An Extraordinary 'Equus'

As the stable owner who hires Alan and furthers his passion for horses, Raymond Manukay is solid and strong, and Joseph Sanders has a nicely wrought little moment as a young gentleman who first puts tiny Alan on a horse on the beach.

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"Equus," Moulton Center Studio Theatre, Chapman University, Central and Palm avenues, Orange. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. Ends Nov. 3. $6-$8. (714) 997-6812. Running time: 2 hours, 25 minutes.

Nathaniel Justiniano: Martin Dysart

Sean Hankinson: Alan Strang

Kylie Orr: Nurse

Julie Jugusiak: Hester Salomon

Jon-Barrett Ingles: Frank Strang

Jennifer Poyer: Dora Strang

Joseph Sanders: Horseman/Nugget

Raymond Manukay: Harry Dalton

Kim Blair: Jill Mason

A Chapman University Theatre and Dance Department production of Peter Shaffer's drama. Director: Thomas F. Bradac. Scenic design: Todd Canedy. Lighting design: Michael Fountain. Sound design: Craig Brown. Costume design: Rae Robison. Dialect coach: Elizabeth Mestnick. Stage manager: Carol Espiro.