AUDITIONS: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted for stage by Simon Stephens

Director: Emily Scott Banks

Movement: Danielle Georgiou

WaterTower Theatre is dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a core value, and as such we strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities, abilities, genders, and ages to audition We seek to reflect the diversity of modern-day London in the casting of this production which will be presented with very limited audience in the Terry Martin Mainstage, and available via video on demand. Seeking local hires only per COVID travel guidance.

Must be willing to follow strict safety standards and agree to COVID testing which will be paid for by WTT.

All positions are paid.

Rehearsals: June 19- July 13 (no rehearsals during on weekend of July 4th)

Shows: Wednesday-Sunday: July 14- July 26

If you have any questions please email Associate Producer, Elizabeth Kensek at EKensek@watertowertheatre.org

Setting: modern Swindon/London, UK.

Dialect: Here's a link to a video of Swindon, UK residents for audition dialect guidance for the main characters: Swindon Dialect For the Actor 1-6 tracks who portray multiple characters, we are interested in seeing varying voices to allow differentiating between multiple characters.

Movement: The show does feature pedestrian choreography- especially for Christopher & the Actor 1-6 tracks.

CAST

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 - (any age), 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

AUDITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 30th, 2021.

VIRTUAL CALLBACKS WILL BE SCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE IF NECESSARY.

To submit an audition:

1. Please visit the following dropbox folder where you can access the sides for the role(s) you are interested in:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ni8gh7977v98y94/AAD7BT1LmiCN11D2EVm0eAsJa?dl=0

1. Film your audition safely from home.
2. Post your audition video to youtube/vimeo/dropbox
3. And finally visit the following portal to submit your information, headshot, resume & link to your audition for the Curious Team to review: https://airtable.com/shr8h2p2wxPxACGZZ