LVLT announces open auditions for

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

By Simon Stephens

Directed by Hallie Lyons

 

Disclaimer: LVLT does NOT pay – We are an entirely volunteer organization

 

Audition Dates: In-person auditions will take place on Monday, January 26, 2026 and Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm (choose one day to attend). Sign-in will begin at 6:30pm and end at 7:30pm, but we will continue auditions until everyone who has signed-in has been seen.

 

Callback Auditions (by invitation only): Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00pm

 

Location: Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89103

 

Performance Dates: April 17 – May 3, 2026 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm.  

 

Rehearsals: Begin February 2, 2026 and are held mostly in the evenings Mondays through Thursdays starting at 6:30pm.  Some weekend rehearsals may be required.

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Show Description: 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.

 

 

Character Descriptions:

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Four core characters (these actors will not play other roles)

 

• Christopher Boone – (must look late teens) brilliant at “maths”, searching for the killer of his neighbor's dog, Wellington. Christopher is exploring his place in the world as he seeks to solve the mystery of Wellington’s death. Must be comfortable with a British dialect.

• Siobhan - (any age), teacher at Christopher's school; she understands him best.

• Ed Boone - (35- 50) Christopher's father, loving, but quick tempered, stressed and frustrated with his situation in life. He always has Christopher's best interest at heart. Drinks a bit to cope. Must be comfortable with a British dialect.

• Judy - (35–50) Christopher's mother, loving, but doesn't really understand how to relate to Christopher. Must be comfortable with a British dialect.

 

Six versatile and talented ensemble members (these actors will play multiple roles, including at least one featured speaking role, comfortable with British dialect, remain on stage for a majority of the production, and comfortable performing pedestrian choreography that includes assisting with lifts).

 

• Actor 1 - female (late 30s–50s), plays Mrs. Shears, Mrs. Gascoyne, Woman on Train, Shopkeeper

• Actor 2 - male (40s–50s), plays Roger Shears, Duty Sergeant, Mr. Wise, Man Behind Counter, Drunk One

• Actor 3 – male (20s–40s), plays Policeman, Mr. Thompson, Drunk Two, Man with Socks, London Policeman

• Actor 4 - male (50s–60s), plays Reverend Peters, Uncle Terry, Station Policeman, Station Guard

• Actor 5 – female (20-30s), plays No. 40, Lady in the Street, Information, Punk Girl

• Actor 6 - female (50s-70s), plays Mrs. Alexander, Posh Woman

 

How to Prepare for Auditions:

1. Read the script

2. Prepare a short (1-2 minute) contemporary monologue from a play: comic, seriocomic, or dramatic piece; Here are excerpts from the script that can also be used by anyone regardless of what character you are interested in: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eMV9nxEI2INkXDCOoZaaP8x0nNjrbmX9?usp=drive_link (you can have the script/paper in your hand and don’t have to be completely memorized, but some preparation would be appreciated)

3. Familiarize yourself with a Swindon accent here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjvfWk9ZXPI (we will have some time to work on accents together so don’t worry too much about getting it perfect!)

 

Audition Format:

• Prior to Auditioning, complete the Audition Form here: https://forms.gle/rtCMNSNTyaXr7Ykr5

• When you arrive at the theatre, you will sign-in at the box office

• We will see everyone in the order that they arrive

• Everyone will have an opportunity to do their monologue at least once and may be given some direction

 

Callback Information:

• By invitation only

• Will consist of readings from the script and some movement

 

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If you have any questions or concerns, please email Hallie Lyons at hallie.lyons@lvlt.org

using the subject line: “Curious Incident Audition”