He is an absolute brilliant actor in his own right. It's an enormous leap for any 17-year-old to do. He brings with him an extraordinary discipline and level of professionalism. He has seven years of incredibly intense acting experience. Dan had wanted to do it (Equus) for quite some time, however due to scheduling conflicts, the option was incredibly tight. We went to the theatre a lot and began to watch actors and how the placement of actors creates either a stronger or weaker presence. The most training needed to be put in place with voice preparation. Dan prepared for 18 months, and it paid off.