Auditions for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Fountain Hills Theater announced for March 12 & 13

Based on the novel by Mark Haddon

Adapted by Simon Stephens

Directed By Ben Tyler

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time Play at Fountain Hills Theater

AUDITION DATES:

Saturday, March 12 at 10am and Sunday, March 13 at 6pm

Callbacks (if required) Tuesday, March 14 at 7pm

PRODUCTION DATES:

March 24 – April 9, 2023

Performs Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm

A Play in the Mainstage Too! Theater

Sign Up Via Our Digital Audition Form HERE

15-year-old Christopher 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 Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve who murdered Wellington.

To audition:

Auditioners are asked to prepare a short monologue and be prepared to read cold from the script.

Auditioners must:

– Complete digital audition form HERE

– Headshot, and resume if available and not already submitted via link above

Video Auditions:

Must be submitted prior to March 12th, and may substitute for appearing at the Saturday and Sunday auditions. Auditioners must be available to attend in-person callbacks on March 14 if required. Video should include a short monologue and be uploaded with a headshot, and a resume (if available) when filling out the digital audition form linked above.

FHT prefers and encourages auditioners to be vaccinated.

Characters’ ages are not set in stone. Actors should consider roles if they feel they can represent the age ranges listed. All roles are open to all ethnicities.

CASTING FOR:

Christopher Boone – (must look late teens) brilliant at “maths”, searching for the killer of his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. Christopher is an autistic person who is exploring his place in the world as he seeks to solve the mystery of Wellington’s death. Actors with autism are encouraged to audition. Must be comfortable with the Swindon accent.

Siobhan – (20-50), teacher at Christopher’s school, she understands him best.

Ed Boone – (35- 50) Christopher’s father, loving, but quick tempered, stressed and frustrated with his situation in life. He always has Christopher’s best interest at heart. Drinks a bit to cope. Must be comfortable with the Swindon accent.

Judy – (35–50) Christopher’s mother, loving, but doesn’t really understand how to relate to Christopher. Must be comfortable with the Swindon accent.

Actor 1 – female (late 30s–50s), plays Mrs. Shears, Mrs. Gascoyne, Woman on Train, Shopkeeper

Actor 2 – male (40s–50s), plays Roger Shears, Duty Sergeant, Mr. Wise, Man Behind Counter, Drunk One

Actor 3 – male (20s–40s), plays Policeman, Mr. Thompson, Drunk Two, Man with Socks, London Policeman

Actor 4 – male (50s–60s), plays Reverend Peters, Uncle Terry, Station Policeman, Station Guard

Actor 5 – female (20s), plays No. 40, Lady in the Street, Information, Punk Girl

Actor 6 – female (50s-60s), plays Mrs. Alexander, Posh Woman.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com