The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Performing February 20 – March 1, 2026, on the Spotlight Youth Theatre main stage.
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens
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About This Production
Fifteen-year-old math whiz Christopher Boone lives with his divorced dad in Swinton, a working-class town west of London. After being falsely accused of killing a neighbor’s dog, Christopher—who is brilliant but has difficulty dealing with the sounds and stresses of everyday life—decides to investigate the crime. The secrets he unearths prompt him to leave his trusted teacher and the familiar streets of his hometown for a life-changing train trip to London. Based on Mark Haddon’s best-selling 2003 novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling and heartwarming adventure story featuring an unforgettable young hero.
Cast
| Role(s) | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
| Christopher Boone | JONAH NAPLAN |
| Ed Boone | ZACHARY SNYDERS |
| Judy Boone | EVA AXMAN |
| Siobhan | MALIA KOBERSTEIN |
| Voice One/Mrs. Shears/Mrs. Gascoyne/Punk Girl/Woman On the Train | LORNA MAYNARD |
| Voice Two/Roger Shears/Duty Sergeant/Mr. Wise/Man Behind the Counter/Drunk One | KYLAN CHAIT |
| Voice Three/Policeman/Mr. Thompson/Drunk Two/Man with Socks/London Policeman | KINGSTON BATES |
| Voice Four/Reverend Peters/Uncle Terry/Station Policeman | THEO MCCOMB |
| Voice Five/#40/Man in the Street/Information/Shopkeeper | LIAM DAVENPORT |
| Voice Six/Mrs. Alexander/Posh Woman/Station Guard | CORA WELCH |
Production Team
| Role(s) | Team Member(s) |
|---|---|
| DIRECTOR | Kenny Grossman |
| STAGE MANAGER | Mimi Aguilar |
| SET DESIGN | Erin Davidson |
| COSTUME DESIGN | Kira Kadel-Funk |
| HAIR & MAKEUP | Kira Kadel-Funk |
| SOUND DESIGN | Jack Tayor |
| Kenny Grossman | |
| AUTISM CONSULTANT | Brianna Funk |
| Ryan Stoneking | |
| PROP DESIGN | Kenny & Vicki Grossman |