AUDITION INFORMATION
We will offer combined audition dates for both of our 2024 - 2025 season plays on
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens
Directed by Jay Hemphill
Except where historical significance, age, gender or racial specificity are required by the narrative, all actors will be considered for open roles regardless of gender identity, age, race or ability. While casting decisions are subjective and driven by the vision of the director and the creative team, Civic Theatre is committed to a diverse and inclusive cast, crew and staff whenever possible.
Audition Dates
Auditions : November 11 & 12, 2024 @ 7pm
Please fill out the audition form completely including conflicts (required), headshot & resumé (not required). You will have the opportunity to select your audition date. 24 hours before your selected date you will be provided with a specific time. Video auditions will be accepted. In general, we cannot arrange for individual times outside of the scheduled auditions. Should we deem it necessary, we MAY schedule alternate dates at a later time.
Callbacks TBD
Details
Director: Jay Hemphill
Production Dates
Rehearsals – Regular rehearsals beginning January 26th.
Performances – March 14-27, 2025
- Student Matinees tentatively scheduled for March 19, 20, 21 26, 27, 28 at 10:30AM.
In general, rehearsals will be held Sunday 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm and Monday through Thursday 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm. All actors are not called for all rehearsals. Actual schedule will be determined once the show is cast.
Public performances are Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:00 PM and Saturdays - Sundays at 2:00 PM.
What To Prepare:
Please plan to read sides provided for the character you’re interested in playing.
Sides will be emailed to the address on your audition form and posted here when available.
AUDITION SIDES COMING SOON
Notes:
- The play is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including intermission.
SHOW SYNOPSIS
Winner of the 2013 Tony Award® for Best Play.
Winner of the 2013 Olivier Award for Best New Play.
15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
CHRISTOPHER
(Stage age: 15) A good kid. He does not lie, and he is very literal-minded: metaphors make no sense to him, nor do facial expressions. He hates certain colors and cannot bear to be touched. While he is a mathematical genius, he can be very naive about things. Christopher is neurodivergent and finds the world overwhelming at times. NOTE: While we encourage all interested actors to audition for this role, we are open to casting strong neurodivergent actors.
ED BOONE
(Stage age 35-45) Ed is Christopher's father. He is a bit gruff and works very hard. He is raising Christopher by himself. It's a difficult job at times, and while he gets frustrated and stressed, he loves his son intensely.
SIOBHAN
(Stage age mid to late 20s) She is Christopher's teacher and the narrator of the story. She's comforting, very intelligent and perceptive. She is Christopher's bridge between himself and the world.
JUDY BOONE
(Stage age: 35-45) She is Christopher's mother. She lives in London and is shrouded in mystery due to what Christopher's father has said about her. She's a bit of a free spirit and struggles to be a "good" mother to Christopher.
ENSEMBLE
Each of these actors plays multiple characters. Some are humorous, others more serious. Each actor has a major character to play but will also become pedestrians, objects, "voices", etc. In addition to their characters, they are the magic that creates each scene.
FEMALE
(Stage age: 35-45) Mrs. Shears (Christopher's neighbor and owner of "the dog"); Voice #1;Mrs. Gasgoyne (Christopher's school principal); Woman on train; Shopkeeper
MALE
(Stage age: 35-45) Roger Shears (Mrs. Shears husband); Voice #2, Duty Sgt.; Mr. Wise; Man behind the counter; Drunk #1
MALE
(Stage age mid to late 20s) Policeman; Voice #3; Mr. Thompson (another neighbor of Christopher); Drunk #2; Man with Socks; London Policeman
MALE
(Stage age 50s) Reverend Peters; Voice #4; Uncle Terry; Station Policeman; Station Guard
FEMALE
(Preferably an actor of color. Stage age early to mid-20s) Lady at #40 (another neighbor of Christopher); Voice #5; Lady in Street; Information; Punk Girl
FEMALE
(Stage age 55-65) Mrs. Alexander (Christopher's grandmotherly neighbor); Posh Woman
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