Audition dates are tentative and subject to change!

JEKYLL & HYDE • July 20 at 11:00am (Invited Callbacks July 22)

Players by the Sea announces an OPEN CASTING CALL for its upcoming production of…
 
JEKYLL & HYDE
Conceived for the Stage by Frank Wildhorn & Steve Cuden
Book & Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Music by Frank Wildhorn
Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson
 
Directed by Bradley Akers
Music Direction by Anthony Felton
Choreography by Jocelyn Geronimo
 
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS: Saturday, July 20 at 11:00am
— Registration is from 10:30am – 11:00am
— Audition begins promptly at 11:00am
This audition is not by appointment — all interested performers should arrive before 11:00am.
 
PRE-REGISTRATION:
Save time by pre-registering for this audition! Fill out the form (https://forms.gle/4YPnDTQF5okypHWQ8) ahead of the audition date to secure your place in line.
— Pre-registration closes at 10:00am on July 20.
— Pre-registration is NOT required; it is offered as a convenience to interested performers!
 
PLEASE NOTE – If you have scheduling conflicts OR if you are unable to attend the auditions but would like to be considered, please contact auditions@playersbythesea.org.
 
– PRODUCTION DATES –
Friday, October 18 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 19 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 20 at 2:00 pm
Friday, October 25 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 26 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 pm
Friday, November 1 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 2 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 pm
 
– ABOUT THE MUSICAL –
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 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.
 
– PREPARATIONS –
  • Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the music found in Jekyll & Hyde. (Please do not sing from the show.)
  • Please bring appropriately marked sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Instrumental tracks are acceptable but not preferred. No acapella auditions.
  • For those interested in the role of Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde, you are encouraged to prepare 2 contrasting songs (16 bars each) that demonstrate your versatility as a performer.
  • You may be asked to stay and read from the script after vocal auditions.
  • Please bring a headshot and resume. (A selfie is okay in lieu of a professional headshot!)
  • Please bring ALL known conflicts from JULY 20 – NOVEMBER 3. The rehearsal schedule will be based on conflicts submitted by cast members.
  • Full cast availability is expected from OCTOBER 7 – OCTOBER 17.
 
— REHEARSAL INFORMATION —
  • Although the schedule is currently not set, productions typically rehearse *select* weeknights (Monday – Friday, anywhere between 6:30pm – 10:00pm.) Occasional weekend rehearsals may occur depending on the conflicts and needs of the production.
  • Rehearsals are held at Players by the Sea (106 6th Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250). In the rare event of scheduling conflicts within our facility, alternative rehearsal locations will be provided with reasonable notice.
– AVAILABLE ROLES –
* Non-equity only *
  • DR. HENRY JEKYLL / EDWARD HYDE
    Male Identifying, 30s-40s, Vocal Range Bb2 – A4
    A brilliant and driven doctor who seeks to separate the good and evil in humanity. As Jekyll, he is compassionate and idealistic, while as Hyde, he is dark, dangerous, and seductive.
  • EMMA CAREW
    Female Identifying, 20s-30s, Vocal Range A3 – C6
    Jekyll’s fiancée, kind-hearted and loving, with a strength of character that becomes tested as Jekyll’s experiment takes a dark turn.
  • LUCY HARRIS
    Female Identifying, 20s-30s, Vocal Range G#3 – F#5
    A captivating and fiery performer at a seedy London cabaret, with a vulnerable side that yearns for escape from her troubled life.
  • SIR DANVERS CAREW
    Male Identifying, 40s-60s, Vocal Range C3 – F#4
    Emma’s father, a distinguished and respectable gentleman who cares deeply for his daughter and her happiness.
  • GABRIEL JOHN UTTERSON
    Male Identifying, 30s-50s, Vocal Range B2 – F#4
    Jekyll’s loyal friend and lawyer, rational and steady, with a sense of duty that leads him to uncover the truth behind Jekyll’s transformation.
  • SIMON STRIDE
    Male Identifying, 30s-50s, Vocal Range A2 – G4
    A rival of Jekyll’s, ambitious and conniving, with a hidden agenda that drives him to manipulate those around him.
  • LADY BEACONSFIELD
    Female Identifying, 50s-60s, Vocal Range G3 – E5
    Elitist member of the Board of Governors.
  • BISHOP OF BASINGSTOKE
    Male Identifying, 40s-60s, Vocal Range C#3 – G4
    A hypocritical, sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors.
  • LORD SAVAGE
    Male Identifying, 30s-50s, Vocal Range TBD
    A well-dressed ‘man about town’ and member of the Board of Governors.
  • GENERAL LORD GLOSSOP
    Made Identifying, 50s-60s, Vocal Range G#3 – C4
    A pompous retired army man and member of the Board of Governors.
  • SIR ARCHIBALD PROOPS
    Male Identifying, 30s-40s, Vocal Range TBD
    The Queen’s Counsel. Quick, methodical and business-like. A member of the Board of Governors.
  • ENSEMBLE
    Various ages and vocal ranges. Multiple roles available, including townspeople, patrons of the cabaret, and members of Jekyll’s scientific circle.
To peruse a copy of the script, please email auditions@playersbythesea.org

Audition information coming soon!