Hee Haw

So I saw Equus on Broadway this weekend, the show about a tormented young stable boy who blinds 6 horses and the psychiatrist who tries to figure out why he did it. That's the plot, really. The production starts young Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame. It was a wonderful production, but don't take my word for it. Here are some reviews.

Equus as Reviewed by a Journalist:
"This glorious revival of Equus is a dark exploration into a young man's troubled soul played with haunting accuracy by Daniel Radcliffe. Richard Griffiths is magnificent as the psychiatrist assigned to his case who finds that insanity is in the eye of the beholder, so to speak. The story centers around 17 year old Alan Strang, who has just been brought into the Doctor's office to find out why he committed this horrible crime. What unfolds is a disturbing exploration of Strang's obsession with religion, sex, and his fascination with horses. Some of Strang's odd behaviors included staring at the horses for hours and secretly riding on them at night while naked. It is his sexual awakenings and fixations that culminate to the distressing final scenes of reveal where the young Strang attacks the horses, naked as he was when he was affectionately riding them. The Doctor is given the difficult task to explain what can turn a seemingly normal young boy into a twisted criminal. With set design by the amazing John Napier and and all star cast, this production lets you be the judge. And my verdict is awesome."

Equus as Reviewed by a Closeted Homosexual Journalist:
"One can easily argue that this revival of Equus is one of the best to date. The cast is strong, the set incredibly effective and choreography of the actors playing the horses hauntingly accurate. But it is the young Daniel Radcliffe that steals the show.

Radcliffe, known mostly from the Harry Potter fame, shines as Alan Strang, a confused young stable boy. He is short in stature yet strong in build, traits no doubt important to the symbolism of this character's unassuming power. When we first see him, he is topless, caressing a large stallion, rubbing it's chest with innocent affection, nuzzling up against him. From there audience's fascination with this character grows until the final climax when Strang strips down completely naked, bare and vulnerable. Strang's complex innocence is enhanced by Radcliffe's choice to trim but only a mere portion of his childlike, tenderfoot chest which trails down to his manhood nestled betwixt a thicket of nubile pubic locks. Such a bold choice for a young actor of only 18 years. It is at this point the director, Thea Sharrock, really takes charge by making the bold move to have young Radcliffe stay unclothed throughout the rest of the show, causing his appendages to freely flail about during the pivotal moment of the show. Unconstrained, Radcliffe accepts this daunting task with unapologetic gusto. Bravo to the young actor for giving such a raw, exposed performance."

Equus as Reviewed by a 14 Year Old Girl:
"I saw Harry Potter's dick!!! OMG!! OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!"