In this retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous story, Dr. Jekyll is introduced just as he is on the brink of discovering the key to man's inner reality. One evening he experiments on himself and finds that his formula works. Unfortunately, his "real" self turns out to be the monster Edward Hyde. Jekyll continues his researches, spending more and more time as Hyde until this horrifying character takes over. Jekyll's fiancee and friends slowly become aware of the changes in him but are powerless to help. Jekyll himself finds it more and more difficult to keep Hyde at bay, and his initial delight soon turns to despair. When Hyde brutally murders one of the young maids, he realizes his experiment has gone too far, and he takes the only possible course of action left to him.
Character descriptions:
Poole (Male) — Butler, older male or appears old. Must be able to lift a child.
Charlotte (Female) — A young maid, clumsy and naive. 20s/30s
Dr. Jekyll/Hyde (Male) — Adult male in his late 30s, 40s, 50s
Celestine (Female) — around age 30, prim and proper. Sometimes appears to be a cold person.
Dr. Landon — Uncle of Celestine. 40-50+
Penny — Female interest of Hyde 30-50
Cast will sometimes use a British accent in certain lines/scenes.
Director: Alechia Memmer
Assistant Director: Judy Barber
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