Role Breakdown
Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
Jekyll is a doctor obsessed with discovering the true nature behind the good and evil in man and Emma’s fiancée. After he uses an experimental formula on himself, his evil side – Edward Hyde – takes control. As Hyde, he is violent, commanding, and a deviant attracted to Lucy.
Age: 30 to 45, Baritenor
Emma Carew
The daughter of Chairman Danvers and Jekyll’s beloved fiancée who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men.
Age: 20 to 25, Soprano
Lucy Harris
The gorgeous lead dancer at a local gentleman’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 30, Mezzo Soprano
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, Baritone
Sir Danvers Carew
Emma’s loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors. A charming and gentle man.
Age: 60 to 70, Baritone
Simon Stride*
The secretary of the Board of Governors and Jekyll’s rival for Emma’s affections.
Age: 30 to 40, Baritone
Lady Beaconsfield
Snide, pompous, and proud member of the Board of Governors
Age: 40-55, Soprano
Bishop Of Basingstoke
A hypocritical, sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors.
Age: 40 to 60, Tenor
General Lord Glossop
A pompous retired army man and member of the Board of Governors.
Age: 50 to 60, Bass/Baritone
Other Roles:
Lord Savage*
-Selfish, opportunistic member of the Board of Governors
Sir Archibald Proops*
-Businesslike member of the Board of Governors
Nellie
-Matron of the Red Rat
Spider*
-Proprietor of the Red Rat
Poole*
-Jekyll’s Butler
Bisset*
-London’s apothecary
*Roles may be doubled
Ensemble:
Aristocrats, Urban Poor, Party Guests, Red Rat Dancers, Red Rat Patrons, Servants, Policemen
**Note: All roles other than Jekyll/Hyde will double in the ensemble