Auditions are open for the Milford Arts Council’s Eastbound Theatre production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Simon Stephens, adapted from the award-winning novel of the same name by Mark Haddon.
Auditions for the Tony award-winning play will be held at the Margaret Egan Center, located at 35 Matthews St. in Milford, Monday and Tuesday, March 30 and 31 beginning at 7 p.m.
The show will be directed by Kevin Pelkey of Prospect and will run Friday through Sunday, June 12 to 27 at the MAC in Milford.
Narrated by Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with autism who lives in Swindon, England, the play begins when Boone discovers that his neighbor’s dog, Wellington, has been killed with a garden fork. Determined to solve the mystery, he decides to investigate the crime, inspired by his love of logic and detective stories. As Boone interviews neighbors and gathers clues, he uncovers secrets that go far beyond the dog’s death – secrets that send him on a journey alone to London.
There are roles for 10 actors (four principal players plus six ensemble actors who play multiple roles) ranging in ages from 30s to 60s. Auditioning actors will read scenes from the script.
For a breakdown of characters and roles, visit milfordarts.org/event/open-auditions-curious-incident/2026-03-30/. Questions about the play can be sent to the director at kevinpelkeydesigns@gmail.com. For more information about auditions, contact Milford Arts Council/Eastbound Theatre at 203-878-6647.