All performances, auditions, and rehearsals take place at
The Theater at Drew United Methodist Church 28 Gleneida Ave., Carmel, NY 10512
unless otherwise noted.
All auditions are at Drew Methodist Church, 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512
Based on the novel by: Mark Haddon
Adapted by: Simon Stephens
Directed by: Ben Kistinger
Produced by: C.J. Umbrino
Auditions Dates:
Saturday, August 16 from 12 PM - 4 PM and
Sunday, August 17 from 1 PM - 5 PM
at Drew Methodist Church, 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, New York 10512
Please complete the audition form and then email "btccuriousincident@gmail.com" for an audition slot.
For those who cannot make it to the audition, we will accept video auditions. Please fill out the audition form, and email "btccuriousincident@gmail.com" to get more instructions. Video submissions will be accepted until 5pm on Sunday, August 17th.
About the Play: 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 fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.
Performance Dates:
- Friday, October 24, 7:30 PM
- Saturday, October 25, 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
- Sunday, October 26, 2:00 PM
- Friday, October 31, 7:30 PM
- Saturday, November 1, 7:30 PM
- Saturday, November 2, 2:00 PM
In addition to Performance Dates listed above, actors will be expected to attend:
- All Tech Rehearsals (October 18 - October 23)
- At least one Set Tech Saturday (10AM - 1PM: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18)
- Strike (Nov 2 after 2PM show)
Typical rehearsal schedule*: Mondays and Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM; Sunday 1 PM - 4 PM.
*Actors should expect to be needed at every rehearsal unless otherwise notified by the director.
Casting:
The character of Christopher is neurodivergent, and we are seeking a neurodivergent individual to act in this role.
All ethnicities are open for all characters. Genders of the characters will be portrayed as written, but actors may audition for whichever role they feel comfortable with. All characters will speak with a modern English accent; Siobhan may use either an Irish or English accent. Age ranges are flexible, and relative to the age of the actor playing Christopher. Company members 1-6 portray multiple characters throughout the show and also participate in other staged business, such as a dream-like sequence which relies solely on silent movement.
Cast Breakdown:
Christopher (Male 15; Actor age range up to youthful 20s)
Siobhan (Female, 30-60), Christopher’s teacher/aide
Ed (Male, 35-45), Christopher’s father
Judy (Female, 35-45), Christopher’s mother
Company Member 1 (Female, 40-50), multiple roles
Company Member 2 (Male, 40-50), multiple roles
Company Member 3 (Male, 40-60), multiple roles
Company Member 4 (Male, 50-65), multiple roles
Company Member 5 (Female, 20-30), multiple roles
Company Member 6 (Female, 50-65), multiple roles
Audition Process: Memorize the given monologue/scene(s) for your character of choice (see “Audition Materials” below) and be prepared to perform it with an English accent (and/or Irish for Siobhan). After individual auditions, auditioners may be partnered and asked to read sides. There will not be a separate callback day.
Audition Materials
Christopher Christopher Monologue.pdf
Performance of this monologue should convey Christopher’s love of mathematics and immense pride in his accomplishment
Siobhan Siobhan Monologue.pdf
In the play, Siobhan narrates many events via reading of Christopher’s notebook. Delivery should be as a story-teller, but Siobhan should also react to what she is reading.
Ed Ed Monologue.pdf
It has been revealed that Ed has lied to Christopher about his mother being dead. And that he killed the dog. In this monologue, he tries to explain everything to Christopher.
Judy Judy Monologue.pdf
Judy, Christopher’s mom, wrote a letter explaining why she left him and his father.
In the show, this monologue is split between Judy and Siobhan. White boxes are added to cover Siobhan’s name and other extraneous text, so it should read as one cohesive monologue from Judy’s point of view.
Company Member 1 Company 1.pdf
The auditioner should make the characters of Mrs. Shears and Mrs. Gascoyne as distinct from each other as possible. Mrs. Shears’ scenes, treat each as a monologue. Extraneous text has been covered with a white box to facilitate ease of reading as monologues. The first scene, she discovers her dead dog. The second, she is jeering the woman that stole her husband. Mrs. Gascoyne’s scene should be memorized as written, a reader will read the other lines with you in the audition room.
Company Member 2 Company 2.pdf
The auditioner should make the characters of Duty Sergeant and Mr. Shears (Roger) as distinct from each other as possible. The auditioner should memorize all scenes as written, a reader will read the other lines with you in the audition room. Roger’s scenes should be treated as a progressive, increasing disdain for Christopher.
Company Member 3 Company 3.pdf
The auditioner should make the characters of Policeman and Man with Socks as distinct from each other as possible. The auditioner should memorize both scenes as written, a reader will read the other lines with you in the audition room.
Company Member 4 Company 4.pdf
The auditioner should make the characters of Rev. Peters and Station Policeman as distinct from each other as possible. The auditioner should memorize all scenes as written, a reader will read the Christopher lines with you in the audition room.
Company Member 5 Company 5.pdf
The auditioner should make the characters of Lady in Street and Punk Girl as distinct from each other as possible. The auditioner should memorize both scenes as written, a reader will read the other lines with you in the audition room.
Company Member 6 Company 6.pdf
The auditioner should memorize Mrs. Alexander in the scene as written, a reader will read the Christopher lines with you in the audition room.