Who are you? What year are you? What are your interests?
Salutations! My name is Sofia Anton, and I am a sophomore. I enjoy discussing history and literature, film, music, buffalo chicken dip (which I highly recommend) and spending time with family and friends.
Why did you want to be involved in A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time? Is it what you thought it would be?
All it took for me to audition was the prospect of another go at aerials. I will say this is one of the more challenging shows I’ve done here at HHS, but also one of the most rewarding.
What do you do for the play?
I act in the ensemble, who are passersby, neighbors, the inner workings of Christopher’s brain, and more, and as Roger Shears, a mysterious man who used to live near Christopher but moved away two years ago, seemingly without cause. (Cue something on an organ in D minor, maybe add some ominous strings…)
What is the play about? How have you helped create it?
The play revolves around Christopher John Francis Boone, a 15-year-old English boy who is on the autism spectrum and loves math, computers, and his pet rat, Toby. He is falsely accused of stabbing his neighbor Mrs. Shears’ dog, Wellington, with a pitchfork, so he is determined to clear his name and find out who really killed Wellington. With the guidance of his teacher, Siobhan, the cautions of his father, Ed, and the memory of his mother, Judy, Christopher discovers that the truth has many more layers than he thought.
Do you have any stories from rehearsal/crew sessions that you wish to share?
One of our first days of rehearsal, it was unseasonably warm, and if I recall correctly, it was the first day where it was over 70 degrees this year. Andrea suggested we go on a brief walk before starting, and we were pretty much living sunflowers, opening up our arms like we wanted to walk right into the sunlight. It was such a serene and joyful moment, and I’m thankful I got to enjoy it with the cast.
So… aerial dance? Do you get to use the lyra? What’s it like? How did you learn?
Yes! Our aerial instructor (shout-out Andrea!) has been patiently and creatively working with us since the beginning of rehearsals to teach us how to manipulate the lyra to make our production that much more magical. I’d say the most difficult part was learning how to safely get on and off and position yourself on the lyra in a way that won’t leave your back sore for days. At the end of the day, it’s just such a unique way to express ourselves and tell a fantastic story.
What do you hope the audience takes away from the show?
That everyone is living their own messy, full, vivid life. We’re all human, and with that comes such a wide variety of emotions, from grief to elation and everything in between. You never know someone else’s story, what they’ve been through, where they’ve come from, what they aspire to be. And because of this, it is now more than ever of utmost importance to do the bare minimum and treat everyone with respect, understanding, and an open mind.
Anything else you want to tell us?
Seriously, try buffalo chicken dip.
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