Edison Stagelight Players to Hold Open Auditions for Fall Production

The Edison Stagelight Players will hold open auditions for their fall production of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Auditions will take place Tuesday, August 29, and Wednesday, August 30, at 7 p.m. in Room 427 at Edison State Community College’s Piqua Campus.

The play follows the Noah Smith adaptation and will be directed by Emily Beisner. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde is a classic gothic story that follows lawyer Gabriel John Utterson as he investigates strange happenings between his friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the criminal Edward Hyde.

Auditions will last two hours, consist of cold readings from the script, and are open to all actors. It is not required to be a student of Edison State. The production will run from October 19–21 and October 27–29 with an additional performance the week of October 23 to be determined.

For more information, email Director Beisner.

Cast of Characters:

• Maid (Female, 25–45 years)
• Butler (Male, 25–60 years)
• Dr. Hastie Lanyon (Male, 40–60 years)
• Dr. Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde (Male, 40–55 years)
• Gabriel John Utterson (Male Lawyer, 40–60 years)
• Richard Enfield (Male Lawyer/Utterson’s Nephew, 25–35 years)
• Helen O’Neill (Female American Student Engaged to Enfield, 25–35 years)
• Cybel (Female Prostitute, 30–50 years)

The actor playing Maid also plays:

• Detective
• Flower Girl
• Ivy
• Utterson’s Maid
• Policeman 1
• Valerie

The actor playing Butler also plays:

• Flower Girl’s Father
• Passing Gentleman
• Utterson’s Butler
• Pimp
• Policeman 2
• Pool
• Police Sergeant