AUDITION NOTICE: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Presented By: National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA)

Genre: Play

Synopsis: Adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon's novel, this powerful story follows Christopher Boone, a neurodivergent teen with an extraordinary brain, as he embarks on a journey to solve the mystery of a neighbour's murdered dog, uncovering secrets about his family along the way.

Written By: Simon Stephens (Adaptation), based on the novel by Mark Haddon

Audition Details:

• Date: Sunday, 5 January 2025

• Times:

  • Session One (4-5pm): Actors auditioning for Christopher, Siobhan, Ed, and Judy

  • Session Two (5:30-7:30pm): Actors auditioning for multiple role tracks

• Location and Address: NAPA Studios,3 Stevenson Court, Burleigh Heads, Queensland

Audition Requirements:

• Actors must be aged 18 or older.

• Cold read auditions with script extracts available for perusal from 3:30 pm.

• All actors must speak in an English accent (the play is set in Swindon, Wiltshire).

• Unfortunately, actors unavailable during the final week of rehearsals or for any shows will not be considered.

• Audition Registration: NAPA Auditions

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Available Roles:

• Lead Roles:

  • Christopher Boone: Male presenting, playing age 15/16, neurodivergent teen boy.

  • Siobhan: Female presenting, mid-20s to mid-30s, Christopher's positive and warm teacher.

  • Ed Boone: Male presenting, late 30s to 50s, Christopher's exasperated but caring father.

  • Judy: Female presenting, late 30s to 50s, Christopher's struggling yet loving mother.

• Multiple Role Tracks:

  • Actor One: Mrs Alexander/Posh Woman/Voice Six (Female presenting, late 50s+).

  • Actor Two: Mrs Shears/Mrs Gascoyne/Voice One/Woman on Train/Woman on Heath/Shopkeeper (Female presenting, 30s to 40s).

  • Actor Three: Policeman 1/Mr Thompson/Voice Three/Drunk Two/Man With Socks/Man on Phone/London Policeman (Male presenting, 20s to 40s).

  • Actor Four: No. 40/Voice Five/Lady in Street/Information/Punk Girl (Female presenting, 20s to 30s).

  • Actor Five: Roger Shears/Duty Sergeant/Voice Two/Mr Wise/Man Behind Counter/Drunk One/Reverend Peters (Male presenting, 40s to 50s).

Performance Dates: 7-16 March 2025

Performance Location: NAPA Studios, 3 Stevenson Court, Burleigh Heads, Queensland

Rehearsal Dates: Commencing Monday, 13 January 2025 - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays from 6:00 pm

Creative Team:

• Director: Amy Elkin

• Assistant Director: Jacy Lewis

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