HENRY JEKYLL/EDWARD HYDE
Henry Jekyll is a doctor obsessed with discovering the true nature behind the good and evil in man and Emma's fiancé. 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 attracted to Lucy.

 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 30-40
 Vocal: Baritone/Tenor – Bb2-A4

The actor playing this role must be comfortable with staged intimacy. The role requires close bodily contact with the actress portraying Lucy. He must also be comfortable performing scenes depicting sexual violence and assault.

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LUCY HARRIS
The gorgeous & main attraction at a local brothel, “The Red Rat”.

At the bottom of her luck, she becomes the object of Hyde's obsession.

Lucy is feisty and wild, but also cautious and aware. 

 Gender: Female
 Age Range: 25-35
 Vocal: Mezzo-Soprano - G#3-F#5

The actress playing this role must be comfortable with staged intimacy. The role requires close bodily contact with the actor portraying Jekyll/Hyde. She must also be comfortable performing scenes depicting sexual violence and assault.

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EMMA CAREW
The beautiful daughter of Chairman Danvers and Jekyll's beloved fiancée

who is refined and desired by all the socialite men.

 Gender: Female
 Age Range: 20-25
 Vocal: Soprano - A3-C6

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GABRIEL JOHN UTTERSON
Serves as Jekyll's lawyer and helpful friend.

He advises the troubled doctor on personal and professional affairs.

 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 30-45
 Vocal: Bass/Baritone - B2-F#4

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SIR DANVERS CAREW
Emma's loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors.

A charming and gentle man.

 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 60-70
 Vocal: Baritone - C3-F#4

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SIMON STRIDE
The secretary of the Board of Governors and Jekyll's rival for Emma's affections.

 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 30-40
 Vocal: Baritone - A2-G4

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LADY BEACONSFIELD
Elitist member of the Board of Governors who does not approve of Dr. Jekyll in any way.

 Gender: Female
 Age Range: 50-60
 Vocal: Mezzo-Soprano/Soprano

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BISHOP OF BASINGSTOKE
A hypocritical, sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors.

 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 40-60
 Vocal: Baritone/Tenor

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LORD SAVAGE
A well-dressed ‘man about town’ and member of the Board of Governors.

 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 30-50
 Vocal: Tenor

GENERAL LORD GLOSSOP
A pompous retired army man and member of the Board of Governors.

 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 60+
 Vocal: Bass/Baritone

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SIR ARCHIBALD PROOP
The Queen’s Counsel – quick, methodical, and business like – a member of the Board of
Governors.

 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 30+
 Vocal: Baritone

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NELLIE

A tough and streetwise prostitute whose job it is to attract customers to “The Red Rat” and Lucy’s
friend.

 Gender: Female
 Age Range: 25-35
 Vocal: TBD

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SPIDER
A pimp and the proprietor of the “The Red Rat”.

He is nasty, seedy, and prone to violence.

 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 35-50
 Vocal: TBD

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POOLE
Dr. Jekyll’s devoted manservant.
 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 50+
 Vocal: TBD

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BISSET
An apothecary, he provides Dr. Jekyll with the supplies for his experiments.

 Gender: Male
 Age Range: 20+
 Vocal: TBD

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ENSEMBLE
The darker reality of London through which the rich principals blindly flow. They are the lower-class working people, prostitutes, Aristocrats, party guests, servants, etc.

 Gender: 5-7 Men; 5-7 Women
 Age Range: 16+
 Vocal: Varied

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There are many opportunities for solos and small group singing parts in large musical numbers for ensemble members. These will be assigned after the show has been cast. One of this show’s defining characteristics is its music. The ensemble must be able to create the music and the world in which this show takes place.