Written by Simon Stephens
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
DIRECTION and CHOREOGRAPHY BY NATHANIEL SHAW
Auditions will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 6-10 PM.
Auditions are by appointment only and will be held in Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre (1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond VA, 23230)
Callbacks will be the following evening on Monday, May 7, 2018.*
Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play
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 7 minutes after midnight and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. 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.
To request an appointment:
Please email casting@virginiarep.org
Include CURIOUS – AUDITION REQUEST in the subject line.
The body of your email should include the following:
your full name
the role(s) for which you wish to be considered
headshot
resume
Incomplete audition requests will not be processed
NOTE: Once your audition request has been processed, you will receive a Confirmation Email that contains further details regarding your audition, including your audition appointment time.
What to prepare:
Those auditioning are asked to prepare sides from the show. Sides will be provided in your Confirmation Email from casting@virginiarep.org. British dialect strongly encouraged.
This will be an extremely physical production. All actors will be expected to move well and many will be involved in lifting/partnering. *Callbacks will include a movement/lift call.
Rehearsals and Performances
Rehearsals begin August 21, 2018 for a performance run of September 21, 2018 – October 14, 2018 at Virginia Rep’s November Theatre.
Please direct questions to casting@virginiarep.org
SEEKING:
CHRISTOPHER JOHN FRANCIS BOONE (15 years old, male) – A mathematical genius on the autism spectrum, determined to solve the mystery surrounding the death of a neighbor’s dog, Wellington.
This role is cast. Seeking understudy. Minimum age: 18+.
ED BOONE (40-55, male) – his father
JUDY BOONE – (40-55, female) his mother
This role is cast. Seeking understudy.
SIOBAHN (25-40, female) – his teacher
ENSEMBLE:
MRS. SHEARS (40-55, female) – Christopher’s Neighbor. The actor in this role also plays: Mrs. Gascoyne (The head of Christopher’s school), Woman on Train, Shopkeeper, Voice One
ROGER SHEARS (40-55, male) – Mrs. Shear’s ex-husband. The actor in this role also plays: Mr. Wise (one of Christopher’s Neighbors), Duty Sergeant, Man behind Counter, Drunk One, Voice Two
A POLICEMAN (30-45, male) – The actor in this role also plays: Mr. Thompson (one of Christopher’s Neighbors), London Policeman, Man with Socks, Drunk Two, Voice Three
REVEREND PETERS (40-60, male) – A priest and teacher at Christopher’s school. The actor in this role also plays: Uncle Terry, Station Policeman, Station Guard, Voice Four
NO.40 (20-35, female) – One of Christopher’s Neighbors. The actor in this role also plays: Lady in Street, Information, Punk Girl, Voice Five
MRS. ALEXANDER (50+, female) – An old lady, one of Christopher’s neighbors. The actor in this role also plays: Posh Woman, Voice Six
Union and Non-Union. All performers will be paid.
Virginia Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities,and (dis)abilities are strongly encouraged to audition.
