November 14-17, 2018

Who killed the neighbor’s dog? Was it you? Did you kill Wellington? That’s the question young Christopher asks in this murder mystery. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a stage adaption by Simon Stephen’s of Mark Haddon's 2003 mystery novel is presented by Sam Houston State University’s Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre in the Erica Starr Theatre November 14-17, 2018 with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and a Saturday matinee performance at 2:00 p.m.

Like the novel, the play follows the adventures of a boy named Christopher trying to figure out who killed his neighbor's dog. From the start, it is clear that he is atypical of other teenagers in ways that characterize what most recognize as autism. It’s a story about difference, about being an outsider, about seeing the world in a surprising and revealing way. The play consists of over 60 scenes in numerous real and imaginary locations, which makes for beautifully creative staging.

The School Library Journal praised the story as "rich and poignant.” Critics claim the story shows us “the way consciousness orders the world, even when the world doesn't want to be ordered," calling it "a touching evolution, scripted with tenderness and care... a unique window into the mind of a boy who thinks a little differently, but like many kids his age, doesn't quite know how to feel." Don’t miss your opportunity to experience the story for yourself. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is directed by Dr. David McTier with theatre faculty member Kevin Crouch playing the role of Christopher’s father.

Call the BOX OFFICE at 936.294.2339 or visit www.shsutickets.com to purchase your tickets online. General admission tickets are $15. Discounted tickets are priced at $12 for senior citizens and students with a Bearkat One Card.

The Erica Starr Theatre is located in the University Theatre Center at 1740 Bobby K. Marks Drive and 17th street between the Newton Gresham Library and the James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center.

MEET DIRECTOR David McTier:

David McTier  David McTier is Professor of Theatre in the Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre at Sam Houston State University, where he teaches Theatre History, Dramaturgy, and Play Analysis. He has directed over 70 productions, including period and American classics, musicals, children’s theatre, contemporary, and original plays. Three of his productions have been invited to and performed at regional festivals of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF): I of the Beholder (2002), LOST (2004), and Machinal(2015), which won five national awards including "Distinguished Director of a Play." Named to both Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Dr. McTier was awarded the 2013 Association for Theatre in Higher Education’s (ATHE) "Innovation in Teaching Prize" for KCACTF Region 6. Twice he has served as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar: Kosovo (2012) and Romania (2016-2017).

ARTISTIC STAFF

Scenic Design, Skylar Jones (Senior, Design & Technology major)
Projection Design, Jessica Hightower (Junior, Design & Technology major)
Animation Design, Natalie Holmes (Junior, Design & Technology major)
Sound Design, Mason Johnson (Sophomore, Design & Technology major)
Light Design, Eric Marsh
Assistant Light Design, Ben Stacher (Sophomore, Design & Technology major)
Choreography, Kyle Craig-Board
Fight Director, Kevin Crouch
Dialect Coach, Dr. Laura Avery

PRODUCTION STAFF

Stage Manager, Kaylee Sarton (Junior, Design & Technology major)
Assistant Stage Managers, Bryanna Harris (Freshman, Theatre Studies major) Jaime Pena (Senior, Acting & Directing major)
Props Master, Charly Topper
Technical Director, Malcom Nichols
Costume Shop Supervisor, George Curry
Theatre Manager, Katie Prior
Box Office Manager, James Shields
Production Coordinator, Bill Thomas
Poster and Photography, Gavin Calais (Senior, Musical Theatre major)