Ridge Drama Club Sharpens Investigative Skills Ahead Of Fall Play

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The students of Ridge Drama Club are tapping into their detective skills in preparation for their fall production.

The theatre program will mount the Tony Award-winning smash hit The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens.

The play tells the story of a 15-year-old math whiz named Christopher Boone, who lives with his divorced dad in Swinton, a working-class town west of London. After being falsely accused of killing a neighbor's dog, Christopher—who is brilliant but has difficulty dealing with the sounds and stresses of everyday life—decides to investigate the crime.

In an effort to tell Christopher’s story truthfully, the students of Ridge Drama Club are working with guest speakers and special education teachers throughout their rehearsal process.

In addition, they have worked with their school police officers to learn how they train for their job, navigate custody disputes, and work with individuals on the spectrum.

In addition, the students have also worked with Stephen Davis of Cause & FX to learn stage combat and lifting techniques to help bring this poignant and dramatic story to life.

Performances are on Nov. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at ridgepac.bernardsboe.com.

— Submitted by Susan Rascio