Theater

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” Needs Talent

Expires: 3/5/2024
Paying up to $120/day
Description

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Directors are currently in need of performers for “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” play. More details are below.

Additional information:
Call Backs: Saturday, March 9, 2024 starting at 10:00 AM.
Rehearsals for “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” will be held Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM starting the week of March 25, 2024. There will be three additional Saturday rehearsals on the following dates:
• Saturday, April 6, 2024: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Saturday, April 27, 2024: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Saturday, May 4, 2024: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Tech week for “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is scheduled for the week leading up to opening night, May 13 – 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. We will be rehearsing every night during this week.
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” will run for a total of 9 performances: May 17 & 18, 22 – 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM with matinees on May 18 & 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM in Abbotsford.

If you’re interested, please apply.

10 Project roles
Christopher John Francis Boone
Male
18
-
25
y.o.
All ethnicities
The protagonist who has many behavioral challenges and who investigates the murder of Mrs. Shears' dog, Wellington.
Application deadline closed.
Christopher’s Father (Ed Boone)
Male
40
-
60
y.o.
All ethnicities
A boiler engineer and single parent.
Application deadline closed.
Christopher’s Mother (Judy Boone)
Female
40
-
60
y.o.
All ethnicities
Died from a heart attack before the play’s events but comes back as memories and flashbacks.
Application deadline closed.
Siobhan
Female
20
-
50
y.o.
All ethnicities
Christopher’s primary teacher at school. An even-handed mentor, she works to expand Christopher’s horizons socially as well as academically.
Application deadline closed.
Ensemble #1:
Female
30
-
60
y.o.
All ethnicities
Various British Isle accents if possible. The actor in this role also plays: • Voice #1. • Mrs. Shears: Christopher's neighbour. • Mrs. Gascoyne: the head of Christopher's school. • Woman on Train. • Shopkeeper.
Application deadline closed.
Ensemble #2
Male
30
-
60
y.o.
All ethnicities
Various British Isle accents if possible. The actor in this role also plays: ● Voice #2. ● Roger Shears: Mrs. Shear's ex-husband. ● Mr. Wise: one of Christopher's neighbors. ● Duty Sergeant. ● Man behind Counter. ● Drunk One.
Application deadline closed.
Ensemble #3
Male
30
-
60
y.o.
All ethnicities
Various British Isle accents if possible. The actor in this role also plays: ● Voice #3. ● A Policeman. ● Mr. Thompson: one of Christopher's neighbors. ● London Policeman. ● Man with Socks. ● Drunk Two.
Application deadline closed.
Ensemble #4
Male
30
-
60
y.o.
All ethnicities
Various British Isle accents if possible. The actor in this role also plays: ● Voice #4. ● Reverend Peters: a priest and teacher at Christopher's school. ● Uncle Terry: Christopher's uncle. ● Station Policeman. ● Station Guard.
Application deadline closed.
Ensemble #5
Female
20
-
40
y.o.
All ethnicities
Various British Isle accents if possible. The actor in this role also plays: ● Voice #5. ● No. 37. ● Lady in Street. ● Information. ● Punk Girl.
Application deadline closed.
Ensemble #6
Female
40
-
60
y.o.
All ethnicities
Various British Isle accents if possible. The actor in this role also plays: ● Voice #6. ● Mrs. Alexander: An old lady, one of Christopher's neighbors. ● Posh Woma.
Application deadline closed.