The Chapel Hill High School theater department brought The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to the stage on December 11 and 12 for this year’s winter play.
The play tells the story of a young boy who has autism named Christopher Boone who investigates the murder of a dog. Through his investigation, he also uncovers secrets in his family. The story covers major themes such as family relationships, adventure and the search for independence.
Sophomore Jake Genderson played the role of Christopher.
“It is a play unlike anything else I’ve ever seen. The focus is on the humanity in every character and not on some grandiose overly dramatic plot. It is just the lives of people who could very well be your nextdoor neighbors,” Genderson said. “I am proud and grateful to be able to portray this beautiful character.”
Senior Henry Morfeld was the student director of the show and commented on his experience working with the cast members.
“My favorite thing about directing was teaching the cast and in turn learning from them,” Morfeld said. “Helping them to figure out what their characters want in each scene and then seeing what they do with it is amazing.”
Sophomore Sierra Corcoran played the narrator and enjoyed the rehearsal process, even though it could be overwhelming at times.
“The rehearsal process has been a little stressful because the snow days did affect it in some way,” Corcoran said. “Overall, though, the cast has been so dedicated and has really made this show come together beautifully, even with the limited rehearsals.”
Morfeld was excited for the show to be performed after months of hard work by the cast and crew.
“This is a lovely gritty show and will shock everyone who comes to see it without a doubt. All I ask is that those who come to see it keep an open mind and try to love this show as much as I do,” Morfeld said before the show was performed.
Junior Natalie Hickerson attended the play and had good things to say about it.
“I thought it was really well done,” Hickerson said. “I was especially impressed with how the main actor did such a good job of respectfully and believably portraying autism.”
