Important Information
Auditions: April 19 - 21, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Shows: July 10 - 25, 2026
Auditioners: (18+) For those auditioning for the Roles of Jekyll/Hyde, Emma, or Lucy please see the information below for the auditions. For all other roles please prepare music that is contemporary orchestral musical theater (Examples of this include music written by composers such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Frank Wildhorn, Maury Yeston, or Ahrens & Flaherty) Sides will be provided for all Auditioning upon arrival. There will be a dance call following your audition so please dress accordingly. Sign-ups are not required to audition (However, those that sign up in advance will be seen first)
Sign-Ups: Please select a date and time to come audition for “Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical”. Once you have selected a day and estimated time slot you will be emailed a more specific time to show up. Please arrive early to complete the audition form before you are seen. If you have any difficulties or questions please email cnyplayhouse@gmail.com
Music Audition Information
Example recordings can be found in all versions except the original concept album
Jekyll/Hyde: "I Need to Know" | Measure 38 to end; performed as Jekyll | Click here for the Sheet music
Lucy: "A New Life" | Measure 36 (with pick-up note) to end | Click here for the Sheet Music
Emma: "Take Me As I Am" | Measure 20 to end, but only sing Emma lines | Click here for the Sheet Music
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Show Synopsis
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 and 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 – both women in love with the same man and 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 that the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde.
Character Descriptions
Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde (Male presenting 30-50: Bb2-A4) 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 sexual deviant attracted to Lucy.
Emma Carew (Female presenting 20-35, A3-C6) The daughter of Chairman Danvers and Jekyll's beloved fiancée who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men. She is a graceful, elegant young woman, with spirit and a joy of life. She makes Jekyll smile and makes him feel wanted, loved, respected and knows she will support him in everything.
Lucy Harris (Female presenting 20-35, G#3-F#5) The gorgeous 'main attraction' at 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. To Lucy, Jekyll is an ideal, something she will never have. Hyde is all she believes she deserves. She is massively attracted to the part of Hyde that is Jekyll, but this confuses her as she also knows Hyde to be cruel and brutal, both mentally and physically toward her.
Gabriel John Utterson (Male presenting 30-50, B2-F#4) Serves as Jekyll's lawyer and helpful friend. He advises the troubled doctor on personal and professional affairs.
Sir Danvers Carew (Male presenting 60-70, C3-F#4) Emma's loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors. A charming and gentle man. He is sad to be letting go of his only daughter, who has been there for him since her mother died.
Simon Stride (Male presenting 30-50, A2-G4) The secretary of the Board of Governors of St. Jude’s Hospital and Jekyll's rival for Emma's affections. He is bitter and believes himself to be the only logical choice as a husband for Emma.
Lady Beaconsfield (Female presenting) A member of the Board of Governors of St. Jude’s Hospital. She views most of society with contempt and frequently mocks those she believes to be inferior. She is often in the company of fellow Board members Lord Savage and Sir Archibald Proops.
Bishop Of Basingstoke (Male presenting 40-60, C#3-G4) A hypocritical, sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors of St. Jude’s Hospital. He is a self-indulgent predator with a fondness for God and young ladies.
Lord Savage (Male presenting) A member of the Board of Governors of St. Jude's Hospital. He considers his position on the Board an irritation and spends most of his time making snide observations with Lady Beaconsfield.
General Lord Glossop (Male presenting 50-60, G#3-C4) A pompous retired Army General with dated ideas on discipline. He was injured in the line of duty and is one of the board members at St Jude's Hospital.
Sir Archibald Proops (Male presenting) A lawyer on the Board of Governors at St. Jude's Hospital. A busy man, “quick and methodical,” he equates everything to its relevance to the law.
Nellie (Ensemble, female presenting) A sex worker and employee at The Red Rat. She is flirty, and street smart, but she also knows the full harshness and struggles of life for women in her position.
Spider (Ensemble) The proprietor, pimp, and manager of The Red Rat. He is a nasty and vindictive man who traps his victims in his web; The girls he uses to “service” his establishment and himself as well.
Poole (Ensemble, male presenting) Dr. Henry Jekyll’s loyal, long-serving butler and manservant for the past 20 years. Distraught by his master's erratic behavior, Poole enlists Gabriel Utterson's help to investigate the strange happenings at the laboratory.
Bisset (Ensemble) An apothecary from whom Dr. Jekyll secretly purchases chemicals.
Ensemble Aristocrats; Citizens; Servants; Party Guests; Sex workers; Policemen