This year’s Upper School Fall Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, will be taking center stage at Founders Hall through November 12th to November 15th. Based on the 2003 bestselling novel by Mark Haddon, this story offers an inspiring and emotional journey into the mind of a remarkable young boy as he becomes entwined into a mystery that shook the entirety of his small town.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime follows 15 year-old Christopher Boone, played by Caleb Kasmin ‘28, a gifted teenage boy, who, trying to solve the mystery of the death of his neighbor’s dog, opens up his entire world. Set in present-day England, Christopher lives with his father Ed Boone, played by Oliver Blum ‘26, and attends a special school. When Christopher discovers that his neighbor’s dog, whom he took a great liking to, had been mysteriously murdered, he decides to take matters into his own hands and investigate the case himself. His approach to solving this mystery leads him to uncover many unexpected truths not only about the dog’s death, but of his family as well. This investigation helps shape Christopher’s journey as one of growth, courage, and self-discovery, as he learns to navigate a world that has always seemed quite confusing and overwhelming to him.
This play is packed with dialogue and exciting stage production. The stage design will remain thoroughly the same throughout the length of the play, and will be accompanied by lights and props to generate different environments and keep the audience fully engaged with the contents of the play itself.
Mr. Ruttman, alongside his talented cast and crew, began rehearsing this piece the second week of school, and they have been working tirelessly to bring it all together into a drama piece that the Morristown-Beard community will thoroughly enjoy. Mr. Ruttman, along with the assistance of Mr. Marmo and Miss Weiss, chose this piece with the intention of sharing its important meaning. They believe that this play gives the audience a unique insight into the mind of someone who experiences the world differently, and a clearer understanding of neurodiversity.
Among other main roles is Christopher’s mother Judy, played by Ava D’Agostino ‘26, and Siobhan, Christopher’s teacher and mentor, played by Cameron Weil ‘26.
