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Jekyll & Hyde is a show that explores both the duality and duplicity of humanity. The story is filled with raw and vibrant characters. For this production, we are seeking performers ages 14-24 of all physical types. Performers with visible body art and piercings are welcome and encouraged at the auditions. Versatile performers with pop/rock style inflections welcome for principal roles. We also would like strong dancers who sing and strong singers who dance to fill a busy, multi-talented ensemble.
Audition and callback specifics:
Please come prepared with a 1-2 minute musical selection that best showcases your vocal ability. Selections from the musical are permitted if you wish. Please bring sheet music for our accompanist; a Capella auditions are strongly discouraged.
If you are unable to attend the audition, we will be accepting video audition submissions. Live auditions are preferred. Please contact GetUp Stage Company regarding this process. Callbacks for leads and featured roles MUST be attended in person.
Almost all rehearsal conflicts can be worked around so don’t allow that to hinder you from auditioning. Conflicts on performance dates, however, will not be accepted. If you have any questions at all, please contact director, Lindsey DiPietro.
Callbacks will be held the day after auditions on Monday the 27th from 5-10 PM. Auditioners may be asked to sing, learn choreography, and read from sides. Dance callbacks may be further executed on the first or second rehearsal day to determine featured dance roles.
Please note that rehearsals begin on Tuesday the 28th at 10 AM. We apologize for the short turnaround but ask that you please do your best to accommodate the schedule.
Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am to 5pm, with some Tuesday nights (6-9) early in the process for frontloading music.
There will be a $50 costuming fee for this summer. Participants are also asked to join in any fundraising or events.
COVID protocols are often changing. We will keep you informed of any requirements as we learn of them.
As with most GUSCO productions, Jekyll's "style" will be minimalist and symbolic in regard to set, costume, and dance. We will be utilizing a punk/steampunk motif with lighting, costume, and set design. We pride ourselves on artistic integrity and will use the talents of our cast to create the best production. We strive to avoid race, gender and body stereotypes so we encourage you to audition for whatever roles you may be comfortable with. Please reach out if you have specific questions about gender preferences for particular roles. We also focus on authentically producing GUSCO's version of a show while maintaining the integrity of the original work. We will not copy original designs or choreography unless we deem it necessary.
Performances are August 12-14 at Trinity-on-Main.
Cast of Characters
Dr. Henry Jekyll/Mr. Edward Hyde: two polar opposite characters portrayed by the same actor, Jekyll is a dignified and ambitious scientist, Hyde is a crazed and lustful murderer, a dynamic leading man required with a lot of charisma and a strong tenor voice to several sustained A’s above middle C, a strong dancer preferred but not required, must be comfortable with mature material as well as staged scenes of combat and violence.
Emma Carew: Jekyll’s beautiful and incredibly loyal fiancé with a wit to rival his own, a good subtle actress is required for this role and she should light up the stage whenever she appears, a versatile vocalist required with a strong belting voice and a legit soprano voice up to a high C, a strong dancer is not required for this role but must move well.
Lucy Harris: The stunning main attraction at the Red Rat pub, a prostitute with a heart of gold, this actress must be comfortable with mature material, a strong belting range required to an E, a very strong dancer is required for this role.
John Utterson: Jekyll’s lawyer and closest friend, concerned for Jekyll’s wellbeing but remains loyal to his friend always, a strong actor is required for this role with a powerful baritenor voice to a high A with ease, this is a non-dancing role.
Sir Danvers Carew: Emma’s doting and very protective father, supports Jekyll’s work but finds it hard to tolerate his abrasive behavior, a strong singer is not required for this role but must be able to carry a baritone melody line for several simple solos throughout, strong acting is key for this role, this is a non-dancing role.
The Bishop of Basingstoke: A pompous religious leader, the leader of the Board of Governors and a lustful hypocrite, a strong actor required for this role with great physicality, a soaring tenor voice required for this role, a strong dancer is not required but must be very physically fit and move well.
Simon Stride: Secretary to the Board of Governors and Jekyll’s rival for Emma’s affection, a deeply bitter man, a strong actor required for this role with a pleasant baritone voice up to an F, a strong dancer is not required but preferably a very physically fit actor who moves well.
The Spider: The owner of the Red Rat and a violent, seductive pimp, he exudes sex and danger at all times, a strong singer is not required for this role but must be able to carry a simple baritone melody line, a strong dancer is preferred for this role
Nellie: A flirtatious prostitute at the Red Rat and Lucy’s closest friend, a strong mezzo soprano voice needed for several solo lines throughout, should be the strongest female dancer in the show with a magnetic lovable energy
Lady Beaconsfield: A judgmental aristocratic woman on the Board of Governors, must have good comic acting ability without being over the top, a strong classical soprano voice is required for this role, this is a non-dancing role
General Lord Glossop: An intimidating and traditionalist war hero on the Board of Governors, must command the stage at all times, a strong singer is not required for this role but must be able to hold a simple bass harmony, this is a non-dancing role
Sir Archibald Proops: An arrogant fop of a man on the Board of Governors, must have at least a pleasant baritenor range for a few solo lines, a strong dancer is not required, but the actor must be physically fit and move well.
Lord Theodore Savage: An arrogant and cowardly yet very self-assured gentleman on the Board of Governors, must have good comic acting chops, a strong singer not required but must be able to hold a harmony, this is a non-dancing role
Guinevere: The intimidating and commanding headmistress of the girls at the Red Rat, sings with the ensemble with one solo line, a German accent is a plus, this is a non-dancing role
Poole: Jekyll’s servant (role will double as others)
Bisset: An apothecary, a strong singer and dancer is preferred as this role will double at various places in the ensemble
The Street Dandy: The leader of the ensemble, should be full of charm and likability, a strong tenor voice and an incredibly strong dancer required for this role
The Ensemble: seeking a strong ensemble of singers and dancers to populate the streets of London and take on very specific characters within the ensemble
Audition and callback specifics:
Please come prepared with a 1-2 minute musical selection that best showcases your vocal ability. Selections from the musical are permitted if you wish. Please bring sheet music for our accompanist; a Capella auditions are strongly discouraged.
If you are unable to attend the audition, we will be accepting video audition submissions. Live auditions are preferred. Please contact GetUp Stage Company regarding this process. Callbacks for leads and featured roles MUST be attended in person.
Almost all rehearsal conflicts can be worked around so don’t allow that to hinder you from auditioning. Conflicts on performance dates, however, will not be accepted. If you have any questions at all, please contact director, Lindsey DiPietro.
Callbacks will be held the day after auditions on Monday the 27th from 5-10 PM. Auditioners may be asked to sing, learn choreography, and read from sides. Dance callbacks may be further executed on the first or second rehearsal day to determine featured dance roles.
Please note that rehearsals begin on Tuesday the 28th at 10 AM. We apologize for the short turnaround but ask that you please do your best to accommodate the schedule.
Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am to 5pm, with some Tuesday nights (6-9) early in the process for frontloading music.
There will be a $50 costuming fee for this summer. Participants are also asked to join in any fundraising or events.
COVID protocols are often changing. We will keep you informed of any requirements as we learn of them.
As with most GUSCO productions, Jekyll's "style" will be minimalist and symbolic in regard to set, costume, and dance. We will be utilizing a punk/steampunk motif with lighting, costume, and set design. We pride ourselves on artistic integrity and will use the talents of our cast to create the best production. We strive to avoid race, gender and body stereotypes so we encourage you to audition for whatever roles you may be comfortable with. Please reach out if you have specific questions about gender preferences for particular roles. We also focus on authentically producing GUSCO's version of a show while maintaining the integrity of the original work. We will not copy original designs or choreography unless we deem it necessary.
Performances are August 12-14 at Trinity-on-Main.
Cast of Characters
Dr. Henry Jekyll/Mr. Edward Hyde: two polar opposite characters portrayed by the same actor, Jekyll is a dignified and ambitious scientist, Hyde is a crazed and lustful murderer, a dynamic leading man required with a lot of charisma and a strong tenor voice to several sustained A’s above middle C, a strong dancer preferred but not required, must be comfortable with mature material as well as staged scenes of combat and violence.
Emma Carew: Jekyll’s beautiful and incredibly loyal fiancé with a wit to rival his own, a good subtle actress is required for this role and she should light up the stage whenever she appears, a versatile vocalist required with a strong belting voice and a legit soprano voice up to a high C, a strong dancer is not required for this role but must move well.
Lucy Harris: The stunning main attraction at the Red Rat pub, a prostitute with a heart of gold, this actress must be comfortable with mature material, a strong belting range required to an E, a very strong dancer is required for this role.
John Utterson: Jekyll’s lawyer and closest friend, concerned for Jekyll’s wellbeing but remains loyal to his friend always, a strong actor is required for this role with a powerful baritenor voice to a high A with ease, this is a non-dancing role.
Sir Danvers Carew: Emma’s doting and very protective father, supports Jekyll’s work but finds it hard to tolerate his abrasive behavior, a strong singer is not required for this role but must be able to carry a baritone melody line for several simple solos throughout, strong acting is key for this role, this is a non-dancing role.
The Bishop of Basingstoke: A pompous religious leader, the leader of the Board of Governors and a lustful hypocrite, a strong actor required for this role with great physicality, a soaring tenor voice required for this role, a strong dancer is not required but must be very physically fit and move well.
Simon Stride: Secretary to the Board of Governors and Jekyll’s rival for Emma’s affection, a deeply bitter man, a strong actor required for this role with a pleasant baritone voice up to an F, a strong dancer is not required but preferably a very physically fit actor who moves well.
The Spider: The owner of the Red Rat and a violent, seductive pimp, he exudes sex and danger at all times, a strong singer is not required for this role but must be able to carry a simple baritone melody line, a strong dancer is preferred for this role
Nellie: A flirtatious prostitute at the Red Rat and Lucy’s closest friend, a strong mezzo soprano voice needed for several solo lines throughout, should be the strongest female dancer in the show with a magnetic lovable energy
Lady Beaconsfield: A judgmental aristocratic woman on the Board of Governors, must have good comic acting ability without being over the top, a strong classical soprano voice is required for this role, this is a non-dancing role
General Lord Glossop: An intimidating and traditionalist war hero on the Board of Governors, must command the stage at all times, a strong singer is not required for this role but must be able to hold a simple bass harmony, this is a non-dancing role
Sir Archibald Proops: An arrogant fop of a man on the Board of Governors, must have at least a pleasant baritenor range for a few solo lines, a strong dancer is not required, but the actor must be physically fit and move well.
Lord Theodore Savage: An arrogant and cowardly yet very self-assured gentleman on the Board of Governors, must have good comic acting chops, a strong singer not required but must be able to hold a harmony, this is a non-dancing role
Guinevere: The intimidating and commanding headmistress of the girls at the Red Rat, sings with the ensemble with one solo line, a German accent is a plus, this is a non-dancing role
Poole: Jekyll’s servant (role will double as others)
Bisset: An apothecary, a strong singer and dancer is preferred as this role will double at various places in the ensemble
The Street Dandy: The leader of the ensemble, should be full of charm and likability, a strong tenor voice and an incredibly strong dancer required for this role
The Ensemble: seeking a strong ensemble of singers and dancers to populate the streets of London and take on very specific characters within the ensemble
