The plot follows fifteen-year-old Christopher — on the autism spectrum — who has an extraordinary mind and a mystery to solve. Someone has killed the next-door neighbor’s dog with a garden fork and Christopher himself is a suspect. Determined to discover the true culprit, Christopher embarks on a detective journey, leading him to an earth-shattering discovery that will change his life forever.
This Simon Stephens’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel offers a richly theatrical exploration of this equally humorous and heartbreaking story.
Take part in a play by reading the dialogue as one of the characters and dive into thought-provoking discussions about the script.
Through a series of Zoom calls led by Resident Assistant Director Whitaker Gannon, everyone will gain a deeper understanding for the theatrical work that happens before you even see the curtain rise. Each virtual meeting will cover one act and conclude with a casual, friendly discussion.
No experience? No stress. This is open to people with varying levels of theatre experience, from the enthusiastic audience-member to the theatre pro.
Whitaker Gannon is a veteran of the Arts Center stage, having performed in six of our theatre productions and served as the assistant director for four productions. Additionally, she has taught several theatre and dance camps at the Arts Center over the past six years.
Whitaker graduated from Wake Forest University in 2019, as a Presidential Scholar in Art, majoring in Communications and graduating cum laude. She participated in multiple theatrical productions in various capacities: directing, performing, composing, and scenic designing.
Make a cast of new friends during this fun-filled week! Experience a mini-production as both the cast and creative writers.
Students will work with professional artists and will be exposed to a variety of performing art forms in our Black Box Theatre and will create a mini showcase performance on the final day!
Study folk and fine art from all around the world that will inspire both traditional and unusual 2D and 3D masterpieces.
Work alongside local artist Amos Hummell to create mixed media wall hangings in the style of the artist himself!
Use the S.C. coastal region as your muse, exploring concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math while making Art! (STEAM!)
Learn a variety of dance and drama techniques while working with the cast of the Arts Center’s production of Rock of Ages.
Dive into the world of the performing arts as they work with our master teaching artists to create an original one-act play.
