AUDITIONS:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon – Adapted by Simon Stephens
DIRECTOR: Carl daSilva
RUN: March 13 – April 5, 2026
Friday and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 2pm. Double performances on one Saturday.
This is a volunteer community theatre production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Monday, January 19
Tuesday January 20
(Audioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Newport Theatre Arts Center
Callbacks: (By invitation only)
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Times: 7pm – 10pm.
REHEARSALS:
First read-through: Saturday, January 24, 1pm – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting January 26, Monday – Thursday 7pm – 10pm
Some Sundays (see “tentative rehearsal Schedule for more details) 6pm – 9pm.
Location: Newport Theatre Arts Center
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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
British accent required.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
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 street. Christiopher finds Wellington, the neighbor’s dog, dead, speared with a garden fork. He is himself under suspicion, so he is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, but his detective work takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
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CHRISTOPHER (M, 15) Looking for a young man able to play a 15 year-old. Christopher has Asperger's syndrome. He has difficulty relating with other people and he doesn't like to be touched. He is incapable of telling lies. He sees the world mostly in absolute terms and therefore, he is more comfortable with logic (and math) than with feelings. RACE / ETHNICITY OPEN
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SIOBHAN (F, 30’s – 60’s) She is Christopher's teacher and also serves as the play’s narrator. She helps Christopher understand the aspects of the world that are so difficult for him, such as human facial expressions, how to cope with over-stimulation, and how to execute certain mundane tasks. She is patient, professional and encouraging. RACE / ETHNICITY OPEN
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ED (M, 40’s) This actor plays primarily Christopher 's father who has been raising and caring for Christopher by himself for the last couple of years, since his wife left him. He knows all of Christopher's habits, understands his condition, and recognizes what he needs. Ed owns his own heating maintenance and boiler repair business. RACE / ETHNICITY OPEN
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JUDY (F, 40’s) This actress plays primarily Christopher's mother. Judy claims to have a great deal of difficulty with Christopher's condition and describes herself as "not as patient as your dad", although it is clear she loves her son dearly. She feels she has failed Christopher in some way. She left both Ed and Christopher 2 years ago. RACE / ETHNICITY OPEN
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VOICE 1 (F, 40’s) This actress plays multiple characters including MRS. SHEER, a neighbor and the dog Wellington's owner, MRS. GASCOYNE, the principle at Christopher's school, a WOMAN ON TRAIN, and a SHOPKEEPER. RACE / ETHNICITY OPEN
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VOICE 2 (M, 40’s) This actor plays multiple characters including MR. SHEERS, a former neighbor once married to Mrs. Sheers, a DUTY SERGEANT, MR. WISE, a neighbor, MAN BEHIND COUNTER, and DRUNK ONE. RACE / ETHNICITY OPEN
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VOICE 3 (M, 20’s – 40’s) This actor plays multiple characters including the POLICEMAN, MR. THOMPSON, a neighbor, DRUNK TWO, MAN WITH SOCKS, and a LONDON POLICEMAN. RACE / ETHNICITY OPEN