THE CURIOUS INCIDENT DOG NIGHT-
TIME IN THE OF THE Presents
November 12, 14, 15 - 7:00 PM
November 13 - 3:30 PM
The Theater at Founders Hall
Performing Arts
Morristown Beard School
presents
The 2025-2026 Fall Play
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT
OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Based on the novel by MARK HADDON
Adapted by SIMON STEPHENS
Directed by JIM RUTTMAN
PRESENTED IN THE THEATER AT FOUNDERS HALL
THE CAST (Alphabetical)
The cast is listed in alphabetical order because Christopher, the protagonist of the play, believes everything should be fair, logical, and organized.
OLIVER BLUM ’26 ............................................................................ ED BOONE
JAKE BRESLOW ’27 ................... REV. PETERS / MAN WITH SOCKS / VOICE 4
AVA D’AGOSTINO ’26 .............................................................. JUDY BOONE
JULIANA FALZON ’26 ................................................... MRS. ALEXANDER
TEHYA GONZALEZ ’28 ........................................... MRS. WISE / VOICE 5
CORY GRAHAM ’29 ......................................... INFORMATION PERSON
JULIA KAROSEN ’26 ............................................ LONDON POLICEMAN
CALEB KASMIN ’28 ............................................ CHRISTOPHER BOONE
JOEY LAVIOLA ’26 ......................................................... DUTY SERGEANT / DRUNK ONE / VOICE 2 / STATION GUARD
KAI´ NOEL ’29 ................................................. MRS. GASCOYNE / VOICE 1
DANIEL RAIMER ’26 .....STATION POLICEMAN / ROGER SHEARS /
OLIVIA RICCIARDI ’28 .................. SHOPKEEPER / POSH WOMAN / VOICE 6
ANJALI SANKAR ’29 ................................. NO. 40 / WOMAN ON TRAIN
LOLA SCHLEIFER ’27 .... LADY IN STREET / WOMAN ON HEATH
NOAH SHIDLOVSKY ’28 ....... POLICEMAN #1 / MR. THOMPSON / DRUNK 2 / VOICE 3
ANEISA THREADGILL ’29 .................. WOMAN BEHIND COUNTER
SAMARA TICHAUER ’28 .......................... AUNT TERRY / PUNK GIRL
CAMERON WEIL ’26 .......................................................................... SIOBHAN
SIMEON WILLIAMS ’26 ........................................................... MRS. SHEARS
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be performed with a fifteen minute intermission.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is recommended for ages 12 and up, as the production contains strong language and mature themes that might not be suitable for young children. This production utilizes a strobe lighting effect.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG
IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Director/Choreographer ........................................................... Jim Ruttman
Producer/Music Composer ............................................................ Alex Wise
Lighting Design/Projection Design/
Technical Director ................................................................ Nicholas Marmo
Costume Design........................................................................... Emily Knapp
Scenic Design ................................................................................ Jim Ruttman
Sound Design .................................................................. Paul Fisher P’12, ’16
Poster and Program Design ....................................................... Sharon Cain
Costume Assistant .......................................................................Isabella Rossi
Production Stage Manager ..................................... Katherine Chandler ’26
Stage Managers .................................... Ellis Conroy ’26, Allison Delzo ’26, Elizabeth Gottlieb ’28
Deck Crew .........................................Lilyana Karosen ’28, Rohan Pally ’28
Dog Wrangler ................................................................... Ronnie Schreier ’26
Sound Crew ........ Chris Blancuzzi ’26, Eli Morse ’28, Clare Patchett ’26
Light Board Operation .......................................... Sinead Tuttle-Lerner ’28
Projection Operation ..................................................... Zachary Darling ’29
Properties Head .................................................................... Nathan Chen ’28
Properties Crew .... Sarah D’Mello ’26, David Ojo ’27, Elizabeth Ojo ’29
Archival Video........................................................................ Ellis Conroy ’26
Box Office Manager ......................................................... Maya LeVasseur ’26
House Manager ............................................................. Tayla Bellingham ’27
Special Thanks
Philicia G. Levinson P’19, Interim Head of School
Ryan Liese P’31, Associate Head of School & Head of Upper School
Boni Luna, Dean of Faculty
The MBS Building and Grounds Crew
Lucas Achilarre ’26
Rachel Platt, Assistant to the Associate Head of School & Head of Upper School
Lauren Larco, Set Painting
Taylor Jaskula ’17 & Jack Collins ’16
Special Thanks to Chatham Community Playhouse and Nicholas Von Hagel
Additional thanks to the parents/guardians of the cast and crew for everything they do!
WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY
(in alphabetical order)
OLIVER BLUM (2026) - Ed Boone - is excited to make The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time his last school performance. In past years, he’s appeared in Dead Man Walking, Legally Blonde, and The Matchmaker. He’s proud of his castmates and deeply grateful to the crew who make the show possible behind the scenes. He also wants to thank his parents and family for supporting his love of acting from elementary school through high school. And finally, a special thanks to YOU, the reader, for being here and showing your support for his last show.
JAKE BRESLOW (2027) - Rev. Peters/Man With Socks/Voice 4is thrilled to be in the cast of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Previously, he has played the steward in Into the Woods, dancer in The Matchmaker, Aaron Schultz in Legally Blonde, and Herbie in Dead Man Walking. He would like to thank Mr. Ruttman, Mr. Marmo, and Mr. Wise for staging, organizing, teching, and composing music to make this amazing show come together. Also, he would like to thank the cast and crew for their outstanding efforts in making this production a success!
KATHERINE CHANDLER (2026) - Production Stage Manageris thrilled to be serving as Production Stage Manager for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. She has previously worked on productions of Inherit the Wind, Be More Chill, Dead Man Walking, Legally Blonde, The Matchmaker, and Into the Woods and serves as PSM for The Deerfield Valley Players. When not writing cues or calling lines, Katherine can be found immersed in a new novel, prepping for Quiz Bowl, or leading GLOW and Spanish club meetings. She is immensely grateful for the incredible production team and the dedication of her fellow crew and cast members!
ELLIS CONROY (2026) - Assistant Stage Manager - is so excited to join the crew as an assistant stage manager this year! Ellis has participated in the productions of Dead Man Walking, Legally Blonde, The Matchmaker, and Into the Woods. They are so excited to take on a bigger role this year and help the show come together. Outside of theatre, Ellis is a girl scout, competes on the MBS swim team, and, on the weekends, works as an art teacher’s assistant. Ellis wants to give a huge thank you to all of the cast, crew, and directors for putting their all into making each show incredible!
AVA D’AGOSTINO (2026) - Judy Boone - is excited to be a part of the fall play for her last year at MBS! In previous years she has been a part of almost all of the productions including Legally Blonde, Into the Woods, The Matchmaker and more! Outside of the stage, she is a dedicated ballet dancer and also performs in many dance shows. Ava would like to thank Mr. Ruttman, Mr. Marmo, and Mr. Wise for giving her the opportunity to perform on stage and for making these years the most memorable.
JULIANA FALZON (2026) - Mrs. Alexander - is thrilled for her last high school play to be The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime. In previous years, she has performed in many shows, such as Inherit the Wind, Dead Man Walking, The Matchmaker, and Into the Woods. When she’s not playing old ladies, Juliana loves to involve herself with community service and the various clubs she leads. She wishes the best to everyone; break a leg!
TEHYA GONZALEZ (2028) - Mrs. Wise / Voice 5 - is excited to be on the MBS stage for the first time in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time! When not on stage, Tehya partakes in DND club, Quiz Bowl, and sings in chorus. She is so thankful to be in this production and thanks her fellow cast members, directors, and crew who made this show a delight. Good luck!
ELIZABETH GOTTLIEB (2028) - Stage Manager - is thrilled to join stage management for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time! When not working behind the scenes, Elizabeth loves to volunteer for her community and attend Research and Debate Club. Elizabeth is proud of the actors, stage crew, and other stage managers for working so hard!
CORY GRAHAM (2029) - Information Person - is excited to participate in her first MBS stage production, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time! Cory has previously performed in Alice in Wonderland (doorknob/dormouse) and The Addams Family (ensemble) at her middle school, Saint Vincent Martyr School. Besides theater, she is also a part of AAPI club, cross-country, and track. Cory would like to thank the directors, stage crew, and cast for their efforts in creating an incredible show. Good luck everyone!
JULIA KAROSEN (2026) - Julia is excited to join the cast of The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night-Time as the London police officer. During her time at MBS, she’s performed in Into the Woods (Lucinda), The Matchmaker (Miss Van Huysen’s Cook), and Legally Blonde (ensemble), among others. She would like to thank and congratulate her talented cast members and friends, Mr. Wise, Mr. Ruttman, Mr. Marmo, and the amazing crew that put this show together.
CALEB KASMIN (2028) - Christopher Boone - is thrilled to be playing Christopher in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time! As a freshman, Caleb appeared as Barnaby in The Matchmaker and Jack in Into the Woods. Outside of school, he volunteers with Friendship Circle (FC), providing support and companionship to individuals with special abilities. During the October FC Walk, Caleb’s team made a huge impact, raising the most donations in the region, which helps make FC a place where people of all abilities are celebrated for their individuality. He extends his heartfelt thanks to the cast, crew, directors, and his family for their unyielding support!
JOEY LAVIOLA (2026) - Duty Sergeant / Drunk One / Voice 2 / Station Guard - is very excited for his seventh MBS production. In past years, Joey has taken part in Inherit The Wind (Howard), Be More Chill (Ensemble), Dead Man Walking (Guard, Mitch Poncelet), Legally Blonde (Grandmaster Chad, Nikos Argitakos), The Matchmaker (Malachi Stack), and Into The Woods (The Wolf). Joey loves to tap dance, learn languages, and perform card magic! Thanks for your support!
KAI’ NOEL (2029) - is thrilled to be a part of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time! This is her first production in the Upper School at MBS, and she couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible cast, crew, and directors who made this experience so special. Kai would like to thank everyone involved for making this such an unforgettable experience!
DAVID OJO (2027) - Properties Crew - is thrilled to be part of the crew for this year’s production. Last fall, he was on crew for The Matchmaker and Into the Woods. He is grateful to the directors, Mr. Marmo, Mr. Wise, and Mr. Ruttman, and wants to give a big shoutout to the amazing actors whose talent brings the stage to life. Being part of this team is a highlight of his year.
DANIEL RAIMER (2026) - Station Policeman - is grateful for a role in what will be his final play while at MBS. Past credits include Into the Woods (Baker), The Matchmaker (Cornelius Hackl), Legally Blonde (Warner), Dead Man Walking (Mr. Delacroix), Be More Chill (Jeremy), Inherit the Wind (Bert), Oklahoma! (Curly), Sweeney Todd (Toby), and Cabaret (Boy Soprano). Special thanks to Mr. Ruttman, Mr. Wise, and Mr. Marmo for their mentorship, understanding, and the privilege to participate in theatre at MBS for all these years! Congrats to everyone on another great show!
OLIVIA RICCIARDI (2028) - Shopkeeper / Posh Woman / Voice 6is a sophomore and is thrilled to be in the ensemble of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time! Another performance she did at MBS was Into the Woods (ensemble). When Olivia is not doing a show, she enjoys singing and dancing outside of School. She also wants to thank all the cast, crew, and directors for all of their hard work into making this production amazing!
ANJALI SANKAR (2029) - No. 40 / Woman On Train - Anjali is excited for her first Upper School play to be The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Anjali has participated in a few MBS Middle School shows, such as Moana Jr. (Chief Ancestor 3) and The Addams Family (Ensemble). She has also done shows outside of School, her most recent being The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear). She is super excited for the show and wishes her fellow cast members and crew a great time!
LOLA SCHLEIFER (2027) - Lady In Street - is so excited to perform in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, her first appearance in an MBS play. Last year she played Cinderella’s Stepmother in the MBS musical, Into the Woods. When not on stage, she plays field hockey, sings in chorus, and is a GLOW club leader. She is extremely proud of the entire cast and crew, and grateful to be a part of this year’s play.
NOAH SHIDLOVSKY (2028) - Ensemble - is excited to take the stage in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Noah has previously participated in the production The Matchmaker (August). Outside of School he has also been in performances of the Diary of Anne Frank (Peter), and Lost in Yonkers (Arty). Off the stage, Noah enjoys playing guitar, football, and tennis. He would like to thank the cast, crew, and directors for making this show possible!
ANEISA THREADGILL (2029) - Woman Behind Counter - is excited to be participating in her first Upper School performance. Last year she did her first show as Sina in Moana Jr.. She would like to thank her cast mates for their hard work and dedication. She would also like to thank Mr Ruttman, Mr Marmo, and Mr Wise for making the show possible.
SAMARA TICHAUER (2028) - Ensemble - is delighted to take the MBS stage for the third time in The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time! She will be playing various roles such as Aunt Terry and Punk Girl! Samara has been a part of two other MBS productions including The Matchmaker, and Into the Woods! She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her in everything she does and her cast members for continuously supporting her in her journey at MBS!
CAMERON WEIL (2026) - Siobhan - is thrilled to return to the MBS stage for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This will be her fifth show and final play at MBS. Cameron has previously been Cinderella in Into the Woods, Elle in Legally Blonde, Minnie in The Matchmaker, Brooke in Be More Chill, and others. She is so proud and grateful for the amazing cast and crew and all of their hard work! Break a leg!
SIMEON WILLIAMS (2026) - Mrs. Shears - is very excited to be Mrs. Shears for her last play at MBS! Before this show, Simeon has been overjoyed to be cast in former MBS shows as Elijah (Inherit the Wind), Dolly Levi (The Matchmaker), and Rapunzel (Into the Woods). Before her MBS years, she was also Cassie (Adventures of Lewis and Clark), Gertie Cummings (Oklahoma!), Marian Paroo (The Music Man), and Miss Hannigan (Annie). Simeon is extremely glad that she has been able to continue her passion throughout high school and hopefully through college too! She would also love to thank Mr. Marmo, Mr. Ruttman, and Mr. Wise for being such a support for the past few years! And of course, thank you to the stellar cast who she had the privilege to work with!
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO OUR SENIOR CAST AND CREW MEMBERS
May the memories and friendships you made in Founders Hall last a lifetime!
Lucas Achilarre
Chris Blancuzzi
Oliver Blum
Katherine Chandler
Ellis Conroy
Ava D’Agostino
Sarah D’Mello
Allison Delzo
Juliana Falzon
Julia Karosen
Maya LeVasseur
Joey Laviola
Clare Patchett
Daniel Raimer
Ronnie Schreier
Cameron Weil
Simeon Williams
Performing Arts
Morristown Beard School
Congratulations to the cast and crew of THE CURIOUS
INCIDENT OF THE DOG
IN THE NIGHT-TIME
The MBS Performing Arts
Department
Carolyn Baldacchini
Andrea Deventer P’08
John Girvin
Nik Marmo
Jim Ruttman
Alex Wise
Performing Arts
Morristown Beard School
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