Lucy is preparing for Penny to leave for college when she discovers information that casts doubt on whether now is the right time. Before she can address her concerns, an unexpected turn of events occurs—Penny goes missing. With loss, mental health struggles, and a whirlwind of changes, the family finds itself unraveling. The question arises: How can a typical suburban family cope with these challenges without losing their sanity?

EFCT presents the world premiere of “Refracted Light” by Dana Hall, a script which was developed and workshopped by EFCT for over a year. In that time, the script has received the following accolades:

 Honors
ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition Semi-finalist
New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest 2nd place
AACT finalist 2024
Smith & Kraus Best Female Monologue
Best Psychological Screenplay Chicago Scripts Award
Los Angeles International Screenplay Award

Refracted Light is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, love, and the ways we bend without
breaking.

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre was formed in 2011 with a dual purpose:
Bring visceral and engaging entertainment to a wide-ranging and diverse audience irrespective of style, subject, medium, or period. (“Eclectic”)
Foster a greater connection to, and understanding of, theatre in our audiences through providing them access to the behind-the-scenes workings of putting on a show through both in-person (attending read-thrus and specific rehearsals) and online (videos/photos of rehearsals as well as construction and tech) means (“Full Contact”)
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Since its inception, EFCT has expanded on those two driving forces, increasing the scope of its productions through festivals highlighting not only standard one-act plays, but also live Foley and Theatre for Young Audiences as well as developing an entire audio production wing with two currently running audio drama podcasts. We have sought to expand the scope of our offerings by actively seeking out and developing relationships with women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ writers, directors, designers, and actors.

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