The award-winning drama “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” opens Friday, April 25, on the SLV Federal Bank Main Stage in the Adams State University Theatre Building. Based on Mark Haddon’s novel, Simon Stephens’ adaptation earned six Tony Awards, including Best Play, in 2013.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25; Saturday, April 26; Friday, May 2; and Saturday, May 3. Matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4.
WHERE: SLV Federal Bank Main Stage, Adams State University
TICKETS: $13, free to Associated Students and Faculty with current Adams State identification. Purchase tickets online starting April 14 at theatre.adams.edu, or at the box office (2:30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) starting April 16. Or reserve tickets by calling 719-587-8499.
GOOD TO KNOW: The production is rated PG-13 for language
The story follows Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with neurodiversity challenges, who discovers that his neighbor’s dog has been mysteriously killed with a garden fork. Determined to solve the mystery, his investigation leads him to much deeper revelations about his family and his own capabilities.
Directed by John Taylor, Ph.D., director of the School of Visual and Performing Arts and chair of the Theatre Department, the play is equal parts a family drama, murder mystery, and a coming-of-age story.
“This is my 25th Main Stage production at Adams State. I chose to direct this play because I’m drawn to its compelling story as well as the opportunity to focus on a production that is theatrical, creative, and ensemble-driven,” said Taylor.
The action focuses on characters who find themselves in various states of crisis. To move forward, they must confront the past and navigate the present.
Within the world of the drama, there is a company of actors putting on a play, written by the fictional character Christopher about his adventure, that is narrated by another character, Siobhan.
Many of the eight-person cast remain on stage for much of the play as they transform into multiple characters as well as scenic elements in front of the audience.