Auditions Announced for Jekyll & Hyde – The Musical at The Royal Theatre
The Royal Theatre in Benton, Arkansas is thrilled to announce auditions for its highly anticipated fall production of Jekyll & Hyde – The Musical, proudly sponsored by Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic. This musical adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson story offers performers the chance to bring to life a dark and dramatic tale set against a sweeping pop-rock score by Frank Wildhorn, with book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse.
Set in 1880s London, Jekyll & Hyde follows the journey of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant and compassionate physician determined to separate the dual nature of man. When his experimental formula gives birth to the violent and sinister alter ego Edward Hyde, chaos descends on the city. As Hyde’s grip tightens, Jekyll struggles to control the monster within before it destroys everyone he loves—including his devoted fiancée, Emma, and the tragic Lucy, a woman caught between two very different men.
AUDITIONS:
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Times: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Callbacks: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Location:
First United Methodist Church
200 N. Market Street, Benton, AR
Auditions will take place upstairs in the Choir Room. Please enter from Conway Street.
PERFORMANCE DATES
September 11–14, 2025
September 18–21, 2025
All cast members must be available for all performance dates and for tech rehearsals August 30–September 7.
REHEARSALS BEGIN: August 4, 2025
A full rehearsal schedule will be provided at auditions.
WHAT TO PREPARE
All auditioning performers should prepare 32 bars or up to one minute of a musical theatre song that best showcases vocal ability and emotional range. Please bring your own accompaniment track, as a pianist will not be provided.
NOTE: Those auditioning for the dual role of Dr. Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde must prepare two contrasting songs to demonstrate the character’s split personality—one piece to reflect Jekyll’s sensitivity and intellect, and one to convey Hyde’s intensity and menace.
ROLES:
- Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde (Lead)
Male, 25–30s
A driven, passionate scientist whose tragic flaw is his ambition. He transforms into Hyde, a violent, sexual, and uncontrollable version of himself.
Vocal Range: Bb2–A4 - Emma Carew
Female, 20–30s
Jekyll’s elegant and devoted fiancée, daughter of Sir Danvers. Graceful, intelligent, and emotionally grounded.
Vocal Range: A3–C6 - Lucy Harris
Female, 20–30s
A beautiful, troubled singer at the local club who is drawn to both Jekyll and Hyde. Sensual, bold, but vulnerable.
Vocal Range: G#3–F#5 - Gabriel John Utterson
Male, 30–45
Jekyll’s loyal lawyer and friend who tries to protect him from his own experiments.
Vocal Range: B2–F#4 - Sir Danvers Carew
Male, 50–60
Emma’s loving and protective father. Chairman of the Board of Governors.
Vocal Range: C3–F#4 - Simon Stride
Male, 30–40
Secretary of the Board of Governors and rival for Emma’s affections. Jealous and manipulative.
Vocal Range: A2–G4 - Bishop of Basingstoke
Male, 40–60
A corrupt and lecherous man of the cloth. Member of the Board of Governors.
Vocal Range: C#3–G4 - General Lord Glossop, Lord Savage, Lady Beaconsfield, Sir Archibald Proops
Various roles, 50s–60s
Members of the Board of Governors. All carry prestige but each with their own moral shortcomings. - Poole
Jekyll’s loyal butler. A quiet presence with deep concern for his master. - Nellie, Guinevere, Spider
Supporting roles from Lucy’s world; colorful, gritty characters who add depth to the club and street scenes. - Ensemble
A versatile group of actors to portray aristocrats, citizens, prostitutes, servants, party guests, and police officers. Strong singers and actors needed. - Youth Ensemble
The production will also cast around four performers aged 12–14 and about seven aged 15–19 to be featured throughout the production as part of the ensemble.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Fill out the audition form online:
Jekyll & Hyde Audition Form.
For those unable to attend in person, video auditions will be accepted. Submit your audition video and required materials to: rp.jekyllandhyde@gmail.com
