Syracuse Technical Director Delivers for Connecticut Rep

STORRS — Connecticut Repertory Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Michael Bradford, presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens. Kristen Wold directs.

Aubrey Ellis, from Syracuse, NY, is the Technical Director on this production; she is currently overseeing the execution stage of the show’s design elements.

Curious Incident follows fifteen-year old Christopher, who has an extraordinary mind. He is brilliant at math, yet struggles to interpret everyday life. When Christopher is accused of killing a neighbor’s dog, he sets out to solve the mystery and prove his innocence. His detective work takes him on a journey that turns his world upside-down and leads him to discover a life-changing secret. The winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s award-winning, best-selling novel to life on stage.

Ellis is a second-year MFA candidate in Technical Direction; she received her B.A. in Theater at SUNY Oneonta. Aubrey has previously been the Technical Director at CRT for, The Cherry Orchard, If We Were Birds, and A Civil War Christmas. She was also the Associate Technical Director for the Nutmeg Summer Series this past summer. Aubrey has previously worked as the Technical Assistant at SUNY Sullivan, Properties Master and Scenic Charge at The Fisher Center of Performing Arts at Bard College, and as the Properties Master at Capital Repertory Theater. Aubrey will be joining The Cape Playhouse this summer as their Properties Master/Designer.

Ellis says, “This design for this show is technically very difficult because of the shape of the set, we've all been learning and executing extremely challenging rigging to accomplish our designers’ vision. It's so exciting to see our space transformed in a way we've never seen before, so the challenge is 100% worth it. Because of the intricacies of this design, all departments have been working so collaboratively and the work environment has been extremely positive and electric. I think our audience will be blown away by how the Jorgensen will be transformed.”

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time will have a Sensory-Friendly performance on March 7th at the 2pm show, a first in CRT’s long history. The performance’s light and sound levels will be modified to accommodate individuals with sensory-input disorders, including autism spectrum, anxiety, and a range of cognitive abilities. Audience members can feel free to get up and move around during the performance, and there will be a Quiet Room available for those who need to take a break from the performance.

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The production runs from February 27- March 8, 2020 at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. Tickets are $10 for students and range from $26-$35 for adults and seniors. The press opening takes place Friday, February 28 at 8 p.m.

Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Select matinee performances start at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Single tickets are available now. All student tickets are only $10.

Pay-What-You-Can will be available for the show on Saturday, February 29th at 8pm. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket price is $1 plus a canned good/non-perishable food item. 1 ticket per food item. Tickets are only available 1 hour prior to the performance in person at the box office. Not valid on prior sales.

The Thursday, March 5th performance at 7:30pm will be ASL interpreted.

The Saturday, March 7th performance at 2:00pm will be sensory-friendly.

Children must be at least 4 years old to attend CRT productions. For additional ticket information or to charge tickets by phone, call 860.486.2113. All sales are final; no refunds. Play selections and performance dates are subject to change.

Please call the box office at 860.486.2113 for tickets and additional information or visit www.crt.uconn.edu for specific show dates and times because performance schedules vary and are subject to change.

The Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre is located on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT.

CRT is the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut, Storrs. CRT productions are directed, designed by, and cast with visiting professional artists, including Equity actors, faculty members, and the department’s most advanced student artists. The synergy between professional and advanced student artists creates extraordinary theatre and a unique learning environment.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit crt.uconn.edu or call 860-486-2113.