EQUUS





Theatre

Equus

Theatre

2 Acts. / 150 Minutes


"Equus," penned by Peter Shaffer, the writer of the renowned play "Amadeus," and inspired by a true event, comes to life on stage directed by Barış Erdenk. This Tony Award-winning masterpiece, performed over 1200 times on Broadway, is making its mark with actors Kerem Alışık, Emir Özden, Hatice Aslan, Devrim Nas, Açelya Devrim Yılhan, and Gizem Katmer in lead roles, under the banner of Çolpan İlhan & Sadri Alışık Theatre and Piu Entertainment.

The plot follows 17-year-old Alan Strang (Emir Özden), who is hospitalized after a horrific act born out of unbridled passion, and psychiatrist Martin Dysart (Kerem Alışık), tasked with analyzing and healing the boy. It's a journey into complex questions: Can an existing passion be eradicated? Can a non-existent one be fostered? Who defines 'normal,' and are we merely individuals shaped by societal design?

In this compelling, harsh, yet poetic tale of an unconventional doctor-patient relationship, Dr. Dysart is confronted with a soul-stirring question: If the passionate young Alan is healed, will he still be Alan? Or, is someone incapable of passion merely an empty shell?

The grandeur of the production, coupled with a captivating world within the play, promises to leave audiences profoundly moved. "Equus" offers a memorable viewing experience with not just the standard seating, but also special on-stage seating.

Producer: Çolpan İlhan & Sadri Alışık Theatre & Piu Entertainment
Writer: Peter Shaffer
Translator: Sevgi Sanlı
Director: Barış Erdenk
Set Design: Merve Yörük;
Horse Mask Design: Merve Yörük
Lighting Design: Cem Yılmazer
Music Design: Gürkan Çakıcı
Costume Design: Gül Sağer
Movement Design: Sibel Erdenk
Dramaturg: Irmak Bahçeci
Creative Agency: Happy People Project
Photography: Levent Özdemir
Assistants: Büşra Tezcan, Aral Çolak

CAST:
Martin Dysart: Kerem Alışık
Alan Strang: Emir Özden
Dora Strang: Hatice Aslan
Frank Strang: Devrim Nas
Heshter Salomon: Açelya Devrim Yılhan
Jill Mason: Gizem Katmer
Nurse: Dilara Ük
Dalton: Bertan Dirikolu
A young rider: Sercan Batık
Maya: Oğuzhan Keskin
Soprano: Ceren Aydın / Eda Umay Akan

ENSEMBLE:
Doğancan Akkaya
Ecem Eker
Göksü Girişken
Melodi Özkazanç
Tolgahan Kocaman
Aral Çolak

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