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Fri, June 12, 2026
Auditions for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time will take place at the Liberty
Theatre June 12-13th at 6:30 Pm. The Liberty Theatre is located at 2100 Sherman Avenue,
North Bend, Oregon 97459.
Audition packet here
Visit https://thelibertytheatre.org/ for more info
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is an award-winning play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon’s novel, about a 15-year-old boy with autism, Christopher Boone, who investigates the murder of his neighbor’s dog, Wellington, leading him on a journey that upends his world. The play is known for its innovative staging that visually represents Christopher’s unique perspective, using a play-within-a-play structure and multi-sensory effects to immerse the audience in his experience. It won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2015.
Key aspects of the play
Plot: Christopher, who is exceptional at math but struggles with social cues, decides to solve the mystery of who killed the dog, a decision that uncovers family secrets and forces him to confront the world outside his comfort zone.
Adaptation: Stephens’ adaptation transforms the book’s first-person narrative into a theatrical experience, using a cast of actors who play multiple roles and a dynamic set to externalize Christopher’s internal world.
Themes: It explores themes of family, identity, and the challenges of navigating a world that doesn’t always understand you, all through the lens of a young protagonist with Asperger’s syndrome.
Reception: The play has received critical acclaim for its clever adaptation, compassionate storytelling, and inventive use of stagecraft to convey the experience of being on the autism spectrum.