Equus
Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre presents EQUUS, in association with VCU Dance and Amaranth Contemporary Dance.
By Peter Shaffer
November 5-28, 2015 | Theatre Gym
2016 RTCC Award Nominations
Best Direction of a Play – Anna Senechal Johnson
Best Supporting Actor in a Play – Larry Cook
CAST
Dysart…David Bridgewater*
Alan…Jacob Pennington
Horseman/Nugget…Charley Raintree
Nurse…Grey Garrett
Hesther…Jessi Johnson
Dora..Lauren Leinhaas-Cook
Frank..Larry Cook
Dalton..Christopher Dunn
Jill…McLean Jesse
Horses/Chorus…Kevin Carroll, Steele Goldman, Jamar Jones, Evan Nasteff, and Matt Shofner
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the U.S.A.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Direction by Anna Senechal Johnson
Choreography by Scott Putman
Original Score and Music by Robbie Kinter and Ryan Jones
Original Video Design by Joey Elswick and Michael Jarrett
Scenic and Properties Design by Rich Mason
Costume Design by Emily DeAngelis
Scenic Painting by Lara Koplin
Lighting Design by Michael Jarrett
Fight Choreography by David Bridgewater
Production Management by Rich Mason
Stage Management by Kim Pawlick
STAGE MANAGEMENT & CREW
Running Crew: Elaina Riddell and Elpeth Sweatman
Carpenter: Tommy Hawfield
Specialty Props: Paul DiPasquale
Original Horse Head Construction and Desigh: Terrie Powers and Jim Ward
Sound & Video Operator: Elaina Riddell
Light Board Operator: Kim Pawlick
Assistant to the Lighting Designer: Weston Corey
Assistant to Scenic Artist: Sophie Solomon Resplandy
2015-2016 Production Interns: Catie Choate, Alvino Medina, Elaina Riddell, and Elspeth Sweatman
ADMINISTRATIVE & MARKETING
Director of Education: Laine Satterfield
Graphic Designer: Laura Cliburn
Marketing & Development Associate: Sheila Shedd
Special Events Coordinator: Melissa Johnston Price
Bookkeeper: Lisa Kotula
Video Production: 4th Wall Student Leadership Program
Show Photography: Jason Collins Photography
Internet Services Manager: Lindsay C. Terrell
Poster Design: Noel Ritter
House Manager: Jocelyn Thompson
2015-2016 Literary Associate: Claire Yenson
Administrative Assistant: Connor Murphy
2015-2016 Marketing & Administrative Intern: Dani Brown
2015-2016 Education Intern: Peyton Bowen
Pictured: Charley Raintree and Jacob Pennington. Photo by Jason Collins Photography.
Publicity and Reviews
“Seeing Equus here was maybe one of the most impressive things that I have ever had an honor to take in with my own senses. You should not miss this very special chance to be challenged intensely and left reeling by the awesome talent Richmond theatre has to offer in rendering Peter Shaffer’s deeply haunting story.”
— Taber Bain, RVANews (November 17, 2015)
“If only we could still feel the trail beneath us, the wind on our faces, the touch of each other. Forty years on, Equus still haunts.”
— Tony Farrell, Richmond Times-Dispatch (November 9, 2015)
Rich Griset, Style Weekly (November 17, 2015)
John Porter, WCVE (November 11, 2015)
Tina Eshleman, Richmond Magazine (November 2, 2015)