ABOUT THE SHOW
An evocative tale of two men – one, a doctor, passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman – and two women – one, beautiful and trusting; the other, beautiful and trusting only herself– both women in love with the same man and both unaware of his dark secret. A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind's most challenging medical dilemmas. Rebuffed by the powers that be, he decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, accidentally unleashing his inner demons along with the man that the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN All ages are just a suggestion and will be adjusted to fit the needs of our casting. JEKYLL/HYDE: Male, 30-39 - Jekyll is a doctor obsessed with discovering the true nature behind the good and evil in man and Emma's fiancee, after he uses an experimental formula on himself, his evil side - Edward Hyde - takes control. Hyde is violent, commanding, and a sexual deviant attracted to Lucy; extremely strong actor and singer, high baritone, must transform from sensitive Victorian doctor to charismatic, sexual serial killer. Vocal Range Bb2 – A4 EMMA CAREW: Female, 20-29 - daughter of Chariman Danvers and Jekyll's beloved finacee who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men; innocent, soprano with belt. Vocal Range A3 – C6 LUCY: Female, 25-39 - gorgeous 'main attraction' at a local gentleman's club, at the bottom of her luck, she becomes the object of Hyde's obsession, feisty and wild, but also cautious and aware; lower class but smart, strong actress/singer, belt with top. Vocal Range G#3 – F#5 GABRIEL JOHN UTTERSON: Male, 30-45 - Jekyll's best friend, attorney, smart, intuitive; He advises the troubled doctor on personal and professional affairs. Vocal range B2-F#4 SIR DANVERS CAREW: Male, 45-59 - Emma's loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors, a charming and gentle man. Vocal Range C3-F#4 SIMON STRIDE: Male, 20-39 – secretary of the Board of Governors and Jekyll's rival for Emma, handsome, upper class. Vocal Range A2 – G4 LADY BEACONSFIELD: Female, 50-59 - A member of the Board of Governors of St. Jude’s hospital. Her husband died 20 years ago. She views most of society with contempt, frequently mocking those she considers inferior, including Dr. Henry Jekyll. BISHOP OF BASINGSTOKE: Male, 50-59 - hypocritical, sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors; conservative looking but has a secret "hobby" with the ladies of the night. Vocal Range C#3 – G4 LORD SAVAGE: Male, 40-49 - A member of the Board of Governors at St. John’s Hospital and a peer of the realm. He considers his position on the Board an irritation and spends most of his time carousing with his fellow Governors and making snide observations with Lady Beaconsfield; man-about-town, arrogant; could double as "Spider", a pimp. SIR ARCHIBALD PROOPS: Male, 50-59 - Nicknamed “Archie” A lawyer on the Board of Governors at St. Jude’s Hospital. A busy man, “quick and methodical,” he equates everything to its relevance to the law. He would be the guiding force on the Board of Governors in terms of what is lawful, so would be quick to quash anything that he deemed ill advised. GENERAL LORD GLOSSOP: Male, 50-69 - pompous retired army man and member of the Board of Governors; ramrod straight. Vocal Range G#3 – C4 NELLIE: Female, 20-30s – Prostitute and friend of Lucy; Ensemble role SPIDER: Male, 35-35 – a pimp and proprietor of “The Red Hat;” Ensemble role. POOLE: Male, any age – Jekyll’s manservant; Ensemble role. ENSEMBLE: Male & Female, 18+ - Aristocrats; Citizens; Servants; Party Guests; Prostitutes; Policemen
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