The story of this play is anchored by the parallel journeys of two people, an emotionally disturbed young man and the psychiatrist treating him, as they confront themselves and each other with uncomfortable personal truths. The narrative utilizes both traditional and innovative storytelling techniques to explore themes relating to the nature of worship, the power of faith, and the extent of personal accountability.
The first four scenes introduce the central characters of Alan and Dysart, explain the situation in which they find themselves, and dramatize the first steps of the power struggle between them that define the action of the entire play.
Scene 1 - The play begins with Alan standing next to the horse, Nugget, (portrayed by a human actor wearing a stylized mask of a horse) in.....
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