Schenectady, NY - SLOC Auditions for Jekyll & Hyde
SLOC Auditions for Jekyll & Hyde
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Director: Jake Goodman Music Director: Dan Galliher Choreographer: Joshua DeMarco Producers: Sara Fredericks & John Meglino Stage Manager: Ella Mboma About the Show: The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. While attempting to cure his father’s mental illness by separating “good” from “evil” in the human personality, physician Dr. Jekyll inadvertently creates an alternate personality of pure evil, dubbed Mr. Hyde, who embodies his darkest impulses and begins committing increasingly violent acts. As Jekyll loses control over the transformation, Hyde grows more dangerous, threatening the lives of those around him, including Jekyll’s fiancée Emma and the kind-hearted Lucy, who becomes entangled in Hyde’s world. Struggling to control Hyde before he takes over for good, Jekyll must race to find a cure for the demon he has created in his own mind. Audition Dates: ✓ Monday, June 29th and Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 (You only need to attend one of these sessions) ✓ Sign in begins at 6:30 pm. Auditions begin at 7:00 pm ✓ Invite-only callback auditions will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at 6:30 pm Please note, these auditions are open calls for those 18 years and older. Location: ✓ SLOC Musical Theater, Main Stage ✓ 427 Franklin Street., Schenectady, NY 12305 ✓ Free parking is available in the city-owned lot surrounding the theater. ✓ Please follow the signs for auditions. Performance Dates: ✓ September 11-13 and 17-20, 2026 ✓ (Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm) ✓ SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 What to Prepare: ✓ Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of music from a Broadway show - ideally in a style like the production. Singing from the show is welcome but not required. ✓ An accompanist will be provided, so please have sheet music in the correct key. ✓ There will be no dance call at the initial audition, but you may be requested to learn a short combination at callbacks. ✓ Readings from the script will occur at callbacks.
✓ Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, and on Sunday afternoons 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Please note rehearsal times are subject to change based on cast/crew availability.
✓ Rehearsals will begin with a full cast readthrough on Monday, July 6, 2026.
✓The following rehearsal dates are mandatory for all cast and crew:
✓ Board Review: (Date TBD)
✓ Photo Shoot: (Date TBD)
✓ Theater Clean-Up: Friday, September 4
✓ Tech Week: Sunday, September 6th – Thursday, September 10th
✓ All performances
✓ Strike: Sunday, September 20th immediately following the final performance
Jekyll is a doctor obsessed with discovering the true nature behind the good and evil in man. 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.
The gorgeous “main attraction” at a local gentleman’s club. At the bottom of her luck, she becomes the object of Hyde’s obsession. Lucy is feisty and wild, but also cautious and aware.
✓ Emma Carew: (Female identifying, Soprano) Age: 20-35
The daughter of Chairman Danvers and Jekyll’s beloved fiancée who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men.
✓ Gabriel John Utterson: (Male Identifying, Baritone/Tenor) Age: 30-45
Serves as Jekyll’s lawyer and helpful friend. He advises the troubled doctor on personal and professional affairs.
✓ Sir Danvers Carew: (Male Identifying, Baritone) Age: 60-70
Emma’s loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors. A charming and gentle man.
✓ Simon Stride: (Male Identifying, Baritone) Age: 30-40
The secretary of the Board of Governors and Jekyll’s rival for Emma’s affections.
✓ Bishop of Basingstoke: (Male Identifying, Baritone/Tenor) Age: 40-60
A hypocritical, Sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors.
✓ Lady Beaconsfield: (Female Identifying, Mezzo-Soprano) Age: 50-60 The only female member of the Board of Governors.
✓ Lord Savage: (Male Identifying, Tenor) Age: 30-50
A well-dressed ‘man about town’ and member of the Board of Governors.
✓ General Lord Glossop: (Male Identifying, Baritone/Bass) Age: 50-60 A pompous retired army man and member of the Board of Governors.
✓ Sir Archibald Proops: (Male Identifying, Baritone) Age: 30-40
The Queen’s Counsel – quick, methodical and business like – a member of the Board of Governors.
✓ Poole: (Male Identifying) Age: 40+Jekyll’s manservant. He would, without question, do anything asked of him of his master.
✓ Nellie: (Female Identifying, Mezzo-Soprano) Prostitute at the Red Rat who serves as a madam figure and helps look after the other women.
A pimp and proprietor of The Red Rat establishment. Aggressive and exploitative in nature
Ensemble: Aristocrats, Citizens, Servants, Party Guests, Prostitutes, Policemen
At SLOC Musical Theater, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that truly reflects the vibrant Schenectady community. We actively encourage actors from all backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and individuals of all gender identities, to audition for every role. Your unique voice and perspective enrich our productions, and we invite you to be a part of our theater family. Join us in building a theater where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued!
If you have any questions, please email jekyllandhyde@sloctheater.org
