The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

A play by Simon Stephens
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon

February 24, 25, & 26 at 7:30 pm
February 27 at 2 pm

The Frantze Family Black Box Theatre
Goppert Performing Arts Center
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64105

Face masks and social distancing are required.

Tickets

To reserve tickets, please contact our Box Office via telephone at 816.501.3699 or email at box.office@avila.edu.

Regular Tickets

Regular — $10
Seniors — $8
Non-Avila Students — $8
Avila Students — FREE

Children under 10 receive free entry at all Avila Performing Arts events

Who’s Who

Learn more about the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’s cast, staff, and crew!

Cast, Staff & Crew Biographies

Director’s Notes

Having taught in the public education system for almost 20 years, I’ve had the opportunity to teach several students on the autism spectrum. While I understood intellectually the behaviors and modifications these students needed, I always felt that my comprehension was lacking until I started delving into this play. THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted by Simon Stephens gave me a glimpse of one mind, helping me to understand better the world of people on the autism spectrum and how they experience the world. A world where all our senses seem to overwhelm and betray our understanding of human relationships and how they fit into this multimodal existence. Truth be told, I might’ve gained insight into one perspective but each and every person is different and has their own story to tell on this spectrum.

One of the aspects I love about this play is the ensemble helping to create what goes on inside and outside of Christopher’s mind. If theatre teaches us anything it’s how to work together, learning through our differences-it’s not called a collaborative art form for nothing. Christopher’s journey teaches us that not only do we rely on our own inner vision, but we also look to people around us, people who are our family or might become our family, and give us the encouragement to grow especially when we are so different. Our journey like Christopher’s is unique and our own, so we should strive to have tolerance for everyone’s journey knowing they may experience the world differently than we do. Being accommodating and tolerant never diminishes us but makes us stronger.

—William Grey Warren, Director

Cast

Christopher Boone Understudy	Richard Bertoldie Tucker Rushing
Ed Understudy	Christian Lucas Davin Zamora
Judy Understudy	Rachel Howard Miriam Gleeson
Siobhan Understudy	Isabella Brauner Bee Givens
Voice One/Posh Girl Understudy	Miriam Gleeson Ari Hernadez
Voice Two/Roger/Duty Sergeant/Mr. Wise Understudy	Tyler Lindquist Kyle Hammond
Voice Three/Mr. Thompson/Drunk Two Understudy	Izaak Kimsey Davin Zamora
Voice Four/Uncle Terry/London Policeman Understudy	Kyle Hammon Izaak Kimsey
Voice Five/Mrs. Gacoyne/Shopkeeper Understudy	Lynn Winkler McKenna Sandford
Voice Six/Mrs. Alexander/Lady in Street/Woman on Train Understudy	Bee Givens Lynn Winkler
Mrs. Shears/Punk Girl/Station Guard Understudy	McKenna Sanford Lynn Winkler
#40/Information Understudy	Air Hernandez Miriam Gleeson
Policeman/Reverend Peters/Station Policeman Understudy	Davin Zamora Tyler Lindquist
Man Behind Counter/Drunk One/Man with Socks Understudy	Tucker Rushing Christian Lucas

Production Staff

Director	William Grey Warren
Fight Choreographer	William Grey Warren
Dramaturg	Dr. Sue Ellen McCalley & Dr. Daniel Weigel
Dialect Coach	Matt Schwader Habor
Scenic Designer	Tyler Lindquist
Digital Media Designers	Samantha Reiner & Abigail Dearing
Costume Designer	Shannon Smith-Regnier
Lighting Designer	Talia Hinckley
Sound Designer	Davin Zamora
Properties Designer	Ari Hernandez & Rachel Howard
Stage Manager	Tinna Rivera
Technical Director	Bethany Joy Elliot
Assistant to the Director	Ariana Hernandez
Assistant Stage Manager	Ta’ja Snipes
Assistant Scenic Designers	Ta’ja Snipes & Christian Lucas
Assistant Costume Designer	Kelsey Harms
Assistant Lighting Designers	Richard Bertoldie & Eleanor Frances
Assistant Sound Designers	Kaitlyn White & Charlie Parsons
Box Office Supervisor	Alexandra Pilley

Production Crew

Scenic Change Artist	Isabella Brauner
Master Electrician	Molly Zagorski
Master Carpenter	Christian Lucas
Paint Crew	Gaby Dawn & Izaak Kimsey
Props Crew	Danielle Adcock & Miriam Gleeson
Electricians	Bee Givens, Tucker Rushing, Richard Bertoldie, Eleanor Frances & Darwyn Thomson
Carpenters	Daniel Hicks, Garland Moore & Gabriella Fast
Costume Crew	McKenna Sandford & Lynn Winkler
Wardrobe Crew	Kelsey Harms
Scenic Run Crew	Daniel Hicks
Light Board Operator	Eleanor Frances
Audio Technician/Sound Board Operator	Kaitlyn White
House Manager	Charlie Parsons
Front of House	Garland Moore, Adrianna Wendel, Samantha Reiner & Abigail Dearing
Production Office	Matt Schwader Harbor, Tinna Rivera & Adrianna Wendel
Box Office	Adrianna Wendel

Performing Arts Faculty

Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences	Dr. Charlene Gould
Chair of Performing Arts	Dr. Amity Bryson
Director of Performance Studies	Matt Schwader Harbor
Director of Design and Technology	Bethany Elliot
Artist in Residence	Dr. Michalis Koutsoupides
Adjunct Faculty	Chioma Anyanwu Jim Fletcher Hope Goertzen John Livingston Gene Mackey Dr. Aaron Redburn Kristina Ruf Shannon Smith-Regnier Alexandra Pilley

Special Acknowledgments

Advancement Office
Belinda Troxler and Bob Crow
Maintenance and Housekeeping
Great Western Dining
Office of Marketing and Communication
Dr. Sue Ellen McCalley and Avila University’s School of Education
Dr. Daniel Weigel and Avila University’s Student Access Office
Dr. Chalene Gould
Jordan Malone
Jerry Manan
Molly Tiede-Schroer, Ohio University

Dramaturg Notes

Imagine understanding the world in terms of a binary code – either/or. Imagine being bright and intelligent, but social conventions, emotions, and intentions, PEOPLE make no sense to you. Imagine creating routines and rituals that serve you well, but no one understands them. Imagine having a very complex conceptual vocabulary, and yet understanding what others say only at the literal level. This is the world that Chris inhabits. From the moment Chris finds the dog and throughout all of the experiences he encounters, these defining characteristics help and hinder him. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, allows us to put ourselves in Chris’ shoes and share his adventures. — Dr. Sue Ellen McCalley

Arts at Avila

Friends

David C. Connor
Heather Noble
Marcia, Jean & Rosie Pasqualini
Pattie & Kevin Robertson
Regina Staves, Ph.D. & Ryan Staves
Scott & Diann White

Patrons

Anonymous gift in honor of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Walter Brandes
Dr. Amity H. Bryson
Bill & Jean Buchanan
Lauren E. Chiodo-Benmuvhar
Carol K. Coburn, Ph.D.
Constance M. Cooper Charitable Foundation
Mr. Bob Crow & Mrs. Belinda R. Troxler
Roderick J. & Jo Anne Cyr Foundation
Carol Davis
Joseph & Susan Fahey
Jim Fletcher & Carol Cowles
Dave & Geri Frantze
Vita Goppert Charitable Trust
Richard & Charlene Gould
Dr. Andy Jett & Brad Ozias
Drs. Larry & Jan Marsh
Anya, Suzanne & Dr. Jeffrey Myers
Robert M. Scoles 88’
Victor E. & Caroline E. Shutte Foundation
Dr. Ronald A. & Mrs. Suzanne Slepitza
Dr. Jordan Wagge
Jim & Sue Willcox
David & Ginny Woy

Ticket Information

Reserve tickets by calling the Box Office at 816.501.3699 for more information.

Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinee performances begin at 2 p.m.

Season Tickets

Regular — $30
Seniors — $28

Regular Tickets

Regular — $10
Seniors — $8
Non-Avila Students — $8
Avila Students — FREE

Children under 10 receive free entry at all Avila Performing Arts events