The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

EPIC's 10th Anniversary Season | ART/NY Mezzanine Theatre | Nov 19–Dec 6, 2026

Based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows Christopher, a 15-year-old boy whose investigation into the mysterious death of a neighbor’s dog leads him on an unexpected journey that challenges what he knows about his family, his community and himself.

For EPIC Players, the production offers an opportunity for Neurodivergent and Disabled artists to take ownership of a story centered on a neurodivergent young person. Staged with the audience seated on all four sides of Christopher’s world, EPIC’s production places its artists and their perspectives at the center of the storytelling.

This production features immersive sound design, media and projections, scent-scapes and dynmaic lighting. Sensory friendly seating is available to calibrate each audience members experience with the show.

Other Access Supports Include:

• Sensory safe zones and cool down areas

• ADA and Companion Seating

• Audio Descriptions at select performances (TBA)

• ASL Interpretation and Captioning at select performances (TBA)

The cast includes:

Dominick Mastrodonato as Christopher

Clay Hedden as Ed

Carly Hayes as Siobhan*

Travis John Martin as Roger

Jocelyn Ellen Stout as Judy

Florence Taylor as Mrs. Alexander

Samantha Elisofon as Mrs. Shears*

Jordan Boyatt as Ensemble

Gerard Riley as Ensemble

Ben Rosloff as Ensemble*

Tess Lancaster as Ensemble

Ky J Farrell as Ensemble

Miles Butler as Ensemble

Mark Shock as Ensemble*

Zach Lichterman as Ensemble

The production is co-directed by Aubrie Therrien and Meggan Dodd, with Max Baudisch serving as Assistant Director. The production team includes Talia Eapen, Director of Operations; Michael Swain-Smith, Stage Manager; Carol Hoverman and Sami Binder, Assistant Stage Managers; Star Howard, Production Manager; Christian Fleming, Scenic Designer; Cameron Filepas, Lighting Designer; Izzy Kitch, Costume Designer; Sophie Howard, Assistant Costume Designer; Chikadibia Ebirim, Sound Designer; Dana Weintraub, Props Designer; Yana Birukova, Media Designer; Jamie Rose Hayes, Access Coordinator; Nicky Gottlieb, Dramaturg; and Harrison Gottfried, Production Assistant. 

EPIC Players (Empower, Perform, Include, Create), founded on August 25, 2016, is a nonprofit, neuro-diverse theatre company dedicated to creating professional performing arts opportunities and supportive social communities in the arts for Neurodivergent and Disabled artists. Via inclusive mainstage productions, musical cabarets, original showcases, skills-based classes and career resources, we hope to increase critical employment opportunities, pioneer increased inclusion in the arts, and break down social stigmas surrounding neuro-diverse communities. Learn more here https://www.epicplayersnyc.org/