January 18 - February 09 - Thigpen Main Stage
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Based on the Novel by Mark Haddon
Adapted by Simon Stephens
Directed by Chad Henderson
Adapted by Simon Stephens
Directed by Chad Henderson
JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 9, 2019
*Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play*
Hold on to your seats Columbia! You’re about to go on one of the wildest rides of the season at Trustus Theatre. This 2015 Tony Winner for Best Play tells the story of 15-year-old Christopher. Our young hero 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. Creative and electrifying, this production is not to be missed!
Trustus Theatre's First Actor Living with Autism to Take Stage This Weekend
Beck Chandler, an actor with autism,
brings truth and empowerment to the role of Christopher.
"It is very rare to see an autistic character, but it is extraordinary to have such a fantastic work be fully from an autistic perspective. I know that audiences will be amazed by the fantastical scenes that Christopher creates. We can learn a lot from this play. It shows us that difference can be powerful, and that autism can be used as a strength. I think an important aspect of the story is Christopher's bravery. He pushes himself to the limits and does things that even a child without autism would find daunting. He is an inspiration to me, and I believe that anyone can admire his courage. This is a play that says that no matter how you are different, you can do anything." - Beck Chandler
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