Auditions - Curious Incident

Additional Information

RCF announces auditions for "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," on February 14 and 15, 2023 from 6:00-9:00pm. Written by Simon Stephens, based on the book by Mark Haddon, this production will be directed by Diane Jamieson.

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 7 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 of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world. –Dramatists Play Service

This is a hero’s journey of a neurodivergent teenager that presents a slice of life, not only of Christopher’s world, but also of the world of neurotypical people who encounter a boy who reacts in a different manner than they expect. Both neurotypical and neurodivergent actors will be considered. Actors of all ethnicity, genders and ability are encouraged to audition.

Sign up for an audition slot at signupgenius. Send your resumé and headshot (if available) to office@redcurtainfoundation.org.

Please prepare a 2-minute dramatic monologue that shows off your ability to embody a character and tell their story. Accents: If you feel comfortable with an RP British accent, be prepared to use that in your monologue. It is recommended, but not necessary.

Character Breakdown

CHRISTOPHER BOONE: Teen aged neurodivergent boy (can be played by male aged 15- 24 years old). Must be able to tolerate sensory bombardment in several scenes. This character is onstage the entire show. Christopher appears “flat” in affect to others, but has a full, rich emotional life.

ED BOONE: Middle aged man – Christopher’s father (must look old enough to play the father of a teenaged boy). Alternates between being sensitive and understanding, but also capable of violence/rage when pushed to his limit.

JUDY BOONE: Middle aged woman – Christopher’s mother: (must look old enough to play the mother of a teen aged boy). A somewhat histrionic woman who struggles to deal with a neurodivergent son while trying to be a loving mother.

SIOBHAN: Young female (ages 22 – 40) Christopher’s special education teacher). This character has a special relationship with Christopher, helping him understand the social world, who also narrates his story.

MRS. SHEARS (and others) Middle aged woman – roughly same age range as the Boones. She is the neighbor of the Boones. Also plays the principal, a shopkeeper, and a train passenger.

ROGER SHEARS (and others): Middle aged male – ex-husband of Mrs. Shears. Must be in the same age range as the Boones and Mrs. Shears. Also plays a drunk, the duty sergeant and a neighbor.

POLICEMAN (and others): Any age male. Also plays a drunk and a London policeman.

REVEREND PETERS: Male aged 40 – 80. Also plays Station Policeman, Uncle Terry and station guard.

MRS. ALEXANDER: Elderly female – must be able to portray 65+. Neighbor of the Boones. Also plays Posh woman.

PUNK GIRL: Female under 40. Also plays a neighbor, a train passenger and others.

Please note: Mrs. Shears, Roger Shears, The Policeman, Reverend Peters, Mrs.
Alexander and the Punk Girl are part of the “Greek chorus” on stage through
most of the play, witnessing, and at times being part Christopher’s journey. Must be able to create multiple different characters using a few accessories.