WHO:
This production of Peter Schaffer's classic drama is a passion project for director Julia Joyce-Barry. A second year Acting MFA candidate, Julia has long awaited the time when she might have the resources and support to direct her favorite play with a mix of Columbia University classmates and outside collaborators.
Equus will feature performances by Eliza Green-Smith, Kenard Jackson,Timur Kocak*, Jake Lasser, Alexandra Pucci, Nick Shea, Phumzile Nelisiwe Sitole, and Angela Sperazza*. With lighting design by Michael Mcgee and Dramaturgy by Jolene Noelle.
*denotes member of Actor's Equity Association
WHAT:
While on a drive with a friend in the English countryside, playwright Peter Schaffer was told a story about a 17 year old boy who had blinded 6 horses in a barn outside Suffolk. At once fascinated and disturbed by the story, Schaffer set out to write what is now his revered drama Equus.
Known for its brilliant mix of clenched British realism and lurid fantastical elements, Equus has attracted audiences since 1973 where it performed for 2 years in London. It later moved to Broadway and featured renowned actors Anthony Hopkins, Richard Burton, and Anthony Perkins as the child psychologist, Martin Dysart. In the most recent Broadway run Dysart was played by the late Richard Griffiths, with Daniel Radcliffe as Alan, the boy in question.
WHEN/WHERE:
Equus will perform in Columbia Unviersity's Schapiro Studio Theater.
605 West 115th St. Between Broadway and Riverside
Jan 15th (invited dress) 8pm. Jan 16th and 17th 8pm and Jan 18th 2pm and 8pm.
Directions: Take the 1 train to 116th st. Walk to 115th st and turn right. 605 is just past the UPS store. Once inside go down the stairs to the basement level.
HOW:
Admission is free and you can reserve your tickets at equusJan2014@gmail.com
Make a donation on this site, and help Julia and her team of dedicated actors and designers make Equus come to fruition!
WHY:
Although Columbia University is housing the project, the production team does not receive any financial support for the production of Equus. Although the production team is using very few outside resources, there are a few expenses which cannot be avoided. To give you an idea of where your money is going, here is an example of our budget.
Performance Rights: $300
Equity Actor Compensation: $ 240
Stage Manager Stipend: $150
Props/Costumes: $100
Miscellaneous/unforeseen expenses: $100
Indie-Go-Go platform fee: 3%
Indie Go-Go Payment processing fee: 4%
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