The extract from the opening scene of the play Equus is effective. A suspenseful atmosphere is created at the opening scene and this keeps the audience captivated and interested to know more about the play. Moreover the separation of the two characters Alan Strang and Martin Dysart- one upstage and the other downstage respectively- forces the audiences to critically think why there is a need for it. The opening scene of the play also started off with the soliloquy of Dysart giving the audience a little insight of the play leading them in suspense and the curiosity to find out more about the play.

The extract begins with the stage in darkness and silence. This is very effective to the opening of the play as an atmosphere of suspense is created and this spark off the audiences' interest of the play. By allowing the first setting of the...