Ridge Drama Club To Perform 'The Curious Incident Of The Dog'

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The acclaimed Ridge High School Drama Club brings another incredible story to life on stage with their production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Winning 5 Tony Awards during its run on Broadway, the students of Ridge Drama Club put their own spin on this poignant play under the direction of Ridge Theatre Arts Director Tim Lynch.

In addition to the actors, the tech, stage, and costume crews have worked tirelessly to execute transformative technical feats, inventive set design, and exciting costuming under the leadership of Colin Berry, Jason M. Stewart, and Bonnie Grube.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows 15-year-old boy Christopher Boone, who struggles with social differences, as he attempts to uncover the mystery of who killed his neighbor’s dog. While searching for clues against the wishes of his father, he stumbles upon another and even greater mystery surrounding the sudden disappearance of his mother, meeting eccentric characters and taking on enormous challenges along the way. Christopher’s story teaches everyone to celebrate and embrace their differences instead of being ashamed of them.

Since beginning rehearsals in September, Ridge Drama Club has worked with the amazing fight choreographer Stephen Davis, in addition to bringing in police officers, behavioral specialists, and more professionals to help them approach this show with integrity and creativity. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a story for anyone who has ever felt like an outcast, and holds a touching message for everyone in the community.

The fabulous performances of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time can be enjoyed on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Ridge Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for students and senior citizens and $12 for adults, and can be found at ridgepac.bernardsboe.com

— Article by: Jordan Perla, Ridge HS Student