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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Start Date: 11/21/2024Start Time: 8:00 PM
End Date: 11/21/2024End Time: 10:00 PM
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Event Description
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Adapted by Simon Stephens 
Directed by Esther M Cohen 
 

Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play, this story is about young Christopher who 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 let alone into the frantic city of nearby London, he can’t stand being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Christopher has just discovered his neighbor’s deceased dog, Wellington, on his front lawn. He is determined to solve the murder, and his detective work will lead him on a thrilling journey to uncover more secrets that will ultimately change his life forever. 
 
Content Warnings:
The production includes the use of adult language, child abuse and self-harm, panic attacks, discussions of adult relationships, animal death and abuse, and the depiction of the mistreatment of an individual who is neurodiverse.

Show Schedule
Preview: Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 8:00 pm
Opening: Friday, November 15, 2024 | 8:00 pm
November 16, 21, 22*, 23, 2024 | 8:00 pm
November 17**, 2024 | 2:00 pm 

*School Matinee | Fri Nov 22 | 10:00 AM 
This special matinee performance is exclusively for school groups (grades 6-12). School teachers and administrators reserve tickets by contacting the Mandell Box Office at dpaboxoffice@drexel.edu.

** Postshow Panel | Sun Nov 17th |
There will be a panel discussion about the representation of Neurodiversity in the show immediately following the show.
 
The panel guests will include: Moderated by Michael Stahler, professional actor/director and the Dramaturg and Asst Director on The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Dr. Amy Edwards, Director of the Center for Autism and Neurodiversity, Students from The Center for Autism and Neurodiversity, and Esther M Cohen, Director of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
 
Mandell Theater
Tickets:
General Admission $20
Non-Drexel Students $15
Drexel Student/Faculty/Staff/Industry $10 

Register here!
Contact Information:
Name: Drexel Performing Arts
Phone: 215-895-2451
Email: dpaboxoffice@drexel.edu
Artwork of dog looking up at the moon.
Location:
Mandell Theater
3220 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Audience:
  • Everyone

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