play’s action takes place symbolizes control, confinement, and the clinical detachment of the scientific process. It is a sterile, controlled environment, devoid of personal warmth or individuality, reflecting the dehumanizing aspects of medical trials. The setting highlights the power imbalance between the researchers and participants, as well as the isolation the characters experience—both physically and emotionally. Within its walls, personal connections become secondary to the objectives of the trial, reinforcing the tension between the characters' desires and the institution's rigid protocols. The facility serves as a constant reminder of the characters' vulnerability to external forces.

The intensity of the research facility amplifies the evolving relationship between Connie and Tristan, as the controlled and isolated environment forces them into close proximity, removing distractions from the outside world. With their phones taken away and their movements restricted, they have no...