Jekyll & Hyde Auditions

AUDITION TIMES & LOCATIONS

Thursday, August 27, 6 – 9 pm.

Friday, August 28, 6 – 9 pm.

Saturday, August 29, 9 am. – 12 pm.
Callbacks on Sunday, August 30 (if needed)

Open Call – No Appointment Necessary.
Those auditioning must arrive and register within the hours indicated.
Please note that the actual auditions may continue beyond the check-in times if turnout is heavy, but everyone that is checked in within the times above will be seen.

Auditions will be held at:

SCCT Backstage
171 Technology Drive
Suite 800
Boalsburg, PA

FROM THE DIRECTOR:

I am so excited to be bringing Jekyll & Hyde to the SCCT stage.

Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic thriller, Jekyll & Hyde is the gripping tale of a brilliant mind gone horrifically awry.  Stevenson’s horrifying and stunningly beautiful characters come to life in this chilling and mesmerizing, powerful pop-rock score by Frank Wildhorn with book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse.

Please read on below for character descriptions and to look at the sides for auditions. Please come to auditions relaxed and ready to show us your best. The show is a powerful, passionate piece of work and, due to the nature of the show, will require a cast of dedicated professionals.

You may be given additional cold readings at the audition. If you have any questions, or would like a copy of the script to read ahead of time, feel free to email me at sesponho@gmail.com

I hope to see you all at auditions, August 27-29 at SCCT Backstage!

AUDITION & CASTING INFORMATION

Please come prepared to have fun at auditions. We want this to be an enjoyable experience you!

Auditions will consist of three parts:

1. Singing – Prepare a musical song of your choice, set in the style of the show (only 16 to 32 bars is necessary). This is preferred. Bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Musical tracks are also welcomed via CD or MP3 (a player will be provided). If you plan to sing a cappella, please prepare to sing Happy Birthday. Note: People may be asked to do some vocalizing in order to determine range.

2. Reading – You will be asked to read an actual part from the show (called a Side). These will be provided at the audition and you will have time to look over them before you audition.

3. Dancing – Everyone will be asked to learn a dance routine. Wear something that you can move in. This includes proper foot attire.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Call Backs – Some people may be asked to come back Sunday afternoon to do some additional singing and script reading. People being called back will be notified via phone call.

Casting – The entire cast list will be posted here.

Please note also that current membership is required in order to perform in the show. If you are cast, you will be required to become a member prior to the start of rehearsals. More information on membership is available here.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled to begin in mid September and will follow SCCT’s normal rehearsal schedule – Monday through Thursday from 7:00pm to 10:30pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. There are no rehearsals on Fridays. Note that participation at rehearsals will be scheduled as required during the rehearsal process – not all roles may be required to be at all rehearsals.

The venue for rehearsals will be:
SCCT Backstage
171 Technology Drive
Suite 800
Boalsburg, PA
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Performance Schedule:

Thursday, October 22 at 8:00pm
Friday, October 23 at 8:00pm
Saturday, October 24 at 2:00pm
Saturday, October 24 at 8:00pm
Sunday, October 25 at 3 pm.

Performance Venue:

The State Theatre
130 West College Avenue
State College, PA
Character Breakdown (from the MTI Jekyll & Hyde Character page)

Gabriel John Utterson: Serves as Jekyll’s lawyer and helpful friend. He advises the troubled doctor on personal and professional affairs.
Male, 30-45 yrs old
Range: B2 – F#4

Sir Danvers Carew: Emma’s loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors. A charming and gentle man.
Male, 60-70 yrs old
Range: C3 – F#4

Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde: Jekyll is a doctor obsessed with discovering the true nature behind the good and evil in man and 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 attracted to Lucy.
Male, 30-45 yrs old
Range: Bb2 – A4

Simon Stride: The secretary of the Board of Governors and Jekyll’s rival for Emma’s affections.
Male, 30-40 yrs old
Range: A2 – G4

Bishop Of Basingstoke: A hypocritical, sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors.
Male, 40-60 yrs old
Range: C#3 – G4

General Lord Glossop:  A pompous retired army man and member of the Board of Governors.
Male, 50-60 yrs old
Range: G#3 – C4

Emma Carew: The daughter of Chariman Danvers and Jekyll’s beloved finacee who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men.
Female, 20-25 yrs old
Range: A3 – C6

Lucy Harris: The gorgeous ‘main attraction’ 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.
Female, 20-30 yrs old
Range: G#3 – F#5

Ensemble: Aristocrats; Citizens; Servants; Party Guests; Prostitutes; Policemen
SHOW SYNOPSIS
(From the MTI licensing page for Jekyll & Hyde)

“Murder and chaos are pitted against love and virtue in this sweeping gothic musical.

The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy and TONY nominated Frank Wildhorn & double Oscar and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences the world over.

An evocative tale of two men – one a doctor, passionate and romantic – the other, a terrifying madman; and two women – one, beautiful and trusting -the other, beautiful and trusting only herself. Both women in love with the same man. Both unaware of his dark secret. A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind’s most challenging medical dilemmas. Rebuffed by the powers that be, he decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, accidentally unleashing his inner demons along with the man the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact the SCCT Office at (814) 234-7228 or via email at office@scctonline.org