Farmers Alley Theatre Presents THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHTTIME

Farmers Alley Theatre presents the Southwest Michigan premiere of the acclaimed Tony Award winning new play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the best-selling book of the same name. Running March 15-31, Farmers Alley Theatre is also pleased to announce that thanks in large part to several local organizations, we will be reinstating our Student Ticket Initiative for this production, which provides free student tickets to those who wish to attend the show (subject to availability). "This is a story about a uniquely gifted young adult, that we feel is very important for students to have the opportunity to see, without the barrier of a ticket price," states Executive Director Adam Weiner.

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor's dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime.

Farmers Alley Theatre is thrilled to have renowned Director J. Scott Lapp (Murder for Two - 2016 Gilmore Festival) spear-heading this brilliantly crafted story. Mr. Lapp is an alumnus of the Directors Lab West, and a proud member of the SDC. Chelsea Nicole Lapp will serve as the production's movement coordinator. As an award-winning choreographer, Chelsea's work has been seen all over Southern California as well as Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Idaho and New York in productions like First Date, Disenchanted (PRiMA), Peter and The Starcatcher (ITL Award).

Troy Hussmann is a N.Y.C. based performer who will take on the lead role of Christopher. A native of Southern California, Troy earned his BFA in Musical Theater from Syracuse University. Farmers Alley Theatre Artistic Director Jeremy Koch will portray Christopher's father Ed Boone. Jeremy was nominated for a Wilde Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden. Before founding Farmers Alley Theatre in 2008, Jeremy portrayed Tony in the National Tour of West Side Story. Tina Gluschenko will be making her Farmers Alley debut as Judy Boone, Christopher mother. She is a professional actress based in Chicago where she recently played Mrs. Fezziwig in Drury Lane Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol. James Krag (Roger Shears) most recently appeared in The Christians at Cardinal Stage in Bloomington, Ind. Jim originated the role of Sandy in the world premiere of Duck Hunter Shoots Angel by "Tuesdays with Morrie" author Mitch Albom at the Purple Rose Theater in Chelsea, Michigan.

The rest of this ensemble cast includes Tory Matsos, Betsy King, Allison L. Crockett, Hal Hobson-Morse, Brian Panse, Sarah Taylor, AC Quaglito and Rachel M. Beck.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time runs March 15-31 at 221 Farmers Alley. Tickets are $32 on Fri/Sat/Sun and $27 on Thursdays. $2 off for Seniors age 65 and above. Student tickets are FREE (Limit 25 per performance). Ticket reservations can be made by calling our Box Office at (269) 343-2727 or visiting www.farmersalleytheatre.com.

Performance Dates and Times:

Friday, March 15th 8pm
Saturday, March 16th 8pm
Sunday, March 17th 2pm

Thursday, March 21st 730pm
Friday, March 22nd 8pm
Saturday, March 23rd 8pm
Sunday, March 24th 2pm

Thursday, March 28th 730pm
Friday, March 29th 8pm
Saturday, March 30th 8pm
Sunday, March 31st 2pm

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