Repertory Philippines stages 'Equus'

MANILA, Philippines - For its midyear offering, Repertory Philippines presents Peter Shaffer’s multi-awarded Equus. A recipient of the Tony Award and New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for best play, this riveting piece of theater is at once relevant and mesmerizing in its storyline and theme.

Psychiatrist Martin Dysart meets his most challenging case in a young boy of 17 who has been charged with the crime of blinding six horses by gouging out their eyes. As the play unravels, one realizes that beneath the surface of the crime lies another dimension of the human psyche more terrifying than what it seems to be.

This is not the first time Repertory is presenting Equus; this is actually a comeback, as it was initially staged in the ’70s with Leo Martinez. Today, it returns with a powerhouse cast: Miguel Faustmann, Jaime del Mundo, Dido dela Paz, Roselyn Perez, Tami Monsod, to name a few.

Red Concepcion and newcomer Marco Manalac alternate as the young man Alan. At the helm as director is multi-awarded actor Audie Gemora.

Equus opens on July 9 at 8 p.m. and thereafter on July 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 also at 8 p.m. Matinees at 3:30 p.m. are on July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25. Venue is Onstage, second floor at Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City.

For ticket inquiries, call 887-0710 or visit www.repertory.ph.