The Royal Theater announces auditions for their fall production of Jekyll & Hyde – The Musical, sponsored by Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic.
Read more below.
What’s it about?
Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic thriller, Jekyll & Hyde is the gripping tale of a brilliant mind gone horrifically awry, set to a powerful pop-rock score by Frank Wildhorn with book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. It takes place in the 1880s London.
In an attempt to cure his ailing father’s mental illness by separating “good” from “evil” in the human personality, talented physician Dr. Jekyll inadvertently creates an alternate personality of pure evil, dubbed Mr. Hyde, who wreaks murderous havoc on the city of London.
As his fiancée Emma grows increasingly fearful for her betrothed, a lady of the night, Lucy, finds herself dangerously involved with both the doctor and his alter ego. Struggling to control Hyde before he takes over for good, Jekyll must race to find a cure for the demon he has created in his own mind.
When
Auditions: Saturday, June 7th. 10-12 and 2-4.
Callbacks: Sunday, June 8th.
Where
Auditions will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Market Street, Benton, AR in the upstairs Choir room (Please use the entrance on Conway Street)
Prepare
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 32 bars, or one minute, of a song. An accompanist will not be provided for the audition; we ask that you please bring an instrumental track or accompaniment track with you to the auditions.
If you are planning to audition specifically for Henry Jekyll & Edward Hyde—these roles will be played by the same actor. Please have 2 songs prepared that are total opposites in subject matter & performance.
Characters/Chorus
Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
Jekyll is a doctor obsessed with discovering the true nature behind the good and evil in man. He is Emma’s fiancee. After he uses an experimental formula on himself, his evil side – Edward Hyde – takes control. As Hyde, he is violent, commanding, and a sexual deviant who is attracted to Lucy.
Age: 25-30s
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Emma Carew
The daughter of Chairman Danvers and Jekyll’s beloved fiance who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men.
Age: 20 to 30s
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: A3
Lucy Harris
The gorgeous ‘main attraction’ at a local gentlemen’s club. At the bottom of her luck, she becomes the object of Hyde’s obsession. Lucy is feisty and wild, but also cautious and aware.
Age: 20 to 30s
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G#3
Gabriel John Utterson
Serves as Jekyll’s lawyer and helpful friend. He advises the troubled doctor on personal and professional affairs.
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Sir Danvers Carew
Emma’s loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors. A charming and gentle man.
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Simon Stride
The secretary of the Board of Governors and Jekyll’s rival for Emma’s affections.
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Bishop Of Basingstoke
A hypocritical, sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors.
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
General Lord Glossop
A pompous retired army man and member of the Board of Governors.
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: G#3
Lord Savage
Sir Archibald Proops
Lady Beaconsfield
Lord Glossop
Nellie
Spider
Guinevere
Poole
Ensemble:
Aristocrats; Citizens; Servants; Party Guests; Prostitutes; Policemen
Youth Ensemble:
The director will also be casting about four 12-14 year olds and about seven 15-19 year olds to be a part of the ensemble, who will be featured throughout the show.
Audition Signup
Fill out the Google Form to provide us with your information prior to your audition:
Jekyll & Hyde The Musical- Audition Form
Submit any video submissions to rp.jekyllandhyde@gmail.com
Performances
You MUST be available for ALL performances (September 11th-14th and September 18th-21st) and tech week rehearsals on (August 30th-September 7th).
Rehearsals will begin August 4th. A formal rehearsal schedule will be provided at auditions.
Creative Team
Director, Choreographer, & Intimacy Coordinator: Summer Brinley
Musical Director: Heidi & Justin McCartney
Stage Manager: Amy Armstrong
Producer: Charlotte Sears Hammonds
More?
For questions or more information please email rp.jekyllandhyde@gmail.com
