Auditions for Musical "Jekyll & Hyde"

Henry Jekyll is a doctor. His character is driven by the aim to improve the plight of those afflicted with mental illness – particularly his own father. In pursuit of this goal he attempts to distinguish what causes the swing between good and evil within man and to find a chemical formula that can separate the two in order to eliminate the “evil” element of a man’s personality.

The main attraction at "The Red Rat": Lucy is an actress/whore who lives above The Red Rat, a rather seedy drinking establishment in the locks at Camden. She is, in her own eyes, an actress who gents come to watch as part of the floor show at The Red Rat. She has to work as a whore in order to keep her room and rent. She takes things as they come, knowing that there is little better life for her, although she does dream there is.

Jekyll’s fiancée: Emma is the daughter of Sir Danvers Carew. Emma is a graceful, elegant young woman, with spirit and a joy of life. She is courteous, deferential and dutiful, but very much has her own mind and is slightly headstrong. In Jekyll’s company she shows a great love and has an easy, fun and flirty manner around him. She makes Jekyll smile. She is all that makes him feel wanted, loved, respected and knows she will support him in everything.

Lawyer and friend of Henry Jekyll: John is Jekyll’s confidant, lawyer and supporter. He is an upstanding man, regarded well by his peers. Serious, somewhat sombre attitude and not given to laughter or joviality, but has an underlying humour. He is a gentleman; however he must have knowledge of the ‘ladies’ who frequent the Red Rat! Jekyll is his equal, both intellectually and in standing and they have an ease when together. Character wise, we need someone who holds himself with bearing.

Stride is effectively the Secretary of Board of Governors of St Jude’s Hospital. He is a rival to Jekyll both as a physician/scientist and within their social sphere. A man who was born into wealth and who believes that his status and money should be able to get him anything he wants, including Jekyll’s fiancée, Emma. Stride is a similar age to Jekyll, perhaps a little older. He should be unlikable and come across as bitter. He is petulant and outspoken.

Sir Danvers is a genial man, who has no need to prove his standing in society or his influence over others. As Chairman of the Board at St Judes Hospital, he had, in his day, been a highly respected physician. In later years, with his knighthood, he has deferred career for retirement and is highly revered enough to be allowed to preside as Chairman of the Board. Highly protective of his beloved daughter Emma, to the point he questions her engagement to Jekyll.

As his title suggests, he is a man of the cloth. Likely on the board to make sure that religious strictures are placed upon development of medicine. Outwardly, a man of God – making sure everyone knows what a ‘do-gooder’ he is. However, he has a penchant for very young prostitutes. This character is particularly sleazy.

Typical military man. He is pompous, exacting and probably was a paper pusher rather than has actually seen any front line fighting in his time. Overbearing and full of his own self- importance. Again, believes he is an upstanding member of society but enjoys the vices that title and money enables him to enjoy. A bully.

A Q.C. and government official. Busy man, “quick and methodical”, likely 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. Although medical testing on human’s was not illegal at the time, it could bring the hospital into disrepute. Perhaps his ‘vice’ was money, bribery or corruption?

She is mature, takes great care of her appearance, fashionable and flirts with those men around her. She is outspoken, to the point of rude, and has a great regard for herself and her own self-importance. Not particularly nice but likely to be on every society list as a guest! She especially enjoys her jewels – pearls, diamonds etc. Very rich and finds the poor disgusting!

Lord Savage is noted in the script as “having better things to do” and those things are probably to see and be seen around town in the best clubs, establishments and company. Titled from birth, he’s probably used his money to gain status. He is a bit of a dandy. Likely would be first to be seen with the newest fashions and slightly “overdone” in the clothing department. Perhaps his vice was opium?!

Nellie is a “baiter” and whore. In other words, she’s a woman who stands outside the Red Rat and entices gents into the establishment. She is glamorous (or as much as one can be). Once a whore, she has now ‘moved up’ to running the brothel and looking after the girls. Hard and rather unsympathetic to those she employs.

Proprietor of "The Red Rat"/Pimp: Nasty, seedy and evil. He uses and abuses the prostitutes as well as fleecing the customers of the pub. Spider frequents the Red Rat but can be seen ‘lurking’ in the top end of town too. He is given to violence and will make a point with his fists rather than words. A great cameo.

Jekyll's manservant: Jekyll’s butler. Faithful to his employer, Poole is the epitome of discretion. He would, without question, do anything asked of him of his master.

Ensemble: minor singing/speaking roles. During the ensemble numbers there will be opportunities for solo lines, duets, trios etc. Minor singing and speaking roles will be taken from the ensemble and assigned after auditions.

Ensemble: minor singing/speaking roles. During the ensemble numbers there will be opportunities for solo lines, duets, trios etc. Minor singing and speaking roles will be taken from the ensemble and assigned after auditions.

Ensemble: minor singing/speaking roles. During the ensemble numbers there will be opportunities for solo lines, duets, trios etc. Minor singing and speaking roles will be taken from the ensemble and assigned after auditions.

Ensemble: minor singing/speaking roles. During the ensemble numbers there will be opportunities for solo lines, duets, trios etc. Minor singing and speaking roles will be taken from the ensemble and assigned after auditions.

Ensemble: minor singing/speaking roles. During the ensemble numbers there will be opportunities for solo lines, duets, trios etc. Minor singing and speaking roles will be taken from the ensemble and assigned after auditions.

Ensemble: minor singing/speaking roles. During the ensemble numbers there will be opportunities for solo lines, duets, trios etc. Minor singing and speaking roles will be taken from the ensemble and assigned after auditions.

Ensemble: minor singing/speaking roles. During the ensemble numbers there will be opportunities for solo lines, duets, trios etc. Minor singing and speaking roles will be taken from the ensemble and assigned after auditions.

Ensemble: minor singing/speaking roles. During the ensemble numbers there will be opportunities for solo lines, duets, trios etc. Minor singing and speaking roles will be taken from the ensemble and assigned after auditions.