SD/STD INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in working as a student director or student technical director for the 2022 fall play.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is a Tony-winning play by Simon Stephens, based on the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon. 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 seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor's dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a pitchfork. 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.

The cast, student directors, and student technical directors will meet on Saturday, August 27, at 10 a.m. Rehearsals for the cast (and student directors) will take place Monday through Friday beginning the week of August 29 and running through the week of October 10. Work days for technicians (and student tech directors) will be held on Saturdays and on week days when school is not in session (September 5, October 7, October 10).

The show will be performed for junior high students on October 13 and 14. The production will be performed for the public on Thursday through Saturday, October 13 through 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Belleville West Performing Arts Center.

Please complete all questions in the application form no later than FRIDAY, AUGUST 19.

Be aware that being a part of the fall play requires a commitment of your time throughout the rehearsal process. We will have daily rehearsals for a period of approximately seven weeks. Much like playing on a team or performing with a musical group, staging a play requires a dedication of your time.

If you have questions, please email Mr. Lodle at jlodle@bths201.org or Mr. Klein at jklein@bths201.org.

Mr. John Lodle & Mr. Jamie Klein

Directors