Theatre Coup d'Etat Presents EQUUS by Peter Shaffer
Winner of the Tony Award, the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, the Drama Desk Award, and the New York Outer Critics Award for Best Play, Equus explores how society's obsession with normalcy has destroyed our acceptance and understanding of passion. When 17-year-old Alan Strang's religious ecstasy compels him to commit a violent crime, he is brought to Dr. Martin Dysart for treatment. Dysart, a renowned child psychiatrist, finds his own life lacking the intense passion with which Alan lives his. He becomes deeply invested in Alan's spirited worship of horses as his god, Equus. Alan's case becomes a catalyst for Dystart's examination of his own purpose, and society's value on conformity.
Ivey Award-winning Theatre Coup d'Etat maintains its tradition of a dynamic, actor-driven production. Combined with the intimacy of Savage Umbrella's SPACE, Theatre Coup d'Etat's production of Equus is another can't-miss experience. Our opening weekend, November 6th - 9th, is Pay-What-You-Can!
About Theatre Coup d'Etat:
Theatre Coup d'Etat's mission is to provoke an emotional and analytical response in our audiences by showing the depth of the human condition through both classical and contemporary works.
Seating is limited, tickets on sale now at www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006
SPACE is located at 558 Vandalia Street Suite 306. 55114 Saint Paul, MN.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Equus previews:
Thursday, November 5
showtime 7:30pm (doors 7:00pm)
Equus performances: $13
November 6, 7, 8, and 9 (opening weekend is Pay-What-You-Can!)
13, 14, 15, and 16
20, 21, 22, and 23
Friday - Monday
showtime 7:30pm (doors 7:00pm)
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