AUDITION NOTICE
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT of the DOG in the NIGHT-TIME
by Simon Stephens (based on the novel by Mark Haddon)
Directed by Meg Gibson
Producers: Bill Hammond & Michael Hiller
ON STAGE: February 26 to March 20, 2027
(Non-union, non-paying. We do not cast Equity or ACTRA members.)
AUDITIONS will be held IN PERSON at the VILLAGE PLAYHOUSE (2190E Bloor St. West; around the corner from Runnymede subway station) at the following dates and times:
- Saturday, November 21, 9 am – 12:30 pm
- Sunday, November 22, 9 am – 12:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 24, 7 pm – 10 pm
- Wednesday, November 25, 7 pm – 10 pm
CALLBACKS (if needed) will also be held in person at the VILLAGE PLAYHOUSE:
- Wednesday, December 2, 7 pm – 10 pm
REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES will be held at the VILLAGE PLAYHOUSE. Rehearsals will generally be Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons but are flexible depending on actor availability. Rehearsals will begin with read-throughs on Sunday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 8. Rehearsals will continue through the holidays should people be available.
ACTORS MUST BE AVAILABLE for all of Tech Sunday, February 21; for Tech Week evenings of Monday, February 22 through Thursday, February 25 (preview performance); and for all 14 performances:
- Friday, February 26 – Saturday, February 27 (Saturday is a matinée)
- Wednesday, March 3 – Sunday, March 7 (Sunday is a matinée)
- Thursday, March 11 – Sunday, March 14 (Saturday and Sunday are matinées)
- Thursday, March 18 – Saturday, March 20
Actors are also expected to stay for a short wine & cheese reception with the patrons after Opening Night (February 26), the ACT-CO Festival adjudication (March 12) and the short audience Talkback after the show on March 18.
THE PLAY:
Fifteen-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 neighbour’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Under suspicion for the act, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. Although forbidden by his father, Christopher carefully records each fact of the crime in a notebook for his teacher Siobhan, but his detective work leads him on a journey uncovering hidden truths, and challenging him to move outside of his comfort zone.
CHARACTERS:
Christopher Boone – (male age 15-18), brilliant at “maths”, Christopher is an neurodivergent person who is exploring his place in the world as he seeks to solve the mystery of Wellington’s death.
Siobhan – (female age 20-50), teacher at Christopher’s school, who understands him best.
Ed Boone – (male age 35-50), Christopher’s father, loving, but quick tempered, stressed and frustrated with his situation in life. He always has Christopher’s best interests at heart. Drinks a bit to cope.
Judy – (female age 35-50), Christopher’s mother, loving, but doesn’t really understand how to relate to Christopher.
Mrs. Shears – (female age 30-50), also plays Voice 1, Mrs. Gascoyne, Woman on Train, Shopkeeper
Roger Shears – (male age 30-50), also plays Voice 2, Duty Sergeant, Mr. Wise, Man Behind Counter, Drunk One
Mr. Thompson – (male age 20-40), also plays Voice 3, Policeman, Drunk Two, Man with Socks, London Policeman
Reverend Peters – (male age 45-65), also plays Voice 4, Reverend Peters, Uncle Terry, Station Policeman, Station Guard
Punk Girl – (female age 20-40), also plays Voice 5, No. 40, Lady in the Street, Information
Mrs. Alexander – (female age age 45-65), also plays Voice 6, Posh Woman
Ages are flexible. We are looking for diverse casting that reflects the UK’s multiculturalism.
PREPARATION:
Auditionees must read the play. A copy of the script will be made available upon request.
- Please prepare a 1-minute monologue, story, anecdote, or poem in ANY UK accent. You will be redirected.
- Callbacks will consist of open format readings from the script which will be provided ahead of time.
TO BOOK AN AUDITION:
Please email a copy of your headshot and resume to villageplayersauditions@gmail.com with your preferred date, time, interested role(s), and contact information. Once we receive and confirm your details, we will give you a day and time for your audition.
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