AUDITION DATES
PERFORMANCE DATES
AUDITION, REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE LOCATION
J. Philip Gibbs, Jr., Centre for the Performing Arts
(Old Town Theatre) 1023 12th St., Huntsville, TX 77340 TICKET PRICES
RESERVE TICKETS: Online or by calling HCT's message line at 936-291-7933.
HCT accepts CASH or CHECK ONLY. SYNOPSIS
A drama, Jeffrey Hatcher’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is a new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror. On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll's experiments with exotic "powders and tinctures" have brought forth his other self—Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend. When Hyde meets a woman who stirs his interest, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. But Hyde has other ideas, and so the two sides battle each other in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to determine who shall be the master and who his slave. With multiple Hydes portrayed by members of the cast. - via Dramatists Publishing
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
5m / 3f (doubling): 8 total
PLEASE NOTE: The character descriptions below are general descriptions; our directors have ultimate say in casting (unless contractually held to a trait by the production’s publisher). Please do not let a character trait in the description keep you from auditioning.
Dr. Henry Jekyll- Male 30s-40’s. Sincere about what he thinks is right, but also arrogant and righteous. Is constantly at war with himself.
Edward Hyde 1, Gabriel Utterson- Male 20’s 30’s. The 1st impression of Hyde we see. Is most like Jekyll but doesn’t need to hold back his demons. Utterson is a lawyer and loyal friend to Jekyll. Edward Hyde 2, sir Danvers Carew, Richard Enfield, O.F. Sanderson, Inspector- Male 30s-50.The most agile actor is needed to play the contrasting characters. Physicality and variety with be needed. None of these characters are similar. Edward Hyde 3, Dr. H. K. Lanyon, Police Doctor, surgical student- Male 20s-40s. The most vicious and brutal side of Hyde. While Lanyon is a foil to Jekyll and embodies Victorian rationalism. Edward Hyde 4, Poole, surgical student, Police Doctor, young girl- Female 20s-40s. The feminine and lusty side of Hyde. Poole is the opposite, a loyal and simple servant of Jekyll. Elizabeth Jelkes- Female 20s-30s. Is Hyde’s romantic equal. She tests him and yet is drawn to his darkness. She becomes and obsession of Jekyll and is the cause of his inability to let go of his alter ego Mr. Hyde. She can be vulnerable and strong in the same moment. She is seduced by Hyde’s darkness. Maid, Old Woman – Female 40’s – 60’s. Hotel Clerk, Drunkard – Male 20’s – 40’s. ABOUT THE CREW
TBA after Auditions
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
LAURA CAMPBELL - is a member of HCT’s Board of Directors. She is a teacher at Mance Park Middle School, where she encourages creativity from her students. She has experience acting and directing and is looking forward to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Production.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JEFFREY HATCHER - grew up in Ohio before attending New York University to study acting. After a brief career on stage, he turned his hand to writing. His many award-winning original plays have been performed on Broadway, off-Broadway, and regionally across the US and abroad.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
HCT’s Box Office opens one hour before the start time of each production.
PRESS CONTACT
HCT Message Line: 936-291-7933
Email: hct.board@gmail.com DOWNLOAD FLYER TBA “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.”
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