Hello Beautiful People!
Can you believe we’re up to Book 5 already?!
For those of you who are just joining us, we’re already up to Day 5, Book 5 in The 12 Days of Books here at The Write Teacher(s). It’s simply a 12 day celebration of books that we love, that we’re excited to read, and selections that we think would make a perfect gift for that special someone this holiday season. With some special prizes and goodies thrown in the mix. It’s the very first “event” that has ever occurred at The Write Teacher(s), and you can read more about it here.
But alas, I digress.
We’re talkin’ BOOK FIVE – The Curious Incident of the Dog in Night-Time, by Mark Haddon.
Here’s the ‘official’ overview:
7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow.
This improbable story of Christopher’s quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog makes for one of the most captivating, unusual, and widely heralded novels in recent years.
Despite his overwhelming fear of interacting with people, Christopher, a mathematically-gifted, autistic fifteen-year-old boy, decides to investigate the murder of a neighbor’s dog and uncovers secret information about his mother.
Here’s what you need to know:
The story is brilliant. Compelling. Different. Interesting. It’s SO GREAT, that they decided to bring it to the stage – first at The National Theatre, and now it has a home on The Great White Way at the Barrymore Theatre. It’s a show that everyone should see. Needs to see.
AND, there’s an exciting event that the creative team of Curious on Broadway is hosting on December 8th, in association with The National Museum of Mathematics! Details are as followed:
The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) will offer a unique opportunity to explore math’s starring role in Broadway’s newest hit at Broadway Intersections: The Math Behind “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” on Monday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. Actor Alex Sharp, who stars as Christopher in the play, will join MoMath founder Glen Whitney to discuss how math helps drive dramatic plot and character development. During this interactive program, participants will also enjoy a Q&A with Sharp, one of Broadway’s bright new stars.
Based on the 2003 novel by Mark Haddon, the highly acclaimed National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is “one of the most fully immersive shows to ever wallop Broadway” (New York Times). In the play, fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey, guided by mathematics, that will change his life forever.
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time brings math to life in an extraordinary fashion, and MoMath is thrilled to offer the opportunity for people to gain a deeper understanding of Christopher’s journey to self-discovery,” said Whitney. “Whether you have seen the show, read the book or simply heard the buzz about Curious Incident, this exciting program will reveal math’s omnipresence and enrich your understanding of the world around us.”
As the only math museum in North America, MoMath strives to fulfill the incredible demand for hands-on math programming with exhibits and programs that stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity and reveal the wonders of math to all who visit.
“Innovative programming is at the heart of MoMath’s mission to make math engaging and fun for people of all ages,” said Cindy Lawrence, who joined Whitney in founding MoMath and is now co-executive director. “Programs like Broadway Intersections help visitors discover the many surprising aspects of mathematics and help us move toward our ultimate goal of changing perceptions of mathematics.”
MoMath will host Broadway Intersections: The Math Behind the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” on Monday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit curious.momath.org.
MoMath is located at 11 E 26th Street on the north side of popular Madison Square Park in Manhattan. The Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, visit momath.org.
Get yourself tickets to Curious on Broadway here, and your very own copy of the novel here.
Merry Christmas!
Live, Love, Learn,
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