The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

Oh, What a Dog’s Death Digs Up!

In this play based on the best-selling 2003 novel, Christopher, a 15-year-old English boy, discovers the neighbor's dog has been murdered and decides to investigate. Christopher is on the autism spectrum and carefully records each fact in a “murder mystery” book, which provides a look inside his intricate mind. What he discovers upturns his world and empowers him to pursue his dreams and face his fears. Harry Parker, a KU alumnus and chair of Texas Christian University’s Department of Theatre, will serve as the guest director, which is made possible by the Ronald A. Willis Visiting Scholar/Artist Fund.

Creative Team

Directed by Harry Parker
Scenic Design by Rana Esfandiary
Lighting Design by Kate Smeltzer
Costume Design by Iman Hinton
Sound Design by Kayleigh Shaffer
Original Music by Matthew O'Brien
Voice and Dialect Coaching by Ben Corbett
Dramaturgy by Timmia Hearn
Stage Management by Emily Hunsucker

Cast

Christopher - Darian Martin
Siobhan - Chloé Ryan
Ed - Brandon Hedger
Judy - Elsa Bernauer
Mrs. Shears & others - Dominique Waller
Roger & others - Jack Zimmerman
Policeman & others - DeAngelo Davis
Rev. Peters & others - Hunter Hill
Information Desk Attendant & others - Tehreem Chaudhry
Mrs. Alexander & others - Stella Garibaldi